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Jul 25

Ava Duvernay Will Debut New Film On Mass Incarceration At 2016 New York Film Festival

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Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Ava Duvernay will debut a documentary on mass incarceration at the 2016 New York Film Festival. The film will be the first time in 50 years that the festival has debuted a non fiction project of any kind. The project is titled "The 13th" after the 13th amendment, a law put in place to…

Dec 18

Lupita Nyong’o Is The New Face Of Tiffany & Co.

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Lupita Nyong'o for Tiffany & Co. Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Lupita Nyong'o announced yesterday news of a new campaign with Tiffany & Co. Nyong'o will make history, as this is the first time Tiffany & Co. has ever used a celebrity for its campaign in the brands 179 years of existence. Continue Reading Newly appointed creative director at…

Dec 18

Rapsody Becomes First Female Hip Hop Artist To Sign To Jay Z’s Roc Nation

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Photo courtesy of Rapsody's Facebook page Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Jay Z's Roc Nation imprint appears to be making continuos efforts to grow its roster. Adding to the already long list of talented artists including Vic Mensa, Skylar Diggins, J. Cole and Jay Electronica, they now have a new addition to the family. 28-year old Rapsody makes history…

Dec 18

Vashtie Drops Mixtape “This Machine Kills Racism” In Tribute To #BlackLivesMatter

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Photo courtesy of Va$htie and Puma Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com If you follow Vashtie on any form of social media, you probably know her to be one of the sweetest entertainer's you'll probably meet. But even the DJ/filmmaker/designer dubbed Downtown's Sweetheart has reached a breaking point herself. Usually very quite on current affairs, even Va$htie reached a point…

Dec 18

India Arie Releases #BlackLivesMatter Inspired ‘Continue To Breathe’

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Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com In light of everything's that happened over the past week, more celebrities are stepping up to use their voice responsibly. India Arie adds to the list of artists creating music inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter movement. "Continue To Breathe" is her contribution to the healing of the Black community as we continue the fight on…