Author: Aisha Powell

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April 18, 2019

Our interview with African-print home decor designer Natalie Manima.

This wife, mother and business owner creates and sells beautifully handmade African print homeware, clothing and décor. Here’s her entrepreneurship journey…

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April 5, 2019

Movie Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’

A review of the horror film, ‘Us’ – The chilling plot that keeps you on edge, the surprise twist that you didn’t see coming and the melanated cast that you can’t keep your eyes from.

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April 3, 2019

Celebrating Black Female Pioneers

Celebrating and highlighting the achievements of black women who have consistently broken barriers, reached new heights and changeed their respectful fields throughout history.

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October 31, 2018

Pamela Burnett: A Breast Cancer Surviver’s Story

Pamela Burnett is a 57-year-old Opa-Locka, Florida resident who is a breast cancer survivor. She was born in Syracuse, NY but was raised in Miami-Dade. In 2006, she created the Beautiful Gate, a non-profit organization that provides resources, education and support to vulnerable communities of color by the disease of cancer. Burnett, who …

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September 28, 2018

Will the committee make the same mistake twice? The undeniable similarities between Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford

“I am here today, not because I want to be, I am terrified.” The first sentence Christine Blasey Ford spoke on Sep.27 in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dr. Blasey, a professor of Psychology at Palo Alto University, whose voice is a bit shaky as she continues her testimony. She has accused Hon. Brett …

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