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TV Shows
The Cast Of
Power
Gets Deep About Their Characters For Season 4
Sesali Bowen
Jun 25, 2017
Pop Culture
9 Times I Wanted To Be Solange Knowles
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Jun 23, 2017
Pop Culture
Jay-Z Just Wrote An Essay About Social Justice & Yes, You Need To Read It
Sesali Bowen
Jun 22, 2017
TV Shows
Queen Sugar
Is Groundbreaking Without Breaking Me
Ava Duvernay and Oprah have found the perfect balance of Black storytelling.
by
Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
I Hate To Admit It, But The BET Awards Are A Big Deal
Despite the network’s shortcomings, BET is still one of the strongest pillars of Black entertainment.
by
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TV Shows
Queen Sugar
Just Offered A Much-Needed Perspective On Bl...
The shame that some Black women feel about being single past a certain age is reflective of more than sexist narratives about women’s place in the world.
by
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Pop Culture
4 Possible Reasons Nicki Minaj Won't Be At The BET Awards
I can think of a few reasons for Nicki Minaj to skip this year's event.
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TV Shows
Lee Embodies The Most Frustrating (& Common) Kind Of Racism On
Lee is using racial stereotypes to position himself as morally superior, and it's infuriating to watch.
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Pop Culture
The
Real
Reason The Beyhive Is Shading Matthew Knowles
Beyoncé's dad tried it, and the Beyhive did not let it slide.
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TV Shows
Why The Black Woman On
American Gods
Speaks To Me
Initially, I was super uncomfortable with Bilquis' casting. But while it has a painful history, it's accurate.
by
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Beauty
The Story Behind Those Cool Manicures On
Claws
Meet Gracie J, the lead manicurist on TNT's Claws.
by
Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
Is It Fair To Critique Toya's Parenting On
Growing Up Hip Hop...
People think Toya is too lax with her teenaged daughter. I think we need to dig a little deeper.
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Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
The 5 Most Believed Tupac Death Theories
The late rapper's death has proven just as fascinating as his life.
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Pop Culture
8 Ways Our World Has Changed Since North West Was Born
North West is 4 years old now. A lot has happened since she was born.
by
Sesali Bowen
Books & Art
Roxane Gay Just Said What No One Else Will About Being A Fat Woman
When I say her new memoir is bold, I mean it.
by
Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
The Complicated Way Race Plays Into The
Bachelor In Paradise<...
As a Black woman, this whole thing has so many layers.
by
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Music
Your Summer '17 Anthems Await On These Stellar Albums
To this day, “Bills, Bills, Bills” takes me back to the summer before 6th grade. Here are your summer '17 anthems.
by
Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
How Tinashe Misses The Point About Colorism & The Music Industry
Tinashe is right about colorism, but wrong on who it privileges.
by
Sesali Bowen
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TV Shows
The 5 Most Powerful (& Heartbreaking) Moments In
OITNB
S...
OITNB has mastered the art of telling human stories that certainly reach beyond the bunks of jail.
by
Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
The Feminist Themes To Watch Out For In TNT's
Claws
While you’re creating your watch strategy for Power, Game of Thrones, and Inscure this summer, be sure to include Claws, because feminism.
by
Sesali Bowen
Movies
The Heartbreaking Reminder I Faced Watching Chris Brown's Documen...
Black women are taught to support Black men, even at their own expense.
by
Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
Did
OITNB
Go Overboard With This Revenge Plot?
In season five, lines have been crossed in the women's prison. But have they gone too far?
by
Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
The Unexpected People, Places & Things That Make Kanye West Smile
I’ve rounded up a few of those rare outbursts of joy to celebrate another year of Kanye's life.
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Pop Culture
Can We Finally Demystify The Kardashian Curse?
I'm wary of any conspiracy theory that shifts blame away from men for their own mistakes.
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Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
Why The Black TV Reboots I Crave May Not Be What We Need
As much as I miss Martin and Gina, there's something else missing from the Black TV landscape.
by
Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
11
OITNB
Stars You Need To Follow On Instagram
Get lost in Orange is the New Black's Instagram rabbit hole.
by
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Movies
The 2017 Black Girl's Guide To Summer Movies
Hollywood is coming through with some promising options for the summer months. And at least one of these films includes Idris Elba.
by
Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
The Real Reason Rachel Made The Right Decision About DeMario
The only thing that could have made the moment more perfect was Rihanna's "Needed Me" playing in the background.
by
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Pop Culture
We All Need To Hear Gabby Sidibe's Advice To Her Younger Self
When everyone else wants to dictate what you do and how you feel about your own body, this advice is perfect.
by
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TV Shows
Is
American Gods
Right About America's Obsession With Guns?
If there were ever a country for a god who feeds on firepower to settle down, America is it.
by
Sesali Bowen
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