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Oprah Winfrey Opens Up About Son Who Died When She Was 14, Reveals Name She Gave Him
Oprah Winfrey recently revealed that she named her infant son who died when she was 14 years old. Winfrey was speaking at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, according to News.com.au, when she spoke about the premature baby, who was the result of a rape. “I did an interview with a reporter before I…
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‘Black Card Revoked’ Is the Game Every Black Family Needs Right Now
Has anyone ever tried to take your “black card” away when you didn’t know certain black pop-culture facts? For example, a co-worker recently told me she’s never watched The Five Heartbeats. I know someone else who’s never seen The Color Purple. Never had red Kool-Aid? Come on, son?! One company has made an interesting and…
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Black Lives Didn’t Matter to the Daily Beast; News Site Posts Looping GIF of Laquan McDonald’s Shooting Death
On Tuesday night, video of yet another black teen being killed by a white police officer caught the attention of the world. The video of now-former Chicago Police Officer James Van Dyke killing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was finally released after a court order. The release came on the heels of Van Dyke’s charge for murder…
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Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson Gives Mental-Health Advice: ‘Speak Up if You Feel Depressed’
Dwayne Johnson may be made of pure muscle, but even the former wrestler has had bouts of depression during his life. On a recent episode of Oprah’s Master Class, Johnson discusses how he coped with depression. “I found that, with depression, one of the most important things you could realize is that you’re not alone,”…
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Russell Simmons on RushCard Crash: ‘One of the Most Devastating Times in My Adult Life’
It’s been almost a month since thousands of users of Russell Simmons’ prepaid debit card, known as the RushCard, were left in the dark without access to their money. By “left in the dark,” we mean literally. Many people flooded social media with complaints of not being able to access money to pay light bills,…
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An Open Letter to the Tenn. Mom Offended by Cam Newton
Dear Rosemary Plorin, Do you mind if I call you Rosemary? I read that you and your daughter attended Sunday’s Tennessee Titans vs. Carolina Panthers game, where you had the privilege of witnessing one of our greatest players today stomp all over your Titans. You also witnessed something that people like to refer to as…
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Cam Newton Doesn’t Give a ‘Dab’ That Opponents Don’t Like His ‘Dab’ Dance
The Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton is not only known for his exceptional skills on the football field and with his clothing; he also likes to put on a show for his fans after scoring touchdowns. But during Sunday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans, Newton’s dancing drew ire from his opponents, specifically Avery Williamson. During the…
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Watch: Gospel Choir Remixes Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’
Drake’s “Hotline Bling” has been parodied and meme’d, and now it’s gone gospel. A church choir’s remake of the popular song has caught the eye of the Internet, and of course, it’s gone viral. With lyrics such as, “You always call me ’cause I’m yours, Lord … calling me back to love,” Drake’s booty-call song…
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Has Iyanla Vanzant Ever Fixed Anyone’s Life? Because She Probably Made Debi Thomas’ Life Worse
I didn’t want to watch the season finale of Fix My Life when it aired on OWN Saturday night. I didn’t want to see my Olympic hero’s story, because I knew her past life would be thrown in her face, while her present life would be exploited for ratings. And as I took a few…
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Don’t Listen to Ben Carson’s New Hip-Hop Radio Ad Aimed at Black Voters—Because It’s Horrible
I don’t blame Ben Carson; you gotta do what you gotta do when it comes to getting votes. First he had his wife sing the national anthem, putting all meowing cats to shame. Then there are the stories about his early life that seem to be blown way out of proportion: There’s Ben Carson, the…
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