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May 04

Getting Married and Having Kids in Your Twenties. Big Deal or Nah?

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By Kanisha Parks “I want to be married with at least two children by the time I’m 28.” At least, that’s what 14-year-old me said. You know how it is—you have all of these life expectations for yourself set long before you even reach adulthood, (many of which are shaped by societal “norms”). You probably knew who and what you…

Sep 21

Chasing Tail: Men & Women’s Pursuit of The Ass

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Nikki, Cardi & Beyonce By Dawn Washington Over the last month or so I've been taking in bits and pieces of what's happening in the cultural zeitgeist: Beyoncé and Coachella, Cardi B blowing up the spot, Nikki Minaj dropping her latest, Chun Li, and I got to thinking. What is the relationship between these three cultural moments and what do…

May 04

Teyana, Iman and a Thing Called Chemistry

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Teyana, Iman and a Thing Called Chemistry Photo: VH1.com By Michelby Coco Whitehead for CurlyNikki.com Teyana Taylor and her hubby Iman Shumpert are one of the cutest and sexiest couples I have seen in a long time. Her abs are on my summer wish list, and the Betty Boop inspired finger waves she’s been rocking lately compliment the heck out…

Sep 21

The Confusion of Tyler Perry’s Acrimony

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By Mwabi Kaira When I saw the trailer for Tyler Perry’s Acrimony starring Taraji P. Henson, I didn’t immediately want to call up my girls and make a movie date. The trailer showed a woman scorned and out for revenge and that’s just not something that appeals to me. I’m one of those people who takes the Iyanla Vanzant Fix…

Dec 18

Green light: Would You Let Your Partner Record Your Intimate Moments?

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Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert By Brenda Alexander Another day, another “leaked” sex tape. Clips are “leaked” weekly, spread across social media, black twitter rates the performance, Lisa Bloom is hired as legal counsel and conversations of revenge porn are had across the country. I’m so over this cycle. I’m anticipating a new hashtag and for the annual Slut Walk…