Lifestyle, Society, & Fashion

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor Jamaican model Danisha Carmala Scott, the 2009 Miss Jamaica World Model Fast Track Winner, traveled more than 1,500 miles, all the way to the Big Apple, for New York Fashion Week (NYFW) on a mission to get signed by a top modeling agency. As NYFW kicked off, Scott…

The old 9-to-5 isn’t what it used to be. As more companies embrace telecommuting, a growing number of employees are finding that even in the professional realm, there’s no place like home. Here’s how to set up a home office for success. • Commission floor plans. It’s a good idea to have plans drawn up…

By Lauren Poteat (NNPA Newswire Contributor) During a star-studded showcase of social activism, creativity and courage, BET celebrated the achievements of Black women and girls at the “Black Girls Rock! 2017” awards show. Taraji P. Henson, the award-winning actress and star of the hit television show “Empire,” hosted the event that was held at the…

Tom Joyner, host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show®, and Allstate Insurance Company are celebrating the importance of family fun for every generation at the 2017 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion®. The prominent event, now in its 15th year, will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL this Labor…

College is an exciting time. Whether your child is starting as a freshman or returning for senior year, new friends, new roommates and new places to call “home” await. Ease the transition and save money in the process by helping decorate their personal spaces using these DIY tricks. Instead of buying new, you can turn…

Even toned, healthy-looking beautiful skin is always on trend but seasonal changes can affect how fabulous it looks.  Skin of color is especially sensitive to cooler temperatures becoming water-deficient and in cases of dry skin types, oil deficient.  It’s important to be attentive and listen to your skin. Increased breakouts, dark spots, dryness, and sensitivity…

By Dr. Katie B. Catalon The National Beauty Culturists League Incorporated held its 98th Convention, National Institute and Trade Show July 15-22, 2017 at the Hilton Alexandria Hotel in Alexandria Virginia. Members were very excited in welcoming new members with the opportunity of venturing into a new frontier of Professionalism. In today’s world where the…

  When it comes to buying a mattress, individual needs and preferences vary across the board. Just like there is no “one size fits all” for jeans, there is not one mattress for everyone. What might be comfortable and supportive for one person may not be the best fit for someone else. Having a wide…

The NAACP, the country’s original and largest social justice organization and Airbnb, the world’s leading hospitality company, today launched a landmark partnership that will help spread the economic benefits of home sharing to more communities. Under the new partnership, Airbnb and the NAACP will conduct targeted outreach to communities of color to help more people…