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    GIPHY Debuts Collection of Black Ass GIFS Created By Black Ass Artists

    While the concept of digital blackface is still very much worthy of discussion, diverse representation is just as important online as it is in our every day lives. Thankfully, GIPHY—the world’s largest online database of GIFs—is keenly aware of their significant influence within the digital landscape, and has partnered with Refinery29 Unbothered to bless us all…

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    Jay Connor

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  • Kuumba & Chill: Netflix’s Doyenne Jasmyn Lawson Is Out Here Doing It for the Culture

    As we continue on our Kwanzaa trek this year, today we celebrate Kuumba, or creativity, a place where—let’s be frank—black folks excel. From Black Twitter to music of practically every genre; from comedy to cooking; from politics to fashion, we are nothing if not creative. Kuumba is defined as: “To do always as much as…

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    Angela Helm

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  • Watch: Jasmyn Lawson Is Doing It for Black Girls at Giphy

    Jasmyn Lawson is probably ghostwriting your favorite GIFs. No, really. If you’ve ever used Giphy to find a GIF of Beyoncé or Joanne the Scammer, Jasmyn Lawson probably made it. The self-described “GIF connoisseur” is the culture editor at Giphy, and she’s been leaving her mark all over its GIF library for over a year.…

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    Ashley Velez

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