Black History, Celebs, Stereotyping and Racism

To: Ferguson, From: Lauryn Hill

#ICYMI: Lauryn Hill released an old recording Wednesday night called “Black Rage” and dedicated it to the people of Ferguson, Missouri. Sung to the tune of The Sound of Music‘s “My Favorite Things” — only in a much more haunting way — Lauryn speaks on how the effects of slavery and racism still play out […]

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Celebs, Ya' Heard?

Broadway’s Newest Cinderella: Keke Palmer

Fresh off the four-week test run of her hit talk show, Just Keke, our fall cover girl, Keke Palmer, lands another role of a lifetime: as Cinderella on Broadway! She’ll be the very first Black girl to ever play that role in NYC’s famous theater district (Brandy played Cinderella back in ’97 on TV). Beginning […]

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Celebs

Keke Covers Sesi: Fall 2014!

Who’s rockin’ the cover of Sesi this fall? It’s ya girl, Keke Palmer! The new BET talk show hostess spills about her celeb crushes, the importance of being herself, and how much fun she’s having living her dream. This issue is also packed with other back-to-school must-reads for every Black girl: from outfit basics that […]

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Celebs, Summertime

Jacob Latimore Drops “Heartbreak Heard Around the World”

Windows down. Music blaring. Head bobbin’. Lips synchin’. You’re fly in your ride. You know what it is. And now, to go along with your playlist of summer jams comes another #BlackMusicMonth #NewMusicTuesday release — this time from Jacob Latimore featuring T-Pain called “Heartbreak Heard Around the World.” (And don’t worry, T didn’t overshadow Jacob’s […]

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Black History, Celebs, Ya' Heard?

A Raisin in the Sun Returns to Broadway

  Speaking of Black girls who rock… Lorraine Hansberry’s iconic play, A Raisin in the Sun, is BACK on Broadway! Fifty-plus years after its original run, this classic — the first ever produced by an African-American woman on Broadway — is bringing it for audiences at the Ethel Barrymore Theater, which is the exact same […]

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Celebs, Ya' Heard?

Mad Because Lupita Won? #GetYourLife

“I think this story is important today because it’s a story that still has not been told… we all too quickly try and hide or ignore this part of history that is filled with so much shame… but I feel like we have to deal with it, we have to open it up because it […]

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