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The 5 Most Shocking How to Get Away With Murder Midseason-Finale Revelations
The midseason finale of How to Get Away With Murder answered some burning questions, not least of which was “Who shot Annalise?” But in typical ShondaLand style, more questions resulted as the body count increased. Who will get away with murder this time? 5. Asher doesn’t deal with anger well: He seemed like one of…
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Babies Aren’t Birth Control; Finding Day Care Is Birth Control
There really is no way to prepare for a baby. Not necessarily the baby itself, but the impending change to your life once you become a parent. It’s one of the few instances in life when you may think you know, but you truly have no idea. See, even though they know, show and care…
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What Mizzou and the Cam Newton Letter Really Exposed About White America’s Relationship With the Black Athlete
It is apropos that the Charlotte Observer would publish Rosemary Plorin’s hysterical open letter to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton a week after a threat of a boycott by the black football players at the University of Missouri led university President Tim Wolfe to step down. Because both instances—while separate in scale and seriousness—articulate how…
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Maybe You’re Single Because You’re Wack
Perhaps it’s not them and the dating pool isn’t filled with pee…it’s just you.
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When You’re Biracial, There’s No ‘Choice’ in the Matter of Your Blackness
It’s safe to wager that when well-meaning black actor Taye Diggs took a recent dip into controversy over his biracial son’s identity, there was no less than white former Mrs. Taye Diggs putting on the pressure in the background: “Hey, I’m here. White mom. Don’t forget about me.” And who knows? Taut playpen discussions might…
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Empire Recap: Hakeem, No Lyon
This episode of Empire, “My Bad Parts,” was silly and soapy. Thank God! The Lyons behaved like the fun season 1 family: dysfunctional but in a charming way. Lucious and his interminable Gutter Life storyline were not the focus. Lucious works better as part of the ensemble. Taraji P. Henson got to show off her…
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People Say My Daughter Is ‘Too Grown.’ I Think That Idea Is Detrimental to Black Girls—and Boys
“Are those your earrings Emmy is wearing?” I ran into a neighbor recently while running errands with my daughter Emmy. As we were chatting, she did a double take at Emmy’s medium-sized hoop earrings. “No,” I said, steeling myself for yet another scolding about my parenting choices. “Those are Emmy’s earrings.” “Oh, she’s grown,” my…
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Creed: The Son of Rocky’s Nemesis Hits the Screen
Fruitvale Station, the painful glimpse into the life of Oscar Grant, who was killed in 2009 by a transit cop in the Bay Area, put both director-writer Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan on the Hollywood fast track. Already a Sundance darling, Fruitvale Station got even more attention because its theatrical release in 2013…
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Capturing the Vibrancy of Gullah and Geechee Culture
It is often said that great art is the result of suffering, but Leroy Campbell’s stellar work comes from striving. He has overcome disabilities, family drama and doubt to create a magnificent portfolio of work. His paintings are owned by the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Joyner, Terry McMillan and the estate of Maya…
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Five Do's and Don'ts for Beginning Investors
So many choices, so much to understand. For the beginning investor, determining how to get started and what to do may seem overwhelming. But relax, take a deep breath, and start at the beginning. Here are five ideas that should help: 1. Identify your goals: Create a list of what you want to accomplish, such…