Braxton Family Values Chicago Premiere
Trina and Traci (Chicago Premiere) Braxton Family Values Famed recording diva Toni Braxton and her sisters, Trina, Tamar, Traci and Towanda have taken reality to another level, actually a more realistic view of how women interact is presented through the Braxon sisters and the dynamics of their close relationships. Recently sisters Trina [...]
Will And Jada Smith Are Officially Ballers!
Will and Jada Smith (Team Owners) Will and Jada Smith teamed up with a group of investors and are now proud owners of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. According to the press release sent out by the NBA board of governors, the team sale was unanimously approved to an investment group led by Joshua Harris [...]
Vesta Williams, R&B Singer Found Dead at 53
R&B singer Vesta Williams was found dead Thursday in a hotel room in El Segundo California. Williams impacted the sound of the 80′s with her big voice on songs like “Congratulations”. “Special”, “Do Ya”, and “Once Bitten Twice Shy.” Her music impacted a generation with soulful delivery and passion. Williams continued performing and released her [...]
Tia Mowry of “Game” Expecting first Child
Tia Mowry has plenty to celebrate these days with the return of her role in the hit BET show “The Game and the soon to be addition of her first child with husband actor Cory Hardict. The couple married in 2008 in Santa Barbara Calif. Hardict starred in the Film “He’s Just Not That Into [...]
Mojava Cafe: Job Hunting 101
Very few people are ready with all of the answers and strategies for successful job hunting. But there are many times in our lives when we must search for a new job. It is not always easy, but it always must be done. In the beginning of every career, each person has to [...]
A Travel Guide to Black Paris
As you UrbanTravelGirl readers know, Paris is my favorite place on the planet. Someone this week asked me why I love it so, and I didn’t have to think long before responding, “The diversity.” Sure, Paris is THE quintessential French city, but a huge part of what makes it so special for me, an African-American [...]
High Heels, High Fashion or Hazard
(BlackDoctor.org) — Those five-inch stilettos look so beautiful on their plain white pedestal in the store window. You know exactly what dress they’d be perfect for, but what you don’t know might hurt you. Sprains, foot aches, blisters, ankle injuries, hammertoes and other long term damage can be caused by wearing shoes with heels that [...]
The Wedding Dress
There is nothing like the moment when a woman finds the perfect wedding gown she will wear on the most important day of her life. Dreaming of the perfect day while wearing the dress that makes you feel like only a star does for a red carpet event. This is your day to shine so [...]
Are you Oprah’s Next big Star?
If you think Hollywood is calling, or better yet Oprah is calling you to become the next celebrity Talk Show host, then here is your chance to let everyone know that you are Oprah’s next big star. Oprah is looking for you and she has put the word out that she wants the next star for [...]
Noir Woman Profiles: Shirley Chisholm
By Omarr RaSharjd Lee Shirley Chisholm was born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn N.Y, she would become a major force as an activist, politican, leader and role model for women. Born to parents Charles and Ruby St. Hill, she was noted as an exceptionally brilliant student who excelled in many subjects at Brooklyn’s Girls High School. [...]
Michelle Obama’s New Look!
First Lady Michelle Obama always makes a fashion statement, we come to expect her to wear the unexpected as she showcases hot new designers or simply wow’s us with a simple off the rack outfit. She is always keeping us on edge, yet most were caught off guard when she unveiled her new hairstyle at a [...]
Noir Woman News: J Hud to play Winnie Mandela
Jennifer Hudson sported her new slimmed down look in Cannes over the weekend as she and her arm candy and co star Terrence Howard appeared for press promoting their new movie “Winnie”. In the new film scheduled to begin shooting in Cape Town, the end of May. Hudson plays the role of Winnie Mandela, and [...]
Noir Woman Profiles: Maya Angelou
When speaking of black literature the name Maya Angelou must come up if one is familiar with the great writers of black stories and stories of human kind in our greatest form of triumph and our weakest form of despair. Author, writer and poet her work has been the stories untold, strength, love, betrayal and [...]
Legendary Lena Horne dead at 92
Lena Horne legendary Jazz artist, actress and trailblazer in entertainment died Sunday at Presbyterian Hospital in New York at the age of 92. Horne began here career at 16 when against her parent’s wishes she dropped out of school to support her ailing mother and joined a chorus at the renowned Cotton Club where black [...]
Noir Woman News:Mrs. Obama’s Mothers Day Event
First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to a room full of mothers and daughters on Friday saying to the group how special it is having three generations of family living in the White House and raising her two daughters. Her voice filled with emotion, Mrs. Obama also honored her mother, Marian Robinson, at a Mother’s Day [...]
Gabrielle Union VS Wade’s soon to be Ex Wife
Hollywood Actress Gabrielle Union defends herself against claims of misconduct made by soon to be ex wife of NBA player Wayne Wade. Saionvaughn Wade filed a law suit against Union alleged girlfriend of “Wayne” claiming she has displayed “extreme and outrageous conduct in front of the couples two son’s ages 8 and 2; she also [...]
Naomi Campbell Signs No Phone Throwing Pledge
Super model Naomi Campbell shared with the world her rants raves and what it’s like to be one of the most famous faces in the world as she confided in the queen of talk Oprah Winfrey. Campbell talked about all of her temper tantrums even admitting to be ashamed and embarrassed as she answered Winfrey’s [...]
Noir Woman News:Nation, World Views and Politics
‘What’s Going On?’ Today, while looking at our world politically, there is, panic, plateau, or sometimes progress. Amidst all of these currents, many people ask…’what is going on’? Or the question to others might be …’what isn’t’? Economy: Although it might not feel like it, there are several very positive signs that the economy [...]
Spring into Great Seasonal Wedding Style and Decor Tips
Review fashion, flower and décor options By Lisa Rufle Are you going to be a spring bride? Here are some decor and style ideas just for you! Spring can be a great time to exchange your vows. As the world around you is in a state of awakening, what better time than now to get [...]
WHEN IS SWEATING BEYOND NORMAL?
Perspiration is a normal biological function. When it interferes with one’s quality of life, then the diagnosis of hyperhidrosis should be considered. I like to use the following analogy: If the average person perspires the equivalent of one bottle of water per day, the person with hyperhidrosis perspires approximately 5 to 6 bottles of water [...]
Singer Keri Hilson, the new face of Avon Imari
Avon Products Inc announced award winning Singer/ Song writer Keri Hilson as the new face of Imari, Imari Seduction and the Avon flagship color brand. Hilson topped the charts with her gold certified album “In a Perfect World,” Tapped for her magnetic appeal, singular talent and classic beauty, Hilson represents the modern Avon woman. [...]
Autism In Black Children
(BlackDoctor.org) – There are many myths about autism floating around out there, but one that specifically affects the African American Community is that autism is a “white disorder.” The truth of the matter is that autism affects every race, ethnic group, and socio-economic status. However, there are clear racial disparities in healthcare and special education, [...]
Malandrino Runway to Fashion
Malandrino Runway to Reality In the days following the Fall 2010 ready-to-wear collections we were being drowned in well-deserved acclaim for Alexander Wang and Gareth Pugh collections. As much as I enjoyed both collections, Pugh’s with the edge, yet coverage overshadowed one of my of my absolute favorites of the latest New York fashion week spectacles [...]
Loss of a Leader, Dorothy Heights Dead at 98
Dr. Dorothy Heights, an activist for both civil and women’s rights died this morning of natural causes at Howard University Hospital in Washington DC. Heights who served as Director of the National Council of Negro women (NCNW) from 1947 to 1997 just recently celebrated her 98th birthday while hospitalized. Friends, family and acquaintances had gathered at [...]
