The Root gives us a lit snippet of George Lucas’ interview on The Daily Show, where he talks about how he had to fund his movie Red Tails that features an all black cast. Apparently Hollywood did not know how to market the film because of the black people in it. Wow! According to the Nielsen […]
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson I remember reading about Emmett Till in Jet magazine when I was a child. The images of his bloated and disfigured face were branded in my mind. How could someone do such a thing to a fourteen year-old boy? […]
Read MoreSome may call the emergence of the Naturalista a revolution but I call it evolution. Revolutions are typically associated with sudden and drastic changes in ideas and methods, whereas when one evolves she becomes closer to her unique self. The Naturalista is someone who loves and appreciates the coil, texture and twist of her hair […]
Read MoreWhen visiting your website I noticed the “What Do You Think?” Tab soliciting comments about OWN and after some thought I decided to construct this letter and give my opinion. I have always appreciated your desire to help people live their best lives. It is wonderful that you have taken this step to the next level […]
Read MoreIn this article, The Root introduces us to Brandon E. Turner a young man who is on his way to greatness. As a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship he has beaten out some of the best young minds and has a big and bright future ahead of him. I love to celebrate the accomplishments of […]
Read MoreThe discussion about why a large number of black women are single continues. Does anyone know the real cause? Are more black women single by choice or is it the result of a greater problem? Angela Stanley, in this NY Times opinion piece Black, Female and Single provides another explanation for why the number of […]
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Colorism Unless you are in my shoes, you can’t tell me that it doesn’t hurt. It is impossible for you to comprehend how it has affected me, unless you have been victimized as well. Do you know what it feels like to believe that you have so much to offer the world but are ashamed […]
Read MoreI was just thinking about how sometimes we have to make hard decisions and commit to doing things that do not provide any immediate joy but by the act of sticking to our guns we later achieve a greater reward. The decisions can range from a number of things including disciplining your child now, so they […]
Read MoreBlack Women Take On Comic Book Industry – Irresistible News Story – KSBW The Central Coast.
Read MoreOne of my favorite online magazines to visit is Madame Noire, for the beauty tips, relationship advice and little bits of gossip (just enough to satisfy) but I especially the positive images of Black Women. One great feature is the She’s The Boss webseries about New York City’s most successful business women. If you have a minute you should check […]
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