No one ever said that being a sibling is easy. Let face it, there are times when we want to throw our hands up as if to say, ‘I’m outta here.’ Yet that protective bond draws us back into that circle of trust that we formed at the beginning of life. Check out article in […]
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A remarkable thing happened to me on of all places, Facebook. I found out that my slave, great-great grandmothers name was Emily Robinson. I can just hear some of you right about now saying, she’s got to be kidding? Well, I’m here to tell you, I’m not kidding. It’s the God honest truth. Here’s
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My life is not mine to sojourn with others, as I live within my corridors of hatred. I hear the silent thoughts of others, with temptations of actions that burn their desires. Created in time, I became the insults of emotions that penetrated the features of mankind. I can’t breathe when I talk to my
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Award winning writer/director of “Beyond the Lights” Gina Prince-Bythewood, gets personal with The Chocolate Voice, in a warm chat about the film, the chemistry between the characters, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nate Parker, female empowerment and why she loves directing! “Beyond The Lights” is available on Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 24. TCV: I read where “Beyond the Lights” took four years
Love is in the photography. Check out this steamy photo shoot exclusively shot and curated by actor and celebrity photographer Lance Gross. The #Bae #FIFTY SHADES campaign captures the sexy excitement of FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and features some of the hottest names in entertainment. It is time to now feast your eyes on the official unveiling of the #Bae campaign presented by the Universal Pictures film FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. FIFTY SHADES OF
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Happy February! It’s hard to believe that we are already two months into 2015. It feels like I just had holiday decorations in my home, and stores were filled with wreaths, garlands, and gift ideas. In any event, we change with the times and welcome the next fun holiday. Valentine’s Day is a great time
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Washington, DC – Expressing absolute agreement with National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell that he “got it wrong,” the Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network (BWR) held a press conference today to urge the commissioner to take swift action to “get it right,” starting by appointing black women experts in domestic violence and sexual assault to
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CHICAGO (Via Press Release) — In the September issue, JET presents two covers – one with Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross as they prepare to launch their new program, black-ish, and their second annual “40 Under 40 list,” featuring none other than the Jackie Robinson West Little League national champions as the iconic image. Shows such
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(1) I’d like to start day two off with saying that, I’m grateful to Lynette Jones of When Style Matters who nominated me to take the gratitude challenge. This opportunity has allowed me to take time and reflect on the many things that I have to be grateful for. (2) On raising a son: I
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I’ve been nominated to do the Gratitude Challenge and list three things daily, that I’m grateful for, for 7 days. I am clearly up for the challenge, here goes. Day one: (1] I was always very comfortable in my chocolate skin. For that level of comfort, I owe the sweetest, kindest people who
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