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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…

Brands to Watch

March 1, 2008

Kazam Natural Body Care

In this edition Clutch has its eye on Kazam Natural Body Care, a company specializing in handmade, natural and organic products…

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February 1, 2008

Brown Butter Soap

When you think of butter, you think of its rich, smooth and creamy texture. And that’s exactly what Christine Grant of…

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January 1, 2008

Blended Beauty

Blended Beauty hair care products are designed specifically for the needs of those with dry, wavy, curly, kinky and relaxed…

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December 1, 2007

TruButter

In this month’s edition of Brands to Watch, Clutch is pleased to introduce you to TruButter, an all natural line…

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Ada Cosmetics

Natural Mineral Makeup is the latest and greatest trend in women’s health to come along in a long time. While…

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October 1, 2007

HPO Spa Treatments

This month’s Brand to Watch is featuring HPO SPA Treatments. Established in December 2005, HPO SPA Treatments is the brainchild of…

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Crush Groove Cosmetics

For the health conscious fashionista, Crush Groove Cosmetics introduces mineral make up that gives us not only the appearance of flawless…

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September 1, 2007

CURLS Haircare

Whether it’s springy, spirally curls, or sexy, loose curls you’re after, CURLS has the perfect products to get your locks under…

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IMAN Cosmetics

As a girl of color (rich, chocolaty color that is) it would sometimes be downright heartbreaking to stroll the aisles…

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August 1, 2007

MYHoneyChild – Setting Natural Hair Free

Flasback to your childhood. Can you recall your Mom or Aunt on the phone with their best girlfriend screaming yes…

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Micky Byrd

In this month’s edition of Brands to Watch, Clutch has its eye on Micky Byrd skin care products. This all-natural product…

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July 1, 2007

Cantu

Have you ever been caught in the uncomfortable position of running into someone you know but you can’t remember the…

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Qhemet Biologics

Frustrated by attempts to manage her newly natural dry, damaged hair and scalp, the founder and product developer for Qhemet…

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June 1, 2007

Honey Fig

We all know we should do the right thing. But most of the time doing the right thing isn’t easy.…

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