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Chris Brown and the Black Women Who Support Him

Written by Nicole j. Let’s start with a story. Not too long ago, my husband found himself on his personal Instagram account that lay unused for many...
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Kim Kardashian and the Controversy of Kimono

Written by Saran Lawson Kim Kardashian West has recently launched a shapewear line. She has been working on the collection for over a year. The idea o...
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Dear Black Women: Don’t be the face of upris...

Written by Nicole J. Alaa Salah, 22, from Sudan, was photographed by Lana Haroun earlier this year in protest of Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir’s...
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Colorism: Are We Overplaying It?

Before I get into the meat of this blog, let me address a few things: Do I believe colorism is real? Yes. Do I believe colorism is a problem in the Bl...
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You Can Have That “Strong Black Woman”...

Written by Nicole J. My most recent article, discussing my thoughts on Karine Jean-Pierre jumping to the defense of inadequately secured Senator Kamal...
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Wakanda Ain’t Real And You’re Not in the Dora ...

Written by Nicole J. As black women navigating life, we have to cope with a lot of negative stereotypes that make our journey to greatness a little mo...
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Pink Pill for College Girls: Career Leveling Up Te...

Written by Nicole J. 2019 has been the year of the level up. Relationships, finances, choices, you name it, ladies everywhere are committing themselve...
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Tiffany Haddish: Met Gala Missteps

Written by Nicole J. There was no shortage of Black Girl Magic at the Met Gala last week. Serena Williams stunned in yellow. Danai Gurira looked her t...
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Hispanic woman to play Florence in The Jeffersons ...

Written by Nicole J. As far as television goes, I prefer watching shows set in the 90s or later (I’m a Millennial, sue me). However, preferences asi...
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In Honor of Mothers Day: Birthing, Un-Glamorized

Written by Saran Lawson Almost a year ago, my sister gave birth to the most adorable baby I’ve seen. I say that every time one of my sisters give bi...
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For Mother’s Day: 8 Ways Black Women Fail Th...

Written by Nicole Let me start by saying that I’m not a mother. I want children, just not yet. If you think my current childless state means I am no...
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Happy Birthday, Baby Sussex!

Written by Nicole J. Happy birthday to Baby Boy Sussex! View this post on Instagram We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke an...
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The Easter Bunny: Defender of Black Women

Written by Nicole J. Another day, another black woman being abused with black men looking on in impotence. From the audio in the clip above, viewed ov...
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Ancestry.com Ad and the Curious Case of Faux Outra...

Written by Nicole J. The controversial Ancestry.com ad featuring a black woman and white man in love in the time of slavery days has been removed and ...
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