Celebs, Ya' Heard?

5 Things We Love About Lupita

In case y’all missed it: We showed up and showed out at the Oscars last night! Not only did Lupita Nyong’o win for Best Supporting Actress for the movie 12 Years a Slave (only the 6th Black woman to do so — ever!), but that same film made history by being the FIRST movie by […]

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Celebs

Trevor Jackson’s Newest Thang: “One Girl” Video

Forget candy-coated hearts, flowers, and chocolates — on the real, the best Valentine’s Day gift of 2014 was given by Trevor Jackson. (And no, girl, it wasn’t to Zendaya. Turns out, baby is single.) In case you missed it while you were out huggin’ it up with your boo — or celebrating with a girls’ […]

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Black History

6 More Black Girls Your History Books Forgot

Of course there are waaaaaaay more than 6 Black girls left out of your history books, but this month, we wanted to highlight a few who played a part in fighting for civil rights. Which ones have you heard of before? Which ones are new to you? Septima Poinsette Clark A teacher turned civil rights […]

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Love etc.

7 Ways to Decode Your Crush’s Body Language

Guys can be more confusing than a calculus problem, but obsessing over their every word and action can drive a sistah cray. Hold on to your sanity and use this “cheat sheet” to help you recognize 7 ways your crush may be showing you he’s into you — even if he’s not saying a thing. […]

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Beauty & Fashion, Holidays

Behind the Scenes: Winter 2013 Issue

Take a look at the behind-the-scenes photos of our holiday party photo shoot on Pinterest! And don’t miss the full article in Sesi’s winter issue, featuring Jacob Latimore on the cover! (Click here to order the winter 2013 issue and check out all of the holiday party fashions!)

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Health

I’m 16. And I’m Pregnant. What’s Next?

Despite also  showing the not-so-glamorous side of teen pregnancy on shows like 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, thousands of girls like you under the age of 20 still become pregnant every year. And while so much of the conversation surrounding teen pregnancy is about how girls get into the situation, the teens themselves are usually consumed […]

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Love etc.

Find Love: 5 Dating Resolutions for the New Year

You may not have begun the year with a midnight smooch, but that doesn’t mean the next 12 months – or even the next 30 days – won’t bring true love into your life. Whether you’re looking for a new boo, or you just want to repair the relationship you’re already in, put these resolutions […]

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