Picture it, you’re whipping up an artful masterpiece on your daughter’s hair, braiding and twisting in a design that’ll make Picasso jealous. Then, you take her to school. Hours go by and then you pick her up. Continue Reading And… womp, womp! You see a totally different design… a defacing of your masterpiece! “What happened?!”, …
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You Have To See This Impromptu Gospel Performance At A Hurricane Harvey Shelter
The tragic effects of Hurricane Harvey in Houston and surrounding Texas areas have been very heartbreaking. Witnessing residents lose their homes and having to wade through flooded waters in order to find some sort of safe shelter is indescribable. Hurricane Harvey’s fury resulted in more than 50 inches of rain and have left roughly 30,000 …
Chloe x Halle Join The Cast of ‘Black-ish’ Spinoff ‘Grown-ish’
If you haven’t heard the names “Chloe x Halle,” then allow me to introduce you! Those familiar with the young and talented duo may have seen them performing acoustic/a cappella versions of hits on social media. One super important person saw them, though: Beyoncé, herself! Continue Reading The sister pair are now signed to Bey’s …
19-Year-Old Haitian-Japanese Tennis Player Pulls An Upset And Defeats U.S. Open Champion
Tennis can be a thrilling sport in and of itself, so when an upset happens… it’s peak excitement! People love rooting for the underdog in general, so upsets are popular in any competition. Continue Reading Meet Naomi Osaka. Osaka is a 19-year-old 6th seed (No. 45) Haitian-Japanese tennis player. Recently, Osaka’s life changed in a …
Oklahoma Police Chief Resigns After Being Linked To Neo-Nazi Websites
Having any affiliation to white supremacy and neo-Nazism can cost one their job, with one of the best examples being the rioters in the Charlottesville rally, where many demonstrators were let go from their jobs after being identified on social media. Continue Reading Such is the case with Bart Alsbrook, a Colbert, Oklahoma interim police …
Kaepernick’s Frat Brothers Band Together To Protest In Front of NFL Headquarters
Photo: @NYAKappas The NFL may have left Colin Kaepernick behind for taking a stance against police brutality, but his frat brothers got his back! A huge group of Kappa Alpha Psi gathered together to support Kaepernick during the United We Stand Rally in front of NFL headquarters. Kaepernick was a 2010 initiate of the fraternity, established …
Barack and Michelle Obama Send-Off Malia To Harvard in An Emotional Goodbye
One of the most bittersweet moments of a parent’s life is likely sending off their offspring to college. Though it is a proud moment to see the child you’ve raised head on to pursue higher education, in many cases, they are also going off to live on their own on the school’s campus. Continue Reading …
A New R. Kelly Accuser Speaks Out About Sexual Abuse She Allegedly Endured At 16
Kristen Zeis for BuzzFeed News Ever since recent reports of R. Kelly running a “sex cult” for teens, there has been a renewed conversation around the R&B singer and ephebophilia. Continue Reading This time, 24 year-old old Jerhonda Pace spoke with BuzzFeed News contributor, Jim DeRogatis to finally come forward with her own story. DeRogatis …
Chance The Rapper Wants To Attend Clark Atlanta University
Chance the Rapper is a huge proponent of education, having recently donated 30,000 backpacks to Chicago students in celebration of back-to-school season. Well, it looks like Lil’ Chano from 79th desires to attain some advanced knowledge himself because he’s on the hunt for higher education! Continue Reading Specifically, he has his sights set on an …
CN Exclusive: Goapele Opens Up About Her Big Hair Chop, Offers Advice To Young Women
Photo Credit: Samuel Whitworth; courtesy of Goapele Following the release of her latest EP Dreamseeker, Goapele has received a world of attention for her bold new haircut. Continue Reading However, this type of representation isn’t new for Goapele, as she has been fully ensconced in celebrating the embracing of self-beauty whether it’s through her …