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Toni Morrison is one of the most empowering women in literature of the 21st century. Her novels Beloved, The Bluest Eye, Love, Jazz, and Paradise make the audience face such…

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Verbal Abuse – Isn’t It Ironic?

“Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” What an ironic declaration! These words are often spoken–perhaps to protect the fragile human ego–with intentions to…

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Peeling Away The Layers to Love For The Best Possible Relationship

The first stage is the ‘in love’ process which is a wonderful ‘honeymoon’ period to the relationship. Senses are heightened and we feel alive. Watch “The Mirror Has Two Faces”…

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Series 2: For My Sistahs: Breaking Free From Negativity

Hello to all my beautiful sistahs. I’m back with some profound and positive knowledge. In Series 1, I spoke about how the brothas are complaining about the attitudes and inappropriate…

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Make Me Wanna Holler: Why the 1971 Marvin Gaye Masterpiece Still Matters

A Look At the Marvin Gaye classic, ‘What’s Going On’ & Examining Why It’s Still Relevant While many albums may be considered “classics”, few truly live up to the hype.…

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Hey Young World… The Importance of Mentoring

The Importance of Mentoring Our Youth Regardless of the era, there is always a divide between younger and older generations. Slick Rick knew this in 1988 and the same is…

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Author & Lawyer Muhammad Ibn Bashir Explains Blacks Perception of Themselves

In a recent interview with Parlé Magazine, author and lawyer Muhammad Ibn Bashir, Esq. provided his thoughts on what he believed Blacks in America were not living up to their…

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Nicki Minaj is Rebranding Feminism

My initial perception of Nicki Minaj’s work was that it was passable mainstream music that wasn’t sexually aggressive, but demanding in a cutesy weird way. I was attracted to her…

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Hope For Whitney Houston

Its been reported that the multi Grammy award winning and legendary vocalist Whitney Houston may currently be in the studio working on a follow up to her platinum selling album,…

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Ladies, Beware of The Color Complex

I work at a well-known cosmetic store as a color consultant and I do consultations with women of all colors. One day in specific I was helping an African woman…

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Explaining The Afroman Saga – The Case of “The Lemon Pound Cake”

Round By Round Break Down of the Tank vs Tyrese Verzuz

7 Lessons We Learned From The Book, ‘Hell Is Other People’

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American Values – Where They Really Stand (Toni vs. Snooki)

Verbal Abuse – Isn’t It Ironic?

Peeling Away The Layers to Love For The Best Possible Relationship

Parle Mag

Series 2: For My Sistahs: Breaking Free From Negativity

Make Me Wanna Holler: Why the 1971 Marvin Gaye Masterpiece Still Matters

Hey Young World… The Importance of Mentoring

Author & Lawyer Muhammad Ibn Bashir Explains Blacks Perception of Themselves

Nicki Minaj is Rebranding Feminism

Hope For Whitney Houston

Parle Mag

Ladies, Beware of The Color Complex

10 Facts About Samir Taleb, Author of ‘Hell Is Other People’

Understanding the Lasting Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries on Health and Independence

Smart Ways to Protect Your Business Fleet on the Road

Explaining The Afroman Saga – The Case of “The Lemon Pound Cake”

Round By Round Break Down of the Tank vs Tyrese Verzuz

7 Lessons We Learned From The Book, ‘Hell Is Other People’

10 Facts About Samir Taleb, Author of ‘Hell Is Other People’

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