As the weather begins to change, we’re all gearing up for our new beauty routines. With many products and tips to choose from, we spoke with beauty guru and Coil Beauty founder, Aisha Shannon-Bates. We wanted to hear her expert advice and find out what products we should have on our radar. From lipsticks to Continue Reading
JANAY WHITE: IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY WITH GIRLS-2-D.I.V.A.S. Instruction in youth is like engraving in stone. ~Moroccan Proverb By Rashida A. Marshall Being able to enhance the community by giving back to the youth is one of the best gifts we can give that costs us nothing but our time. Recognizing that our young girls needed Continue Reading
Let’s Heal By Darlaina Rose Like Oprah there are some things that I know for sure. (I love Oprah by the way). We are responsible for our lives and all that we experience. Period. The end. You can try to blame your parents, the job, your wife, your husband, yada, yada. Some of us even Continue Reading
Each year during the month of August, Breastfeeding Awareness is highlighted and recognized around the country. During this time, there is greater effort to share more information about its benefits while offering tips and advice to new mothers who are seeking to breastfeed. Although the health benefits of breastfeeding have been widely shared, greater work Continue Reading
Earlier this spring, the Florida A&M University Essential Theatre presented the stage play, From the Mississippi Delta. Written by scholar and dramatist, Endesha Ida Mae Holland,Ph.D., the autobiographical play chronicles her life and experiences from living in poverty in the Jim Crow South up to receiving her Ph.D. Starring Jewelisia Fagg, Sarah Lubin, Jessica Raquel Continue Reading
In the beginning of March, AFIYA Magazine, had the pleasure of being a part of the Back-to-Life Natural Healing Retreat, hosted by Kassandra Kernisan of Studio Alkemy and Sylvia Desroses of AfrikOlistiK and Se Yoga. Held on the beautiful island of Guadeloupe from March 2nd-8th, 2018, the retreat had eight attendees in total and provided Continue Reading
Jackie and Janae Madison Glamour Girl Fitness Meet Jackie and Janae Madison of Glamour Girl and Mommy & Me Fitness! Glamour Girl Fitness got started after Jackie Madison gave birth to her daughter Janae at the fabulous age of 43. Having been fit prior to giving birth, and being able to quickly return Continue Reading
A Mother’s Love: Dealing with Postpartum Depression By Sheniqka Miller A mother’s love is eternal. She can love her child more than anything. Motherhood is one of the most important parts of a woman’s life, and it requires a lot of love, dedication, commitment and energy. What happens when a mother knows these things but Continue Reading
Watching parents teach the art of entrepreneurship is always a wonderful thing. It’s even more lovely when you are able to witness something as fantastic as the Bourne Brilliant team. Consisting of sisters Lyrica, Zaira and Nadira, with the assistance of their mother, Syrheda, Bourne Brilliant has made a phenomenal impact on their community through Continue Reading
Check out our latest finds by our Beauty & Fashion Editor, Dei Lake! B.Culture Handbags “Go Gina Bag” @_bculture Bobbi Brown “Long-Wear Weightless Foundation” Silhouettes in HD Soular Sisters Naturals by Fai Orange Passion Soap AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness and knowledge of wellness issues important to African-American women Continue Reading
