Jay Z wants us to believe: •Black men disrespect police at a higher rate than white men •Black men only die at the hands of police when they are “disrespectful” •Disrespecting police is grounds for them to kill you These are not only all false but laughably so… https://t.co/D9ZBxqNQw6 — laya (like layer) (@layalovesya) September 2, 2019 Jay Z Addresses Broken Households & Police, Sparks Chaos We don’t have enough time to unpack everything Jay Z said in a resurfaced clip from a social justice panel with Van Jones , Patriots owner Bob Kraft and others but it’s currently dividing the whole entire internet. Hov basically said growing up in a single parent household can cause people to have an “adverse feeling toward authority” which causes them to tell police “f*ck you” resulting in interactions that “cause people to lose lives.” Now, to be fair, this can easily be taken out of complex, twisted and misquoted but he does clump police killings with fatherless Black youths without condemning the trigger-happy cops who perpetuate the broken system which, naturally, sparked outrage across Twitter. Kanye watching Jay Z take his own dip into the sunken place pool: pic.twitter.com/Ha6FSQagNB — jaz (@OldLaceStarlet) August 31, 2019 Peep the Twitter chitter-chatter over Hov’s latest controversial comments on the flip.
Source: Brande Victorian / Courtesy of Danielle James There is nothing like a bold, red lipstick . It takes any look up a notch and exudes sex appeal with a few simple swipes onto your lips. However, of course, something so beautiful and alluring couldn’t come with a few problems. Red lipstick seems to be one of those colors that never just stays on your lips. So, when Megan thee Stallion announced it was a hot girl summer, how can you have a summer beauty slay without red? Source: Danielle James / Courtesy of Danielle James With all white parties and men to be kissed, every hot girl needs a red lipstick in her arsenal. One that she doesn’t have to constantly check up on. One that won’t end up under her bottom lip or daringly dance outside the constraints of her lip line. A red lipstick she can eat a solid meal and not end up wearing it by the end. A red lipstick that she can apply in the morning, have a cup of coffee, give a kiss to her partner and still have it look freshly applied by her first meeting of the day. It’s possible. You deserve this hot girl, no matter your morning (or night) routine. So imagine my surprise (and happiness) when I stumbled upon a such lipstick. I finally got a chance to learn more about Deck of Scarlet at BeautyCon 2019 . This company began in 2016 and is the sister company to Scentbird, a fragrance company. It’s a beauty subscription model, releasing palettes to their subscribers bi-monthly. The company has been around since 2016 and is known for providing you with consistently fresh makeup and beauty tutorials to help you create the looks. Not into the whole subscription model thing? No worries – they also allow you to shop the makeup on the website as well. They have a beautiful red lipstick in ‘Siren’ ($23.00, deckofscarlet.com ) and when I tried it out, I was instantly in love. The formula applied smooth and the pigment not only matched the website, but also the packaging. I tried this lipstick out on two different occasions and both results were the same: the lipstick held up. The interesting thing is that Deck of Scarlet doesn’t even advertise this magic, which made it feel like a beauty secret I needed to share. For the best results with matte red lipstick, I recommend a few things: Before wearing any red, I exfoliate your lips the night before, especially if it’s a matte formula. Matte formulas tend to accentuate any dead skin on the lips. Prep your lips with a lip primer (but do NOT apply an lip gloss or balm) – with a matte lipstick, it will cause the lipstick to shift no matter how great the wear is on a matte formula. A lip primer can be professional like, Lip Insurance Lip Liner ($20.00, ulta.com ) or something as simple as the concealer you use for the under eye area. Now back to the experience. I wore it one Friday summer night and was shockingly surprised by the end of the night. So surprised, I took this horrible photo in the elevator but have to share anyway. I quickly applied this lipstick before I left the house, drank rosé, ate dinner, had a little makeout sesh (hey, we said it was a hot girl summer and this hot girl is single) and went home! When I saw my lipstick was STILL and only feathered slightly. I was like, ‘alert to all hot girls!’. Source: Brande Victorian / Courtesy of Danielle James I tried this lipstick again for work and was so impressed. I even wore it with a white shirt because I was that confident about not worrying that it would transfer. The lipstick lasted all day and I got lost of compliments at work. I also noticed that it makes your teeth look whiter, meaning it most likely has cool undertones. The lipstick led me to try out one of their eyeshadow palettes. I tried ‘Destination Desert’ ($44.95, deckofscarlet.com ). I’m going to try it again, because I didn’t find it heavily pigmented and I used a primer to help bring out the color. I’m going to try it again; however, I’m going to dampen my applicator to help the color come out more. If you try out this, please tag me @TheIslanDiva on Instagram or Twitter and let me know your experience! DON’T MISS: Pucker Up (Down There): There Is Lipstick For Your Vagina LET’S MAKEUP: Trust Fund Beauty Almost Matte Liquid Lipsticks Are Pigment Perfection LET’S MAKEUP: See Rihanna’s Mattemoiselle Lipstick On Every Shade Of Melanin [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2924543″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Peopleimages / Getty It’s Labor Day Weekend – many of us are chasing the last of summer. Before kids go back to school or Summer Fridays come to an end, Black women are jetting off for some last minute vacations. If the vacation involves water, whether it’s a yacht week or a beach, when discussing the trip, this follow up question ensues: how should I wear my hair ? As someone that loves the water, I want to be able to dunk my head freely underneath and jump off the side of a boat. While wearing my hair natural is always an option. Honestly, it’s an absolute pain at the end of the day, to then have to go give it 1-2 hours of TLC. Also, who wants to be twisting or braiding their hair while on a vacation? I’ve had friends rock ponytails and crotchet. Both options by the end of a 4-5 day vacation would “hold up” but it would be matted and immediately time to come out. Felicia Leatherwood stopped by Hello Beautiful and ended the debate, “Wear your hair in braids or crotchet.” Braids are easy to manage and can easily air dry. When your hair is braided after you are at the sea of the pool, make sure you rinse your braids with fresh water. Then tie down the top and let air dry. You can even do this after you are done swimming at the pool and still lay out during the day. To make sure the braids themselves don’t frizz, bring along the mousse of your choice. Take the mousse and rub it between your hands, then rub your braids once in a downward direction, letting the mousse coat the braids. The mousse will give the braids a nice refresh. Also, in a protective style, don’t forget your scalp! Make sure you cleanse and oil your scalp to keep your roots healthy. Leatherwood shared, “On your scalp you need oil. It’s nourishment. It’s revitalizing the scalp on a cellular level. It’s helpful to produce more sebum.” How do you rock your hair when you are on a beach vacation? Share with us in the comment section! DON’T MISS: Celebrity Hairstylist Felicia Leatherwood Shares Why It’s Best To Trim Your Hair During A New Moon WE STARTED THE TREND: How Janet Jackson’s Poetic Justice Box Braids Came To Be White Teacher Placed On Leave After Allegedly Ripping Out Braids From Students’ Scalp [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2963484″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Corbis/VCG / Getty With wedding season is full swing, it’s always smart to make sure you have all your essentials handy. While we love that this occassion allows us to show off our glamorous side , it’s important to do so with comfort in mind. There’s nothing worse than having to nurse sore feet or dealing with oily makeup while trying to enjoy the festivities. In an effort to keep you focused on having a good time, we’ve compiled a list of five products you need to look and feel your very best!
Source: D’USSE / D’usse Kevin Hart Car Crash Update Kevin Hart is recovering after a scary car crash. As previously reported Kevin was one of three passengers inside his Plymouth Barracuda when it crashed just before 1 AM Sunday on the Mulholland Highway. Crash scene video shows that the car smashed through wooden fencing along the roadside and the roof was completely crushed by the impact. Now The Blast has more details and they’re adding that the comedian is hospitalized in Los Angeles and even though he may need back surgery, “doctors are optimistic he will make a full recovery.” Kevin who was reported to have suffered “major back injuries” did not suffer a “spinal cord injury,” and the comedian is, “able to walk and move his extremities.” Great news. In case you’re curious about who was in the car with Kevin, RadarOnline reports that his friend Jared S. Black, was driving the car and there was one other passenger– Hart and his wife Eniko Parrish‘s personal trainer Rebecca Broxterman, 31. Police do not believe Black was intoxicated at the time. Celebs are rallying around Kevin and sending him well wishes. View this post on Instagram Stop messing with my emotions brother @kevinhart4real. We have a lot more laughing to do together. Love you man. Stay strong A post shared by therock (@therock) on Sep 1, 2019 at 10:13pm PDT View this post on Instagram Aight now Hurry up & Shake tf back ASAP big bro so we can laugh about this shit…. It’s a lotta love & genuine respect out here for you. You mean so much to so many!!! My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you & all of yours!!!! @kevinhart4real A post shared by TIP (@troubleman31) on Sep 2, 2019 at 4:10am PDT Get well soon!
When I heard Trey Songz singing #PowerSeason6 Intro pic.twitter.com/ytw1VmdgZe — Simeõn Tong (@Dcstunna_Dread) August 25, 2019 Pettiest Reactions To Starz Sticking With Trey’s Intro Another week, another relentless wave of Trey Songz slander fueled by 50 Cent & Starz remixing the classic, Joe-performed “Big Rich Town” intro for the sixth and final season in a genuinely BAFFLING decision that has fans on edge. It all started with medium spicy banter from fans thrown off by a less-than-amazing intro remix and quickly spilled onto Trey’s IG comments where he’s been bullied since last Sunday. At one point, things got so spicy that 50 Cent promised to change the intro back to the original (which he clearly didn’t) in the latest hilariously petty chapter of our fave premium TV saga. Trey Songz: “tHey saYYy ThiS is a biG riCh tOwN” #Power Me: pic.twitter.com/KAD9pPPZzn — Abey Baby (@freshprince_cr7) September 1, 2019 Peep the pettiest reactions to Trey Songz’s popping up on Episode 2 on the flip.
Studs are out, huggies are in. The latest jewelry trend to infiltrate your Instagram feed, huggie earrings are accessories that look similar to traditional hoops, except the design is much slimmer. When you wear them, they look as though they’re hugging your ear lobes, hence the name. Popularized by the likes of Meghan Markle — sorry, we mean Duchess of Sussex — huggies make for a simple yet elegant accessory. The best part is they come in different kinds — with plain silver or gold band, adorned with pearls or different plated shapes, but we reckon the best ones are those embellished with crystal detail, like the Swarovski Crystal Micro-Pav’e Curved Huggie Earrings . Chic enough to be worn on their own, these earrings can dress up any look. They’re crafted with 18K of plated gold and bedazzled with gorgeous Swarovski crystals. Unlike other huggies, these are hypoallergenic and offer a comfortable fit. Whether you decide to wear them with only a pair of jeans and a tee on casual days or a little black dress for night outs, these huggies will complete any look. Usually $199.99, you can snag a pair on sale for only $20 — a savings of 89 percent. Prices are subject to change. Swarovski Crystal Micro-Pav’e Curved Huggie Earrings In 18K Plated Gold – $20 See Deal
N BA star LeBron James ’ impact goes far beyond the basketball court. The Akron, Ohio native has continually utilized his platform and resources to support individuals in need. According to WKYC , the Los Angeles Lakers player surprised one of the students from his I Promise School with a shopping spree just in time for the new school year. “We shouldn’t have our kids worrying about if they’re going to have pencils and bookbags. Only thing they should be worried about is how they can be a great student, a great classmate, a great brother, a great sister.” — LeBron Thank you @walmart & @kingjames pic.twitter.com/r0b7OmcU6P — I PROMISE School (@IPROMISESchool) August 30, 2019 The surprise was a part of James’ partnership with Walmart. He teamed up with the national retailer earlier this year to assist with pushing their initiatives surrounding education and hunger forward. The student, whose name is LaRiyah , was gifted with a back-to-school spree for herself and her peers at a Walmart in Kent, Ohio. For James, this act of kindness was personal. While coming of age in Akron he witnessed first-hand how school supplies can become a financial burden for families who are struggling to make ends meet. “Coming from Akron, it’s easy for me to be able to relate to anyone of my kids in school because I’ve walked those same roads, not knowing if you’re going to be able to go back to school,” said James in a statement. “To have such a great partnership with Walmart and outfit our kids with supplies, I believe is going to do something for their confidence to just hit the ground running.” The surprise was just one of a few social good projects that James is leading with Walmart. Earlier this year—as part of the Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign —James created a pantry at the I Promise School for underserved families that featured food and personal care items. James isn’t the only NBA player on a mission to provide underprivileged students with the items they need to have a good school year. In August, Kawhi Leonard teamed up with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Baby2Baby and the L.A. Clippers Foundation to donate one million backpacks to children from low-income families. SEE ALSO: LeBron James Aims To Combat Hunger In Underserved Communities NBA Star Kawhi Leonard Donates One Million Backpacks To Underserved Children In Los Angeles [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3039818″ overlay=”true”]
O ver the course of her career, the late legendary tennis player Althea Gibson broke several racial barriers within the realm of sports. She was the first African American to win a Grand Slam title and the first Black person to win at Wimbledon. In honor of her legacy, a sculpture of Gibson was recently unveiled outside of Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, CBS Sports reported. Before Leslie Allen or Zina Garrison, Sloane Stephens or Venus and Serena Williams – there was Althea Gibson. A sculpture honoring Gibson, who broke the color barrier in international tennis, was unveiled Monday at the start of the 2019 US Open. https://t.co/9QGVERprxQ — The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) August 26, 2019 The creation of the sculpture was an effort led by the North Carolina-based One Love Tennis group. The young members of the group penned letters to leaders of the United States Tennis Association encouraging the organization to create a sculpture of Gibson to pay homage to her contributions to sports. The bronze statue—which was built by sculptor Eric Goulder —was unveiled by former tennis player Billie Jean King . “Althea is a very strong reminder that it’s important to the living people right now that we carry on her legacy and the legacy of equality,” said King during the unveiling ceremony. “I knew if Althea had gone through what she had gone through and changed the world, that I had a chance to follow in her footsteps and help change the next generations.” Those who were close to Gibson say that she would have been beyond humbled to receive the honor. “It’s about time,” he former doubles partner Angela Buxton told The Undefeated . “Althea, with her two ticker-tape parades, still wasn’t allowed into a hotel where the whites sleep or a water fountain to drink where whites drink, but she helped to break that down.” Gibson passed away in 2003 at the age of 76. The unveiling of her statue comes months after the city of Richmond renamed a road after Arthur Ashe . SEE ALSO: Naomi Osaka Consoling Coco Gauff At U.S. Open Is The Black Girl Magic Everybody Needs Richmond Renames Street After Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3358541″ overlay=”true”]
A Black-owned real estate development firm is on a mission to address gentrification within the city of Atlanta. According to Black Enterprise , a division of the real estate company H.J. Russell & Co., dubbed Russell New Urban Development LLC, is working towards providing affordable housing for Atlanta residents impacted by the wrath of the city’s changing landscape. Black-Owned Construction Firm Revitalizes Housing Units in Atlanta to Combat Gentrification https://t.co/Xf8XPQpurw — Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) August 27, 2019 The company completed a residential project that features 210 affordable units for families, senior citizens, and those who have disabilities. The properties are located in Old Fourth Ward and Reynoldstown. All of the units are subsidized, and residents will have to pay 30 percent of their annual income for rent. Organizers of the $22.3 million project say that they are dedicated to bridging the housing affordability gap for low-income families and are on a mission to provide quality housing for Atlantans impacted by gentrification. “Our investment to enhance affordable housing underscores our dedication to building communities, and at the same time, enhancing the living environments of some of the city’s most vulnerable residents who also deserve quality housing in the heart of Atlanta,” President of H.J. Russell & Co. H. Jerome Russell , said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “With the completion of these renovations, along with the stipulations on these projects, we have effectively preserved a significant amount of affordable housing for seniors and families in the heart of Atlanta for the next 20 years.” There has been a push to create more affordable housing options in major cities. In August, Wells Fargo announced that it would invest $1 billion over the next five years for the creation of affordable housing. “We will address three key issues in underserved communities that have been plagued by the lack of affordable housing – housing affordability, financial health and small business growth,” Candy Moore , Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo’s Community Relations and Southeast Community Development, told The Atlanta Voice . “We feel we should be doing even more to address the systematic changes in affordable housing and uncover new ways to increase the availability and sustainability of affordable housing.” SEE ALSO: Rapper Common To Invest In Transformation Of Underdeveloped South Side Chicago Property Real Estate Mogul Don Peebles To Launch $500M Fund For Underrepresented Developers [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3885832″ overlay=”true”]
