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The issue of blacks and weight management continues to be a problematic topic. Studies say that four out of five black women are overweight or…

According to the CDC, in 2011, African Americans were 1.5 times as likely to be obese as Non- Hispanic Whites. In particular, African American women…

VIA: MadameNoire and WSBTV.com Michelle Fonville stepped into Natural Nails in DeKalb County (GA) last week for a manicure, pedicure and eyebrow arch. She was surprised to find out that the cost was $5 more than what it should have been – and more surprised when she found out why. Fonville says the manager of […]

VIA CNN: Not even a full week has passed since Gabourey Sidibe attended the 82nd Annual Academy Awards as a best actress nominee and we’re already questioning whether her career is over. Despite the accolades bestowed upon the actress in the past few months, it’s unclear if the film industry can go against the norm […]

VIA TOTAL BEAUTY: Here’s what we absolutely know about cellulite: you can’t “cure” it, women are more likely to have it, and it ain’t pretty. What causes cellulite isn’t so clear. Hormones and genetics definitely play a role (thanks, mom), but Howard Murad, M.D., dermatologist, and CEO/founder of Murad, Inc., says lifestyle factors that damage […]