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Serena Williams Featured on Wheaties Box, Finally!

Serena Williams made history this week as the second Black woman tennis player (finally) to appear on the Wheaties cereal box. She said this: In 2001, Wheaties paid homage to a true champion and an icon by putting her on the cover of a Wheaties Box. Althea Gibson was the FIRST Black Woman tennis player to be on the box. Today, I am honored to be the second. (on Instagram)  On the Wheaties Facebook page, they said, " She's an athlete. She's a fashion designer. She's a philanthropist. She's a mother. She's is a Champion."  Many people, including myself, wondered why it took so long for Serena to be featured on the cereal box when she has dominated tennis for years! I think that is the question that people tend to ask when it comes to celebrating firsts. The thought behind it is this: It's 2019 and we're still celebrating firsts - first African-American to do this, first Black woman to do that..." While I am proud when I he...

T.I.'s Daughter Deyjah Shines on Cover of Magazine Birthday Party Invitation

1BlessedNatural: TI's daughter, Deyjah Harris (photo cred: Deyjah Harris/ Instagram)  Today, T.I.'s daughter Deyjah Harris released her 18th birthday party invitation in the form of a beautiful magazine cover! On the invite, the model and actress is dressed in a red dress, and her hair is in a ponytail decorated with red roses. It was posted on Instagram. Updated - 6/26/2019 - She also posted another magazine cover invitation of her dressed in a white suit.  Harris' birthday celebration will take place at Republic lounge on Wednesday, June 26th from 9:00 pm-1:00 pm. Her actual birthday was on June 17th, and T.I. wrote a heartwarming message for her. He said, "You've stayed solid and grew into an amazing woman of substance and principle [sic], for that, as a father, I'm extremely proud." Deyjah's stepmom, Tiny, and mother, Ms. Niko, also posted loving messages to her. The TI & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle star graduated from high sc...

Sasha Obama Attends Prom!

1BlessedNatural: Sasha, Michelle, and Malia Obama (photo cred: Barack Obama/Intsagram) Today, Sasha Obama, daughter of President Barack and Michelle Obama was trending on Twitter after a photo of her dressed for prom was posted. Black Twitter didn't know if someone was coming for her, so they were on guard lol. The 17-year-old wore a long black spaghetti strap dress with a slit up the side. Her date wore a black and white tuxedo with a black bow tie. Sasha looked classy and beautiful as always. Mama Michelle and big sister, Malia took photos with Sasha on the special day. It's funny how time flies! Sasha is a senior at Sidwell Friends School in D.C and she will graduate this year. 1BlessedNatural: Sasha Obama Goes to Prom! This was so me lol #SashaObama https://t.co/5NkA07taKG — Crazie Beautiful (@Craziebutiful) May 25, 2019 Just Beautiful. It is rumored that Sasha, who is set to graduate next month, will be headed to the University of Mic...

India Arie and David Banner Gives Us a Great Example of Black Love in New Video "Steady Love"

1BlessedNatural: India Arie and David Banner in "Steady Love" Video (photo cred: India Arie/David Banner) If you haven't seen India Arie's new video "Steady Love" featuring David Banner, I invite you to scroll down and watch it! The chemistry between the two is undeniable and will make you fall in love with the idea of Black love all over again. The video is literally "The Truth" and has people thinking they are together or married in real life! The "Steady Love" video was released on  Thursday, May 23rd. The song is about India finding Mr. Right and them loving each other. On his Instagram page, Banner talked about leading by example when it came to love. He said, "We talk about love but we must show our children how it looks." According to BlackDemographic.com marital rates are lower in the United States in general but they are even lower for Blacks. "Steady Love" is a breath of fresh air that breathes ...

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Daughter Kaavia James Explains How She Became "a Natural Hair Girl"!

1BlessedNatural: Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwayne Wade, and Kaavia James Union Wade (photo cred: Instagram/Kaavia James) Kaavia James (#ShadyBaby), daughter of Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade wants us to know how she became natural! [Insert laughing/crying emoji]. One post was shared on her Instagram account explaining how it all happened. In the post she had shampoo in her hair and her caption read, "MAAM?! Ask me if its burning one more time... RINSE IT OUT!!! And that's when I became a natural hair girl  🤷🏾‍♀️." Most of us naturals can definitely relate to Kaavia's experience. Hilarious! The 6-month-old's nickname on social media is #ShadyBaby for her funny faces and "whole tree" shady captions. Her account is managed by her parents, of course. Good job, mom and dad! Earlier this month, Gabrielle Union launched the Kaavia James Collection of baby clothes for New York & Company. View this post on In...