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Dec 18

Bridging The Gap: Fixing The Divide Between Africans And African Americans

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There is a disconnect as wide as the Atlantic Ocean between African-Americans and Africans. By and large, we don’t understand each other. We don’t communicate with each other. We don’t accept each other as the long lost family that we are and that is a shame. In our failure to overcome misunderstandings between us, we are missing out on the…

Dec 18

Why the Actions of One Black San Bernardino Shooter Affects All Of Us

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Pictured: Cedric Anderson and his estranged wife, Karen Smith. Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com On Monday morning, I felt that same familiar twinge of horror mixed with sorrow as I received a news flash across my computer screen. Once again, someone took it upon themselves to shoot up another school. Continue Reading This time, it was North Park Elementary…

Dec 18

This Children’s Book “From Black Boy With Love” Is Teaching Black Boys To Respect Black Girls

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Written by Nikki Igbo The older I get the more I am thankful for the awakening I’m witnessing in black America—an awakening that involves black adults specifically passing on a love of blackness to our children. One such adult is Lawrence Lindell, a Compton-based illustrator who created a picture book which expresses affection and admiration for girls of color. With…

Sep 21

CurlyNikki.com is Looking For More Writers!

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We're hiring some dope writers in the areas of beauty, natural hair, health & wellness, culture, fashion and entertainment. Continue Reading CurlyNikki.com is expanding it's team and we're looking for the best talent around the country. ASAP! If you have experience in journalism/blogging and are an expert in any of these areas, please email the following: Resume 2-3 Writing Samples…

Sep 21

Bruno Mars Says He Wouldn’t Be Here If Not For Black Artists

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Bruno Mars Says He Wouldn't Be Here If Not For Black Artists Written by Mike Orie of CurlyNikki.com In the February cover story of Latina Magazine, Bruno Mars gets very real and honest about Black culture. Continue Reading Bruno Mars has made some amazing music over the years. His album 24K Magic, was arguably one of the best releases in…