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May 04

5 Social Media Influencers Turning Likes Into SuperStardom

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Kwaylon Rogers, Raynell Steward & Kaylen Allen By Brenda Alexander I often sit with friends and joke that we need to make an IG video that’ll get enough attention to secure us a spot on a reality show; or, at minimum a Fashionnova or Flat Tummy Tea endorsement. We may laugh, but deep down inside, I’m seriously considering it now…

Dec 18

7 R&B Songs That Sent Toxic Messages About Love & Relationships

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Via TheShadeRoom By Veronica Wells Earlier this week, Michelle Williams had to let y’all know that even though she’s found a good man who is worthy of love and special attention and privileges, she has no intention of doing all the things outlined in Destiny Child’s hit song, “Cater 2 U.” I was with her. Even during my childhood, I…

Dec 18

Tell It Tuesday: Here’s Why This 11-Year-Old Rapper is the Youngest to Get a Major Record Deal

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Alaya High aka Lay Lay By Ta-ning Connai “Be ready so you don’t have to get ready” is a motivational quote worth repeating. Even Will Smith, Rupaul, Conor McGregor and Snoop have found them worthy of retweeting. 11-year-old Alaya High wasn't born when those words came together, yet she sure seems to epitomize them nonetheless. Empire Records has some heavy…

Sep 21

Folks Wanna Call CPS on Dad Pretending to Arrest His Baby

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Screenshot of video By Onicia Muller There's a one-minute clip of an adult male pretending to arrest a baby. A small fraction of Twitter users replied in-thread that police or Child Protective Services (CPS) should be involved. A larger portion seemed to view the role-play as a joke. As always, I have mixed thoughts about the situation. Mainly, was it…

Sep 21

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Natural Hair

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Photo via xoNecole By Lydia AnglinOnce upon a time, there was a baby naturalista who used to sit in front of the mirror every night, with her arms held high for over 45 minutes, trying to complete the perfect twist out.As she huffed and puffed, she wished for a fairy godmother who could end her misery and just grant her…