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Dec 18

5 Reasons Why The Black Panther Trailer Left Us An Emotional Wreck

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Photo: Image grab from YouTube The first teaser trailer for Marvel's Black Panther was released yesterday and one thing is for certain: RYAN COOGLER DID NOT COME TO PLAY GAMES. Here are five takeaways from the trailer that made me want to sit in a corner and read Marvel until the premier in nine months. Continue Reading THIS CAST. The…

Dec 18

Being Black And Protecting Ourselves in the New Age of Jim Crow

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A group gathered at a candlelight vigil at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., on Sunday.CreditCarolyn Kaster/Associated Press At this point, the instances—ranging from absurd to horrifying—are almost a daily occurrence. Angry, red-faced women hurling racist insults at Wal Mart, Sears and at festivals in Chicago. Nooses found at George Washington University, the National Museum of African American…

Dec 18

How Stacey Abrams Could Become The First Black Woman To Serve As Governor

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Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com Stacey Abrams didn’t just suddenly appear upon the political scene when she officially filed paperwork in early May to enter Georgia’s gubernatorial race. The 43-year-old go-getter is currently the minority leader in the Georgia House of Representatives and has served in that top democratic position since 2010. Abrams was initially elected to Georgia’s General…

Sep 21

This Guy Remade Troop’s “All I Do Is Think Of You” For The Best Proposal Ever

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As we move forward in the advancement of technology, all “grand gestures” that we know of have gotten grander! One such gesture is the marriage proposal and many future spouses do their best to make it a memorable experience. But, this particular guy decided to make his Billboard worthy! Continue Reading Deuel Vaughn and a few of his close homies…

Sep 21

Here Are 3 Benefits of Pampering Yourself

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by Mary Wolff It is important to take care of yourself. While you might spend a good amount of time taking care of your strands as a curly girl, what about the other important ways to treat yourself right? Well, let’s look at some of the benefits of pampering yourself. Continue Reading Why Bother? Because the benefits of pampering yourself…