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31 Oct

In pictures: Black Women Porn rewrite the trauma of

In pictures: Black Women Porn rewrite the trauma of
Black Women Porn Black Women Porn What are your memories of college picture day? Was it a day that inspired excitement? A keenly anticipated probability to decorate up nice and express your identity? Or was it a day of dread, a source of tension? For a lot of Black and mixed-race women, the apprehension was so strong they missed it altogether; almost one-third – 28 per cent – of girls with afro or textured hair skipped school picture day due to the anxiousness around race-based hair discrimination. The info comes from recent research by Dove, who polled over 1,000 Black and mixed-race women within the UK to search out out their experiences around their hair while in school. The outcomes were overwhelmingly negative:...
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31 Oct

Pop Smoke’s Reign Was Just Starting – Essence

Pop Smoke’s Reign Was Just Starting – Essence
Pop Smoke, the Canarsie-born rapper behind “Dior,” was tragically killed in Los Angeles in February 2020. He was a vibrant performer who was bringing a classic Latest York flavor back to hip-hop, while infusing his work with the sounds of UK Drill. Though his profession was short, his impact on American youth and hip-hop is indelible. The rapper, born Bashar Barakah Jackson, had begun gaining serious momentum during spring of 2019, with the discharge of “Welcome to the Party.” The high-octane track was celebrated partially due to it’s incorporation of drill, a music style with roots in Chicago, and an expansive scene in the UK as well. His ability to bridge regional gaps made his name come up in conversations...
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31 Oct

Nicki Minaj Shuts Down The ESSENCE Festival Stage, Brings

Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj After an evening stuffed with classic island vibes courtesy of Kes and Machel Montano, and late 90’s Hip-Hop courtesy of The Fugees and Nas, headliner Nicki Minaj reigned over the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture concert principal stage with an hour-long set stuffed with every part from her chart-topping smash hits to her fan-favorite classics as she made her highly-anticipated return. This was Nicki’s first-ever appearance on the ESSENCE stage, and he or she surely exceeded fans’ expectations as they packed out Recent Orleans’ Caesar’s Superdome on Friday night.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ESSENCE (@essence) After about 45 minutes of anticipation, the stadium lights dimmed as Terrence J announced the Queen’s arrival. Donning a blonde ponytail...
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31 Oct

After Pledging Commitment To Diversify Supplier Spend, Walgreens Partners

After Pledging Commitment To Diversify Supplier Spend, Walgreens Partners
Did you realize that Black people dignosed with melanoma are less more likely to survive than their white counterparts? In keeping with the Skin Cancer Foundation, while there are fewer instances of skin cancer amongst Black people, the mortality rate is dangerously higher. Black Girl Sunscreen founder Shontay Lundy is aiming to alter that, with the support of Walgreens. It was recently announced that the multi-billion drugstore brand is aiming to amplify supplier diversity by tapping 51 percent Black-owned brands to line their shelves. Black Girl Sunscreen is certainly one of those firms. “As a number one partner in reimagining local healthcare and wellbeing for all, ensuring that we create equitable opportunities for diverse suppliers to drive economic impact within the...
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