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Our foreign neighbor Canada is known for producing unforgettable musical talent like R&B singer/songwriter/actress Deborah Cox, who swore to us…

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In the world of gossip, talk ain’t cheap…

What is it about gossip that draws us in? Better yet, how many…

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The value system that our society maintains ceases to amaze me. In this crazy world of ours people who deal…

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Sylvia Arthur sets out a few inspirational and enlightening facts to get your minds in gear to explore the big…

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Ever since Rodney Parker chased me round the playground of P.S.139, past the teeter totter, through the sandbox, all up…

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Imagine this…

You’re headed home after a long drawn out lecture in your evening college class. Cruising down the highway in…

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A celebrity is a famous person.
A famous person is one who has a widespread reputation usually of a favorable nature.
A…

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“No industry is black-owned. Actually, the (NBA) Player’s Association gets 49 percent of the revenue, since most players are black.…

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This issue of The Colorful Canvas Files is brought to you by a living legend whose contributions have led to a significant…

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Many of us set out to find that Mr. Right, but for some, he is always seemingly attached to some…

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My shrink said the strangest thing to me in therapy once. She said she was sorry she’d monopolized so much…

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Q: I am going back home for the holidays and want to wow my friends and family with a glamorous…

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With Hollywood for years being a haven for the long-haired blond and brunette, it’s hard to be a sex symbol…

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We’re only human and equally subject to the chronic brainwashing that inevitably instills varying degrees of bigotry. Racism, sexism, homophobia,…

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Times are hard especially financially, however, my girlfriend does not seem to realize the whole world is undergoing something called…

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I remember exactly where I was that night that history was made. I was fast asleep in my bed and…

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It was proven best in the fashionable documentary The September Issue, that Fall is the New Year’s of fashion. Fashion…

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I vividly remember the day I got my first relaxer. I was 7 years old, and there I sat in…

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November 18, 2009

Regina Kimbell: The Lady Behind My Nappy ROOTS

By now most everyone has heard of the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Filmmaker Regina Kimbell against Chris Rock/HBO, concerning…

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November 9, 2009

November 2009 Beauty Q&A: Home for the Holidays c

Q: I am going back home for the holidays and want to wow my friends and family with a glamorous…

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November 2, 2009

Lights, Camera, Natural!

I vividly remember the day I got my first relaxer. I was 7 years old, and there I sat in…

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October 26, 2009

Finding The Perfect Skin Care Cream

It seems like every week a new skin care cream hits the shelf. Products for frown lines, laugh lines, crows…

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October 19, 2009

In My Clutch: A Beautiful Halloween

1. 12 Flash Color Case by MAKE UP FOR EVER ($95, beauty.hsn.com) Find every color you will need to use on…

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October 12, 2009

Weatherizing Your Hair with Protective Styles

Protective ‘low manipulation’ hairstyles reduce the amount of hair breakage, aid in length retention and protect against split ends. Braids,…

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What I Love This Month: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Edition

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of this I am dedicating this feature to the cause…

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October 5, 2009

Where Naturals Commune

Many have heard of the pioneer natural hair community sites such as Nappturality, Motowngirl and/or Natural Hair Digest, but over the…

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Set to Save: Value Priced Beauty Sets

It’s almost time to start thinking about all the holiday madness and the gifts that you will be giving. But…

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September 28, 2009

September Beauty Q & A: The Natural Way

Q: I am in the process of changing all my makeup products to natural products. Do you have a must…

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September 21, 2009

Answers to Common Questions About (My) Natural Hair

I can’t claim to speak for all my lovely ladies who rock hair that is free of chemical relaxers. Such…

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Fall 2009 Beauty Rundown

It’s that time of year again. Time to roll out Clutch’s Annual Fall Beauty Rundown. Each fall we bring to you…

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September 14, 2009

What I Love This Month: Happy Hippy Shower Gel by Lush

I have to admit that if I had a time machine I would love to go back in time and…

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September 7, 2009

Perceptions of Natural Hair: The Black Male Perspective

In light of the misconception of a few who felt that the piece entitled, “Are White Men More Appreciative of…

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