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The first time I heard those…

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I really do love Black men. While I criticize them at times, it does not negate that love. However, sometimes,…

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who-needs-ebonics

It’s been a thorn in the side of grammar snobs everywhere. Drop a wire into any conversation in any…

the-black-blog-tea-party-and-4-more-reasons-why-they-never-should-have-given-you-n-words-internet-access

While African-Americans are definitely the most influential people on the planet, I can’t exactly say everything we’ve brought to the…

comparing-relationships-yours-vs-mine

Let’s be honest. Do you ever compare your relationship to your girlfriends’?

Well let’s try taking the faults in your…

the-afro-latino-connection-bridging-the-gap

“African American” has a peculiar application. If we were to take the literal meaning of the term, it would not…

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“Not every word needs to be uttered. Sometimes you must just hold your peace.”

The first time I heard those…

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On Thanksgiving 2009, I hit a man with my Totes bubble umbrella. He was an older gentleman but spry, White,…

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I really do love Black men. While I criticize them at times, it does not negate that love. However, sometimes,…

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When I declare, “I am a beautiful woman,” what image comes to mind? Am I smoothly brown-skinned with a figure…

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On the cusp of the millennium, several books by young Black women ushered in a fresh perspective on Black womanhood.…

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Well, I’ve been a super boyfriend. Well now, a super ex-boyfriend.

Yes, a super ex-boyfriend.

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I couldn’t stop staring at this girl. Swaying side to side, her voice was way too elevated and her friends…

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I have written for years about women and Hip Hop and culture, but I don’t think I’ve ever said…

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“Hey guys, my name is John, and I was wondering if you could help me out with something.  I really

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September 6, 2010

Clutch & Motions Present: Black is the Color: Hair Love Stories


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and Motions present “Black is the Color: Hair Love Stories.” This series of short films features inspirational testimonials…

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September 5, 2010

Twitter Rant Shows Kanye is Still a Work in Progress

The Grio – Ever since Kanye West joined Twitter in July, many had been awaiting his inevitable rant about the 

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When Did Doing Cocaine Become Cool in Hip-Hop?

From The BVX - Remember the 1980s saying “crack is wack”? Well, this year’s catchphrase seems to be “coke…

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September 4, 2010

Men Charged More at the Club, Reverse-Sexism?

Ladies’ Night is a night life tradition that brings women out to clubs around the country evening after evening. From…

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September 3, 2010

T.I. and Tiny Arrested: Is Being a Ride-or-Die Chick Overrated?

From Black Voices — Straight off the heels of his number one box office movie, ‘Takers,’ Clifford “T.I” Harris, 29, has…

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and Motions present “Black is the Color: Hair Love Stories.” This series of short films features inspirational testimonials…

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Fantasia recently spoke with Vibe magazine, opening up on her alleged affair with Antwaun Cook, and her suicide attempt.…

Donell Jones “Love Like This”

Donell Jones’ new video “Love Like This” from his new album Lyrics in stores September 28!

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Video: Yoga for Black People, A Laughing Matter?

“Funny or Die” videos are paramount for comedy that pushes the envelope. Whether it’s a cursing toddler, or what, yoga…

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Daily News Feed 9.3.2010/Vocab: Cachinnate

Oil spill costs hits $8 billion + Earl skirts across Outer Banks, flooding coastal areas + Ohio’s Governor spares life of a death row inmate + more!

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September 2, 2010

T.I. and Tiny Arrested for Possession

The King of the South, T.I., and his wife, BET reality star Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, were arrested late last night…

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Naturi Naughton Attends the VIP Press Screening Of “Gimme Mo” in California – Fab or Drab?

Naturi Naughton Attends the VIP Press Screening Of “Gimme Mo” in California – Fab or Drab?

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and Motions present “Black is the Color: Hair Love Stories.” This series of short films features inspirational testimonials…

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Cee-Lo “F*ck You!”

Cee-Lo’s video for his widely popular track “F*ck You!” from his The Lady Killer album due in stores December 7!

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Daily News Feed 9.2.2010/Vocab: Bilocation

Social Security sends early payments ahead of Hurricane Earl + Apple TV, ‘Ping’ and iTunes, what it means + June 2011 trial set in Katrina shootings case + more!

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September 1, 2010

7 Things NOT to Do After a Break-Up

The BVX - Ladies, after a break-up we can do some pretty irrational things. Of course, men aren’t immune…

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John Legend & The Roots “I Can’t Write Left-handed”

A live in-studio recording of John Legend and The Roots’ “I Can’t Write Left-Handed” from their collaborative album Wake Up! in stores September 21!

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Faith Evans Visits the SIRIUS XM Studio in New York City – Fab or Drab?

Faith Evans Visits the SIRIUS XM Studio in New York City – Fab or Drab?

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Actor Brian J. White’s Marriage to a Latina Receives Negative Twitter Response

Brian J. White, a rising actor known for roles in “Stomp the Yard,” and Tyler’s Perry’s “I Can Do Bad…

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Daily News Feed 9.1.2010/Vocab: Hector

Muslim leaders debate FBI presence at mosques + Obama to commemorate Katrina on 5th anniversary + President Obama’s new Oval Office at White House has distinct NY accent + more!

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August 31, 2010

5 Rappers Endorsements We Want Now


From The BVX — From Dr. Dre to Diddy, hip-hop heads are increasing their bank accounts with…

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Why Twitter Spells Trouble for Some Pro Athletes

The Grio — Do sports and Twitter mix? That’s the question that the latest Twitter-gate has prompted. Over the weekend,…

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