Kenyan model fights skin lightening, European beauty standards

Britni Danielle, Clutch Magazine

CLUTCH - 'It seems that the world is conspiring in preaching that there is something wrong with Kenyan ladies’ kinky hair and dark skin,' Kenyan model Ajuma Nasenyana told the Daily Nation...

Iman accuses dept. stores of racism

Ebony.com

EBONY.COM - Fashion icon and supermodel Iman has recently voiced her concern for so-called "ethnic" make-up being placed at the back of stores.

Chaka Khan's weight loss from protein diet

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

theGRIO REPORT - The slimmer curves sported by Chaka Khan, it turns out, are due to an extreme protein diet on which the diva subsisted for four months.

Chaka Khan tops Fantasia in 'AI' catsuit faceoff

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

Chaka Khan took the occasion of the American Idol season finale last night to flaunt her fab new figure in a bronzed cat suit with a bead-encrusted bodice. …

Is Jada stealing Will's shine at premieres?

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

theGRIO REPORT - Jada Pinkett Smith has been making headlines for her hot appearances while accompanying her husband Will for his overseas press tour to promote 'Men in Black 3'...

Beyoncé does her own makeup, haircuts

theGrio

She may be considered 'the most beautiful woman in the world' but Beyoncé apparently achieves her gorgeous looks all on her own...

Mbathio Beye crowned first 'Miss Black France'

theGrio

The first ever 'Miss Black France' pageant crowned Mbathio Beye, 21, of Senegal, as their queen...

Black, gray and proud: Women embrace hair

Kunbi Tinuoye

theGRIO REPORT - A small but increasingly vocal group of 'gray-and-proud' African-American women are tired of pricey visits to the salon. Instead of hiding their roots they opt to maintain their head full of gray hair...

1st ‘Miss Black France’ pageant not welcomed

Madame Noire

MADAME NOIRE - As the country's capital city of Paris prepares to host its first ever 'Miss Black France' pageant tomorrow, questions over the necessity and the effect this event could have on race relations are brewing...

Slideshow: Beyoncé's 'most beautiful' moments

Briana Lopes

SLIDESHOW - In her interview with People magazine this month, she attributed her title as 'Most Beautiful Woman in the World' to motherhood...

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Kenyan model fights skin lightening, European beauty standards

Iman accuses dept. stores of racism

Chaka Khan's weight loss from protein diet

Chaka Khan tops Fantasia in 'AI' catsuit faceoff

Is Jada stealing Will's shine at premieres?

Beyoncé does her own makeup, haircuts

Mbathio Beye crowned first 'Miss Black France'

Black, gray and proud: Women embrace hair

1st ‘Miss Black France’ pageant not welcomed

Slideshow: Beyoncé's 'most beautiful' moments

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