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On Friday I came across a photograph someone posted on Facebook of the deceased body of Trayvon Martin. It was the first time I saw this photo and it has haunted me for the past couple of days. There, laying on the ground, was my brother, my cousin, my nephews and my spirit wept. I […]
As I try to gather my composure after realizing the acquittal of George Zimmeman is not just a dream (well, nightmare) I think back on the days of trial. What went wrong? George Zimmerman, neighborhood watch captain and vigilante, was charged with second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Trayvon Martin. On […]
In the end, there’s monsters, robots and Idris Elba. With this weekend’s latest action adventure, fans get a dose of the multi-talented, ever-intoxicating actor in a role that offers a potent, commanding and gruff imagination of the world’s greatest man. (Well, that’s according to “Pacific Rim.” After all, he’s saving us from the apocalypse!) Must […]
I just started dating this guy about three weeks ago. The honeymoon phase is thick. We’ve been running around this city, dating like we’re on a reality show called, “Best Date Night Ever.” From romantic walks in the park, to talking all night on the couch to dancing the night away with DJ ?uestlove spinning–our […]
At this point, we are all glued to out screens, waiting on the verdict of the George Zimmerman trial. If convicted, Zimmerman could be sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder and up to 30 years for manslaughter. It’s been three weeks and many of us just want #JusticeForTrayvon. But there are a few […]
#TeamBeautiful has taken the time to gather these sensational news topics in your weekly cheat sheet, so that when you get into in-depth discussions this weekend, you’ve got something interesting to bring to the table. Must Read: 5 Reasons To Avoid ‘Temptation’ At Work 11-Year-Old Forced To Carry Pregnancy From Rape Full Term A pregnant […]
Whether George Zimmerman is found innocent or guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, Florida authorities are urging all possible protesters to remain peaceful and “raise your voice, not your hands.” In a new YouTube PSA, a group of police officers, teenagers and athletes encourage all citizens to “give violence a […]
Legendary West Coast rapper DJ Quik has opened up about his daughter’s first-degree murder charge that lead to the death of his 2-year-old grandson. MUST READ: Snoop Dogg & T.I. Call For An End To Gun Violence As previously reported, the rapper’s daughter, Davieanna Marlena Blake, was arrested and booked in jail on suspicion of child […]
We’ve had the opportunity to grow up with our favorite twins, Tia and Tamera, both on and off camera. From their high school and college days on “Sister Sister,” watching the drama unfold as Tia played Melanie on “The Game,” to their marriages and first born children and now their hilarious reality show. We’ve grown […]
At least 100 women have been sexually assaulted in some way during protests in Cairo, Egypt’s Tahir Square, Jezebel reports. Human Rights Watch has found that during the protests of Egyptian Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, over the course of the last week, women have been under assault by large groups of men whose motives are […]
