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Interviews

[INTERVIEW] Zane – Erotica, Empowerment, And The Deeper Meaning Behind Her Stories

When I initially got the assignment to interview Zane, I wondered what I was going to ask this woman that is totally raw in her writing. I must admit, I…

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T.I. – I’m Back

“I’m Back” is a rap song by T.I. from his album “No Mercy,” released in 2010. The track showcases his confident style and reflects on his return to the music…

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Op-Ed

Is it Cheating if She’s Okay with it?

Recently Oscar nominated actress Mo’Nique set off alarm bells when she admitted that her husband Sid can have sex outside of their relationship in this year’s 29th – and final…

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Interviews

The Uptown Girls – Meet authors Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant

As winter winds down and warm spring breezes start to creep into your nose, sometimes the perfect day consists of curling up in a sunroom and cracking open a fresh,…

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Op-Ed

Your Participation in the 2010 U.S. Census is Important!!!

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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Op-Ed

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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Interviews

DC Don Juan Elevates The Rap Game – A ‘Who’s Next’ Interview

With the success of his song Lookie Looky, DC Don Juan has taken the Hip-Hop world by force. Many people may think that the DC in DC Don Juan stands…

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Hayes Is an Industry Whirlwind – A ‘Who’s Next’ Interview

An emcee bent on giving the game a different take on rap, Hayes is establishing himself as a whirlwind in the entertainment industry. Signing a deal with Interscope to produce…

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Op-Ed

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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Birdman’s Latest Business Venture – Birdman Oil

I spent a large part of my weekend in random discussions and one of them included defending Birdman as a better businessman than Jay-Z when it comes to the music…

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