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Dec 18

10 Stunning Black Models You Should Follow on Instagram

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Pictured: South African model, Thando Hopa Black Girl Magic is dominating Instagram. Models are taking advantage of this social media platform to showcase their beauty and diversity. Of course these are not regular bathroom selfies, their photos are worthy of any magazine cover. Continue Reading Whether they are simply smiling for the camera, striking a pose or gracing the camera…

May 04

Law Professor Works To Rescind Hairstyle Policies That Discriminate Against Black Women

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By Sharee Silerio Inspired by her personal experiences and cases across the country, Berkeley Law professor Angela Onwuachi-Willig is using her expertise to fight against and eliminate hairstyle policies that discriminate against Black girls and women. To exist and be accepted as we were created is a battle the Black community has been fighting for years, and it is one…

Dec 18

Bruno Mars Donates $1 Million Of Concert Revenue To Flint Water Crisis

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During his concert over the weekend in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Bruno Mars announced that he was donating $1 million to support victims affected nearby by the Flint Water Crisis. Continue Reading "I'm very thankful to the Michigan audience for joining me in supporting this cause," Mars said in a statement. "Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and it's…

Dec 18

Chance The Rapper Just Donated 30,000 Backpacks to Chicago Students

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It’s back to school time! In order to joyfully bring in the occasion, Chance The Rapper is continuing his charitable spirit and will be providing Chicago students in need with supplies. That’s right, Lil’ Chano from 79th teamed up with STATE Bags to donate 30,000 backpacks to children living in Chicago’s most impoverished neighborhoods, distributed through Chance’s SocialWorks empowerment charity.…

Dec 18

Senegalese Model Khoudia Diop Wants To Show Young Girls “It’s Not Bad To Be Dark”

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Photo by Joey Rosado Khoudia Diop, the now 20 year old model from Senegal, West Africa is continuing to redefine the standard of beauty. Known as 'melaniin goddess' on social media, she created the name to give meaning to dark skin girls, showing them “it’s okay to be dark and that different is beautiful.” Mission accomplished, as her page displays…