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The Problem With 'the Black Whatever'
Alisha Tillery speaks out against the tendency to compare black people to white icons in a piece for Clutch magazine. She says that it gives the impression we aren’t satisfied being ourselves and that we look to white people for the standard of what’s good. A couple of weeks ago, I came across a story…
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No New Friends: Are We Shortchanging Ourselves?
Clutch magazine‘s Alisha Tillery asks whether people who say, “No thanks, I’m good” to making new connections are missing out. Listening to the radio yesterday, I heard DJ Khaled’s latest song, “No New Friends,” featuring our favorite go-to guy for hooks, Drake. I tried my best to listen with a musical ear (not possible), but…
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6 People to Avoid on Social Media
Ebony‘s Alisha Tillery says your online life will be better if you avoid these annoying and offensive folks at all costs. 1) Ultimate Selfies: I wonder if I fall into this category sometimes until I see those people who fit the bill perfectly. It’s cool to post a few self-portraits to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter,…
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Where Exactly Was 'the Bottom' for Drake?
The hook “Started from the bottom, now we here … ” makes Ebony‘s Alisha Tillery wonder how many of us lose sight of the advantages we’ve received along the way. We love that story of nothingness and grind, but while we’re all shouting Drake’s catchy hook so passionately (with our hands up in the air…
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Is Courtship Dead?
Clutch magazine‘s Alisha Tillery says that both genders are at fault for allowing real dating to be replaced by text messages and tweets. “I blame Steve Jobs and the invention of the smartphone!” That’s what my dear friend, E, shouted as we discussed the latest in my personal life during Scandal’s commercial break. I’d shared…
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4 Debates Black People Need to Put to Rest
Writing at Ebony, Alisha Tillery says that certain topics, ranging from hair to HBCUs, should be retired unless and until someone finds a new angle or argument. #TeamNatural vs. #TeamRelaxed: Maybe India Arie was wrong. Maybe we are our hair … because we can’t stop talking about it. Women love to debate over which hair…
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