4 Things We Wished We Learned In School

We've all been there before. You know, that first taste of adulthood that has you questioning why you were ever in a rush to grow up. Whether it be the first time you file your taxes, or the very first credit card you apply for, it's quite easy to feel like you were catapulted into…

ByTrinity GriffinMay 14, 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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You Can Thank Us Later: 6 Places You Must Visit During Summer Break!

Photo Cred: Pinterest After months of essays, exams, and infamous group projects. It's finally time to escape the stressors of student life and plan that perfect getaway. With 3 whole months of freedom and no idea where to go, finding the perfect location can be overwhelming in itself. To assist you in preparing for…

BySincerely DaneishaMay 12, 20190Comments

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Mental Health Awareness Month : 6 Natural Ways To Help Improve Your Mental Health

Mental health can be defined as the cognitive, emotional and behavioral well-being of a person. Often times when our mental health is not in a healthy state we can experience emotions like anxiety, depression, and stress, causing us to struggle with our daily tasks in our everyday life. Although medication can be one of the most common…

BySincerely DaneishaMay 11, 20190Comments

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The Most Lit Taureans of All-Time

Taurus Season has arrived, and it’s time we give some shine to some of the most famous Taureans of all-time. The list includes so many icons from Janet Jackson to Grace Jones. Rosario Dawson The American actress and political activist was born on May 9. Dawson has acted in films such as…

ByKiara ManningMay 10, 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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Why do Non-Black Artists undermine Black Music?

Music made by Black Artists has battled against underrepresentation for many years. In the present day, it is no surprise that it consistently dominate the charts. Yet, of course, that came with a lot of sacrifices and plenty of hard work. It has stood on its ground for so long that people outside of the…

ByBianca PaulinoApril 22, 20190Comments

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Melanin & Marijuana: 3 Businesses Helping Black People in the Cannabis Industry

Marijuana is slowly becoming legal across the United States. With the legalization of Marijuana comes a booming industry and an influx of cash. There’s one issue though, those who are benefitting the most from this business are primarily white. The growth of the industry and the wealth that primarily white people are earning as…

ByNyankaApril 20, 20190Comments

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Cleopatra is Cool but Where are the Movies About Queen Nefertiti?

Cleopatra has been portrayed countless times in popular culture through film and television for years now, and we can’t help but feel it’s a bit overdone. We already know her story. Although iconic, it’s definitely time to give other African Queens some shine like Queen Nefertiti. Till this day, we have only gotten a few…

ByKiara ManningApril 20, 20190Comments

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Whoopi Goldberg Uses Medical Weed: Eases Menstruation

The effects of marijuana have long been studied and proven as beneficial. Increasingly more states are realizing the positives effects of weed, not just as a pain killer but to also reduce neurological maladies. Colorado, for instance, has not only seen improvement in the health of their citizens but economically it has thoroughly benefited the population. Whoopi Goldberg has gone…

ByLana BurnsApril 19, 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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Did ‘Diary of a Video Vixen’ Influence the #MeToo Movement?

Women’s voices have become more vocal over the last 19 years. The #MeToo movement has helped spread the message of the frequency in which sexual assault occurs. While the movement originally started in 2006 by Tarana Burke; there have been other factors that contributed to an enviroment where women felt it was okay to speak…

ByNyankaMarch 17, 20190Comments

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4 Things We Wished We Learned In School

How to Run a Stan Account Featuring HARDWHITE

You Can Thank Us Later: 6 Places You Must Visit During Summer Break!

The Most Lit Taureans of All-Time

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

Why do Non-Black Artists undermine Black Music?

Melanin & Marijuana: 3 Businesses Helping Black People in the Cannabis Industry

Cleopatra is Cool but Where are the Movies About Queen Nefertiti?

Whoopi Goldberg Uses Medical Weed: Eases Menstruation

5 Things We Can Learn From Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy

Did ‘Diary of a Video Vixen’ Influence the #MeToo Movement?

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