There has been a lot of negative media surrounding celebrities and black men these days. So much so, we rarely get the opportunity to see them in a positive light or effecting change within their community. With the expansion of…
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FERGUSON, MO – The other day I saw a quote on the Internet that said, “I’m on a seafood diet. I see food and I eat it.” This quote made me laugh because it described me! There was so much…
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Delux Magazine had the gracious opportunity to interview Lakeshia Bucker-Smith. Smith is an Event Chairperson of the Wisdom Chapter #25 Order of the Eastern, a registered not-for-profit organization located in Chicago, IL. This chapter is a collection of diverse women…
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ST. LOUIS – Motion in Delmar Loop was at a standstill last night as protestors peacefully demanded the conviction of Former St. Louis police office Jason Stockley. Stockey was charged with murder in the on duty shooting of a drug…
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I enjoy experiencing different types of food! Sometimes I try to pretend like I know what I am doing, but I don’t. I will admit I can’t even eat with chopsticks. My husband makes fun of me all the time….
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Chris ‘Gotti ‘Lorenzo co- founder of the hit making iconic record label Murder Inc., came down to St. Louis this past Monday to join in on the premier of iHeart Radio and 100.3 The Beat’s Behind the Beat series. Hosted…
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Hi Guys! Here are some dope photos from 8/18’s happening ” 8″ – created by creator. brand and sponsored by Avalon Exchange. Audience members showed up at exactly 8:18 pm in STL’s Delmar Loop not knowing what to…
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It is always fun to try local restaurants. I would say my favorite in St Charles County is The Brass Rail. Why? It’s simple. They have great customer service and the food is really good! I love appetizers. They…
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Fashion is….a Sense of Self -Ty Young Whether it be on the court or off the court, WNBA’s powerhouse Tamera “Ty” Young knows how to make a difference. Balancing an intense schedule, including basketball, philanthropy, of course everyday life,…
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Phrases like, I love your hair, I love your smile, you look cute, or you are beautiful, are made by authentic, confident women. These women are in their respective lanes. They do not have time to compete with any other…
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Actor. Director. Rapper. Producer. Comedian. Writer. Like, what? What CAN’T this man do? Since “Community”, “Camp”, and writing for 30 Rock, I’ve been more than a fan of Donald Glover- (also known to some as Childish Gambino) Now listen, y’all…
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So there may or may not have been cryptic messages all over social media about something happening 8/18 at 8:18 pm in front of Avalon Exchange in Delmar Loop (St. Louis). Here is the one that went out via text…
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“Hello, may I please speak to Mikey the Trap Ninja?” Mike Turner, creator of Everything’s Fly STL laughed and then confirmed I was indeed speaking to him. (For clarity- he laughed mostly because I’m hilarious but also because I think…
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Let me be clear, not one tear will be shed over Justine Damond, not by me, not by anyone like me. When news broke of a woman killed by the police, I instantly thought another black person was slain. I…
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Ok so look, Right now- text your moms and ask her where she was last Friday. If she takes too long to text back, it was probably her behind me at the Jon B and Silk concert at Ballpark Village…
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Whether it’s cut, weaved, curled, shaved, natural, dyed, or laid to the side, your style of hair is your statement to the world. It’s your crown of glory and some may even argue that it’s your identity. There’s nothing wrong…
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