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Women of the 2016 Summer Olympics

The 2016 Summer Olympics are rolling around in a few days, so we’re highlighting some of the powerful and talented women who are traveling to Rio to win big for...

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5 Ways to Embrace Your “Magic”

In 2013, a woman named CaShawn Thompson wanted to help remind black women that they are “magical” beings. Not in a fairy-tale sense, but rather to get  black women to...

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TBT: Gabby Douglas Wins Big at 2012 Olympic Games

If we take a trip back to the summer of 2012, we would all remember tuning in to watch the Summer Olympics. We might’ve been checking in to watch basketball,...

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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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10 Make-Up Brands that are Black Girl Friendly

Tale as old as time. When we look at makeup brands and their products, it’s easy to tell which companies didn’t have deeper skin tones in mind. Don’t they know...

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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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