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Dec 18

Hillary Clinton’s Faux Appearance & Kerry Washington’s Adweek Cover Was Like A Bad Hair Day

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Hillary Clinton laughs at her own jokes at 2016 Black Girls Rock! Awards by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com Well, I don’t really know what a bad hair day is like, because I keep a low cut tapered on the sides. But Monday reminded of me what being in New Orleans during Essence Fest might feel like for a Black girl…

Dec 18

6 Powerful Moments From the 2016 Black Girls Rock! Awards

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Danai Gurira gives acceptance speech at the 2016 Black Girls Rock! Awards by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com Last night, BET aired the celebration of the 10th annual Black Girls Rock! Awards. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the award celebrated black women who are making strides all over the world. Black Girls Rock! celebrated and honored the likes of Shonda Rhimes,…

Sep 21

A LIBRARY THAT BURNS…REMEMBERING MAYA ANGELOU

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By Erickka Sy Savané of PopMomDaily.com I just heard that my favorite library has burned. When I got the news I wanted to cry, "Why this library and not another? This library, though old and frail, had so much more to give. Just recently it was set to be given yet another award for its incredible contribution to the world.…

Sep 21

Between (Reality) TV and Real Life: On Black Women and Abortion

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by EricaThurman of EricaThurman.com I was watching the Love and Hip Hop reunion last week and something occurred to me. Somewhere between Olivia Pope and Amina Pankey by way of Mary Jane Paul and K Michelle, Black women are having, and talking about, abortions on TV.Round about last fall, near the intersection of reality tv and Shondaland, we saw a…

Dec 18

From Degrassi to Black Actress, the Story of Andrea Lewis

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by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com When you’re a kid, there’s one question you’re commonly asked. What do you want to be when you grow up? For some, it’s the traditional response of doctors and lawyers, a reflection of what little they’ve seen. However, as you get older, you’ll look back and realize just how absurd of a question that is…