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We Honor Reverend Jesse Jackson's Life....

Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights era icon and former District of Columbia senator, passed away on February 17 th during Black History Month.  Jesse Jackson’s life is a prolific example of the essence of fighting the good fight and faithfully succeeding in doing so. Jackson became a major influence during the civil rights era when he joined Martin Luther King Jr’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in the early 1960s.  He marched right alongside other civil rights leaders utilizing the non-violent approach to achieve justice and racial equality for all. The idea of boycotting businesses as a way to cause effect began with Jesse Jackson. In our modern times, equal opportunities exist for black individuals and other people of color but this was not always the case. During this decade, Jesse encouraged others to boycott white owned businesses to aid them in understanding the importance of hiring black people.   Civil rights founding father, MLK Jr. had his ...
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Are We there Yet? Reflections in Black History Month

During black history month, we honor our black and African American historical figures, known and unknown, who fought for freedom and equal rights for the black community.  If it weren’t for people like Martin Luther King Jr, Harriet Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, W.E.B. Dubois, Ruby Dee, John Lewis, Shirley Chisholm and Thurgood Marshall, black owned businesses and many of the rights that we have today would not even exist. We take this time to honor our unsung heroes who continue to fight for the rights of black individuals here in America and abroad.  Black History month shouldn’t be limited to a mere month. It deserves at least an entire year. The United States of America wasn't always a country where the rights of racially diverse individuals existed or were respected.  Slavery may seem like an ancient and barbaric notion today but the reality is that it was a very real and harsh system that was once legal in America.  There has been a push by some who seek to end co...
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Beyonce to Return to Met Gala as Co-host after 10 Year Hiatus

Beyonce is making an iconic return to the Meta Gala after 10 years when she last attended the Manus x Machina themed event in 2016.  She will be hosting the 2026 Met Gala on May 4th alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour. This year's theme is centered on "Costume Art" and curated by Andrew Bolton. The theme focuses on the "centrality of the dressed body" within the Metropolitan Museum of Art's notably vast collections.  Central to this theme is the understanding that fashion has a direct connection to the bodies that it is displayed on. This is the first exhibition that will be featured in the museum's permanent Conde Nast galleries.  Beyonce is no stranger to the Costume Art world as her mother, Tina Knowles created the Wearable Art Gala to benefit the Wear Art Can Occur (WACO) theater Center. During the annual event, guests also dress in elaborate, creative fashion according to the annual theme. While Beyonce and her co-hosts and co-c...
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Beyonce Enjoys a Thrilling Ride with Lewis Hamilton at F1 Vegas

Beyonce and Jay-Z attended the Formula 1 Grand Prix event in Las Vegas on November 22 and surprised everyone when the couple took a bold ride with seven-time world champion, Sir Lewis Hamilton.  Hamilton and the couple's son share the name Sir, as the racing professional received the honor of British knighthood four years ago.  Beyonce usually keeps a very low profile when she is not on tour so the appearance was quite a surprise to her beloved fan base who are patiently waiting for her next album (Act III). The most decorated artist in history stepped outside in a zip front Louis Vuitton white and black leather racing inspired 2 pc custom suit that showcased a daring neckline.  She accessorized the look with bright red fingerless gloves and stunner black out shades.  Jay-Z was dressed in brand, Fear of God and his signature Timberland boots. Always the star, this time, Beyonce's luscious blonde curls was the star of this racing show.  Her gorgeous golden blonde...
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Dear Tekashi, Black Women Have Long Hair Just Like You!

Tekashi 69 went off on a remarkably shady rant towards people who had been talking negatively about his newest purple hair topper. Tekashi had been making multiple appearances in the colorful pixie wig which was seen in different posts and a recent interview.  He unleashed a barrel full of shady comments to individuals pointing the finger at his new cropped wig which some had been referring to as a 27 piece.  In his rant filled video, he employed a stylist to remove the wig while boasting about his natural hair which was notably long. He also made a point to show even the very scalp of his head.  During the rant, he claimed that he wanted to remind "bald-headed, no edges having @$$ h**s" about his actual hair.  He then went on to say that he wears a wig because he wants to and made it a point to say that those who've talked about him wear wigs because they have to.  Lastly, he called out all bald headed women asking viewers to tag them to his post.   T...
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Baby Hair Banned!

Who would have thought that a day would come where a popular hair trend is forced to an end.  If you aren't clear about what hair trend that is, think of those swirly waves that are shaped and molded onto a woman's hairline often with the precision, grace and perfection of an artist creating complex paintings and illustrations in the studio.  We're talking baby hair, curlfriends! Not a Monet, a Picasso or a Van Gogh! The obsession that some women have with baby hair should really be studied on a super grand scale.  Some ladies won't feel that their look is complete if their edges are not laid or slicked.  As a wig store dealing with various clientele, we can attest to the fact that some women take the baby hair trend to a whole nother level.  Having baby hair or "laid edges" means different things to different folks.  Baby hair may look cute when styled correctly but should females become so enmeshed in the baby hair craze?  What happens when an  ...
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Meta Gala 2025: What Will be The Feminine Take on Black Dandyism?

Celebrities, designers and fashion's most influential will be convening at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, May 5th.  This year's theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.  The period of the Black Dandy spanned over two hundred years, beginning in the 1700s and continuing on until the civil rights era.  During the period, men of African descent used fashion and style as a form of expression and as a way to reclaim their dignity, after having endured years of racial oppression, rejection, misrepresentation and emasculation.  Black Dandyism was also a way to make political statements while transforming struggle into poise and power.  There isn't a better moment in time to revive Black Dandyism than now. The form of expression is mostly associated with the male gender. Females that will be in attendance will have a challenge to present a feminine take on Black Dandyism.  The style requires a good measure of class, elegance, and attention to detail.  The mos...
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