10 African American Lifestyle News Sites for Men and Women

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Every February, the U.S. sets aside time to honor the heroes and heroines who strove for freedom and equality, who pushed the nation to live up to the ideals of its founding.

We celebrate Black History Month not only to acknowledge the profound debt we owe these leaders and pioneers, but also to inspire all people to learn from and share in the unique cultural experiences of Black people in America.

The cultural gifts African Americans have given to our society span all areas from the arts and sciences to entertainment and style.

To celebrate and honor the richness of Black culture and those living it out daily, we present these Top 10 African American sites for women and men.

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1. 21Ninety

Part of Blavity’s network, 21Ninety provides lifestyle, health, and beauty news for African American millennial women.

The site’s name comes from the idea that “[i]t takes 21 days to form a habit and 90 days to create a lifestyle,” and the focus is on positive change and self-affirmation.

Stories to read right now: Meet The Entrepreneurs Who Built A Health And Fitness App For The Black Community and For Us, By Us: 5 Black Beauty Influencers To Follow On IG

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Credit: @21ninety on Instagram

2. Black Girl Nerds

Black Girl Nerds is the place for female gamers, comics fans, and movie lovers of color to get their fixes of the latest news and reviews. The site aims to create an inclusive and welcoming community for all women interested in geeking out on the latest pop culture.

Stories to read right now: Author Angie Thomas On Colorism and Black Girl Representation in YA Books and ‘Siempre Bruja’ is the Afro-Latina Fantasy Series We’ve Always Wanted

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3. Essence

Essence has long been the top print publication for African American women and the sponsor of the perennially popular Essence Festival.

The site mixes fashion, beauty, and lifestyle news with politics and activism in a sophisticated, visually appealing package.

Stories to read right now: Chinonye Chukwu Is The First Black Woman to Win Sundance Film Festival’s Biggest Prize and Tyra Banks To Open Modeling-Themed Amusement Park In California

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4. UrbanGeekz

UrbanGeekz is all about tech news from an African American and Latino perspective. The site features no-nonsense coverage of tech and business stories with a focus on women and other underrepresented groups in STEM fields.

Stories to read right now: Tech Savvy Women Talk ‘Bias in Artificial Intelligence’ On CES 2019 Panel and Black Women Talk Tech Announces $100K Pitch Contest At Upcoming Conference

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5. HelloBeautiful

HelloBeautiful is part of InteractiveOne’s network of Web sites for African Americans. The site mixes news, politics, celebrities, lifestyle and health, along with video while keeping African American women at the heart of it all.

Story to read right now: Meet The Chicago Woman Who Bought Hotel Rooms For The Homeless During The Polar Vortex

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Credit: @hellobeautiful on Instagram

african american sites bhm mens interest1. Very Smart Brothas

Once an independent blog, VSB has been part of the Root since 2017.

Its co-founders Damon Young and Panama Jackson specialize in covering relationships, politics, entertainment, arts, and culture with humor.

Their Black History Month series, 28 Days of Literary Blackness, catalogs books about the varied aspects of the African American experience.

Story to read right now: 28 Days of Literary Blackness With VSB | Day 4: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Credit: @verysmartbros on Instagram

2. Cassius

Cassius, named for Muhammad Ali, is InteractiveOne’s online culture magazine for millennials.

It lives up to its slogan, “Born unapologetic,” and its namesake by mixing bold, uncompromising political articles with coverage of music, sports, finance, and fashion.

Story to read right now: Lessons In Leadership: The Kyrie Irving Way

3. The Undefeated

The Undefeated is where thought-provoking stories about culture and race are filtered through a sports lens.

The content often is complex and challenging and always entertaining.

It even includes a section for often underreported news about HBCU sports.

Story to read right now: NFL Fans And The Racial Divide and ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing’ (The Undefeated Mix) featuring Aloe Blacc and special guests The String Queens

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4. The Source

The Source is the granddaddy of hip-hop magazines, having chronicled the culture and music since 1988.

The magazine’s site features content far beyond music, including news, style, sports, and women’s sections.

Story to read right now: Nas’ Comfort Food Joint Sweet Chick Gives Free Meals To Federal Workers During Futile Gov. Shutdown

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Credit: @thesource on Instagram

5. TravelNoire

TravelNoire is replete with articles for members of the African diaspora interested in exploring the world.

Alongside restaurant reviews, industry news, and planning help, the site offers an empowering and positive vision of a world full of possibilities.

Story to read right now: How To Spend A Day In Black-Owned Amsterdam

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Credit: @travelnoire on Instagram

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Nicole Howard is an associate product manager at Cision, as well as an editor and freelance writer. When not working or reading, she enjoys word puzzles and the outdoors.

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