Men come and go, but girlfriends last a lifetime. A term many of us have heard numerous times, hell, some of us have lived it (raising my hand), and it…
Read MoreAuthor Archives: Lana Pipkins
Info: A former news producer for an NBC affiliate, Lana currently serves as the Editor-at-Large for The Savvy Sistah. She's traveled extensively around the world, visiting more than 56 cities in 13 countries, and has contributed to various print publications. An MFA in Creative Writing, Lana is working on a collection of short stories. For story ideas or to just say hi, email Lana at lana@thesavvysistah.com. Follow her on Twitter: @CreoleTexan
Karen Stevenson: First Black Female to Receive Rhodes Scholarship
Always the overachiever, Karen Stevenson excelled academically and athletically, entering the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a full scholarship, elected to Phi Beta Kappa, followed by establishing…
Read MoreDonyale Luna: First Black Model to Cover Vogue
Born Peggy Anne Freeman in Detroit, Michigan to an abusive father who was allegedly killed at the hands of her own mother when Peggy was 18, this, perhaps, is the…
Read MoreEthel and Marlo McGuire: First Black Mother-Daughter Duo in the FBI
When Marlo McGuire joined the FBI in the early 2000s, her mother Ethel was already a twenty-year veteran with the bureau, holding her current position as assistant special agent in charge of counter-terrorism…
Read MoreZondra Hughes Keeps it Natural…the Natural Hair Journey of a Media Maven
Name: Zondra Hughes Occupation: Deputy Editor of Rolling Out and creator of SixBrownChicks, a daily relationship blog for women. Resume: Worked six years as an associate editor for Ebony. Was a…
Read MoreSavvy Cuisine: Gingerbread Cake for the Holidays
Gingerbread just screams Christmas, but who has the time (or patience) these days to construct a full-size gingerbread house? Well, this holiday season you can enjoy the taste of grandma’s traditional gingerbread without…
Read MorePeppermint Hot Chocolate
Wake up on Christmas morning and treat your family to a hot chocolatey cup of love. This would be the perfect treat after a sleigh ride or a crisp walk…
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