Husbands need to feel needed “For husbands, not being able to impress your wife from time to time is like Kryptonite for Superman,” says Lois Barth, a relationship and career coach based in New York City. “Just think of the movies …
Daily Motivation 9.12.12
Work is love made visible. Keep working with love. – Anonymous Have you ever watched people who love what they do? They work with a smile on their faces or a song in their hearts. They move with grace and …
1 Piece, 3 Ways: How To Make A Classic Navy Blazer Do Triple Duty [LADIES]
The classic navy blazer has a place in most every woman’s wardrobe: It’s an easy way to dress up jeans and a pretty blouse or turn a pencil skirt and cami into a work-friendly ensemble. But the silhouette (Is it …
The Artist Formerly Known as Mos Def
Hip-hop’s most thoughtful MC goes by a new name—Yasiin Bey. But what’s really evolved is his style: a genre-crashing, bohemian mix of influences from Savile Row to Michael Jackson Mos Def may have made his name spitting rhymes, but Yasiin …
Kardashians to Launch Plus-Sized Clothing Line
Photo credit -Annie Leibovitz by Ashley – Flagler College It was recently announced that the Kardashians would be expanding their Kardashian Kollection line at Sears to include plus sizes. According to Glamour, the line — called Kardashian Kurves – already launched a denim collection last …
The 10 Best Coats of the Season
The coat you choose sets the tone for fall. But don’t fret: We did all the legwork for you and found a winner in every style. Then we packed them up and took them to the NFL draft. These guys—all …
The 15 Best-Dressed Players in the NFL
For a league that doesn’t let you see sartorial swagger on the field, a definitive list of the men making the most of their downtime (and salaries) when it counts. Victor Cruz (New York Giants) Number one, not only because …
Daily Motivation 9.11.12
Delight in the beauty It is the experience of beauty that makes it beauty. Make life more beautiful by appreciating how beautiful and precious it is. Life is so much more than just a set of possessions and transactions. It …
UAMC using musical medicine to help heal patients
TUCSON – When a heart fails or a disease invades physicians, family, and friends are willing to try just about anything to ease a patients pain. The University of Arizona Medical Center is taking that “anything goes” philosophy to the …
5 Cures for Your Late-Night Cravings
By LINDSEY EMERY You’ve been up all night working (or partying), and you’re hungry. Which are you most likely to grab—a salad, or a slice of pizza? We know, pepperoni and sausage wins every time—and a new study explains why. …
No-Pill Pain Remedies
By Brittany Gatson When you feel pain, the first thing you may do is reach for a bottle of pills, but as it turns out, there are multiple ways to reduce pain without the use of medication. Most of them …
9th Wonder Begins Fellowship At Harvard [PHOTOS]
Whoever thought Hip Hop music would make it into the classroom? Sure, pioneering MC KRS-One calls himself “The Teacha”, but no one could foresee a college course being taught on Tupac Shakur, or college professors incorporating rap lyrics into their curriculum. Famed producer 9th Wonder (above left) …
Daily Motivation 9.10.12
“The love we desire is already within us” – A course in Miracles God is love. That is where we must begin. We cannot expect to have a loving relationship with our family, mate or children until we heal our …
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Jill Scott Graces the October Issue of ESSENCE
“This is the simplest form of myself. I look in the mirror and it’s like, ‘Hey, there you go. What’s up, girl?’ For me, hair is an accoutrement. Hair is jewelry. It’s an accessory. Tomorrow I may want a wig …
Daily Motivation 9.7.12
Live with enjoyment Enjoyment is not something you take. It is something you give. Enjoyment is not a function of your circumstances. Enjoyment is a choice you can make, regardless of the circumstances. When you choose to enjoy where you …
35 Richest Black Actors in the World
Who are the richest black actors in the world? Fresh off the popularity of our list of the richest black actresses, we thought it was only appropriate to take a look at how much money African American men are making nowadays in Hollywood. …
Smart Watch Talks to Your iPhone
Check out Cookoo’s smart watch designed for Android and iOS smart phones. This cool watch reminds you of daily phone tasks and engagements like calls, alerts, calendars, and a lot more. You don’t need to search your mobile phone in …
Daily Motivation 9.6.12
Life is always now Every great thing that has ever been achieved has been achieved one moment at a time. There is no other way. The small, seemingly insignificant moments of each day are the building blocks of greatness and …
Should We Live Together? A Question Worth Asking
Many people believe that living together before marriage is a good idea because it helps couples test out whether they are a good fit and ready for marriage. Is he too messy? Does he leave the toilet seat open? Is …