The Pink Tax: Things Women Pay More For Than Men

Like it or not, there are some things women pay more for even though on average they make less money than men. “Women often encounter extra expenses by virtue of being women (menstrual products come to mind) — but extra, lady-specific costs sneak into goods and services all genders use, too,” reports The Huffington Post…In fact, women pay about $1,350 more a year than men on products that are similar to those men use.

[Madamenoire]

Yve-Car Momperousse’s Kreyol Essence Provides For Natural Hair & The People Of Haiti

Haitian-American business owner Yve-Car Momperousse started her international business, Kreyol Essence, after a visit to the hair salon that didn’t turn out quite as planned….Thus, Kreyol Essence was established. This line of eco-luxury beauty and personal care products is made exclusively in Haiti using organic and natural ingredients and provides many women and men in Haiti with employment and financial security.

[Madamenoire]

Chance The Rapper Drops “Sunday Candy” Short Film

Allow us to right a wrong that continues to baffle yours truly. Over the weekend, Chance The Rapper continued his string of amazing visuals with a Broadway-themed visual for “Sunday Candy.” The song is technically by Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment, but it’s story is a heartfelt one inspired by Chance’s grandmother. Fueled by the lush sounds of live instruments, the song quickly became a fan-favorite. The entertaining clip should only draw in more listeners.

[HipHopWired]

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