Lewis University to host black storytellers on Feb. 4
Lewis University is hosting a free performance of the Spring 2016 Performing Arts Series starting Feb. 4.
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw brings depth to ‘Beyond The Lights’
Honored this past October with the “Emerging Icon” award from Elle Magazine at the celebration for their 21st annual “Women in Hollywood” issue, Gugu Mbatha-Raw is an actress on the rise.
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Denzel Washington plays ‘Equalizer’ with signature quiet intensity
Denzel Washington reteams with his Training Day director Antoine Fuqua in the action thriller, The Equalizer.
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Caribbean roots of black church explored
Dr. Noel Leo Erskine investigates the history of the black church in his latest book, “Plantation Church: How African American Religion Was Born in Caribbean Slavery.”
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3 Black-Owned Natural Hair And Beauty Brands That You Should Know
With the emergence of the natural hair movement and the infiltration of black beauty icons in mainstream media, came the proliferation of black-owned business with a purpose. Ones that used all natural ingredients, employed each other and sought to create ...
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How to Redefine What It Means to be Beautiful
"Beautiful" - adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically. Of a very high standard; excellent.
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The Message in the Natural Hair Movement
"It's just hair." This is what people say who try to convince themselves that their hair doesn't somehow speak for them. As if its style, color and texture don't speak volumes about their personality, creativity, or disposition in general. While ...
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Black Women’s Guide to Beautiful Skin
Mocha, caramel, almond—black women’s skin comes in many decadent shades. All of which call for proper skin care and pampering. While it has been said that black doesn’t crack, having a great skin care routine is a must if we ...
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Healthy Soul Food Exchanges that Work! | The Black American Kitchen
I have compiled 5 of my favorite Soul Food Exchanges so that you can maintain ethnic flavor when cooking Soul Food but not take in all of the sodium, fat or calories!
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African Influence in Fashion
Fashion is a 400 billion dollar industry in the US. Well-dressed celebrities like June Ambrose, Solange Knowles, and Tracee Ellis-Ross help to fuel the fashion obsession that helps to keep the sell of clothing and accessories on the rise. Let’s ...
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Recipe: Mama's Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese is a http://blackhistory2014.beta.lionheartdms.com/admin/news/story/add/#dish that is revered in the American Black kitchen. There are so many ways to make it and every recipe brings joy and delight to our taste buds.
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"Chitlin’s From Slave food to Delicacy | The Black American Kitchen
However you feel about them it is never dry or ho-hum. Either you love Chitlin's and the way that they taste or you cannot stand the smell or even the thought of what you may be eating. Everybody feels strongly ...
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Black Music: Often Appropriated Can’t Be Duplicated
2013 could be considered the year where black music was not only heavily appropriated, but also appropriated to the point of no return.
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How Are Reality TV Shows Affecting Society’s Perception Of Black Women?
While Black women are clearly underrepresented in films and on prime time comedies and dramas, the same cannot be said of our representation on reality television. The sheer number of reality programs on television today makes it difficult to determine ...
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Health, Heart and Soul
Inventive and smart ways to keep the soul in your food while incorporating heart-healthy methods into your cooking.
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