“Yes, they let women do some things at NASA Mr. Johnson, and it’s NOT because we wear skirts. It’s because we wear glasses.” You better tell ‘em! Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer are giving us SO much life in the new Hidden Figures trailer. The movie doesn’t come out until next year, […]
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And some people were too busy looking at Gisele. I almost always tune into the Olympic opening & closing ceremonies mainly because they’re fun, I get a geography recap and it’s one of the few times where I actually get a lesson in the countries history and enjoy their music & culture. Not to
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Can Rio handle all of Team USA’s melanin? Of course they can. I am not an athlete—in fact I don’t have one athletic bone in my body. I once got into an argument with my tee ball coach about the logistics of hitting the ball, then running in a circle just to get back
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Simone Biles tweeted the cutest picture today of her and David Lee, a member of the U.S. men’s volleyball team. The caption read, “Size difference in Olympians doesn’t matter, depending on what sport you do 😉 6’8″ & 4’8″. We’re glad she’s having a great time, and we are rooting for Team USA in
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Well this is going to be emotional, and hopefully Oscar worthy! The film starring Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga will follow the dramatic love story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple during the 60’s who fought for their right to be married. via deadine.com: Set in 1960s Virginia, the Lovings were married
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Erykah Badu aka Sara Bellum aka FatBellyBella aka Medulla Oblongata aka DJ Low Down Loretta Brown aka Analogue Girl in a Digital World was in San Diego this past weekend! And she didn’t call nobody!? And by “nobody” I mean me. But it’s fine, Ms. Badu was there for a great cause –
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Proud and uplifted aren’t even a third of the words to describe Cory Booker and Michelle Obama’s speeches at last night’s Democratic National Convention. Listen, I had high expectations for every speech tonight, because that’s how the democrats roll – we do EPIC speeches. BUT, my high expectations were more than reached after nearly
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Michael Jordan is finally using his voice and status to support social change and to help fund two organizations that directly work with communities in need. In a one-page letter released exclusively to The Undefeated, the legendary athlete passionately articulates that he can no longer stay silent about the recent “deaths of African-Americans at the
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It’s an interesting time to be a blerd (black nerd) in America. I’m not a blerd although I think I may be transitioning into one thanks to Marvel’s Black Panther, Luke Cage and many more. Comic Con was this past weekend, and from an outsider with no comic book knowledge, I enjoyed following the insanely
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Carla Diane Hayden, the former CEO of Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore has been confirmed as the next Librarian of Congress! She’s the first woman AND first African-American to fill the position and was confirmed by the Senate in a 74-18 vote. Not only is she making history and breaking down barriers, but
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