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Jul 25

19-Year-Old Haitian-Japanese Tennis Player Pulls An Upset And Defeats U.S. Open Champion

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Tennis can be a thrilling sport in and of itself, so when an upset happens… it’s peak excitement! People love rooting for the underdog in general, so upsets are popular in any competition. Continue Reading Meet Naomi Osaka. Osaka is a 19-year-old 6th seed (No. 45) Haitian-Japanese tennis player. Recently, Osaka’s life changed in a moment after she pulled a…

Dec 18

Matthew Cherry Developing Animated Film About Father Doing Black Girls Hair

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If you’re an active Twitter user, you must’ve heard about Matthew A. Cherry (The Last Fall, 9 Rides). Dubbed by me as “the social media hype man,” Cherry is always dropping positivity onto the timeline whether it’s a funny video or celebrating an undiscovered filmmaker. Continue Reading A former NFL player and filmmaker in his own right, Cherry has recently…

Dec 18

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Highlights Black Ballet Dancers In New Short Film

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The Dance Theatre of Harlem is showcasing the power of diversity through a new short film that highlights Black ballet dancers. Continue Reading High Above is a short film that takes us through the death of a Black girls grandmother, ultimately inspiring her to want to dance. The short piece reminds us of just how much the power of representation…

Dec 18

Watch ‘Finding Magic’ A Short Film On Black Women And Self Love

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Written by Mike Orie of Afrotrak.com Actress/Producer Andrea Lewis has released a short docu-series titled Finding Magic. The short five-minute film features Essence Atkins, amongst other and highlights what it means for Black women to find their magic. It is part one of a three part series. Continue Reading The short film opens with a definition of Black Girl Magic.…

Dec 18

Here’s How Women Are Protecting Their Black Girl Magic During A Trump Presidency

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Photo courtesy of Essence//March On Washington 2017 Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Everyday there's a different headline about what's going on with the Trump Administration. And while it's affecting a lot of us, many are choosing to focus on life outside of what's going on in The White House. Continue Reading Essence recently caught up with a few women…