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SYTYCD: These Three Kids Are Giving Us Life

So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation kicked off their live shows last week and three of the most talented young black dancers are competing for our votes....

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Quiz: Which Girl Group Should You Have Been In?

The 90s were a special time in the music industry. One great thing that came from it is all of the girl groups! Girl groups were the best because everyone...

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ESPY’s Recap: Awards, Tributes, and a Powerful Message from four NBA Players

THE OPENING The show opened with an inspiring message from Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul urging their fellow athletes not to ignore the current state of...

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5 Books by Prominent Black Authors We All Should Read

Reading is the gift that keeps on giving. It can be a natural comfort in a time of need or open you up to a whole new world. With so much...

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RECAP: VH1 Hip Hop Honors – ALL HAIL THE QUEENS

Monday, July 11, VH1 came back with the Hip Hop Honors, and it was a great night for women. All the honorees were women who played a major role in...

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Marvel’s It Girl: RiRi Williams

Representation in the media is important. Not only does it boost morale, but it creates a more accurate image of how reality is like. For a long time, it’s been...

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Highlights from the 2016 Essence Music Festival

The 2016 Essence Music Festival took place this past weekend from Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This 4-day festival brought a lot of talented...

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