Who would have thought that a DMV native’s journey to Hollywood stardom would include graduating from Hampton University, working a government job in her local area, and then fearlessly packing up her belongings to head to the city of Los Angeles? With the power of manifestation and hard work, this was only the tip of the iceberg for Javicia Leslie. Leslie has been on Netflix series Always a Bridesmaid alongside Black Lightning’s Jordan Calloway, as well as critically acclaimed BET+ series T...

Back in 2016, Aarke launched its very-own Carbonator, a sparkling water machine that aims to elevate your home through a sleek design aesthetic and promote a sustainable lifestyle. For its latest product release, the brand has given its Carbonator 3 model a brand new colorway dubbed "Sand."Inspired by the visual and tactile imprints of coastal landscapes, the "Sand" edition boasts minimal cream hues throughout, which is reminiscent of sandy dunes and rocky shores. Crafted with a seamless stainle...

UPDATE (April 30, 2021): Last year, Teyana Taylor announced her retirement from music due to feeling "underappreciated" by her record label Def Jam/G.O.O.D Music. Now, Taylor has revealed more information about why she decided to step away from her music career via an interview with Cam Newton on his BET series Sip ‘N Smoke."At the end of the day, I’m a mom first. A mom, a wife, a woman. And I think for me, I put in a lot of work. I work very, very hard. So, if you feel unheard and unseen â...

While we may still be in spring, my mind can’t stop thinking about a hopeful and exciting summer ahead. Not only will I be taking my first vacation (in what seems like a lifetime), but I’m also really looking forward to dressing up in some fun, lightweight, and trendy warm-weather pieces to boost my mood as the world slowly begins to reopen.This past week, I scoured our favorite trusty retailer, Nordstrom, to see what affordable gems I could scoop up to get me in the summertime spirit. Bel...