Unlike other magical creatures such as unicorns and the tooth fairy, black girl magic is real—and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is proof of it. Once again, the black woman is the savior of mankind. On Wednesday, newly elected Lance Bottoms…
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This Deep Conditioning Cap Will Have You Ditch the Dryer for Good For naturals, the no heat trend has been huge because people are realizing how heat can negatively affect and damage your hair. Not applying heat to your hair…
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It is a rare occasion I use the word hate. It just seems so permanent—so harsh and has a chilling effect whenever I need to use it. But in this case, I can’t help but use it. I hate this…
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Black-ish creator, Kenya Barris and Pharrell Williams are teaming up to bring some blackness to Broadway. The two industry geniuses have recently announced they will be creating a stage musical about Juneteenth—the black Independence Day—and last official day of slavery….
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Sometimes when I am working hard or a little bored, I surf the internet for stories to write up and give my expert opinion on. When l search for stories, there are a few boxes I mentally check off before…
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If you think this border situation is something new for the United States—I have a half-eaten bag of M&M’s to sell you with along with a half drank bottle of tap water, I’ll be passing off as the crispest spring…
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Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his…
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Summertime has always been the season for action-packed blockbusters or suspense thrillers. Lazy hazy days to catch a matinee or late-night movie nights with friends or that special someone. Let’s look at what are the more interesting films to check…
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It’s no surprise that Juneteenth is treated like the red-headed stepchild to the “original” Independence Day. It’s certainly no coincidence that this country won’t even recognize this day as a national holiday, since it would have to openly acknowledge its…
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As violence increases across the country, another young rapper has been slain. Earlier this evening, South Florida rapper—XXXTentacion was pronounced dead. Born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, the 20-year-old artist was the victim of a drive-by shooting in Deerfield Beach, FL. The…
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“The most disrespected person in America is the Black Woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman,” –Malcolm X. There are no words that could describe…
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Shani Lenore has been promoted to vice president for enrollment at Maryville University, having served as associate vice president of the division for the past seven years. With strategic planning guided by her leadership, Maryville projects overall enrollment growth of…
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White privilege has reared its head once again. America has officially become Love & Hip-Hop USA. As each day passes, we’re forced to be unwilling cast members of the White House Apprentice—and without any participation—we are becoming the ratchet reality show…
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For the sake of upholding this semi-innocent reputation (80% innocence if you were wondering) I have successfully convinced my parents I have—there are quite a few things I can honestly say I would never admit to doing or having done—one…
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