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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJuly 9, 2012
A poll finds racial and gender gaps in religiosity. We're not shocked. But the interesting question is, why?
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by Akiba Solomon onJune 28, 2012
Akiba Solomon, writing at ColorLines, says that the antics of the women on VH1's infamous reality series aren't humiliating; rather, they're part of a sad story about the economic exploitation that takes place in the entertainment industry.
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by Brett Johnson onJune 15, 2012
Updated: Erica Kennedy was found dead in her home on June 11, Miami Beach police told The Root.
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by Demetria L. Lucas onJune 7, 2012
Ask Demetria: Pass on playing house until you're sure the relationship -- and you -- can handle it.
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by Janelle Harris onMay 12, 2012
Essence's Janelle Harris says that the list of musts for black women is a little different from the standard one that's been circulating on the internet. Hers includes a favorite hair product and "peace about being different."
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by Nathan Hale Williams onMay 9, 2012
Essence's Nathan Hale Williams says he's tired of Basketball Wives-type antics and brawls on reality television -- but also in real life -- between high-powered, highly educated black women.
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by Helena Andrews onMay 3, 2012
Single-Minded: This hair wrap takes away African-American women's last good excuse for avoiding the gym.
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January 24, 2012
Journal-isms: The "Black Women in America" series dominated the front page of Monday's Washington Post.
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by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. onJanuary 12, 2012
The impact of stereotypical images of black women is felt worldwide.
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by Salamishah Tillet onAugust 4, 2011
Grown and sexy: The director's daring film changed the game in Hollywood -- and assumptions about black women's sexuality.
