122 years ago, a great man was born. Marcus Mosiah Garvey was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator of tremendous note. Garvey was a controversial leader who believed firmly in the power of unity in the black community. His quotes are so often used but — in my opinion — infrequently contemplated…
Pop Culture
Solange Knowles – You Already Know
Well, well, well. It seems after all the back and forth and hubbub has died down, Solange is working the TWA like nobody’s business. Do I even need to add my opinion here? No, but I will. She looks gorgeous. Stunning. It reveals her features to exquisite effect. I love, love, love it. Will this…
Lena Horne, Auntie In My Head
Sometimes, randomly I’ll wonder what she’s up to. Is she in good health? Is she still lucid? Is she surrounded by people who love her and care for her? I hope and pray she is. Lena Horne is a living legend who has retreated completely from the spotlight. She turned 92 on June 30, and…
Makeup Tips from Miami’s Most Fab
I get frequent e mails from ladies asking me questions about makeup. What’s the best brand? What will last the longest? Where can I find the brightest colors? I know what works best for me, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to turn to some true divas who know makeup from makeup. Beauties who use…
RIP, Naomi Sims
I’m late to give tribute to this icon of black beauty, and I sincerely regret that it’s taken her untimely passing to share her legacy here on Afrobella. Naomi Sims was simply, the first. The ground breaker. As The Root put it, she was no “supermodel” — The title “supermodel” is too limited, too modest…
Catching Up With Rachel Roy
Fingers and toes crossed, this bella is hoping to attend New York Fashion Week for the first time this September! I figured it’d be a good idea to get my feet wet by interviewing some designers. So when I got the word that eternally gorgeous and talented New York based designer Rachel Roy was about…
Solange Knowles, Et Tu?
I JUST blogged about bald being the “new” old trend yesterday, and gave 5 tips on how to wear the look on AOL Black Voices a day ago…and here comes a new celebrity on the bald is beautiful scene. Enter Solange Knowles, fresh out of the wig crypt and rockin’ a super cropped, all natural…
Bald is Beautiful… and Nothing New
Bald is the new hot trend in hair, thanks to the likes of Cassie, Rihanna, and Amber Rose. If you want tips on how to work the look yourself — click here for my 5 steps on being bald and beautiful. But anyone with a sense of fashion history would know, there is absolutely nothing…
A Little Afrobella Inspiration
Bellas, my love for Nina Simone is no secret — but every so often I’m reminded of her genius. That just happened with this video, and I had to share it with you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2aQIyz8B7Q So many things about this 1968 performance clip are striking. Her powerful performance, yes. Her energy, yes. But especially – the…
Malia Obama: When Can a Kid Just Be a Kid?
I originally posted this yesterday on AOL Black Voices. From time to time, I’m gonna be cross posting. Feel free to comment here, there, or wherever you’d like! When I first saw the photos of Malia Obama in London rocking her fly twists and her little peace sign tee, I didn’t think twice about it….