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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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Former Ice Skater Dr. Debi Thomas Is Getting Iyanla Vanzant to ‘Fix Her Life’
As a young black girl with a love for ice skating, Dr. Debi Thomas was one of my heroes. Thomas was the first black person to medal in the Winter Olympics, and even after her ice-skating career, she went on to medical school at Stanford University and became an orthopedic surgeon. But apparently Thomas has…
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These Black Girls Rock in Gymnastics: Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas Win Big at World Championships
On Thursday, Simone Biles became the first woman to win three consecutive titles at the World Gymnastics Championships, and standing next to her on the podium was Gabby Douglas, who came in second place. “Everyone wanted the three-peat and I wanted it, so tonight I felt the pressure and it wasn’t my best meet,” Biles…
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Kordell Stewart Sues Andrew ‘I’m Not Gay No More’ Caldwell
NFL veteran Kordell Stewart has filed a lawsuit against an Atlanta man who claimed they had an affair. Earlier this month, Andrew Caldwell, the man who claimed that he prayed the gay away, alleged that he was in a relationship with Stewart during a radio-show appearance. “I dated Kordell,” Caldwell said in the interview. “I…
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Kel Mitchell Says Finding Faith Helped Him Overcome Drugs and Suicidal Thoughts
In the late ’90s, Kel Mitchell was at the top of his game as one of the stars of All That, Kenan & Kel and Good Burger. But once Kenan & Kel was canceled in 2004, his rise to the top came to a screeching halt. It was then that Mitchell’s life fell apart. His…
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