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Sep 21

In Tearful Interview, R. Kelly’s Ex-Wife Finally Speaks About Her Own Years of Abuse With the Singer

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Andrea Kelly By Erickka Sy Savané Let the church say, AMEN. R. Kelly's ex-wife Andrea (Drea as many of us who watched the spunky and petite dancer on Hollywood Exes remember her by) has finally spoken out about her life with R. Kelly. Divorced in 2009, after 13 years and 3 children with the singer- now accused of child molestation…

Sep 21

Why More Black Bill Cosby Accusers Don’t Come Out

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By M.E. First let me say that I’m writing this anonymously. I say that because I don’t want you to know who I am. I don’t want to be judged. I don’t want you looking at me not for the person that I am, but as a Bill Cosby accuser. Bill Cosby accusers get treated like the bottom of a…

Dec 18

Hip Hop Is Having Its Own #MeToo Moment…But Our Change Might Come Slower

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Kelis By Veronica Wells For years, I’ve wondered what went wrong with Nas and Kelis. There just seemed to be more to the story. After yesterday, when her interview with Hollywood Unlocked was released, I realized I felt that way because we’d never heard Kelis’ side of it. The singer-turned-chef dropped a bombshell yesterday when she detailed the mental and…

May 04

Therapist Vladimire Calixte Discusses The Horrors of “Gaslighting” In Relationships

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Vladimire Calixte By Michelby Coco Whitehead When I was in high school, I didn’t see the hype about the Lifetime channel. Every Saturday afternoon the women in my family would be glued to the television watching what I thought was a bunch of cliché’ drama between a female protagonist and her insane male love interest. At 16-years-old, I thought it…

Sep 21

When It Comes To Punishing Your Kids, How Far Is Too Far?

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Photo via royalfashionist.com By Winnie Gaturu The worst part of parenting is when you have to deal with your child's ill behavior. Every parent wants their kid to grow up into a responsible adult. However, the disciplining part can be difficult especially when dealing with teenagers. Recently, a mom streamed herself online, shaving off the hair of her 14-year old…