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My Top 5 Songs: Misty Copeland’s Playlist for Lovers
June is African-American Music Appreciation Month, and as we celebrate the sounds that have inspired generations both past and present, the talented Misty Copeland has provided a special glimpse into the songs that influenced her life. Starting from childhood, Copeland details how her all-time favorite songs have shaped her into the woman she is today.…
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It Gets Better: Jobs 8 Celebrities Worked Before Fame
So you’re stuck in a job you hate, staring at the lights above your cubicle and playing a rousing game of left eye-right eye while you wait to clock out. This is not what you imagined doing in your 20s. After all, if your calculations are correct, you should be preparing to release your second…
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For Better or Worse, #BlackTwitter Cannot Be Denied
When news breaks — whether it is deemed “ratchet” or “racist” — black Twitter is on the case. In recent years, African American social media users have taken advantage of platforms like Twitter and Instagram, turning them into a megaphone. While many reduce black Twitter to a haven for jokes about reality shows, it’s actually…
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18 Mariah Carey Songs You’ve Probably Never Heard
Editor’s note: This week we’re celebrating the birthdays of phenomenal performers who not only share late-March birthdays but who also have voices that have defined their generations. On Monday we honored the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan. On Wednesday it was the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and on Thursday we celebrated the boss, Diana Ross. Today…
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Supreme Diva: 5 Iconic Diana Ross Moments
Editor’s note: This week we’re celebrating the birthdays of phenomenal performers who not only share late-March birthdays but who also have voices that have defined their generations. On Monday we honored the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan. On Wednesday it was the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Today it’s the boss, Diana Ross; and on Friday, the…
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Queen: 10 Times Aretha Franklin Stole the Show
Editor’s note: This week we’re celebrating the birthdays of phenomenal performers who not only share late-March birthdays but who also have voices that have defined their generations. On Monday we honored the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan. Today it’s the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Then, on Thursday, it’s the boss, Diana Ross, and on Friday, the…
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Ain’t Nobody Like Chaka Khan: 10 Songs That Will School a New Generation
Editor’s note: This week we’re celebrating the birthdays of phenomenal performers who not only share late-March birthdays but who also have voices that have defined their generations. First up is the Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan. On Wednesday we’ll celebrate the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and on Thursday we’ll celebrate the boss, Diana Ross.…
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Here Are 3 Tech Companies Backing Up Diversity Efforts With Cash
Following this week’s unveiling of Apple’s long-awaited smart watch, the company has pledged a whopping $50 million toward creating job opportunities for women and people of color in tech—an industry that has lacked diversity. The smart-device innovator has stated its commitment to diversity, continuing momentum generated by Intel and Google earlier this year. Here’s a…
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Apple’s New Emojis of Color Are Almost Here
Apple unveiled its diverse emoji sets in both OS X 10.10.3 and iOS 8.3 beta 2 Monday, according to The Verge. The new selections are available in six different color schemes that change the hair and skin tones of the previously standard Caucasian options. Consumer demand has been mounting in recent years for Apple to…
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