[28 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 81 views]
On a Mission – Best Facial Moisturizer for Brown Skin

This latest search started off on accident.  I just needed something to lighten a few leftover blemishes acquired during Summer of ‘07 when my face decided to erupt and ruin the healthy complexion I had prior.  After scouring the internet, it seemed like the options were limted – makeup or lightening cream.  Makeup was fine but definitely no lightening cream; didn’t want that drastic from black-to-ghost look Sammy Sosa has been rocking lately:

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[29 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 13 views]
Happenings This Weekend: YAP Networking Evening

If you’re in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area and are looking for something to do tonight, check out the Young African Professionals Networking Event.  YAP frequently hosts events and all of them are free.  Check below for info:

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[13 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 26 views]
Crisis in Haiti – Everyone Is Needed

By now you’ve heard about the earthquake that hit Haiti yesterday. Maybe you’ve seen the pictures, heard from friends and family or are glued to the news coverage of it.  When stuff like this happens, its easy to start questioning – which, to be honest, is the first thing I did yesterday.  But we can’t question – we have to take action, however possible.  Fervant prayer, donations, time, supplies, whatever, let’s just not be passive because an earthquake rocking one part of the world, affects us all.
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Wyclef Jean has done …

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[13 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 30 views]
Sade: Soldier of Love – Dope or Nope?

Sheeee’s bacckk!  Helen Folasade Adu, better known as “Sade” has returned after nearly 8 years without an album.  Her heavily anticipated new CD, Soldier of Love, drops on February 8th but before that, I’ve got a little taste for you. Below is her first single off the album, Soldier of Love.  Take a listen and then decide – Dope or Nope?

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[5 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 25 views]
StyleWatch: Teyana Taylor

Going back to her days of colorful tutu’s and hi-tops on MTV’s Sweet 16, Teyana Taylor has always stood out with her distinct style.  There’s a sense of maturity in her clothes now, though she remains unique with hers.  We’re feeling her more recent looks & def keeping an eye on her fashion.  Click for pics.

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[5 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 31 views]
Kissing Rih-Rih in Mexico & Beyonce Working It Out in St. Barts

The internet is ABUZZ with all this talk about Rihanna and her new boo, Matt Kemp, getting hot and heavy in Mexico.  It’s been almost a year since “the incident” and judging from the pics, it looks like homegirl has moved. on.  Good for her! Pics of her and the hardest working woman in showbiz when you click.

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[5 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 47 views]
Sexiest Africans 2009

In case you missed it, fear not. Before closing out 09, Jamati pulled some of the continent’s finest eyecandy together to form the lists – Africa’s top Ten Sexiest Men & Africa’s Top 10 Sexiest Women.  A sampling of the sexy when you click.

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[5 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 28 views]
Malawian Gay Couple Could Face 14 Years in Jail

The Guardian reports on the first Malawain gay couple to marry and the prospects of facing up to 14 years in prison for “unnatural practices between males and gross public indecency.”