Chescaleigh
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Chescaleigh

Monday Funny: A “Scandalous Tutorial”

Chescaleigh is a riot. The actress and comedian made a parody video channeling Olivia Pope and Harrison in a “crisis.” One word: Hilarious. Avid viewers of the ABC smash will instantly pick up on the portrayal of Harrison as overly-passionate. Harrison, played by Columbus Short, is known to lift Olivia with reassurance whenever a crisis…

Rape
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Support “It Was Rape”

The Steubenville rape trial and the threats hurled at Zerlina Maxwell and Adria Richards through social media have reignited the societal battle against rape culture, particularly in the United States. Activist, writer and filmmaker Jennifer Bumgardner is contributing discourse to this progressive push with her second documentary “It Was Rape.”  She describes rape as the…

Men Become Doga
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issa rae

Issa Rae Delivers “How Men Become Dogs”

A television deal with ABC and Shonda Rhimes’ “Shondaland” production company hasn’t corrupted Issa Rae or her commitment to producing excellent Internet content. The awkward black girl continues to win with her curation of content on her YouTube channel as well the development and release of original programming, including “Ratchetpiece Theater” and her smash staple…

Famous Farrah
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famous farrah

Hilarious New Web Series: “Famous Farrah”

We live in a celeb-obsessed society where wealth and fame outweigh moral compass and decency, particularly in mainstream hip-hop culture. “Famous Farrah,” a new web series from producer Khaliah Neal and writer Chuck Neal, uses humor to subvert the glitzy hip-hop culture and eternal itch for fame. The nine-episode season follows Farrah Satrapi, a disease…

Venus and Serena
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“Venus and Serena” Come to Theaters

Venus and Serena Williams are the epitome of black cool. The glamorous tennis stars have mastered the sport while insulating the bulk of their private lives from public scrutiny. We’ve been privy to what the sisters are willing to share, which is essentially televised matches, tweets and red-carpet appearances. Now the sisters are baring their…

Moms
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moms

A New Web Series Celebrates “Moms”

Moms are an undervalued demographic in American culture. Housework isn’t prized. Women who opt to rear children and not seek a career garner much criticism and little recognition for their sacrifice. American families battle discriminatory social institutions for paid maternity leaves and affordable child care providers. Single mothers bear the brunt of the scrutiny and…