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Dec 18

Erykah Badu Is Starring In A New Skate Film Executive Produced By Nas

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by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com While news has spread as of late of Nas on his pursuit as a venture capitalist, it seems that he’s expanding to other avenues as well. His latest venture is executive producer of upcoming film The Land. But while Nas serving as executive producer might be exciting news, what’s more exciting is who’s featured in…

Dec 18

A Poet Perfectly Sums Up The Experiences Of Black Women At PWI’s

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by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com “As A Black woman, we have to fight racism and sexism at the same d*mn time.” Continue!>>> Poet Kwyn Townsend Riley sums up the experiences of Black women at predominately white institutions (PWI’s) in new poem 10 Commandments. Riley highlights both her lived and shared experiences in the piece, just less than four minutes. Regardless…

Dec 18

Kerry Washington and Viola Davis Have Signed Production Deals With ABC.

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Kerry Washington and Viola Davis take candid pic at the 2015 Oscars by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com Both Kerry Washington and Viola Davis have no doubt become stars in front of the camera. But if they’ll have it their way, the two mainstays behind Shonda Rhimes’ TGIT might be looking to transition their stardom to behind the camera. Reports confirm…

Dec 18

Can ‘Dear White People’ Become Black Millennials ‘A Different World?’

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Photo courtesy of Lionsgate by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com Yesterday morning, news surfaced that Dear White People received the green light for an all-new series on Netflix. The 10-episode show will be aired in 30-minute increments. Filming is expected to begin later in 2016 with a projected 2017 released date produced by Lionsgate, according to Deadline. Justin Simien’s indie film…

Dec 18

Afeni Shakur, You Are Appreciated.

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by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com "There's no way I can pay you back, but my plan is to show you that I understand. You are appreciated." These are the words that many young boys find themselves uttering in silence often alone. They are the moments that you may never hear about as you scream one too many reminders of dirty…