The look in her eyes says it all. That is the look of, “I know this girl doesn’t know what she’s doing, so should I sit here and let her ruin my hair? Or should I teach her about black hair?” So by now you’ve all heard about the Today Show fiasco last week, […]
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Pictured: Wendy Shurelds (L) and Dr. Suzanne Afflalo On Saturday, July 30th approximately 80 people made up mostly of women, filled the Alpha Center located at the center of southeast San Diego for an inspirational community event. The purpose of the event was to raise breast health awareness among African American women. Members of the
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Correction—let us stand up AND clap for Ava Duvernay. She’s breaking so many boundaries and continuing to be the humble and talented role model that so many women admire. Oh, and she’s a BOSS. You see, she will be the first African American woman to helm a $100 million dollar film. HUGE right?!
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By Sheryl Mallory-Johnson Too often we girls sacrifice our desires, our passions, our purpose, and our voices. As nurturing beings, we are conditioned to believe that showing up for everyone else’s life is more important than showing up for our lives. As a result, we feel drained by those who manage to suck the life out
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So, the 2016 Emmy nominations were announced this morning and….okay, not going to lie – I am very bummed about UNDERGOUND getting snubbed, and Malachi Kirby (ROOTS) getting snubbed, but I will get over it because I am so happy that 21 actors of color are nominated, and there is a person of color nominated
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Last night’s ESPY Awards opened with an incredibly powerful message from Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James. In a tasteful speech, the basketball players took a stance against injustice, paid homage to athletes who were also social activists and set a call to action—calling for the violence to stop. The
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A gripping world-premiere drama, “The Last Tiger In Haiti,” opens June 28 thru July 24 at La Jolla Playhouse. Synopsis: It’s the final night of Kanaval in Haiti, and a group of abandoned children spend it trading fantastic folktales until the line between reality and fiction blurs. At daybreak, the oldest plans to leave for a
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Actors Robert Ri’chard (Coach Carter),Wesley Jonathan (The Soul Man), Rick Gonzalez (Coach Carter) and Rob Riley (Hit The Floor) are four fine, and talented actors starring in TV One’s new film, Bad Dad Rehab, premiering July 3, 7 PM ET. In a teleconference on Friday, the cast and production team gave TCV the scoop and let’s
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(San Diego, CA) It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer! Warm weather, clear blue skies, flip flops and the San Diego County Fair, which by the way opened on Friday June 3rd. What sets the San Diego County Fair apart from many other county fair’s across the country, aside from its prime location right
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It’s officially been announced that NBC Entertainment’s executive VP of drama development, Pearlena Igbokwe, will replace Bela Bajaria as president of Universal Television. According to Variety.com, this news comes as a surprise to most. Perhaps the most surprised of all is Bajaria, who was just appointed to the position last year and had two years remaining
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