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Shaunie O’Neal Shares Photo Of ‘Toughest Moment’ After Son Undergoes Surgery
Essence - Britni Danielle
Shareef O’Neal, the son of former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and Basketball Wives producer Shaunie O’Neal, apparently underwent surgery recently to …
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Race & Ethnicity
After Briefly Evading the Law, Two White Men Jailed In Unprovoked Attack on Black Woman at Louisiana Walmart
atlantablackstar.com - Tanasia Kenney
Louisiana authorities have jailed two men they say racially harassed a Black woman while she shopped at a Walmart store late last month.The men, …
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African-American News
Jazmine Headley's Arrest Shows What America Thinks Of Poor Black Women
HuffPost - Britni Danielle
When I got pregnant with my son, I was a newly unemployed graduate student who was relying on my loan reimbursement to make ends meet. After I decided that I would, in fact, continue with my pregnancy,
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Race & Ethnicity
The Best Books Written by Black Women in 2018 — and Yes, They're All Magical
POPSUGAR - Tembe Denton-hurst
It's no secret that I love books by black women — whether they're transporting me to mythic, reimagined corners of Nigeria or planting me firmly in the deep South. There's a certain magic that comes with
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Kanye West Accuses Drake of Threatening Him As Feud Reignites
Essence - Paula Rogo
The ever-simmering relationship between Kanye West and Drake reached new heights of discord Thursday night after West accused Drake of threatening …
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Race & Ethnicity
Listen To Black Women| Do You Put The Wrong Men In The Friend Zone?
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The Friend Zone is a place no one wants to be in. But have you ever put someone in the friend zone by accident? Or perhaps regretted friend-zoning …
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Antwon Rose's Family Sues U. Of Pittsburgh For Not Disclosing Officer's Record
Essence - Paula Rogo
The family of Antwon Rose Jr., the 17-year old teen that was shot three times in the back by a Pittsburg police officer as he fled is suing the cop’s …
Race & Ethnicity
Chicago Bank Gives A Single Mom The Surprise Of A Lifetime, Pays Off $150K In Student Loans
madamenoire.com - By Charise Frazier
A Chicago mom was granted a special blessing when a local bank decided to pay off her remaining $150,000 debt in student loans. Nothing came easy for …
Mary Poppins Returns
A Sit Down With Actors Ben Whishaw & Emily Mortimer From Mary Poppins Returns
talkingwithtami.com - Tami Reed
Hello guys, while out in Los Angeles we got a chance to chat with a few actors from the upcoming film Disney Mary Poppins Returns. We got a chance to …
Race & Ethnicity
Pictures Of Sexy Black Men Just Because It’s Friday
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1. A post shared by Y’lan Noel (@ylannoelfp) on Nov 10, 2018 at 10:52am PST 2. A post shared by Lance Stephenson (@stephensonlance) on Nov 9, 2018 at …
Ebola
‘Young miracle:’ Baby recovers from Ebola in Congo outbreak
thegrio.com - Associated Press
By CARA ANNA, Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — They call her the “young miracle.” A baby who was admitted to an Ebola treatment center just six …
Race & Ethnicity
A Guide to Ignoring Kanye West
pridemagazine.com - Nicole Vassell
What to do when one of your favourite artists is a constant public disappointment? Nicole Vassell examines the annoyance of Kanye West – and how to …
Jemele Hill
Eagles' Nelson Agholor hosts empowerment panel with Jemele Hill for high school girls in Philadelphia
philly.com - by DeArbea Walker,
Nelson Agholor is inspired by his older sister. The Eagles receiver sees Caroline Agholor, a single mother of four children, as a superwoman because …
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Fashion
What the List of Highest Paid Models Says About Racism in Fashion
VICE - Danielle Kwateng-Clark
Forbes released its list of the highest paid models in fashion and nearly all of them were white, cis, thin women. We talked to Fashionista's Tyler McCall to understand why. On Thursday, Forbes released
TODAY
Michelle Obama
8-year-old dresses as a young Michelle Obama and catches her hero's attention
TODAY - By Allison Slater Tate
Parents Eight-year-old Ella-Lorraine Brown dressed as a Princeton-era Michelle Obama for her Cultural Heroes Day and she nailed it! Ella-Lorraine Brown, 8, was a bit disgruntled when another classmate
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
First Look: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share intimate wedding photo on Christmas card
thegrio.com - Kia Morgan-Smith
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a dazzling Christmas card with an intimate look at the royal couple as they stood holding each other at their …
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Cultural Appropriation
Blogger accused of blackfishing says there’s nothing wrong with her braids or deep tan
metro.co.uk - Ellen Scott
A blogger who’s been accused of blackfishing and sent death threats as a result says she has no plans to stop tanning. If you’ve been on the internet …
Muslim Women
How St. Louis women are helping others grow professionally
stlpublicradio.org - Lara Hamdan
2018 has been coined as another “year of the woman” due to the political strides made during the midterm elections, where women voting in …
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Oprah Winfrey Keeps It All The Way Real About That Unseasoned Chicken Clip
Essence - Keyaira Boone
When an old clip of Oprah Winfrey being forced to chomp on unseasoned chicken on the set of her eponymous talk show went viral, the internet went …
U.S. Politics
Warren Admits: 'I'm Not A Person Of Color'
dailywire.com - Hank Berrien
Giving a commencement address on Friday at Morgan State University, a historically black institution, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) finally admitted …
Race & Ethnicity
Uterine Cancer on the Rise in Black Women EBONY
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Uterine cancer is on the rise among all women, but Black women have not only seen larger gains in diagnoses, but also an increased rate in dying from …
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True Crime
Pastor Accused of Murdering Transgender Woman: ‘Her Smile Could Brighten a Room’
People - Steve Helling
A Michigan pastor has been accused of murdering a transgender woman who was found dead in Detroit last week, PEOPLE confirms. Albert Weathers, 46, is …
Black Lives Matter
Warren tackles race following criticism of DNA test release
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Elizabeth Warren sought to solidify her connection with African-American voters Friday as she prepares to launch a potential …
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Reni Eddo-Lodge On The 'Blackfishing' Phenomenon
vogue.co.uk - Reni Eddo-Lodge
We have been besieged by a new female body standard. Big breasts, a dimension deceiving waist, a flat stomach, big thighs and incredibly wide hips …
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The Making of "Mama's Cryin' Long" from Songs of Our Native Daughters
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Video Songs of Our Native Daughters, a stunning thirteen-track album based on historical notions and observations of slavery written and performed by …
Race & Ethnicity
My Style: Grey State Sienna Jumpsuit
talkingwithtami.com - Tami Reed
Whats going on with you guys? Are you staying warm out there? It’s rainy today and that’s when I grab for very comfortable lounge wear or soft and …
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Film (UK)
The 50 best films of 2018: No 6 – Black Panther
The Guardian - Benjamin Lee
Despite the slick, well-constructed framework of the Marvel universe (an ongoing work of cinematic art compared to the slapdash scramble of the DC alternative), superhero fatigue has still been slowly
Race & Ethnicity
SZA Leg Pressed 585 Pounds At The Gym Without Batting A Wispy Eyelash Extension And We’re Shook
madamenoire.com - By Victoria Uwumarogie
Who knew that singer and songwriter SZA was a gym rat? Ok, so she’s not a fitness enthusiast like that that, but the 28-year-old proved that she can …
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Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman on current aims of Time’s Up: “There is a resistance” to inclusion riders |
Salon - Jude Dry
“Of course, no one wants to get a job because of their marginalization, you want to get the job because of your talent,” said Portman. “But there are so many who don’t get the opportunity since they are
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Jordan Peele
Here are the tiny details in Jordan Peele's new 'Us' movie poster you may have missed
Mashable - Sam Haysom
The bad news is it's still a good few months before we can sink our teeth into Jordan Peele's new film. The good news, though, is we now have a brand …