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Jul 25

CN Exclusive: New Platform ‘Nappy’ Offers Free High-Res Stock Images For Black People

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Image courtesy of Nappy Every African-American understands all too well that feeling of being left out, especially when it comes to businesses and the way they advertise. Instances like Shea Moisture’s recent ad debacle immediately come to mind, but the issue is and has always been much more pervasive. By and large, ads and websites seem to target only White…

Jul 25

CN Exclusive: Protest Against ‘Father of Gynecology’ Statue Shines Broader Light on Racism in Healthcare

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J. Marion Sims may have revolutionized medical care as it pertains to women’s health in the 1800s but the dubious approaches he employed begs the question as to whether a statue should be erected in his honor—that statue is currently standing outside of the New York Academy of Medicine. According to the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100), Sims’ history reflects…

Jul 25

CN Exclusive: Goapele Opens Up About Her Big Hair Chop, Offers Advice To Young Women

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Photo Credit: Samuel Whitworth; courtesy of Goapele Following the release of her latest EP Dreamseeker, Goapele has received a world of attention for her bold new haircut. Continue Reading However, this type of representation isn’t new for Goapele, as she has been fully ensconced in celebrating the embracing of self-beauty whether…

Dec 18

New ‘Afridate’ Dating App Allows Users To Search For Matches Based On Nationality

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When it comes to dating, it is a brave new digital world out there. While I still hear the occasional romantic tale of boy meets girl at some random book fair, night club, church picnic, ice cream festival or meetup, I’m much more likely to hear of such a connection being made by way of an online site or a…

Jul 25

[Exclusive] Director of “Conversating While Black” Wants To Create More Black Content for Black People

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By Sharee Silerio At the barbershop. In the hair salon. Family gatherings. Game night. Dinner after a movie. What do all of these places and activities have in common? People getting together. Continue Reading When people normally gather, what do they do? Besides eating, they talk. Whether it’s about sports, music, number 45’s latest fiasco or another tragic case of…