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  • Mic Drop: Songs That Make You Go 'Ooh'

    Mic Drop: Songs That Make You Go 'Ooh'

    Some summer songs are hyped-up bangers; this week’s singles make you crave the perfect summer romance.

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 25, 2021
  • Self-Representation—How Can It Expand the Boundaries of Black Fashion?

    Designers and industry insiders alike look to different forms of inspiration to create a wider range of representation.

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 22, 2021
  • Things to Read and Watch to Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth

    Things to Read and Watch to Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth

    A collection of books and media giving us intersectional insight into the experiences of those once enslaved.

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 18, 2021
  • Whose World Is This? The (Black Design) World Is Theirs

    The haters say they’re going to hate it. But they won’t. They’ll love it just as much as the fans.

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 15, 2021
  • 10 Books Celebrating the Rich History of Black Cuisine to Honor Juneteenth

    10 Books Celebrating the Rich History of Black Cuisine to Honor Juneteenth

    Like most American traditions, Black people were essential to how we eat.

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 14, 2021
  • PageTurners: Loving, Losing and Learning in Literature

    PageTurners: Loving, Losing and Learning in Literature

    This week’s releases center around a common theme: growth. But where that growth is found comes from within the author’s delivery and the reader’s perspective

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 9, 2021
  • The Funk Boutique: Powerful Pairs and Poses

    The stars of ‘Pose,’ the Knowles sisters and walking in the Elbas’ shoes are among this week’s fashion, beauty and culture drops.

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 8, 2021
  • Mic Drop: The Opposite of Summertime Sadness

    Mic Drop: The Opposite of Summertime Sadness

    Who would have thought that one week into June we’d have the release of anthems, R&B bangers, jazzy dance tracks and a new Prince release? Me. But Black music is #BlackExcellence—and the promise of “Hot Vaxxed Girl Summer” means the release of tunes to get one in the (safely) partying mood. This month, a variety…

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 7, 2021
  • PageTurners: Let's Go!! A Plethora of Summer Reads to Add to Your #TBR

    PageTurners: Let's Go!! A Plethora of Summer Reads to Add to Your #TBR

    Dear every single Black author who dropped a book today, As an avid reader, I gracefully thank you for giving me material to make up the longest summer to be read (TBR) list in the history of summer TBRs. The wide variety of books that started off the month is not only compelling but absolutely…

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 2, 2021
  • Let the Fashionable Black Pride Collaborations Begin

    A roundup of the best collections for June celebrations

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    Bella Morais






    Published

    June 1, 2021
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