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Why is your participation important? Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau counts every resident in the United States as required by the Constitution. Some people consider this an intrusive process, an attitude that is…

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Weave Us Alone

African-American women have always embraced various forms of self-expression. Our unique style can be seen in all aspects of our lives including the many ways we style our hair. Over…

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Black TV: For Profit or For Purpose?

Many African Americans have become disenchanted with Black Entertainment Television (BET) and its heavy focus on music for years. This waning support is what lead to the launch of the…

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Undeniable Definition: A Blended, Beautiful Mix of Race

I cringe every time someone says that an individual is acting “too white” or “too black”. Who set the standard for what is considered “white” or “black”? Is the fact…

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The Lost Children of Haiti

Close your eyes and imagine that your mom is dead…then your dad. Moments later the rest of your family dies; your sisters and brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmother and grandfather.…

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Unsigned Artists Earn a Chance to be featured in Parlé Magazine’s Annual “Who’s Next” Issue

Unsigned Artists Earn a Chance to be featured in Parlé Magazine’s Annual “Who’s Next” Issue This February marks the release of our 6th Annual “Who’s Next” Issue. In the past…

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In The Middle…Love YOU for YOU

Unlike Jay-Z, I got 99 problems and a girl is just one. I can say in confidence that I may not be the most attractive guy around but I’ve got…

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Young Money’s Drake & Nicki Minaj Carry the Weight of the World

For most people, having the “weight of the world on your shoulders” implies being stressed out and well over your head. Others see it as an opportunity to prove themselves…

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Questions, Complaints and Performances: A Look at the 2010 Grammys

The 52nd Grammy Awards, for me, was a true disappointment… The title of the show is an “award show,” so, where the hell was all the awards at?! Maybe they…

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Songtress Kelis Should Not Be Slept On

Before Lady Gaga took charge of the music industry using her excess amounts of creative songwriting brilliance, avant-garde attire, and slight suggestions of insanity, there was Kelis Rogers. Though her…

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