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It seems that it sucks to be a black woman these days. Or at least that is what the media…

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In her newest single “Sponsor”, Teairra Mari decides to speak out for the full fledged and would-be gold diggers out…

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I grew up in a loving home – both parents, older sister, older brother. I went to good schools my…

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I have a long, lengthy laundry list of irks and pet peeves, and anybody who stands even on the outskirts…

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When Monique stepped on stage to accept her Best Supporting Actress award at the Oscars, residents in California could hear…

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I am blessed with a unique situation in life in that I work mostly with African American women. When I…

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It’s like a broken record isn’t it? Pretty much every year an African American or two is up for an…

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Black women are some of the most beautiful women on the planet, with God-given curves that some go under the…

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Picture this: You are awakened with soft and gentle kisses from the glistening rays of the Saturday morning sun peeking…

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Mane & Chic is not your ordinary natural hair blog – it’s an eclectic mix of hair and fashion. Don’t get…

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It’s hip. It’s hot. It‘s totally fab. All the cool kids are doin’ it….going VEGAN, that is. And, one of…

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For my sisters in the struggle, my fellow prayer warriors who bum rush altar calls and wait, who bombard clergy…

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Have great fear. Tiger Text is here.

As if practicing fidelity wasn’t hard enough, somebody saw fit to create an mobile…

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My mother always taught me to pace myself…

Yet like the ticking of a clock, I hear the urgency in garnering…

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Ding, ding.

The Tavis-Sharpton on air fight over whether or not President Obama was going to have a black agenda started…

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You don’t need to survey five or six of your girlfriends and listen to their opinions. You don’t need the…

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My mother and my grandmother are like the father and mother I never had – my mother being the father,…

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I recently had the chance to sit down and watch Spike Lee’s 1986 film, She’s Gotta Have It. The main character,…

We Love

October 7, 2009

We Love: The Foreign Exchange “I Wanna Know”

New video from The Foreign Exchange “I Wanna Know”. Directed by Matt Koza.

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September 23, 2009

We Love: Anjulie

Though she’s a newbie on the scene, Anjulie is one to keep an eye on. This Guyanese-Canadian is influenced by…

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October 13, 2008

We Love: Soha

Soha, a French vocalist of Algerian descent incorporates Reggae, Latin, Algerian, and Jazz – she truly is a girl of her time, knowing no boundaries other than the limit of her imagination.

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May 7, 2008

We Love: TI$A of Sa-Ra “Vote Obama”

“This is real and not for play, I’mma vote Obama way. We hood, we voting and throwing it up!” (c) TI$A

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April 28, 2008

We Love: Mickey Factz “Rockin N Rollin”(Feat. The Cool Kids)

Video For Mickey Factz “Rockin N Rollin Featuring The Cool Kids” Directed By Cheeba.

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April 13, 2008

We Just Love: Duffy

If you haven’t already been introduced to this amazing artist, please allow us to do so. Duffy, a Welsh soul singer has been on high rotation in our iPods for months.

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February 12, 2008

We Love: Michelle Obama

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October 1, 2007

Tart

Sometimes the simple approach to getting dressed is the best way to go. Simply stunning and simply sexy is the…

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September 1, 2007

Tracy Reese

Two hugely successful lines designed under your name, frequent mentions in prominent fashion publications, and collaborations with cosmetic giants like…

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August 1, 2007

SharDann

For those looking to express their individuality through fashion, may we suggest SharDann, an exciting new line by Brooklyn based…

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July 1, 2007

Kai Milla

Kai Milla is the namesake women’s contemporary clothing label designed by the wife of music legend Stevie Wonder. Not to be…

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June 1, 2007

Twelfth Street

It’s a rare occasion where we see a collection that makes us want to run out and buy every piece,…

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May 1, 2007

Nanette Lepore

I have a secret to share. Underneath a stack of books in my office, far from most peoples eyesight is…

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April 1, 2007

Rachel Roy: The Philosophy of Sophistication

When I think of Rachel Roy three words come to mind: beautiful, engaging and impeccable. The masses may know Mrs.…

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