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No Means No Worldwide teaches Kenyan girls and boys sexual assault prevention. What happens when girls are taught self-defense? When boys are taught to treat girls as equals, what are the end results? No Means No Worldwide, a sexual assault prevention organization, has been finding answers to these questions since 2009. In Nairobi, Kenya, where …

It’s already known  that Cardi B makes moves. Already a big influence in the music industry, she is branching into fashion with her new Steve Madden collaboration “Curated by Cardi”. An extension of the rapper’s fun, feirce personality and style, the designs range from the classic pointed pump, military inspired lace ups, and platforms to ankle …

In the 1960s, youth culture stood their ground and spoke up for their beliefs. From civil rights and gender equality to antiwar prospects, people made it clear that they protested anything that served as an injustice to society. The same mentality is embedded in Millenials and those in Generation Z; access to social media has …

When it comes to mainstream media and body acceptance, the relationship is not quite there. Embracing the body in its true form has turned into a positive movement but there is still a part of the media that  believes in the “perfect body” model. According to Refinery29’s 67% Project, plus-size women (size 14 and up) …

The Harvey Weinstein sexual allegations sparked a conversation  that was long overdue. The countless incidents that have followed have brought together men and women  in an unlikely yet monumental way. With movements like #MeToo, those affected by sexual assault and harassment have beeen given a platform and voices and the issue is a global matter. …

Sitting on the couch binging Netflix you’re faced with a dilemma: to workout or to not workout. Staying fit sounds like a good idea in our heads, but when it’s time to change into the gear, lift some weights, and do some squats, exercise is a task. Come winter, motivation because almost non-existent. Though the …

Walking through New York City, you can’t help but notice the holiday spirit. The wreaths, the lights, the ice skating have come sooner than expected. Before you know it the holidays have arrived before you could even make a list. To avoid the stress, Bombshell has compiled five must have gift sets from Sephora for …

Music icon Diana Ross is testing the beauty waters with her new fragrance “Diamond Diana” exclusively sold on the Home Shopping Network (HSN). Packaged in a diamond shaped bottle, it contains floral, fruit, and musky hints that create a “soulful, sophisticated scent” that is “inspired by the powerful connection between music and sensual memories” according …

As women, checking up on and taking care of our bodies is important. In wake of #WorldAIDSDay, here are five facts that Bombshell thinks you should know about HIV/AIDS to prevent it from happening to you. 1.) AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the last stage of HIV infection. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), weakens the immune …

In the following months since Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assualt allegations, more and more men have been accused of the act. At this point, the links between powerful industry men and harassment comes as no surprise. But, this year’s Billboard Women in Music showed us that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Like …

We’ve all been there. The heart breaks and the first loves and everything in between. Being in any kind of a relationship is a rollercoaster and R&B singer Neila captures these feelings with her new music for  “Ready”, a track off of her debut mixtape Level 1 . With a sound that is the perfect fusion …

Out of the 25 countries with the highest femicide, 14 of them are from Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a 2016 Small Arms Survey. The Gender Equality Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLACT reported 1,903 women killed in 15 Latin American countries and three Caribbean in 2014. During this year’s …

We’ve been here before. Endlessly scrolling through Spotify to find new music for our monthly playlists. But, there’s one artist that has us covered for November and that is Shenna. The New York City singer-songwriter released her single “Magenta”, a confidence anthem with electronic beats and provocative lyrics- think along the lines of Little Mix …

Taking a look at sexual assault history to understand recent events. Weinstein, Richardson, Cosby, Allen. They have some things in common.  Praise in Hollywood? Absolutely. Power? Of course. Sexual assault records or allegedly so? Yes. In the recent weeks, since the New York Times told the stories of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault victims, more women …

If you’re someone who is under the average height, this one is for you. Yes being short has its advantages like squeezing between strangers to get a spot on the train or being offered the cheaper (and more fun) kids menu at restaurants. But the benefits are outweighed by the challenges, especially when it comes …

With Fashion Week at a close, there was a question as to which country had the most diverse models casted in its shows. If you guessed the concrete jungle than you’re right.  The Fashion Spot released its bi-annual diversity report that deemed  Spring 2018 New York Fashion Week one of the most diverse yet. The …

The zine industry is every growing as more underground creatives want to express their message and meaning through art. FKA Twigs, English singer/ songwriter, record producer, director, and dancer is now a part of the zine club. Today she released her first zine on Instagram, AVANTgarden, introducing it with its first issue themed “ROOTS ∙ …

In the United States, 2o people per minute experience physical abuse from a partner. Out of all violence, physical abuse makes up 15% and on a given day, domestic violence hotlines receive 20,000 calls. These statistics, derived from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), show the reality of domestic abuse. The problem is not …

On Tuesday, Madonna launched her skincare line, MDNA, in the United States after three years on the Japanese market. The products range from $50-$600 (yes that’s the real price) and will be sold at Barneys New York and Beverly Hills locations and online via Barneys and her website according to WWD. But there’s one problem: …

Slut. It’s hard not to grimace when you hear the word. But model, actress, and women’s rights activist Amber Rose takes the word and turns it into something positive. On October 1, The Amber Rose Foundation, a non-profit organization standing for gender equality, is hosting its third annual SlutWalk. This year, the walk will be …

When fashion takes over the streets of New York, it takes over…. and this was no exception for photographer Bryan Taylor Johnson. The NYC based photographer –whose credentials include Christian Seriano, Vogue Italia IT, GQ Magazine, HUF Magazine, and Elegant Magazine – collaborated with  fashion label The JD Collection for a fashion editorial titled “Bad …

Getting a DM from Drake is far from reality for most but not for Jorja Smith, the 20 year old singer from Washall, West Midland. Her voice and genre, which go along the same wavelength as Amy Winehouse, landed her a collaboration with Drake; her feature in “Get it Together”, preceded by “Jorja Interlude” on More …

Sexy and alluring is what you would imagine a Tom Ford show to be. And it was just that.  The once creative director of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent and director of Nocturnal Animals, kicked off New York Fashion Week at Park Avenue Armory with his Spring 2018 Ready-toWear collection. His collection was seductive and …

Looking through your Instagram profile, you feel like a proud parent. The photographs are high quality and you have the loyal followers who like and comment. Plus, your follower/following ratio is just where you want it to be. But there’s one thing missing. The symbol. The tiny blue check next to your name that officially …

Tanny Mosley, Bombgirl Beauty Blogger, gives us selfie goals with the UnderPaint Method. With smokey eyes, flawless skin, and a poppin’ highlight, this look will achieve maximum slay and confidence. To start Mosley primes her face with the MILK Makeup Blur Stick to create a smooth canvas for the makeup ahead.  Now onto the Underpaint …

Tawny Chatmon, among other artists like Leslie Thomas and Solange, is using her creative platform to appreciate black culture

Finding a guy in New York City is hard, but trying to find a “fashion guy” is simple if you look for the signs. Yes, stereotyping the fashion industry is taboo to those in it, but there is no doubt that guys have a certain style that screams “I am fashion”. So if you’re looking …