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Sep 21

Colorism Within the Family and Myself

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Photo: Tyra Banks By Brittney M. Walker We facetime so he can meet my aunt. Most of my family is still in California so meeting everyone has been a digital experience for the most part. “What up auntie?” I introduce him and she says as if she couldn’t stop what was coming out of her mouth, “Does your hair lay down?”…

Dec 18

Spiraling From Past Trauma: Iyanla Tried to Fix Producer “Memphitz’s” Life

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Mickey “Memphitz” Wright By Brenda Alexander Say what you want about Iyanla Vanzant and what many consider her style of life coaching to be unconventional and exploitative; but, one thing she’s never wrong about is the hindrance unresolved traumas will have on your life. Case in point: Mickey “Memphitz” Wright. When I saw the preview for Memphitz appearance on the…

Dec 18

7 Things I Hope To See On This Season’s Braxton Family Values

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The Braxton Family By Brenda Alexander I’ve been a stan of Braxton Family Values from the start. The sisters are beautiful, talented, relatable and hilarious! BFV expose what other reality shows fail to do: their actual reality. The sisters make headlines outside of filming with social media squabbles, money troubles and relationship turmoil. With all the headlines off season and…

Dec 18

‘Married at First Sight:’ Can We Not Blame Relationship Struggles on Natural Hair, Please?

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Jephte and Shawniece By Veronica Wells I love me some “Married At First Sight.” While most of the couples on this Lifetime series eventually divorce, it’s fascinating to watch two strangers come together and unite in Holy Matrimony the day they meet each other. Each season, the show usually finds one Black couple to feature. Naturally, it’s the Black couple’s…

Sep 21

3 Great Ways To Enjoy Valentine’s Day as a Single

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By Kanisha Parks Whoever said that Valentine’s Day is just for couples should really have several seats! While Valentine’s Day has an interesting history rooted in romantic ideals, it isn’t meant to be celebrated by couples alone, but to show love to the important people in your life. You remember giving Valentine’s Day cards to all of your classmates as…