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When “The Cosby Show” aired for the first time in the ‘80s, America was amazed by the image of a…

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After the deluge of articles focusing on why black women can’t date, get married or find decent men in the dating pool, is it nice to be able to watch four black women presented as being single and attractive.

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If you are ever in need of natural hairstyle ideas, or simply a bit of inspiration to help you along…

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A couple of weeks ago, I sat back and penned an article called Selling Ghetto. For those of you who…

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Courtney Powell is twenty one with soft, executive looks and a well sponged natural. Michigan born, the entrepreneurial spirit engulfs…

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Sex. If it’s not on our minds at the present moment, it’s an unspoken thought lurking around the immediate corner,…

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Over the past two years I’ve heard the same story about Black women still being single at age 30 –…

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When the recently divorced new mother, Kelis returned to the music scene, she declared what fashion heads already knew. Publically…

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When it comes to sexual advice, no truer statement has been made since the day our Parents and/or Sex Education…

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At Clutch, we’ve often waxed poetic about the transformative powers of a cleverly placed accessory. We thought it might be…

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All news isn’t bad news in this economy for the young and contemporary. People are looking for new ways to…

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For as many years as there are scriptures, Black women have lined the altars of churches to send up one…

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Top myths/stereotypes about Africa that we all would love to see go away.

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Who would have thought that being a single black woman would be all the rage? If you’ve clued-in to the…

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You’ve seen their faces on the runways of Paris or possibly noticed them in a center spread. If you haven’t,…

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So it’s been confirmed: your man is cheating. Tricking. Stepping out on you. After you snooped through his texts and…

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1. I have heard a lot about Carol’s Daughter but have never tried it. Is there a must have product…

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It may seem a bit premature to start thinking about a spring wardrobe in January, but in our minds it’s…

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February 8, 2010

Behind The Lens With Le coil

If you are ever in need of natural hairstyle ideas, or simply a bit of inspiration to help you along…

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January 25, 2010

Beauty Q&A: Healthy Hair Edition

1. I have heard a lot about Carol’s Daughter but have never tried it. Is there a must have product…

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January 11, 2010

The Ten Natural Hair Commandments

For those of us who have made, are in the process of making, or contemplating the great Exodus from chemical…

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December 21, 2009

Dear Santa: My Beauty Christmas Wish List

Okay so now you have all your gifts bought for the people on your list. You have made sure you…

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December 7, 2009

The Official Holiday Gift Guide 2009

It’s that time of year again. Time for Clutch’s Holiday Gift Guide. This is the third year for the gift…

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November 18, 2009

Regina Kimbell: The Lady Behind My Nappy ROOTS

By now most everyone has heard of the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Filmmaker Regina Kimbell against Chris Rock/HBO, concerning…

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November 9, 2009

November 2009 Beauty Q&A: Home for the Holidays c

Q: I am going back home for the holidays and want to wow my friends and family with a glamorous…

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November 2, 2009

Lights, Camera, Natural!

I vividly remember the day I got my first relaxer. I was 7 years old, and there I sat in…

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October 26, 2009

Finding The Perfect Skin Care Cream

It seems like every week a new skin care cream hits the shelf. Products for frown lines, laugh lines, crows…

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October 19, 2009

In My Clutch: A Beautiful Halloween

1. 12 Flash Color Case by MAKE UP FOR EVER ($95, beauty.hsn.com) Find every color you will need to use on…

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October 12, 2009

Weatherizing Your Hair with Protective Styles

Protective ‘low manipulation’ hairstyles reduce the amount of hair breakage, aid in length retention and protect against split ends. Braids,…

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What I Love This Month: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Edition

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of this I am dedicating this feature to the cause…

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October 5, 2009

Where Naturals Commune

Many have heard of the pioneer natural hair community sites such as Nappturality, Motowngirl and/or Natural Hair Digest, but over the…

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Set to Save: Value Priced Beauty Sets

It’s almost time to start thinking about all the holiday madness and the gifts that you will be giving. But…

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