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Jul 25

A Petition Calls for Missy Elliott Statue to Replace A Confederate Monument in Her Hometown

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Photo Source: Elle By Sharee Silerio A Change.org petition started by Nathan Coflin wants to replace Portsmouth, Virginia’s Confederate monument with a statue of one of its most successful natives – producer, dancer and rapper Missy Elliott. Continue Reading As citizens around the nation protest, topple and destroy Confederate statues, symbols and history, it makes sense to think of what…

Jul 25

A New R. Kelly Accuser Speaks Out About Sexual Abuse She Allegedly Endured At 16

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Kristen Zeis for BuzzFeed News Ever since recent reports of R. Kelly running a “sex cult” for teens, there has been a renewed conversation around the R&B singer and ephebophilia. Continue Reading This time, 24 year-old old Jerhonda Pace spoke with BuzzFeed News contributor, Jim DeRogatis to finally come forward with her own story. DeRogatis actually first released the initial…

Dec 18

Two White Women Showed Up At Howard University Wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ Hats

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While on a tour of Washington D.C., two white New Jersey high school students decided to pay a visit to Howard University's campus to have lunch. The problem is, they decided to show up on an historically Black campus wearing 'Make America Great Again' hats. Continue Reading The two students both wore 'Make America Great Again' hats, while Allie Vandee,…

Dec 18

Chance The Rapper Wants To Attend Clark Atlanta University

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Chance the Rapper is a huge proponent of education, having recently donated 30,000 backpacks to Chicago students in celebration of back-to-school season. Well, it looks like Lil’ Chano from 79th desires to attain some advanced knowledge himself because he’s on the hunt for higher education! Continue Reading Specifically, he has his sights set on an HBCU. What’s his choice? Chance…

May 04

Solange Deletes Twitter Account After Confronting White Nationalists

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By Sharee Silerio In this season of new beginnings, our sis Solange Knowles is choosing self-care. The “Seat at the Table” singer deleted her Twitter account on Tuesday after shouting out activist Takiyah and posting: Continue Reading Solange Knowles last tweet on twitter as of today pic.twitter.com/JJQznDGJ6j — H.I.M. ? (@gayysian) August 16, 2017 As kids start the new school…