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Harlem Residents And Activists Put An End To The “SoHa” Rebranding
Just a few months ago, we wrote about the efforts to rebrand and rename Harlem, the part from 110 to 125th. The neighborhood was first dubbed South Harlem, by who I don’t know. As a Harlem resident,...
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We Turned Essence Fest Into The Ultimate Girls Trip
Essence Fest is an annual highlight for me, but after doing the event solo for years, this time my girls and I decided to make it a group thing. Inspired by the upcoming Girls Trip movie and equipped...
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About That Time Da Brat Dated Kirk Frost
Yes, you read that correctly. Kirk Frost as in Rasheeda’s Kirk and the same cat with the earrings on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta. Before he met and married (and started dogging out) Rasheeda Buckner,...
View ArticleNiecy Nash Talks The Importance Of Portraying Black Ownership In Claws
Claws is rapidly captivating TV audiences Sunday nights, and during Essence Fest the cast of the hit TNT show made an appearance to discuss the drama and its portrayal of Black entrepreneurship. Check...
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Would You Ever Install Braids Over Your Locs? See 10 Women Who Did
[caption id="attachment_835628" align="aligncenter" width="1068"] Getty[/caption] If you have locs, I have a serious question for you: Do you ever wish you could try some of the braided protective...
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It’s Like That Sallie Mae? When Student Loan Debt Keeps You From Living Your...
I don’t consider myself the most financially literate person but I know what it takes to maintain a decent credit score, created a pretty successful household budget and manage to deposit a few extra...
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“I Wanted To Kill Myself, I Really Did.” Sevyn Streeter Talks Love, Life and...
It’s no secret that singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter is a firecracker, so it makes sense that the evening before 4th of July while many of us were making last minute hot dog roll runs, Streeter was...
View ArticleGet Into Blac Chyna’s New Technicolor ‘Do
Mystical A post shared by Blac Chyna (@blacchyna) on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:42pm PDT Amid the highly-publicized drama between Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian that became headline news this week, the model and...
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Sevyn Streeter’s Debut Album, ‘Girl Disrupted,’ Has Finally Arrived
The moment has finally arrived: Sevyn Streeter’s highly-anticipated debut album Girl Disrupted is now available for your listening pleasure. It’s been nearly a year since the R&B chanteuse...
View ArticleAccording To Ebonee Davis, Here’s How To Score Perfect Curls
I could be your supermodel, if you believe ✨ A post shared by ebonee davis (@eboneedavis) on Jul 6, 2017 at 10:00am PDT Aside from using her global platform to speak on racial injustice in the fashion...
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In ‘Ish We Tried To Tell You A Long Time Ago’ News: Study Proves That Periods...
From Hilary Clinton haters to husbands all across the globe, a woman’s anatomy and menses have been the go-to for blame for centuries when it comes to women being outspoken, emotional or sometimes a...
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Watch Diddy Give JAY-Z Parenting Advice On Twins
When he’s not busy and hard at work being the ultimate multi-hyphenate, Diddy relishes in simply being a father. A father of six kids, two of which are twins with his on-and-off again relationship...
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How Women Are More Lenient On The Male Body Then Men Are On Women
[caption id="attachment_835608" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Confused african american young woman pointing up with both hands over white background[/caption] In this safe space,...
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Why I Had To Keep My Ex-Best Friend In The Past, Where She Belongs
It was as if I paused her – froze her in time for a couple of years – and then I pressed play right where I left off. That’s what it felt like when I recently rekindled things with my former best...
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Would You Tell Your Loved One If They’d Put On Too Much Weight?
While catching up with a girlfriend over the weekend, the topic of weight loss came up. It’s something we’ve always chatted about because we have similar stories: After trying to find our way as...
View ArticleThe Cast Of Star Talks Season 2 And Why They Trust Lee Daniels’ Vision
Lee Daniels didn’t make many fans when he admitted that he created the new Fox show Star because he “wanted white people to feel good about being white.” But whatever disappointment audiences felt as...
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ICYMI: Gabourey Sidibe Stripped Down To Her Bra For World Chocolate Day
Gabourey Sidibe is out here living her very best life and we are living vicariously through the beauty. The Empire star has spoken openly over the last few months about losing a lot of weight following...
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Perks And Pitfalls Of Joining A Co-Op
[caption id="attachment_835613" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Woman Shopping For Organic Produce In Delicatessen[/caption] If you’ve stopped by a farmer’s market recently you were...
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Skinny Summer Sandwich Swaps
[caption id="attachment_835599" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Beautiful African American woman with fancy manicure enjoying sandwich[/caption] We are in the thick of picnic season,...
View ArticleLisa Price Thinks The Term “Natural Hair” Will Eventually Go Away; Do You Agree?
According to Lisa Price, we’re currently living in a post-relaxer society, which is why there’s so much emphasis on natural versus relaxed hair. But eventually, the Carol’s Daughter founder says, the...
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