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August 6, 2018

Brown Sugar Baby

By Joye D. Epps | Photo Credit: Cosmopolitan.com - Photographer: Ruben Chamorro | Hairstylist: Anika of Magic Fingers Studio | Models (left to right): Leyna Bloom, Victory Jones and Khoudia Diop The purported indoctrination allegedly adapted by slave owner Willie Lynch was used divisively to perpetuate the oppression of black people. Sadly, this ideology has been ingrained and ...
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August 2, 2018

Genesis Tramaine’s “God Is Trans” Art Exhibition

By Serghie Faustin | Last month on July 6, I attended a private showing at Richard Beaver’s Gallery in Brooklyn, New York to witness Genesis Tramaine’s solo art exhibit called “God Is Trans.” The title of the exhibit alone will capture your attention, but the artwork lined up against the walls of the gallery need no help ...
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July 29, 2018

Crystal Roman on the Black Latina Movement and Issues Women in the Black Latina Community Face

By Taylor Johnson | Promoting content for the advancement of African and Latino cultures is what the Black Latina Movement strives for. And they do just that by providing artists from different backgrounds the opportunity to create, write, produce, and perform. The Black Latina Movement is a vibrant film and production company based in NYC. The movement was ...
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June 24, 2018

Women of Color and the Wealth of Wisdom

By Kamaria Mason | Illustration by NIcholle Kobi There seems to be a cycle in our society where each generation struggles then eventually finds their way. The process of developing into a self-sufficient person requires us to go through certain growing pains. However, a very blatant disconnect is evident between the generations who have “made it” and ...
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May 23, 2018

Life After College: I Graduated Now What?

By Taylor Johnson | So you graduated college, now what are you going to do? If you are going through this stressful and confusing period following graduation then you definitely aren’t alone. Here are some tips and advice to help you figure out how to maneuver this new chapter of your life. 1. Post grad depression is real ...
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