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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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Brilliance is defined as: having or showing great intelligence, talent, and quality. Well, if you’ve ever had the privilege of watching…

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Once upon a time (i.e. this past spring), Spike Lee put Tyler Perry on blast:

“Each artist should be allowed to…

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I remember way back when… Reminisce with me. Life was less complicated for a youngster. My Huffy Bike was valet’d in the driveway, Saturday morning cartoons were in heavy rotation, Puma wasn’t just an animal at the zoo…

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Who can take out a housemaid with a single Smackberry? Who can rock community service hours in New York City’s…

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Who sold this idea to women that it is the sole responsibility of a man to always have condoms at…

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

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Talent aside (ahem), there have been very few celebrities who warrant as much media coverage as Robyn Rihanna Fenty. Sure,…

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You can kill the revolutionary, but you can’t kill the revolution. – Fred Hampton, Nov. 3, 1969

This week I came across…

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The conflict in the Congo is a much overlooked atrocity that is claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of…

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I remember when I was in high school. When it came to fitting in with all the different peer groups…

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Have you ever come across a group of juveniles whose fundraising practices consist of canvassing commercial hubs, or expressway entry…

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So you spent a lot of the governments change (not the free kind) getting your education, you haven’t gotten into…

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June 15, 2009

Marcia Hamilton How To: Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Edgy Up-Do”

Celebrity Hairstylist Marcia Hamilton shows us how-to get Jada Pinkett Smith’s red carpet look…

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is right around the corner and now is the time to get your gifts. Unless you want to…

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June 8, 2009

The Type of Men Naturals Attract

YouTube, is another one of my favorite sites to check out natural hair styles, products etc. The following are summaries…

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In My Clutch: Summer Must Haves

1. Dior ‘Diorskin’ Shimmer Star Pressed Powder in Pop Diamond ($43, neimanmarcus.com) – This summer allow your skin to pop with…

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What I Love This Month: Luminess Air System

Creating a flawless face is a little like fixing a leaky faucet. If you don’t have the right tools you…

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June 1, 2009

Natural Inside and Out

Oftentimes when people start to focus on being natural in one part of their lives, i.e. hair or diet they…

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May 25, 2009

Natural Hair Nazis

What Is a” Natual Hair Nazi” – A “Natural Hair Nazi” is a person or group of people who have converted to natural hair and are so pro-natural that they sometimes offend others with their actions.

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To Spend or Not to Spend: Items Worth Splurging On

There is no running from the fact that this economy stinks right now. Job losses keep rising and confidence in…

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May 18, 2009

May 2009 Beauty Q&A

Q: What should I look for in a skincare product as I head towards my 30th birthday?
It is really important…

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May 11, 2009

What I Love This Month: Prescriptives Limited-Edition Calyx Sheer Exhilaration Fragrance

One more month and summer is officially here and I couldn’t be anymore excited. I have my skirts, dresses, shorts…

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Kitchen Chemist

A great way to save money and absolutely know what ingredients are in your hair products is to make your…

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May 4, 2009

In My Clutch: Let Me Upgrade You: Products That Improve Upon the Past

1. N.Y.C. New York Color Smooch Proof Long Wearing Lip Color ($4.99, newyorkcolor.com to find a retailer near you) Create a…

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Defining Natural

What actually defines ‘natural’? Does it have a ‘hip-hop‘ definition? Is it a culture, a movement associated with style/ fashion,…

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April 27, 2009

April 2009 Beauty Q & A: Vacation Beauty

Q: I am traveling for spring break. What are some simple tips to keep my beauty bag light as possible?
A:…

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No Poo/Low Poo Cleansing

If you have visited a number of natural hair care sites you may have stumbled upon the “no poo” or…

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