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The Illusion Of Happiness When You’re In A Relationship
Shh! Do you hear that? If you listen closely, you can hear the undercurrent of backwards logic, turbulently deluging our society, in which coupledom is blindly equated with happiness and singledom...
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How Joining A Sorority Changed Me For The Better
I joined a sorority for two reasons: community service and to be apart of a sisterhood. As an only child who was bullied and didn’t have many friends, I couldn’t wait to have the sisterly bond that I...
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Health Mistakes We All Make At The Beach
[caption id="attachment_831133" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Fun portrait of an african american woman with shell in hand at the beach[/caption] It’s almost beach season! If you’re...
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The Billboard Awards Was All About Men’s Fashion — And Eudoxie’s Thigh
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUYIsL-BKHP/?taken-by=nickiminaj From the looks of the red carpet photos, Black women were not interested in the Billboard Music Awards at all last night. In fact, aside...
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Sasheer Zamata Leaves SNL
Sasheer Zamata is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after joining the cast in 2014. She is the third cast member to be released from the show this week. After four seasons, Zamata leaves with Vanessa...
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“I Was Scared To Let Go…” Michelle Williams On Trying To Force Relationships...
Just a few days ago, I wrote about Michelle Williams and her recent instances of slay. But along with her newfound emphasis on fashion, came a new perspective on the lessons she’s learned in life,...
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Is Foreign Love The New Hustle?
I love the city of Houston. It’s got everything I’d ever need to live the fun and fab life I desire. Black business is steadily growing; just recently Black Enterprise hosted a summit here. Some...
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Study Finds Instagram Most Detrimental Social Media Network For Young...
A new study from the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK has found that Instagram does the most damage to young people’s mental health when compared to all of the other popular social networking...
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Tank Top Season Is Coming: 5 Moves To Help You Build Strong Arms
Sure, everyone says they love Angela Bassett and Regina King’s arms, but nobody really talks about the work that needs to be done to build them. If you’re looking to make some major gains on arm day...
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Are You The Reason Your Friendships Don’t Last?
[caption id="attachment_831208" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/Headshot of pretty young African American woman with black curly hair looking up as if thinking or trying to recall...
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We Don’t Do IOU: What To Do When A Client Doesn’t Pay
Freelancers and small business owners often face a familiar dilemma of working for one’s self: What do you do when a client doesn’t pay. For freelancers, who often live from assignment to assignment,...
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Why Are You Asking Me If Your Boyfriend Is Attractive?
I just cannot wrap my mind around why some of my friends ask, “Hey, do you think my boyfriend’s cute?” In fact, I absolutely loathe this question. What good would it do you to know this information? I...
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71-Year-Old Cher Can Do A Five-Minute Plank, But How Long Is Good Enough?
While accepting her Icon award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, 71-year-old Cher not only celebrated the fact that she’s been able to have a career spanning more than 50 years, but that “I can...
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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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Don’t Let Tracey Fool You: Chewing Gum Star Michaela Coel Is Not Only...
If you watch the brilliant show Chewing Gum on Netflix, both seasons are currently streaming, then you know that lead character Tracey Gordon is a lovable hot mess. She loves her braids, her sweaters,...
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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
[caption id="attachment_831332" align="alignleft" width="1068"] Bigstockphoto.com/African-American mid-adult couple wearing orange clothing on orange background.[/caption] Your first few days as...
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