How H&M’s Recent Campaign Exposed the Natural Hair Hypocrisy in the Black Community

H&M is receiving backlash yet again for featuring a young brown-skinned girl on their website with her appearance looking less than perfect. The recent campaign, which showed the girl with her natural hair pulled into a ponytail that had not been brushed or gelled down, has caused a major uproar on social media. Reactions to…

ByKiara ManningSeptember 26, 20191Comment

72 Philly Cops Fired for Racist Facebook Posts

72? 72! Perhaps a racist agenda is not something anyone looks forward to when it comes to social media- yet these cops could not relate. And that goes for all 72 of them. These cops, who were regularly on street duty, have been placed in administrative duty and/or fired. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard…

ByBianca PaulinoJuly 3, 20190Comments

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ICYMI: Black Family Held at Gunpoint by Police Over Accidentally Shoplifted Doll

Recently a video of a black couple; Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper being held at gunpoint went viral after their 4 year old daughter accidentally walked out of the store with a doll. The video of the incident which occurred in Phoenix, Arizona on May 27th, garnered scathing commentary online for the extreme approach the…

ByNyankaJune 20, 20190Comments

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Michelle Obama Headlines 2019 Essence Festival

Our forever first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Essence Festival for the first time as a headliner. Fresh off the heels of the release of her memoir “Becoming Michelle,” Mrs. Obama will take place in a special keynote conversation on the Superdome mainstage on Saturday, July 6. “As inspiring and aspirational as…

ByKiara ManningMay 21, 20190Comments

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Queen Latifah and Will Smith Team Up to Produce Hip-Hop ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for Netflix

A Netflix original Romeo and Juliet- inspired hip hop musical is in the works at Netflix, and Will Smith and Queen Latifah are set to produce. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the musical is a twist on William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy set “against the urban rhythms of New York. The film follows “a young waitress…

ByKiara ManningMay 21, 20190Comments

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5 Things We Can Learn From Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy

The gutting loss of rapper, activist, community leader, and all-around phenomenal black man, Nipsey Hussle, has completely shaken the Hip-Hop community, and seemingly, the entire world to its core. His untimely passing has consumed our thoughts and sent a lot of us spiraling down a dark hole of grief and rage, questioning if there's…

ByTrinity GriffinApril 5, 20193Comments

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Cyclone Idai Strikes Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe Leaving Hundreds Dead

It has been over 2 weeks since Cyclone Idai devastated Southeast Africa, leaving over 700 people dead so far, and thousands stranded in remote rural areas. This is one of the most disastrous storms to hit Africa in decades leaving people reeling from the traumatic experience. Residents stand on rooftops in a flooded…

ByKiara ManningApril 1, 20190Comments

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‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Dismissed on All Charges

Prosecutors announced earlier this morning (Tuesday, March 26th), that all 16 felony charges against ‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett has been dropped. Smollet who was accused of faking a hate crime (anti-gay and anti-black) in Chicago, told ABC News [amid other outlets], “I have been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one. I…

ByKadijat SalawudeenMarch 30, 20190Comments

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BET Tried To Play Nicki Minaj and We’re Not Having It

BET's Mission Statement is, in short, "To entertain, engage and empower the African-American community." But based on their network, and social media content and coverage over the years, I'm not sure that's so true. If we're being honest, BET hasn't been the same since the early 2000s, '05 to be exact. Their shows and…

ByEndíaFebruary 11, 20190Comments

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Furlough Frustration Ends: Federal Workers Will Begin Getting Paid

After 34 days of mounting public frustration the longest government furlough in US history has officially ended. Yesterday afternoon, the president announced that until February 15th normal operations would continue at several federal agencies. The federal workers and the public rejoiced as the furlough, that forced 800,000 federal workers to work without pay, ended.…

ByNyankaJanuary 30, 20190Comments

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Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino to Headline Broccoli City Festival 2019

Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino take the lead for Broccoli City 2019! The festival has also announced the likes of 6lack, Ella Mai, Teyana Taylor, Wizkid, Gunna, City Girls and YBN Cordae. The conference as well as the festival is set for the dates from April 26th-27th at FedEx Field in Maryland. This is…

ByBianca PaulinoJanuary 18, 20190Comments

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Nordstrom, Co-President Blake Nordstrom Dies After Battling Cancer

Nordstrom takes a loss, Co-President Blake Nordstrom dies at only 58. This year has started off somber for Nordstrom family, as they battle with the loss of their Co-President Blake Nordstrom. On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, Nordstrom passed unexpectedly and the cause of death has not been confirmed. The company disclosed that Nordstrom had been…

BySincerely DaneishaJanuary 11, 20190Comments

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How H&M’s Recent Campaign Exposed the Natural Hair Hypocrisy in the Black Community

ICYMI: Black Family Held at Gunpoint by Police Over Accidentally Shoplifted Doll

Michelle Obama Headlines 2019 Essence Festival

Queen Latifah and Will Smith Team Up to Produce Hip-Hop ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for Netflix

5 Things We Can Learn From Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy

Cyclone Idai Strikes Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe Leaving Hundreds Dead

‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Dismissed on All Charges

BET Tried To Play Nicki Minaj and We’re Not Having It

Furlough Frustration Ends: Federal Workers Will Begin Getting Paid

Nordstrom, Co-President Blake Nordstrom Dies After Battling Cancer

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