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Kelly Rowland Takes Us Through Her Iconic Mane Moments
One thing’s for sure: Kelly Rowland’s got lewks. From her pixie cut of the early 2000s, to her blunt bobs and now her natural ‘fro, Kelly’s hair has always made a statement. It is clear the singer-songwriter has a great sense of pride in her hair—in all of its forms. So naturally, Rowland is the…
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Black Model in Controversial Dove Ad Says She’s ‘Proud’ of Campaign, Especially Because It Featured a Dark-Skinned Woman
In the last few days, a shitstorm has surged around the Dove company after stills of its new ad campaign seemed to show a black woman turning white as the objective of its new body wash. If one looks at the entire commercial, however, it’s clear that the ad was trying to show that women…
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You Should Always Have Black People Around to Consult on Lotion (and on Pepsi, HBO, the New York Times … )
I don’t remember much from my collegiate graduation ceremony, but I do remember this highlight from our commencement speaker, the Oprah Winfrey: Growing up, my grandmother told me that if I worked really hard, I could find some good white people to work for. And I’m proud to say that today … I’ve got some…