black love
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'We Are Lost Without You, Babe': Lauren London Dedicates Instagram Post to the Late Nipsey Hussle
A few days after his death, many are still left with the feeling—it’s hard to believe Nipsey Hussle (born Ermias Joseph Asghedom) is gone. The news of his tragic killing shook the industry, the city of Los Angeles, and the nation in a unique way. I—like many others—couldn’t help but think and feel for his…
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'R&B': This Is Us Unravels the 'Same Fight' Randall and Beth Have Been Having Since They Met
This is it—the moment we reveal what’s behind the wizard’s “relationship goals” curtain. (Warning: Spoilers ahead.) The dichotomy between This Is Us faves Beth Pearson (Susan Kelechi Watson) and Randall Pearson (Sterling K. Brown) has always been apparent, but somehow it worked. Beth was the (overly) practical peanut butter to Randall’s (overly) optimistic jelly. The…
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Family or Fiancé? Relationship Expert Tracy McMillan Discusses Just How Much Family Factors into a Relationship
Imagine nearing the real-life version of that movie moment when someone always manages to stop the wedding during the “speak now or forever hold your piece” bit. Except you have to try avoid that moment with the help of a relationship expert while broadcast on a huge network owned by a media mogul. That relationship…
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From Insecure to Engaged? Issa Rae Has 2 New Magazine Covers—and Possibly Some Big News
There is seemingly absolutely nothing awkward about Issa Rae these days, especially as the beautiful and brilliant mind behind any number of projects currently in development takes center stage on Essence’s April issue. The issue is the magazine’s first in partnership with the newly relaunched Apple News+, now available as a monthly subscription service. In…
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I Tried to Land a Date From a Street Sign
We sit around the dining room table on the cusp of the itis. Somehow we gather enough energy to keep the party going into dessert—homemade flan. I slide my spoon into the substance. I’m a picky eater with immature taste buds. I already know the outcome. I do not repeat. “So, y’all got any friends,…
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Chance the Rapper Becomes Chance the Groom; Marries Longtime Boo Kirsten Corley
Looks like the Coloring Book of Chance the Rapper’s life just got brighter. Chance, born Chancelor Jonathan Bennett, married Kirsten Corley on Saturday in what looked like a stunning ceremony at the Pelican Hill resort in Newport Beach, Calif. Following a longtime relationship (they officially boo’d up in 2013), the two lovebirds got engaged in…
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Can We Get a Spinoff? EW's Game of Thrones Tribute Has Us Craving More Black Love on the Iron Throne
As much as we can’t wait for Game of Thrones’ return, we are well aware that it will be the beginning of the end—the end of an era, that is. *sniffle* But since we’ve already been off book for a couple of seasons now (as the series has followed George R.R. Martin’s outlines for sequels…
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On B. Smith, Husband Dan Gasby and the Backlash Over Moving on When a Spouse Has Alzheimer's
Dan Gasby—the husband of style and fashion guru, restaurateur, and Alzheimer’s patient B. Smith—recently made a very public announcement: While he remains devoted to his wife, he is also in a deeply committed relationship with another woman, who happens to be white. Gasby’s admission ignited a virulent, often nasty, and I feel unreasoning backlash within…
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Black Love On The Big Screen, From the First On-Film Kiss to Today | Unpack That
Love, in its purest form, makes all of our hearts smile. As a black person, I must say, that there’s something so special, so unequivocally sincere about seeing black people being in love on the big screen. Sorry, not sorry. Here’s the thing: Unbeknownst to many, black love in film dates back to the beginning…
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Gift from the Heart: The 'I Didn't Forget' Guide to Winning Valentine's Day
If it seems like we’ve been a little “blasé, skip it” about Valentine’s Day this year, it’s because we have been. Truth is, historically, the lovers’ holiday has consistently been a bit of a letdown, so color us less than enthused. But apparently, we’re not alone in that attitude. As reported by Business Wire, discount…