Close to 20 years ago, we were introduced to the Simmons family through the American reality TV show 'Run's House.' This mid-2000s hit was one of my personal favorites, and it provided a window into the lives of some of the industry's most influential people, including Vanessa Simmons. From child star to a veteran of…

As a business owner, I've always been fascinated with crazy success stories. In my free time, I would spend hours researching fascinating minds such as Gary Vee, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Robert Kurosoki— even our past president, Donald Trump (in his NBC's The Apprentice days, of course). How did they become successful? What strategies did…

Ladies, just as your skin is wealth, your hair follows that exact alignment. Investing in your hair not only helps you look beautiful, but it also helps your hair stay healthy. The mistake most women make is not treating their hair with care, resulting in hair damage. There are multiple ways to care for your…

Summer time is here, and so are new nail designs! From funky animal prints to neon French tips, there's tons of variety to spice up your next nail set. Here are 10 cool designs for the summer! 1. Double Tips
This is a great design to give the French tip an extra pop.…

If you want to see the future of fashion, look to the graduating class of FIT. The Fashion Institute of Technology is one of the most prestigious fashion schools globally, with notable alumni such as Calvin Klein, Laverne Cox, and our very own CEO of MEFeater, Gabrielle Amani. Every year the institute presents emerging designers…

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Amanda Scott is a young black entrepreneur working in PR, real estate, and beauty. While also, starring in the Issa Rae unscripted reality tv series, Sweet Life: Los Angeles. The series follows the lives of young Black adults in southern Los Angeles as they pursue their dreams along with…

Last summer, Danaë Pickard was hoping to have a fun Taco Tuesday at Cancun’s Sports Bar and Grill in Tallahassee, Fla. She and her girlfriends approached the front doors expecting to get in with ease. All hopes were let down once the security guard insisted only Pickard pay an entrance fee. At the time, the…

? Black Girl Magic is an unspeakable concept that the world has witnessed for eternity. Today we are showcasing Black women who are exuding their magic on alternative Tik Tok. 1. @yoursadlittlemuffin
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If you are looking for inspiration for your next fit, @yoursadlittlemuffin is the page. Her edgy aesthetic will capture…

In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate beauty brand entrepreneur Ofunne Ameka, founder of Cocoa Swatches. Ofunne Amaka, 31, is an entrepreneur and beauty blogger who has created a true empire for herself. Ofunne started blogging in 2007 and created her Instagram account, "Cocoa Swatches" in 2015. Through it, Ofunne offers a…

After recently launching her lifestyle brand that hosts a candle collection this past summer, Jackie Aina is primed to add another accolade underneath her belt. The Nigerian-American beauty content creator is set to executive produce Social Beauty, an upcoming documentary that delves into how socialite and influencer culture has transformed the beauty industry. Aina is set to collaborate…

Photo courtesy Brandon Lunby With a YouTube Channel that has amassed over 3.5 million supporters and a resume that flaunts a bevy of brand collaborations, Jackie Aina is a household name whose “Jackie, Jackie, Jackie, Jackie” earworm intro keeps the pulse of the beauty industry thriving. Most recently, the makeup megastar has teased the release…
Supermodel Tyra Banks has been on fire these last few months. From her recent cover on Sports Illustrated, to announcing that she’s opening a theme park, Banks is now set to star and produce in a mini docu-series entitled 'Beauty. ' photo via BETThe show is set to premiere on Quibi, an entertainment platform…