“I want to be a star!” Sparkle proclaims early on in the movie — and just like that, Sparkle launches into another cliché rendition of yet another rags-to-riches musical. This story, a remake of the 1976 film of the same name, follows a female trio of singers who triumph over all obstacles to find success. […]
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Flash Cards? Check. An unlimited supply of coffee? Check. Web browser open and fixed on Google.com? Double-Check. You might think you have all the essentials for an intense study session, but you’re missing one very important element: the soundtrack. Below are some songs to help keep you energized and motivated while you work toward that […]
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If life were like a rerun of A Different World, soon after meeting, you and your new college roommate would become lifelong BFFs. You’d help each other survive all-nighters, comfort each other with ice cream during hard times, and be the godmother to the other’s firstborn. While this can definitely happen, the opposite is sometimes true, […]
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Expanding your social circle, improving your academic performance, and discovering your hidden skills and talents from jump can help you make the absolute most of your college experience. Peep our top 5 club picks and join the ones that fit you best! Collab with the Black Student Association The most important and fun part of […]
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Last week, we gave you a list of ten dorm must-haves. Now that you’ve got those items checked off, it’s time to focus more on the décor of your space. If you already know who your roommate will be, pour over this list together and plan a theme for your room that you’ll both love. If […]
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1. We are survivors. 2. We are pop culture cultivators. 3. We rock that sought-after golden glow year-round. 4. We have an entire movement that celebrates our awesomeness. 5. We have roots that stem from the birthplace of humanity. 6. We are full of soul. 7. We are versatile. 8. We love the Lord. 9. We are […]
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The long-awaited premiere issue is available now! Have you gotten your copy yet? (*Hint: You can get it here: http://magcloud.com/browse/Issue/50077) Here’s what you’ll find in this issue: Cover Story: Hannah Hodson (from TNT’s HawthoRNe) Holiday beauty trends Gift ideas How to throw the perfect New Year’s Eve bash… …and MORE! Don’t miss out […]
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Summer is on its way. Love is in the air … for everyone (it seems), but you. Your girlfriends are all booed up, and while you’re happy for them, you are getting a little tired (and perhaps a bit envious) of hearing about how their man is joining their family vacation at the beach, or […]
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“Sesi” means “sister” in Sotho, a Bantu language mainly spoken in Southern Africa. We rep Black teen girls to the fullest — filling that void in mainstream media, in which Black girls and their voices are virtually invisible.
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