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Grief Over the Loss of Their Baby Led to a Plan to Help Others
During the year leading up to Suheily and George Davis’ wedding, the then bride-to-be would sneak and take pregnancy tests to make sure she wasn’t pregnant because it was very important for her not to be pregnant before they got married. “I had a secret stash and I wouldn’t tell George about it. He wouldn’t…
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Twitter Loses Its Collective Mind Over Denzel Washington’s Son
On Thursday afternoon, it seemed as if the 40-and-under ladies of Twitter had made a shocking discovery. As it would turn out, everybody’s mama’s celebrity crush had created a “sequel” of sorts for a new generation of fans. Or, to put it plainly: Heartthrob Denzel Washington has a grown-ass son. And he is finnnnnne, just…
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Black Lives Matter Backlash Gets Real
In the Black Lives Matter movement, the only “weapons” protesters wield are their mouths, but you wouldn’t know that from the way the activists and organizers are being spoken about by some in the press. Suddenly, Fox News pundits are talking as if Black Lives Matter is responsible for a recent shooting of a police officer…
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Caribbean?
Monday will be West Indian American Day! If you’re in New York City, you can check out the parade, but if not, there’s no reason to miss out on learning about one of the most colorful and fascinating regions on earth! Test your knowledge of the Caribbean by tackling some fun trivia.
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Dear Serena: We Are You
Dear Serena: You are us. We are you. We have watched you grow and dominate a sport like few before you. We also wince at the descriptions you are subjected to. As you take center court this weekend at the U.S. Open, in pursuit of your outrageous 22nd grand-slam championship, you have proved yourself to…
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Watch: A Hand Towel Is All You Need for a Great Workout
I don’t know which of the following inspired this workout more: the song “Scrub Da Ground,” which instantly takes me back to high school, or my fascination with workouts that require minimal equipment. It’s probably a combination of the two. What I do know, however, is that if having fun while you sweat is your…
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He Has Been Separated for a Year and Is Treating Me Like Wifey. Should I Wait for His Divorce?
I’m currently in a seven-month relationship with a married man who is separated from his wife (it’ll be a year this October). They don’t live together but are co-parenting a child. I’ve met the baby, wife, immediate family as well as close friends. Also, he took me on a trip out of the country for…
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Former Rapper Luther Campbell Wants Black People to ‘Stop Hating on Each Other’
Onetime Miami mayoral candidate Luther Campbell, who has written his memoir, The Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice and Liberty City, goes beyond his personal story (as a history-making rapper and artist) and addresses the ills of the African-American community and how unity and political engagement can alleviate them. He touches on everything from…
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Does Mobile Banking Increase Your Risk of Identity Theft?
Harriette Cole is the author of the book of meditations 108 Stitches: Words We Live By and a contributing editor at The Root. Follow her on Twitter.
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The Absurdity of Blaming #BlackLivesMatter for Killing Cops
Sometimes, arguing with ignorant folk—or those who intentionally choose not to “get it”—can be frustrating, if not downright exhausting. Reading the remarks from Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ron Hickman in the wake of the death of county Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Goforth might leave most confused. While we may all agree that what appears to have…