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Top Ten Black Movies Everyone Should See

It’s true.. there’s nothing better than black Hollywood especially in the form of film. From iconic movies like “A Raisin in the Sun” to more modern day classics like “Friday,” black films have been making us laugh and cry for years. In case you haven’t seen any of the movies …

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Five Entertainers Who Deserve A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 

  Last week, the “Queen of Tejano Music,” Selena Quintanilla finally received her star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, which many, including myself, believe is long overdue. While I’m excited that Selena’s legacy was finally honored by Hollywood, I couldn’t help but think about some of my other favorite entertainers …

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Let’s Talk: Why Are We So Willing to Date Down?

Before we truly dive into this topic, let’s first determine what “dating down” actually means. Does “dating down” mean dating someone who’s less attractive than you? Someone with less money than you? Someone who’s less successful than you? Does “dating down” mean that you’re settling for whatever comes your way? …

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Breast Cancer Awareness Tips

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. While breast cancer awareness is something that should be discussed all year round, this month we should especially take time to educate ourselves on the second most common kind of cancer found in women.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Did you know that about 1 in 8 women …

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Suspended Browns Receiver Josh Gordon Says Baylor Football Coaches Helped Him Pass Drug Tests

The football program at Baylor University is no stranger to controversy. From sexual assault allegations to their culture of “bad behavior”, the program just doesn’t seem to “get it.” Most recently, former Baylor University football player, Josh Gordon, admitted that his football coaches helped him beat a drug testing system …

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Tracy McGrady Rejoins Orlando Magic As Special Assistant

Basketball Hall of Famer, Tracy McGrady, is rejoining the Orlando Magic as a special assistant to team CEO Alex Martins. The former Orlando Magic player played from 2000 to 2004 and made the All-Star Game all four seasons, was named Most Improved Player in the 2000 – 2001 season and …

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Self Love is the Best Love

The key to happiness in life is really simple: love yourself… because nothing is more empowering and fulfilling than being unconditionally in love with you. Surprisingly, such a simple action can sometimes be difficult to do especially in a society where being yourself and living your truth is often frowned …

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Raising A Black Child In America Today

Although I’m not a mother yet, I’ll always remember hearing certain phrases over and over again when I was little. “Always ask for a receipt and a shopping bag when you leave a store, even if you’re just getting a pack of gum. Be prepared to work 10x harder in …

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How to Stay Healthy On A Budget

Let’s face it, eating healthy can be expensive and time consuming. It’s definitely easier and faster to pick up a $1 cheeseburger from McDonalds over purchasing an entire meal from Whole Foods. Because of this, the cost of being healthy can sometimes make it difficult stay on track when you’re …

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Reggie Bush And Wife Welcome Baby Number 3!

Congratulations are in order for Reggie Bush and wife Lilit Avagyan, as the couple recently welcomed their third child; a baby boy named Agyemang Bush. E! News reports, the baller and his bride spent their Labor Day weekend celebrating the arrival of baby Agyemang. Although Agyemang was born on September …

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Student Accidentally Receives $1M in Financial Aid

A South African student accidentally received a deposit of $1 million in her financial aid account and spent more than $60k before authorities realized the mistake. Walter Sisulu University in Eastern Cape province accidentally loaded the massive funds onto the student’s financial aid debit card.   The financial assistant was …

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