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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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June 29, 2009

Brands to Watch: Natural Haircare Brands We Love

Now that summer is here, how about freshening up your hair care routine and give natural products a try? The…

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Red, White and Blue: 4th of July Beauty

Celebrate this 4th of July by indulging in some red, white and blue spirit. Show your pride with products that…

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June 22, 2009

Beauty Q & A June 2009

1. I recently moved to a more humid climate to take a new job. All though my bank account looks…

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Sisters Supporting Sisters: Behind The Scenes of The Coil Review

The Coil Review site not only features, natural hair articles, tips, photos, product reviews and a salon directory, it’s also packed…

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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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