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Get the Look: Chanel Iman’s Pretty Pink Pout

From Coco and Creme — Who’s to say that pink lips are only for the Spring and Summer? As far as we’re concerned, a pop of the pretty hue is a great go-to way to bring your face to life during any season. On days when you’re not necessarily in the mood for the hardcore…

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Violent Protest Forces Closure of Cholera Clinic in Haiti

From Black Voices – It would be so easy to criticize the people of St. Marc Haiti who organized a protest against the construction of a 400-bed cholera treatment center that was so violent, the humanitarian group building the facility decided to pack up and find another location. After all, the protests which included stone throwing and…

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Jay-Z Regrets Past Sexist Lyrics, Says Hip Hop Needs More Love

Jay-Z is prepping for the highly-anticipated release of his memoir, Decoded. Co-penned by veteran writer-filmmaker Dream Hampton, the book decodes 36 songs from the rapper’s broad musical catalog. Reflecting on his career, the rap king has certainly changed since hitting 40 and marrying Beyoncé. Jay-Z has major regrets about how his former lyrics depicts women; namely…

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The HBCU Debate: Are They Still Necessary?

Alums of Historically Black Colleges and Universities are filled with alma mater pride. Former students continuously boast about their undergraduate experience long after graduating—how they were culturally enhanced, intellectually challenged—and even keep in touch with former professors. Arguably, no Black college graduate has the school spirit of HBCU alums. But today it seems HBCUs are…

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Oprah Reveals New Network Logo, Bans the B-word

Oprah is getting things over at her new OWN cable network off to a positive start. The media queen revealed her new colorful brand logo for the Oprah Winfrey Network. It’s a bright palate serving up O power in big bold letters. But her electric logo isn’t the only thing popping; Oprah told insiders at…

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Common & Rosario Dawson Hosts New HBO Poetry Show ‘Brave New Voices’

Russell Simmons brings a spin-off of his long-running “Def Poetry Jam” to HBO viewers. “Brave New Voices” created by Simmons and co-creator Stan Lathan is hosted by rapper-turned actor, Common, and actress Rosario Dawson. The 60-minute poetry show debuted last Saturday, October 23, with special behind-the-scenes footage of the 5-day Brave New Voices Festival. The…

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Rihanna Covers Marie Claire UK

Rihanna graces the cover of Marie Claire UK’s “Glamour Issue” for December 2010. On the newsstand edition she’s pretty in pink in a peachy-colored feather sweater dress by Sonia Rykiel. But subscribers get a special treat with an alternate cover on which Rih-Rih dons a sparkling Mark Fast minidress. Are you feeling the looks?

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More Natural Hair Products For Us By Us

Entwine Couture Beauty, LLC, is a minority and woman-owned manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premier hair, skin, and body care products. It’s creator, Dr. Adrienne Carthon, is a natural hair stylist and professor of Women’s Studies & African-American Literature. In her search for products to style and maintain her natural hair, Dr. Carthon started experimenting…