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For the first time Essence Mag dedicates entire issue to African American hair
“Embracing my natural hair is a form of self-exploration. I don’t desire to straighten my hair because it doesn’t speak to who I am” — Esperanza Spalding
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America’s highest honor for a career in film to be presented to Morgan Freeman
“Morgan Freeman is an American treasure. Whether playing a prisoner, a president or God, he embodies a calm authority that demands respect for the character and for the art form.
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Vibe releases controversial article, “The Mean Girls of Morehouse”
WITHIN THE OPENLY GAY COMMUNITY AT ATLANTA’S MOREHOUSE COLLEGE, THERE’S A SUBGROUP: GENDER BENDERS WHO ROCK MAKEUP, MARC JACOBS TOTE BAGS, SKY-HIGH HEELS AND BEYONCÉ- STYLE HAIR WEAVES.
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[Video] Water Seed and the return of Real Music
Believe it or not, real musicians do still exist, just ask the New Orleans natives that make up the group Water Seed. The all HBCU alumni band is pioneering a futuristic version of the feel good funky soul music of “back in the day.” Watch the video for “New Day” and get the feeling back.
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Tanya Prat, alumna of Spelman and Howard, becomes Indiana’s 1st Black federal judge
“I did not attend college or law school at Ivy League institutions,” she said. “I am a proud product of historically black colleges and universities.”
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Review: Waiting for Superman
“Waiting for Superman” is a must see! Even if you do not have children, you should still feel responsible.
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Street Artist Banksy Offers Social Commentary in Simpson’s Opener
Big up to Banksy’s statement, and the creators of the Simpson’s for OKing the statement. Way to tie in social commentary on child labor, work conditions, animal cruelty and more into entertainment.
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Toni Braxton files brankruptcy owing between $10 to $50 million in debts
Braxton, who sold more than 40 million albums in her career, claims she’s only worth somewhere between $1 mil and $10 mil, but she has up to $50 mil in debts. Creditors include: AT&T, Neiman marcus, Direct TV, Orkin Pest Control, Tiffany & Co. etc