
How ‘Rel’ Tried to be the New Cosby Show but Missed the Mark
What is it About? Rel (Lil Rel Howery) picks up the pieces after his marriage falls apart. His father (Sinbad), his best friend (Jessica...

University of South Carolina's Black Homecoming Tailgate Shutdown by Force and by Horse
by Erin Lewis and LaQuita Belle (Columbia, SC) Each year during homecoming, friends who have not connected since last year greet each...

How to Conquer Cuffing Season
As the leaves fall and the world turns, an eerie, thick air envelops us. As it approaches, there’s a crunch below its heavy feet. The...

Ending Sexual Shame
When the topic of sex rears its head, people shy away from the discussion or sit in silence until someone else shares a personal sex...

H.E.R. Doesn't Disappoint
There’s nothing like a Friday night accompanied by good drinks, better vibes, and soul shifting music. When chords align to make the...

Bougie Happy Hour
Noir Vanguard is all about being your #GlowUpGuide. As the old African American proverb says, “those who grow together, glow together.”...

Keep Your Makeup Photo Ready This Summer
If you have never been a victim of runny makeup in the summer, consider yourself #blessed. The summer heat brings about new challenges...

5 Places To Shop For Afropunk
These black owned brands are on point and edgy. Purchasing one of their pieces and daring to stand out will add that necessary pop into...

How To STOP Being a Pushover
If you've ever had a hard time finding your voice and speaking up for yourself when you needed to, you are not alone. Here are a few tips...

Black "Love Is"...
Fairy Tale love stories, according to the childhood story books, all have one thing in common—there is some sort of hardship that the...

How To Chase The Glow Up
It’s easy to look at your peers and compare your life to theirs. Oftentimes, we do it without even thinking. With social media in the...

Flawless Skin On Demand
Everyone dreams of waking up everyday to perfect skin. Unfortunately, most of us have to put in a little extra work for flawless, dewy...
















