In what could possibly amount to battery, her offending classmates thought it would be hilarious to throw pencils in her ponytail puff — and post a video of themselves doing so on Snapchat with the caption, “Yay School!!”
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Sayeed Shahidi Asked Storm Reid to HoCo in the Sweetest Way
By Brianna Moné In the movies, every leading lady has her leading man, right? Sanaa Lathan had Omar Epps (Love & Basketball). Christina Milian had Nick Cannon (Love Don’t Cost a Thing). And Cassie had Terrence J (The Perfect Match). Well it seems as if A Wrinkle in Time actress Storm Reid has found her […]
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8 Apps To Let You Be Great This School Year
Whether you’re wanting to score a new look for the first day back, searching for Black-owned companies ’round your way, hunting for some good reads to add to your book bucket list, or looking for other back-to-school necessities, peep these must-try apps out here doin’ it for the culture. By Kennadi Harris notOK Created by […]
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18 Gifts for the Woke Grad in Your Life
Graduation season is in full effect and everywhere you look, there’s an amazing Black girl sprinkling her magic all up in the place. Come through with a gift from this list to show love for ya’ girl — the wokest sister you know. By Ayanna Thompson 1. Black Women at Work Mug, $19, lookhuman.com 2. We […]
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A Massachusetts High School is Punishing Black Girls for Wearing Braids
Having your hair examined while on public display. Being detained just for the way you look. Experiencing separation from others because you refuse to deny your culture. This isn’t a scene from a centuries-old auction block; it’s what’s been going down lately at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, Mass. The Boston Globe reports […]
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4 Instagram-Worthy Promposals That Will Have You All in Your Feelings
By Ayanna Thompson Prom season is in full effect. In fact, National Promposal Day (yes, it’s a real thing) was March 11th — and baes everywhere came through with the charm. Peep just a few of our fave promposals of 2017, and get ready to be all up in your feelings. 1. Tatyana & Tyrique. This […]
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Police Officer Slays “Formation” Dance Routine at the Most Lit Pep Rally Ever
Deuntay Diggs, a second lieutenant with the Stafford County sherrif’s department in Stafford, Virginia, knows how to get a homecoming pep rally turnt. And last Friday (Oct. 14), Diggs did just that when he surprised the students of North Stafford High School (our editor-in-chief’s alma mater!) by coming to slay. @NSHSWolverines @nshs_2017 #PepRally #SENIORS2017 pic.twitter.com/0xkFACUMOA […]
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This New Company Has Just What You Need to Head (Black) to School
No lie. The best part about back-to-school is coppin’ all that new study-time swag — cute notebooks, colorful pens (gel ones, even!), unique planners. And now, you can stock up on essentials that reflect you and the culture! Innovative Supplies — a new online spot to get that new new for school — was recently […]
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All the Inspo You Need to Get Your Grad Cap Game on Point
Marching to “Pomp and Circumstance” with no kind of swag? Hard pass. Take a cue from these grads and make certain that your cap is the fleekyist. Updated May 4, 2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/BjC4_ALj7-W/?tagged=blackgirlsgraduate View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jayme Darling🌻 ♍️ (@__jaymee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BjASdQoAJ4t/?tagged=blackgirlsgraduate View this post on Instagram A post […]
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7 Times Yara Shahidi Knew Your Life … in AP
Besides starring in ABC’s hit show Black-ish, kickin’ it White House-side to rep STEM (and other missions), and solidifying her place as one of the most woke teens in the game, Yara is also balancing multiple AP Classes — which means multiple AP exams. She most definitely understands the struggle that is … May. 1. […]
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