About Nzuri Noire
Nzuri means beautiful, in Swahili. Noire means black. Nzuri Noire is a media platform created to serve, inspire, affirm and delight Black women through thoughtfully curated content. Launched in 2021 by founder Jessica R. Simmons, Nzuri Noire was intended to be a safe haven for Black women. Nzuri Noire was also intended to be a space that focuses on and caters to Black women’s needs. “Our issues and needs are so unique they can”t be addressed from a one size fits all approach,” says Simmons. “I didn’t see enough platforms that were seriously addressing our needs so I created one. We’re so much more than just hair and celebrity news.
Where You May be Wasting Money
Money talk seems to be a touchy subject, especially for women. We can talk about anything from family to careers to health, but when it comes to money, baby, we can get real quiet. Why is that? Many women feel uncomfortable talking about money or would rather leave it...
Double Cleansing – is it Worth the Hype?
Have you ever heard of double cleansing? Until a few months ago, neither had I. As a self-described beauty product and skin care junkie, I was shocked I hadn’t come across this concept sooner. So, just what is double cleansing? It’s simply cleaning your face...
7 Tips on Creating a Dope Space
Since the pandimic hit, alot of us have been sheltering in place and spending alot more time at home. With being at home that much, it's important to have a dope space you want to be in. Unfortunately, that dope space isn’t just going to create itself – you have to be...
You’re a Beauty Product Junkie Because Your Products are Trash
You're a beauty product junkie because your beauty products are trash. Yeah, you read that right. I said it. And I meant it too. Just think of me as your Internet auntie coming through to tell you the hard truth. Now, lest you think I’m a genius, I want to be clear –...
It’s a Wrap, Sis!
Head wraps are, low key, one of my favorite accessories. Not only are they versatile, but they also serve a practical purpose – protecting your crown. You can choose bold patters, bold colors or basic colors – the possibilities are endless. Just adding a head wrap has...
Black Art Matters
Art means different things to different people. For some it’s entertainment, while for others it’s an investment. Many artists use their medium as a way to not only express themselves, but to also keep record of what’s going on at any moment in history. Many artists...
Are You Performing for Approval?
The other day I was on the ‘gram and I saw a video of a little girl skateboarding while simultaneously trying to hula-hoop. While she was super cute and killing the skateboarding, I couldn’t help but feel that she was being groomed to perform for approval. Which then...
Unlearn All the Mess and BS You Were Taught About Success
If you want to do yourself a huge favor, unlearn all the mess and bs you were taught about success. Don't worry, I'm going somewhere with this. If you’re anything like me, you like predicable outcomes. I look at this as a side effect of the Type A, control freak...
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