Historic ?Diamond-Certified Albums by Black Recording Artists

February may be over, but we continue to celebrate Black History. We honor music industry icons who have influenced pop culture as well as the music industry as a whole. The RIAA The Record Industry Association of America. The (RIAA) was created to track the performance of music sales in the recording industry.…

ByChioma Gathoga-OgbuikeMarch 12, 20210Comments

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5 French Black Women to Know & Support

We know France for its beautiful monuments, metro, and delicious baguettes, but most people in the world don't know what's going on there. However, MEFeater is here to help. Take a journey with us as we introduce you to 5 French Black Women to Know. These ladies have left a print in France's History through…

ByPrina MinkalaMarch 12, 20210Comments

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Happy National Barbie Day! A Brief History of Black Barbies

It’s National Barbie Day! To celebrate, we compiled a brief history of the start of Black Barbies ? Enjoy! Barbie was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel. According to stories, Ruth saw her daughter playing with paper dolls and became inspired to create a real-life product. On a trip to Germany with…

ByEndíaMarch 9, 20212Comments

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Five Female Cosplayers You Need to Follow Now ✨

Cosplaying has taken over now more than ever as people are expressing their creativity by dressing up as characters from their favorite anime, book, or film. Cosplaying gained notoriety in the 1990s starting in Japan, and has seen rapid growth since then. Which was once a male dominated space,cosplaying has been flooded by women who…

ByKiara ManningMay 15, 20200Comments

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Meet Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’ Ebony Obsidian: TV’s Next Leading Lady

Ebony Obsidian is well on her way to becoming one of TV’s favorite leading ladies. Following her role on the popular web series ‘Tough Love,’ the actress has starred in Hulu’s ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga,’ and currently plays Karen Mott on Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas.’ Obsidian has always been a person who loves to entertain. It…

ByKiara ManningNovember 11, 20190Comments

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The Green Interlude – Oghalé Alex

The Intersection Between Pessimism and Optimism. It is the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting. Will or won’t you make it? Having the knowledge that you have absolutely no idea how things will end is both daunting and…

ByJoniSeptember 4, 20190Comments

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MEF’s Favorite Looks from AfroPunk Brooklyn 19

This year, the MEFteam had the opportunity to not only attend AfroPunk but also bless our supporters with 50 free tickets for the weekend. During the weekend we ran into some creative souls and Olivia captured them in their essence of black beauty. Dora Owusu Duda Almeida BobbyTheModel Zigga Holmes Thaddeus William-Coates L U…

ByJoniAugust 31, 20190Comments

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Elizabeth Acevedo is the First Person of Color to Win a Carnegie Medal

Elizabeth Acevedo just became the first person of color to win the prestigious Carnegie Medal for her book The Poet X. The Carnegie Medal is a British literary award given yearly to an English language book targeted to children and young adults. The award is often referred to as “U.K’s oldest and most prestigious…

ByNyankaJuly 2, 20190Comments

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Summer Jam: A Look Back at the Festival’s Fashion in the 90s

Summer Jam is arguably the biggest and most influential hip-hop festival to ever exist. Summer Jam is hip-hop culture. Many greats have rocked the stage since the very first Summer Jam took place at Meadowlands Arena back in 1994. But Summer Jam wasn't just about the music, it was about everything that…

ByEndíaMay 28, 20190Comments

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From Megan Thee Stallion to Tyler, The Creator: Here Are Your Music Drops for the Week!

Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on. EARFQUAKE // Tyler, The Creator In what seemed like a whirlwind of releases, Tyler, The Creator announced the release of…

ByBianca PaulinoMay 21, 20190Comments

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How to Run a Stan Account Featuring HARDWHITE

According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of a Stan is an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity. The term “Stan” was coined after Eminem’s infamous 2000 song where he rapped about an obsessed fan. Since then, Stan culture has completely evolved with more than half of social media accounts being dedicated to…

ByKiara ManningMay 14, 20190Comments

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Fashion Nova: Brilliant Dominator of Fast-Fashion or Exploiter of Small Business Owners of Color?

Fast-fashion: inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends. If any fast-fashion brand perfectly aligns with this definition, Fashion Nova certainly does. With more than 15 million followers on Instagram, they have become one of the fastest growing online women’s retailers. Growing by a whopping 600% in 2017, the…

ByTrinity GriffinApril 26, 20191Comment

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Historic ?Diamond-Certified Albums by Black Recording Artists

5 French Black Women to Know & Support

Happy National Barbie Day! A Brief History of Black Barbies

Five Female Cosplayers You Need to Follow Now ✨

Meet Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’ Ebony Obsidian: TV’s Next Leading Lady

The Green Interlude – Oghalé Alex

MEF’s Favorite Looks from AfroPunk Brooklyn 19

Elizabeth Acevedo is the First Person of Color to Win a Carnegie Medal

Summer Jam: A Look Back at the Festival’s Fashion in the 90s

How to Run a Stan Account Featuring HARDWHITE

Fashion Nova: Brilliant Dominator of Fast-Fashion or Exploiter of Small Business Owners of Color?

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