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That Lupita, Rihanna Movie? It’s Happening With Ava DuVernay & Issa Rae Too
Black Twitter and the internet at large is a powerful place. After someone reposted an old picture of the two superstars together at a fashion show and someone suggested a plot for a film, with this...
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Has A Man Ever Removed A Condom Mid-Sex Without Your Consent? That Could Be...
Many women have found themselves in the unfortunate position of listening to a man with whom they were not in a committed relationship with explain why sex without a condom “feels so much better.”...
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The Benefits Of Exercising Outdoors
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View ArticleMassachusetts School Suspends Discriminatory Braid Policy
The girls names are Mya and Deanna Cook. Love this Globe photo of them. pic.twitter.com/BS18DYUEl7 — Astead W. Herndon (@AsteadWH) May 13, 2017 Earlier this month we reported about the suspension of...
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Is Talking About Your Ex When You’re In A Serious Relationship Disrespectful?
A few weeks ago, fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons posted a birthday shout-out to her ex husband Djimon Hounsou on Instagram. “A very happy birthday to @djimon_hounsou!!” she said. “We love you so...
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Was He Embarrassed To Tell Me His Nigerian Name?
Akuba. Kehinde. Yewande. These are the beautiful African names of women throughout my life who seemed to stand taller – brimming with pride – whenever someone asked them, “What’s your name?” They...
View Article“Thanks For The Free Publicity:” Justin Simien Is Unbothered By “Dear White...
Like Solange said on “A Seat at the Table,” there are just some things that are for us and “Dear White People” — the movie and the Netflix series — are definitely two of those things; hence Justin...
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Funny Thoughts Newlyweds Have
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View ArticleNicki Minaj Confirms She’s Dating Nas & They’ve Had Sleepovers But No Sex
So Nicki Minaj swung by “The Ellen Show” earlier this week and she was pretty candid when Ellen got down to the nitty gritty about her relationship with fellow Queens rapper Nas. In case you missed it,...
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Why Are Black Female Venture Capitalists Nowhere To Be Found?
You have to spend money to make money, as the saying goes. But if you have no money to spend to start your own business, then you have a major entrepreneurial dilemma. And that is the situation many...
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You Are Not Alone: Stars Who Admit They Can’t Cook
You read so much about all of the celebrities these days who can cook. They have cookbooks, they have shows, they have blogs with recipes. But what about the stars who can't? There are plenty of people...
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Getting Braids Again Is Easily The Best Hair Decision I’ve Made In 2017
A couple of months ago I wrote about the opinion that there’s a certain age when braids become a no-no for grown women. Well, I decided three days before turning 32 that it was the perfect time for me...
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5 Things To Keep In Mind If You Dare To Try Two-A-Day Workouts
A couple of months ago, I was looking for a way to change up my workouts so that I could see some different results. I wanted to focus more on strength training while still getting my cardio in. Also,...
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Yayha Abdul-Mateen On Going From A City Planning Job To The Get Down And...
Just two years ago, 30-year-old actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was at the Yale School of Drama trying to take what started out as an “interest” to the next level. Mateen had previously been working in...
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From The School Of Phaedra: Some Men Really Do Encourage Women Without...
BRAVO Reality TV star and lawyer Ms. Phaedra Parks has been catching a lot of heat lately for her behavior on Real Housewives of Atlanta this season. Her castmates think she’s an utter liar, but there...
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“I Can’t Have A Child For Another Person:” Jeannie Mai And Husband Still At...
Three years ago, The Real talk show host Jeannie Mai made a very personal revelation on air about an issue in her marriage many can relate to: her husband suddenly wants kids and she never saw herself...
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Better Ways To Spend Time Than On Your Beauty Routine
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Underboob Ink: 11 Women Who (Kinda, Sort Of) Make Us Want To Get A Sternum...
Ok, so you're probably not thinking about getting a new tattoo, and if you were, the chances of you wanting one on your sternum probably aren't that high. But in case you were seeking some new tat...
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She Asked Him For An iPhone — Is She A Gold Digger Or Getting What She Deserves?
It was a heated discussion that had me shook. My godfather, a man in his late 40s with a six-figure salary, recently kicked his mid-30s girlfriend to the curb and yelled “good riddance” when she asked...
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Girl, Bye: 11 Quotes To Remember When You’re Dealing With Bad Friends
So you've reached a crossroad with one of your long-time friends (or a few of them) and you don't know what to do. We've all been there. You feel like you should work on things because of all of the...
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