Writer, director and producer Nia Malika Dixon is part of an ever-growing list of African-American Muslims who are making their voices known in the creative community. She launched her media production company Audaz Entertainment Inc., in 2006 to bring her vault of stories to life as a Black Muslim American. In her storytelling, Dixon wants […]
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Malcolm “Earl” Robinson For Los Angeles resident Malcolm “Earl” Robinson, the sport of eventing is something that he got into by accident. It all began eighteen years ago, when he suddenly developed an interest in learning how to ride horses because of a film project that he was working on. After several years of riding,
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Essence Festival was the epitome of black girl magic! My Black Is Beautiful joined the slay-fest with multiple activations celebrating black women. Here’s a quick recap of one of the many, including the My Black is Beautiful #BlackGirlsDo Dinner, hosted by Lisa Nichols with a performance by Gallant. Queen Latifah graced us with her presence and spoke
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By Deah Berry Mitchell Did you know there was a difference between a plant-based diet and a traditional vegan diet? Veganism is a lifestyle devoted to the protection of all animals. It encompasses politics, ethics, and most importantly diet whereas a person who practices a plant-based diet consumes fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, seeds
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Via the thedailyseyi.com: We need to talk about this ideology that working a 9 to 5 is a bad thing. That everyone needs to be an entrepreneur. That if you work for someone/corporation, you’re not living your best life or being the best version of you. STOP WITH THAT RHETORIC! Look, not everyone is meant to
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Last week contributing writers Deah Mitchell and Shanda Pierce interviewed MasterChef Season 9 contestants Shanika Patterson, Gerron Patterson and Ashley Mincey. All three shared recipes for you to try own your own. Below are Gerron and Shanika’s. Click here for Ashley’s Vegan ganache truffles. MasterChef’s Gerron Hurt’s pasta salad recipe is simple to make and
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By Shanda Pierce So by now all you foodies & reality TV fanatics out there are probably all caught up with Season 9 of MasterChef, from all the tears, to Gordon’s intensity, to the chefs excitement from not being eliminated — this season is jam packed with tons of emotions. It’s also one of the
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By: Deah Mitchell Get to know Miami-native, turned Season 9 MasterChef contestant Shanika Patterson as she shares her rather unusual guilty food pleasure, how her previous career gives her a leg up on the competition, and the tea on that supposed beef with Chelsea. TCV: You have a background in event promotions. Has this worked
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In celebration of the 15th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards, the company will honor celebrities and everyday heroes who make positive contributions to the community. To date, this year’s roster of remarkable honorees includes popular Political Commentator Symone Sanders, renown actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, Black Girls CODE CEO Kimberly Bryant and next generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Monique
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By Deah Mitchell Berry If you’re like most Americans, you may be suffering in silence from a prevalent disease known as “hustle-itis”. Hustle-itis can strike at any moment, however flareups are most obvious during the summer months. What’s causing this illness? America’s workaholic culture. How many times have you seen the hashtag #teamnosleep or heard
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