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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Summer Walker To Celebrate 'Life On Earth' With Quarantine Safe Listening Party
From the onset of Summer Walker’s five-track EP Life On Earth, it’s evident it is a harmonious follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut album Over It. Walker has a sound—emo [] The post Summer Walker To Celebrate 'Life On Earth' With Quarantine Safe Listening Party appeared first on Essence.
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Megan Thee Stallion 'grateful to be alive' after shooting - Voice Online
MEGAN THEE Stallion has said she's 'grateful to be alive' after she was shot. The... The post Megan Thee Stallion 'grateful to be alive' after shooting appeared first on Voice Online.
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Here’s How Zendaya And John David Washington Shot A Secret Movie From Quarantine
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Images of Brutality Against Black People Spur Racial Trauma
(AP) Since Wanda Johnson’s son was shot and killed by a police officer in Oakland, California, 11 years ago, she has watched video after video of similar encounters between Black people and police. Each time, she finds herself reliving the trauma of losing her son, Oscar Grant, who was shot to
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Amanda Seales On Hosting BET Awards: Im Not Trying To Have Black Twitter Come For Me
Were watching the BET Awards as a family, right? The annual awards show, which always gets it right in terms of performers and tributes—this year, Lil Wayne will honor the [] The post Amanda Seales Shares What To Expect From BET Awards 2020 appeared first on Essence.
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Play Another Slow Jam: An Oral History of The Quiet Storm
We were too young to understand the yearning in Angela Bofill’s voice on “I Try.” All we did then was laugh all day and play music. But we’d rewind that [] The post Play Another Slow Jam: Cathy Hughes Remembers Creating ‘The Quiet Storm’ appeared first on Essence.
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Delroy Lindo Is Finally Getting His Due
With career-revitalizing turns in "Da 5 Bloods" and "The Good Fight," the seasoned actor has become a star. It's about time.
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Bri Babineaux Performs at the Essence Festival of Culture
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MAFS: This Black Mother Was Not Having It After Daughter Shares She'll Be Marrying A Stranger
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Jada Pinkett And Jaden Smith Disgusted By Shane Dawson Sexualizing 11-Year-Old Willow
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Meet The Team Of Black Creatives Who Brought Soul To Life
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Big Sean pays tribute to Naya Rivera: 'You're a hero' : TheGrio
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Viola Davis Regrets Role in 'The Help'
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Dr. Dre’s Wife, Nicole Young, Files For Divorce After 24 Years Of Marriage
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Greater Sound of Greater St. Stephen FGBC Performs Mighty Long Way
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Jill Scott Shares The Pitfalls Of Fame On The 20th Anniversary Of Her Classic Debut Album
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Moonyeenn Lee, doyen of the SA film industry dies at 76
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Chi-town Get Down: A list of Safe and Socially Distant Summer Fun in the City | Chicago Defender
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Janelle Monae Wants To Play Storm In Black Panther Sequel: It Would Be A Dream
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