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Ballerific Woman Spotlight: Tressa Smallwood

Tressa Smallwood

Award-winning Book Publisher, Author, and Movie Producer, Tressa Smallwood, is making major moves in the entertainment and media industry. With over 162 published titles to her name, her rise to success as an entrepreneur is the epitome of #BlackGirlMagic. A native of North Carolina, Smallwood, a former public school teacher, …

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Americans Banned From Traveling To Most Countries Around The World

Europe’s New Entry Fee Delayed, Americans Won’t Have to Pay Until 2025

As coronavirus cases continue to soar throughout the US, other countries are reopening for tourism, but there’s a catch; Americans won’t be welcomed everywhere. In response to the United States, leading the charts with the most COVID related infections and deaths, countries around the globe are banning US citizens from …

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Black Women Aren’t Bitter, We Just Deserve Better

Black WOmen

Malcolm X is often quoted for saying, “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” While all of this remains true today, in the same 1962 speech, he …

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That’s Baller: Adult-Only Casino Opening In Las Vegas

As states across the nation are reopening, many people are finding themselves back to “normal” amidst the COVID-19 global health pandemic. The initial shelter-in-place orders majorly impacted travel and tourism in Las Vegas however, tourists are sure to return upon the opening of Circa, the first-ever adult-only casino and resort. …

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#BlackLivesMatter: How A Hashtag Became A Movement

Black LIves Matter

In 2013, after George Zimmerman was acquitted for the murder of Trayvon Martin, Los Angeles based activist Alicia Garza made a heartfelt post on Facebook telling the Black community, “Our lives matter.” Within days, fellow activist Patrisse Cullors turned it into the now-famous hashtag and created the first BLM chapter …

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Celebrating The Men In Our Lives: Happy Father’s Day

Father’s Day

All too often, the love, support, protection, and guidance that only a father can give isn’t recognized enough. Today, and every day let’s uplift every dad, stepdad, grandad, godfather, uncle daddy, heavenly fathers and any man who stands up to call of fatherhood. Happy Father’s Day fellas! It’s not easy …

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Atlanta Police Officers “Fed Up” And Calling Out Sick For Duty

Beginning Next Year, California Police Officers Prohibited from Asking Drivers, 'Do You Know Why I Am Pulling You Over?'

In the wake of yet another officer-involved shooting, the name Rayshard Brooks now joins a long list of countless other victims whose names we will never forget. Although the death of George Floyd was the catalyst, sparking outrage and protests around the world; Brook’s death resulted in the near-immediate arrest …

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Police Officers Across The Country Are Quitting The Force

Police Resign

It’s been three weeks since the murder of George Floyd. His death, along with the killings of Breonna Taylor and countless other Black Americans at the hands of the police, has sparked protests and discussions about race relations nationwide. As displays of civil unrest continue, and protesters demand for the …

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America’s Police Force: The Ugly Truth

Indiana Police Found Young Boy Dead in a Suitcase

The American police force has a dark and complicated history that is rooted in racism and militant ideology. Across the country, calls for reform, defunding, and the demilitarization of the police continue to grow.  In this social climate of civil unrest, change is imminent. It would be wise for the powers …

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The United States Is Officially In A Recession

Recession

Despite recent tweets from Donald Trump about the economy, the National Bureau of Economic Research announced that the United States has officially been in an economic recession since February. While critics argue that a recession is based on two consecutive months of economic decline, the NBER, which serves as the …

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Defunding The Police: What You Should Know

Defunding the police

Across the nation, we are seeing unrelenting public protests and calls for action in response to the recent murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of the police. The continued abuse of power, blatant disregard for black lives, and refusal to hold officers accountable by law has …

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Best Places To Smoke During Quarantine

Smoking

The legalization of marijuana in some states has made it easier and more socially acceptable for a lot of herbal connoisseurs to participate in 4/20 festivities. If you live in California, Colorado, or any of the other states where weed is completely legal, then you can simply go outside and …

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