We've been such proud viewers of the Rio Olympics. Beautie Brownies have been dominating the scene! So far, America’s black female athletes have won some two dozen of the 100-plus U.S. medal haul!In Rio, the two Simones — gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Simone Manuel — both stood atop the podium on a night that made history, with Manuel becoming the first black woman to win an individual medal in...
The new school year is fast approaching, and though that brings a little anxiety to most kids, we came across some school supplies that may boost their confidence!Nneka is a 27 year old single mother, with a passion for her black culture! That passion moved her to create school supplies that embrace it. She recently left the military and is looking to start a new chapter in her life, and she...
We had THE best time last night! We were invited to a night of boxing, cocktails and braids, put together by Glossy Box and Fighting Pretty.It was the most adorable and inspiring event. Though the space was literally a gym (Dog Pound), it was decorated so lovely! From the pink and white balloons, to the little pink boxing gloves hanging around, to the cocktail setup. Everything was gorgeous.Howeve...
Hi Beautie Brownies *waves frantically*!We're here with a dose of inspiration for you all. We came across the below video posted on Facebook by AOL Lifestyle about heroine Shalom Nchom, who was badly burned in a hot oil accident at her family's store in Nigeria when she was 9 years old.20-year old Shalom is a make artist who inspires us all through her dope beauty skills! Makeup helped her deal...
Finally, a celebrity publicly address the issue of colorism! By finally, we mean addressing it in it's completeness, acknowledging that it exists, and that it comes from someone who hasn't really experienced the short end of the stick when it comes to this topic. While it's no secret that the entertainment industry tends to favor lighter-skinned women for gigs, celebrities tread lightly when it...
