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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…

About Us

With the rise of the online sector as the primary source of news, Clutch has been an industry leader in forging the movement into the digital age for its target demographic. With a site that has been accumulating a steady increase of viewers each quarter since its inception, Clutch has proven that there is a market for Black women that hasn’t been filled before.

Clutch is the only online magazine for Black women that is updated numerous times daily and releases a full issue every Monday. Weekly interviews with the biggest names in the world (Russell Simmons, Diahann Carroll, Sheila Johnson, Hill Harper, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, John Legend, Suze Orman, among others) are mixed with editorials by some of the most eclectic minds of this generation.

Clutch has barely scratched the surface of how potent it can become. Declining newspaper/magazine circulation, increasing digital awareness from consumers and outstanding content are three of the biggest reasons why Clutch will continue to be a force.

Our Manifesto

  • Smart is always sexy…
  • Do it for yourself not someone else…
  • Research is the key to a successful purchase…
  • A girl should never leave home without her compact…
  • Don’t be afraid to mix styles and colors…
  • If he’s not into you…good…his loss
  • Living and learning are life’s best teachers
  • We dig men who recognize a mean shoe game..
  • Staying involved in your community is essential…
  • Diversity is what makes the world go round…
  • Don’t date losers…pass them along to your enemies…
  • The library is the hangout…
  • Appearance is important…
  • We live for good music and online shopping…
  • We lead they follow…

The Woman Of Color Manifesto

We would like to challenge all of our sisters to support and love one another . Let’s build and repair and try to live by the following manifesto. Even though it is entitled “The Woman of Color Manifesto,” it can be translated to all ethnicities. But because we are proud black women we wanted to speak directly to our gorgeous sisters.

  • As a woman of color – I will continue to be respectful to myself and others.
  • As a woman of color – I will honor my ancestors and elders.
  • As a woman of color – I will challenge myself to think outside of the box and go after my dreams.
  • As a woman of color – I will stop tearing other women down and support and love them.
  • As a woman of color – I will not support those who continue to perpetuate stereotypes, false images and negativity.
  • As a woman of color – I will build and empower our younger sisters and brothers to be all they can be and more.
  • As a woman of color – I will help restore and rebuild my community.
  • As a woman of color – I will be a mentor to those who may not know what I have been blessed to learn or experience.
  • As a woman of color – I will live my life to the fullest and not let others deter me from my goals and aspirations.
  • As a woman of color – I will be the beautiful, intelligent and cultured woman I was raised to be.