Seriously...does Chili age or what? Homegirl looks good...Ok! Besides being one third of, TLC, the Best Selling Girl Group of All Time (And no Destiny's Child is NOT #1) she is currently the spokeperson for Dasani's Mother's Day program.

Peep game:

Dasani is bringing feel-good refreshment to African American women through a Mother’s Day program that celebrates good work in the community and refreshes women with style and beauty experiences. Chilli from the Grammy award-winning R&B group TLC is spokesperson for the campaign.

On April 24, Dasani will be giving hundreds of women complementary spa services at the fabulous Townhouse Spa in New York City. Hosted by Chilli, the Dasani “Ultimate Style and Beauty Lounge” will offer these women the opportunity to recharge in a relaxing atmosphere designed to provide a quick escape from the daily challenges of life. To round out the spa experience, L’Or�al Paris will provide beauty makeovers and SoftSheen-Carson will provide hairstyles and trims for the women.

Visit www.dasanistyle.com to enter to win a spa experience with Miss Chili!

Here's a quick shot of all the ensembles we've seen from the FIRST LADY so far, during her first trip abroad. These trips have to be boring as hell... I mean sitting up with the Queen eating stale crumpets and ish. lol Anywhoo, London is one of my FAVORITE places in the world (besides the food...ugh) and I know our First Lady could think of a million other things she could be doing with her time. (Harrods hello!!!!) But... it's business first and she is handling hers well. Get it Michelle!

(Sidebar: The yellow dress is my favorite AND she is wearing all AMERICAN DESIGNERS during this trip.)

FREE CONCERT W/ PERFORMANCES BY TABI BONNEY, KYONTE, AND MORE...

Giving back is muy importante folks and I know that times are considerably more stressful, especially financially, for alot of people. But one of the best ways to channel that energy of lack and doubt into abundance, is to GIVE. Capitol Letters Writing Center is a organization that I'm sure can find plenty of things to do for those with idle hands and minds... Are you a writer? A singer/songwriter? A teacher? Volunteer your time to have fun with kids and enjoy your passion @ the same time. For more information go to www.capitolletters.org and find out how you can do the "write" thing.


(shout out to zaphod2016 for the pic!)

Alicia Keys attended Dunbar High School in honor of Women History Month. Click the link below for more...

3% of DC residents are infected with the HIV virus. Thats about 15,000 people that are infected in a city of a population of roughly half a million ppl with 56% being African American. This is an epidemic, people. Get tested, wear condoms, and be RESPONSIBLE.

I know alot of people might be scared to get tested (I know I was) but this is way too important to be ignorant or complacent about. Posted below is a video of Majic Johnson discussing when he first learned of his status...




(Sidebar... Ladies, keep your OWN condoms with you, dont fall for the okey doke...Remember your WWMD...Stay safe and stay alive.)

This week we have a little something different for y'all. A loyal HS reader has written in with a little predicament and needed ya' girl to advise her on what she should do . I am so very happy to help and honored that someone would ask Lil ole me for any advice. Below is her email:

Dear Hood Socialites:

Ladies you both seem so strong and wise. I have a problem and I hope you don't mind me asking for your advice. I've been seeing this guy for almost a year, nothing official, but I think he likes me and we maybe exclusive. He calls me everyday and he says he really likes me. But here is the problem.. I NEVER see him! He's really busy, he has a very high profile job and travels all the time, so I understand that, but at the same time ,I can't shake the feeling that maybe he could make more of an effort. When I complain he gets mad and says he's busy and works all the time and how I am being unfair. But I can't help feeling this way, I wouldn't say I'm needy and I'm busy too, but I just feel like there has to be more .... Help!!

"Single Lady"

Dear Single Lady,

OK, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but you asked for it. Honey, he's just not that into you. When a man wants something or someone he finds a way to get it. He'll go through the fires of hell for a new pair of Jordan's and the same can be said for a woman that he truly considers a prize. Now, I am not saying home boy isn't feeling you, he just isn't feeling you enough to make the effort to actually see you face to face. Now could that change in the future? Maybe, who knows? He may not be ready at this time for a relationship with anyone besides himself or that girl...he just may not be you. Only time will truly tell. Either way any man who cannot be 100% committed to you like you are to him isn't worth your time or tears. What our girl Michelle would do is take the time to get to know and love herself. Plan her future goals and get her own life together aka DO HER. Being pressed about any man is NEVER SEXY. Desperation is one scent men are always turned off by. Put his ass in the freezer and on ice and trust me when you're not thinking about him he'll come around, even just for a moment. When you aren't worried about him his interest will pique and he'll wonder where you have gone and why. And guess what ... you may find that you're not that into him too!!!


" If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it"
Sasha Fierce 2008

(picture courtesy of hypebeat.com)