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Darker, taller and bigger. The prosecution’s star witness, last person to speak to Trayvon Martin, Rachel Jeantel is not who I expected at all. But, Jeantel delivered the most intense, compelling and moving testimony of the Trayvon Martin case thus far. The 19-year-old, soft-spoken but sassy teen stood tall and strong by her story. Though […]

Once utilized by middle schools and high schools as a means to introduce students to numerous career choices, job shadowing is increasingly becoming popular with adults and professionals looking to make a change in their careers. Job Shadowing is a form of career exploration where one party follows another party during work hours to become […]

Apparently, American parents believe Rihanna, Chris Brown and Kim Kardashian are the worst celebrity role models for their children — are you surprised? MUST READ: She’s At It Again: Miley Cyrus Twerks Onstage At Juicy J Concert According to the results of a recent poll, 2,407 parents from across the country voted Miley Cyrus, Chris Breezy, Lindsay Lohan […]

Ludacris’ African girlfriend, Eudoxie Agnan headed back home to Gabon to gift little African girls with dolls. The dolls she chose didn’t reflect the chocolate skin that a majority of those African girls have, instead, Eudoxie showed up with White dolls for them. Must Read: CHICK CHAT: Have Toys Gone Too Far With The Breastfeeding […]

Michelle Obama’s hair is such a big topic of conversation, despite more pressing optics that are going on in our world. Who needs to discuss the amount of rape in India, when FLOTUS’ bangs are in her face! No, seriously! During a recent speech, Michelle’s grown-out bangs were casually pushed to the side and affectionately […]

Drake is always starting some type of movement with his accidental advice-heavy lyrics. Remember when he was telling us to just live for today with his cult classic, “The Motto (YOLO)?” His lyrics littered social media status updates and had people blaming their erratic behaviors on the fact that they were taking Drake’s unsolicited advise […]

“Can I touch your hair?” is the type of question many Black women are tired of getting and figuring out a way of answering. Antonia Opiah faced this very same question and instead of perpetuating the negative connotation of the inquiry, she’s decided to “take one for the team,” if you will. MUST READ: That Social […]

Michelle Obama was in the midst of giving a passionate speech about our obligation to stand up for our kids at a Democratic fundraiser, when a gay rights protester, Ellen Sturtz interrupted her. The First Lady was immediately agitated and scolded the heckler, “One of the things I don’t do well, is this.” Must Read: […]

Chelsea Ramer is a graduating senior at Escambia Academy High School in Atmore, Alabama and just like a million other graduating teens, Ramer decorated her cap to show personal pizzazz. Instead of the traditional globs of glitter and the ever-used, “Hi Mom!” she decided to use an eagle feather that represents her Native American Poarch […]

Nao Nagasawa is a Japanese movie star who, for lack of a better phrase, kicks ass. According to Kotaku, “Nagasawa is especially good at pulling off the kicks and attacks. She’s appeared in “Super Sentai (Power Rangers)” and “Kamen Rider” shows since 2002, so no doubt, she’s had her share of martial arts training.” Must […]