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Ever have an event you need to go to wear you feel like that edgy tattoo just won’t mix? Have no fear. Bbeautymarkd shares a quick, easy tutorial on how to temporarily hide your tattoo without airbrushing!

A new national museum telling the history of Black life, art, and culture will soon begin taking shape as the 19th museum in the Smithsonian Institution to explore stories that have sometimes been left out on the National Mall. President Barack Obama and former first lady Laura Bush will join Wednesday in celebrating the start … Continue reading »

Want to have a more natural appearing sew-in without having to spend all your change. Trade your silky straights in for a yaki straight! Freshgirl426 shares how you can acheive this smooth straight look with relaxed hair. Enjoy!

Doesn’t the saying go like this: “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage?” These days, many partners are no longer sticking to this three-step formula. In fact, for a growing number of couples, marriage is no longer a part of the equation. A shocking and new study finds … Continue reading »

Diet soda may seem to be a healthier alternative to calorie-laden regular soda, but a new study shows that people who regularly drink diet soft drinks may be putting their hearts at risk. Those who drank diet soda on a daily basis were at an increased risk of experiencing stroke, heart attack and death due … Continue reading »

The onslaught of demeaning tweets during Chris Brown’s performance at the Grammy’s sparked a series of conversations this week, including a return to what constitutes an abusive relationship. When numerous females found themselves tweeting, “You can beat me all day, Chris Brown. I still love you,”, the viral reaction was of shock at why girls, especially those … Continue reading »

Who hasn’t bopped side-to-side when “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” came on that oldies station on the radio? Whenever Whitney sang, it sounded like she was singing straight to you. Her heavenly voice made her a pop queen of the 1980s, a winner of 8 Grammies (alongside King of Pop Michael Jackson), … Continue reading »

Show your love and support for Liberette while showing off why YOU are a liberette. Pre-orders will be accepted from now until Wednesday, February 29. Shirts will be distributed and shipped out after March 12. Order yours today and sport it just in time for Spring! Only Paypal methods accepted so create your account today … Continue reading »

For those of you who are still on the quest for finding the perfect mascara, you may be shaking your head at the time it takes to find the right one. Without a doubt, it can be a long and tiresome search. You will look high and low, try this or that mascara (or that … Continue reading »

This poem captures perfectly the moment when it seems that lines begin to blur. For those days when it seems values begin to fall by the wayside. Take a listen to Alysia Harris’s “Cab Rides and the Morning After”.

“I never thought it would happen to me” the email began. “I almost got scammed. Here is the story…” My friend Sala who was attempting to sell her computer on Amazon. Someone asked her to send the computer directly to him and offered to pay more than the asking price. He also offered to pay … Continue reading »

Natasha, our prize winner from last month, shows of the new shoes she got from Liberette Magazine! In her words: “Thank you so much Liberette Magazine for the lovely boots.  It is an honor to be the winner of this contest not only because I have received these shoes but also because I’ve been introduced … Continue reading »

After years of oppression it wasn’t until a few decades ago that woman were looked at as equal partners in their marriages and not just what some considered help. Following the women’s rights movement the ambition of the once forced housewife was taken to new heights. No longer did we just hope to be the … Continue reading »

February is a month associated with love, great friendships, and pretty much anything that is associated with the heart. In addition to the heart, there is also the electro-mechanical machine in our chest that also bears the same name. February is American Heart Month, and with “African American women [being] at greater risk for cardiovascular disease … Continue reading »

Michelle Obama looked stunning during her visit to The Tonight Show last week. She spoke with host Jay Leno about working out with the president, how she stays fit and the importance of eating healthy.

Lately women of color have been ditching their relaxers and settling for a more natural, ethnic look. Across the internet, Youtube is flooded with natural transitions and blogs are filled with success stories and natural hair journeys.  Whether it is the renowned “big chop” or braids or weaves, many black women have retired the term … Continue reading »

British singers are really doing their thing from Jessie J to Adele. Joining the pack is Emelie Sande a Scottish soul singer sure to capture your soul. She is a winner of the 2012 Brit Awards and her first name strangely enough is Adele. Take a listen and sound off!

Last year, I had to watch two close friends fall out of companionship. Not because they were no longer compatible but because my friend Paige* slowly began to push Michael* away. Michael and Paige have been dating for about two years. A year into their relationship, they began to have issues. At first, minor things … Continue reading »

Late last year, following several accusations of child molestation and his wife Vanessa’s petition for divorce, Bishop Eddie Long took a leave of absence from Lithonia, Georgia’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Clearly, Bishop Long just couldn’t stay out of the limelight, as this past week he ended his sabbatical with a highly unorthodox (and some may … Continue reading »

Throughout history women have been barred from sharing their true feelings regarding sex. The mere suggestion that you enjoyed sex, even within the restraints of marriage, made you a “harlot”, a “trollop” or a “whore”. The subject has been taboo as long as the act has been practiced, yet men have always been allowed to … Continue reading »

One of our favorite style and beauty gurus ShirleyBeniang shows us how to creatively re-use a soft, silky scarf. Yes, ladies, there are more ways to wear it than just on your head! Check this out! Did we mention she’s from London? Toooo fab.

President Obama gave the annual State of the Union address on Jan. 24, 2012. According to Nielsen ratings, 37,752,613 people watch this presidential speech that is mandated by the Constitution. The media measurement system revealed that the amount of viewers was down by 12 percent compared to last year. However, Forbes reported on Jan. 25 … Continue reading »

Remember when you wrote down that list stating you would work harder, communicate better and maybe even get into shape. Can you believe that was only a four weeks ago? Its the end of January and its time to do a recap on just how many resolutions have been kept. I’ll give you a moment…. … Continue reading »

February is a sacred month in the African-American community because it encourages all people, not just blacks, to think about our rich history in this nation. It causes us to stop and think not only about our present state and our future, but also of our past. A letter from former slave Jourdan Anderson to … Continue reading »

By Leslie Xavier Reading and understanding people based on their body language is an art that can come in handy at several points in one’s life. However, reading in particular a male’s body language to understand what his present thoughts are all about is a separate subject altogether. Although there are several common body postures … Continue reading »

By Avani Peterson ‘…..Make-believing we’re together, that I’m sheltered by your heart. But in and outside I’ve turned to water like a teardrop in your palm. And it’s a hard winter’s day, I dream away. It must have been love but it’s over now, it was all that I wanted, now I’m living without….’ -Roxette … Continue reading »

Dying to try some new goo for your curls? Mixed Chicks are among some of the top brands for naturalistas and we are going to give two people the opportunity to walk away with this prize! All you have to do is drop a comment or start a conversation in our forums. Each time you … Continue reading »

This week, we are filling your ears with an Adele cover. We know…of the millions of covers that have been made, with their interesting and hilarious variations, Adele might as well be crowned as a karaoke queen alongside her status as a queen of the billboard charts. Nevertheless, we promise that this cover will be worth … Continue reading »

Should I blow my money on a big apartment? What do I do if I have tons of debt? I don’t have a job…eeeek help me! Figuring out post-grad life can be both exciting and fearful for many as graduation day continues to inch closer and closer. It’s true that there’s no manual for the real world. … Continue reading »

Last night, millions of Americans gathered around their television sets to hear President Barack Obama give an address on the current state of U.S. affairs. For some, it may have been the way for them to answer the question, “what has Obama done for us again?” before rushing off to the voting polls in November. … Continue reading »

There are so many ways to wear your favorite miniskirt but there’s always that one pressing fear: looking like a skank! Well, BritPopPrincess shares her tips and tricks on how to score a cute outfit without being too revealing or overbearing. Our most tasteful tip? Wear pantyhose!

By Mo Alabi Every time I look at my I.D., I think of how different I am now from the smiling girl in the picture. At the time of the photo, I’d just moved into campus and was yet to make friends, yet to decide on keeping my print journalism major, yet to find a … Continue reading »

Finally, we’ve gotten some snow on the ground in the northeast!  And while we’ve had a mild winter thus far, it’s looking as though Mother Nature may have a few things up her sleeve. As we prepare for the harsh weather, lower humidity levels and extreme temperatures of the season, we must not neglect our … Continue reading »

This weekend, blacks in Hollywood and film buffs alike are hoping that people will go out and support Red Tails, a movie that showcases the efforts of black Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. The movie, directed by George Lucas, features an all-black cast that almost didn’t make it to the big screen because mainstream Hollywood film … Continue reading »

Swing your head over and grab your tresses! This slick hair-do is cute and will give you the classy-edge of a bad-ass ballerina. Missscarlos shares how you can achieve this look, the Cinnabon, in a few, quick steps.

It’s almost your birthday (or some other fab event) and you know that you have to be the fashion bombshell of the night. No wearing dresses back-to-back in the same month. Well if you’re looking to spend a little cash but not break the bank on a dress that will make heads turn it’s time … Continue reading »

Aggggghhhh! You might be hollering this in the morning while staring at your natural hair, wondering what in the world you’re going to do with it today. Or maybe it’s the other way around? Perhaps your over your slick, relaxed bob and want to transition back to the crown of natural curls you haven’t seen … Continue reading »

By Kasidy Moore A couple of weeks ago, as we waited for the clock to strike midnight signaling the ending we’ve waited for for 365 long days or a hopeful beginning to the next 12 months, many of us made resolutions. We made grand decrees that we would start wonderful habits for ourselves or kick … Continue reading »

Areeayl Goodwin is a senior at Howard University who is using her talents to lift the hearts and spirits of others. Her creative artistriy in jewlrey making is gaining her some notoriety, especially since her most recent pieces have been featured in the Broadway play, “STICK FLY”. Goodwin launched her jewlrey line, Beads Byaree during … Continue reading »

We’re all looking for new jobs or better jobs. We send out masses of emails, browse dozens of job listings, write handfuls of follow-up emails, and we beat the sidewalks, tirelessly searching for opportunities to meet us halfway. While we’re exhausting ourselves, we find that some of our friends seem to gain employment effortlessly, even … Continue reading »

Six months ago, I shaved off all of my hair. I walked into a barber college in the south suburbs of Chicago, and thirty-five minutes later I walked out a bolder and a potentially fiercer woman. While I didn’t feel unique in my decision, I didn’t necessarily see an overwhelming amount of bald women until … Continue reading »

Heading into another round of interviews? Maybe you’re going for your first one? Make sure you avoid these common mistakes to keep your choices growing upwards for that new job or internship! 1.) Being late – Entering late for a job interview is not a good sign for the person looking to hire someone. This … Continue reading »