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By: Destiny Jenesis At the beginning of November, rapper Lil Wayne had an interview with ABC Nightline reporter Linsey Davis in which some controversial statements were made.When Davis asked what Wayne thought the Black Lives Matter movement was about, the rapper responded saying “it’s somebody got shot by the police for a f****d up reason.”… Continue reading Remember Where You Came From
Why we don't get more love online by Jalesa Tucker Great news for all the single ladies. New York Times writer Molly Wood recently reported that the steady increase in smartphones usage has led to a surge in the popularity of mobile dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Zoosk. Wood writes “It’s easier, faster and… Continue reading Are Dating Apps Racist?
Of course you know that already, but here are the facts – and solutions by Tiffany McKay Michaelson Phaeton’s mother emigrated from Haiti to the U.S., received citizenship, then took out loans to finance her nursing degree at Atlantic Union College and two of her other children’s education. Before Phaeton started college, his father passed… Continue reading Black College Students Feel the Pinch
Why Jamaica’s Kaci Fennell didn’t win By Whitley Bermudez Since the beginning of the Miss Universe competition in 1952, the majority of its crown holders have had a lot in common in the looks department. For the competition, countries throughout the world enter women to represent their beauty. Apparently, most beauties have long hair, fair… Continue reading Miss Universe Material: Perfect Smile, Long Hair, Fair Skin
