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Melinda Fakuade

@melindafakuade on twitter // @shutupmelinda on instagram // know yourself, know your worth

46 articles published

Entertainment

Straight A Student? Nicki Minaj Wants To Pay Your Tuition

Some lucky Twitter users were given the opportunity of a lifetime Saturday night. Rap queen Nicki Minaj was promoting her contest with music.ly to fly fans out to the Billboard Music Awards. She mentioned in passing that she could afford to fly her fans from anywhere in the world, thanks to her steep bank account.…

ByMelinda FakuadeMay 8, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Katy Perry Got Dragged This Week, Badly

Katy Perry’s recent rebrand has been controversial, to say the least. Her transition to a lifestyle of “wokeness” has certainly been met with skepticism. The internet has been suspicious of her motives, and a large chunk of people are side eyeing her as a bandwagoner. Regardless, it has become even more difficult for Perry to…

ByMelinda FakuadeMay 5, 20170Comments

Lifestyle

Where Are the Jobs? Financial Analysts Predicted 180,000 More Job Opportunities

It was predicted by analysts that the United States was expecting 180,000 more jobs. This was exciting news for those hoping to become employed. The unemployment rate has actually fallen from 4.7% to 4.5%. Good news aside, things didn’t turn out the way we thought they would. This past March, hiring was extremely slow. It was…

ByMelinda FakuadeApril 15, 20170Comments

Lifestyle

United Airlines CEO Speaks Out about Passengner Dragging…….. Again

United Airlines has faced serious backlash over the recorded physical abuse, they inflicted onto passenger Dr. David Dao. The video from Sunday showed Dao being dragged by his arms, screaming and bleeding as he was removed from his purchased seat. However, the aftermath has turned out to be a PR mess. Not even the head of…

ByMelinda FakuadeApril 13, 20170Comments

Entertainment

#TBT: Remember Big Sean and Naya Rivera’s Relationship?

It feels like Big Sean and Jhene Aiko have been together forever. But in reality, it has only been a bit over a year. The rapper got together with Aiko after his break up with pop star Ariana Grande. Grande talked about the pair’s end to E!, saying, "...wasn't that hard for me, because we…

ByMelinda FakuadeApril 13, 20170Comments

Lifestyle

New York State is the Plug: College is Now Free!

As Alicia Keys said, New York is “...where dreams are made of / There’s nothing you can’t do.” This couldn’t be more true now, as the state just became the first to provide free tuition! If you attend a four-year public New York state institution, you might be a part of almost 80% of students…

ByMelinda FakuadeApril 11, 20170Comments

Entertainment trending

Daughter of Martin Luther King Claps Back at Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi Ad

It only took a little over 24 hours for Kendall Jenner’s new commercial to hit the fan. Pepsi has admitted that they “missed the mark” on their latest move. This may feel like an understatement, considering the themes of the advertisement. While those on social media felt that Kendall Jenner downplayed the gravity of the…

ByMelinda FakuadeApril 6, 20171Comment

Entertainment

Everyone Has Something To Say About Michelle Obama’s Natural Hair

The appearance of the First Lady has long fascinated the American public. Speculation of fashion choices and beauty routines is a constant. This scrutiny still continues for Michelle Obama, although she is out of office. But this week, Twitter users rejoiced at a photo circulating the internet. It shows a side of Michelle Obama never…

ByMelinda FakuadeApril 5, 20170Comments

Music

Joey Badass and Kendrick Lamar Might Clash April 7th

Drake’s More Life has gotten us hyped up for the warm weather. As we approach real spring, we’re gearing up to receive music that could very well carry us through the summer. The latest in anticipated releases comes from Kendrick Lamar and Joey Badass. The two upcoming albums are sure to impress, but they have…

ByMelinda FakuadeApril 3, 20170Comments

Lifestyle

Planned To Kill “Black Man With Blondes”: The Sword Wielding Racist Charged With Terrorist Murder

In 2015, the world heard the story of Dylann Roof. With disgust, we read of his evil hearted plan to murder innocent worshippers at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal. He chose to pray and sit with those in that particular church, one of the most important in African-American history, before he shot 9 people dead. He…

ByMelinda FakuadeMarch 31, 20170Comments

Entertainment

#TBT: Amandla Stenberg “Hunger Games” Race Controversy

When we think of Amandla Stenberg , we think of her bold beauty and activism. Whether the actress rocks a full head of curls, or a blonde shaved head, she is always outspoken. Outside of her acting career, the 18-year-old is known for her involvement with Teen Vogue and Art Hoe Collective. She is one…

ByMelinda FakuadeMarch 31, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Jay Z is Making a Movie and Docuseries on Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin’s story launched a national conversation about racial profiling when he was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in 2013. It may seem like a long time ago, but the tragedy is still debated and looked to for evidence against the current claim that we live in a post-racial America. To preserve this sentiment,…

ByMelinda FakuadeMarch 28, 20170Comments