Aisha Boubacar, now 15, wrote and illustrated a children’s book during the pandemic lockdown for young Black readers to appreciate their natural hair. (Submitted by Kate Lavut) Aisha Boubacar’s quarantine hairstyle experiment quickly turned into a bona fide writing project. While many were trying to cope with being separated from […]
Year: 2021
Preseason outlook for Michigan area high school girls basketball team
Jon Pobuda has built Edwardsburg into a girls basketball power in his six years as coach. During that stretch the Eddies are an outstanding 112-19 with four Wolverine Conference titles and four district championships. There’s one thing lacking …. the school’s first regional title. And Pobuda and the Eddies hope […]
Black Friday 2021: 10 Best Clean Skincare Deals According to a Beauty Editor
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. A few years ago, I peaced out from a toxic environment and began working from home (pre-pandemic, even) in a tiny apartment brimming […]
Native American Heritage Month: Reno-based business owner celebrates
Nellie Davis, owner of Outsider Hair Salon and Studio in downtown Reno, said she started her business as a place where people could feel comfortable no matter their background. Davis, an enrolled member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, said she felt that opening up her store to all walks of life […]
Black Friday Dermstore Sales 2021: Shop 42 Skin-Care Items to Complete Your Beauty Collection
Shopping for yourself or your loved ones around the holidays makes the season that much sweeter. For all your beauty needs, look no further than the Black Friday Dermstore sales—after all, there really is no better time to cross a couple of presents off your gift list. This season, the […]
11 Must-Have Beauty Products For Your Holiday Wish List This Season
Our assistant editor showcases her favorite beauty products to gift your loved ones (or yourself) this season. Photo courtesy of Annie Spratt via Unsplash Whether you want an outlet for creative experimentation or 20 minutes each morning to carve out some normalcy in the midst of a global pandemic, […]