“Having and setting boundaries is more than saying no. It is about understanding, establishing, and maintaining your values, your limits, what is important to you.”
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Here’s to New Year’s Self-Revelations
In a world that tells us our skin, our hair, and our selves aren’t good enough, that “new year, new me” mantra often becomes a vehicle for unrealistic goal-setting that separates us from who we really are. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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The Shy Girl’s Guide to Coming Out
October 11 was National Coming Out Day, but the fear of being judged and ultimately rejected is real, and sometimes, it may seem easier to be who others want you to be, rather than honoring what is true for you. But an inauthentic life can breed loneliness, resentment, and depression. Guest contributor Maq Elé, a […]
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New Column: #MCM Jadiel Dowlin
Welcome to the fifth edition of #MCM — comin’ atcha the first Monday of every month about your fave celeb crushes. Sometimes, it’ll be an extended look into our print issue’s Bae Watch and other times, it’ll be someone we haven’t featured yet. For October: Jadiel Dowlin. By Brianna Moné Besides his role on the […]
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New Column: #MCM Bryce Xavier
Welcome to the fourth edition of #MCM — comin’ atcha the first Monday of every month about your fave celeb crushes. Sometimes, it’ll be an extended look into our print issue’s Bae Watch and other times, it’ll be someone we haven’t featured yet. For September: Bryce Xavier. By Brianna Moné You’ve seen him all over […]
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#MCM Brett Gray
Welcome to the third edition of #MCM — comin’ atcha the first Monday of every month about your fave celeb crushes. Sometimes, it’ll be an extended look into our print issue’s Bae Watch and other times, it’ll be someone we haven’t featured yet. Up next: Brett Gray. By Brianna Moné A lot of people are […]
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New Column: #MCM Skylan Brooks
Skylan Brooks is slowly taking over the the entertainment industry one project at a time — from The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete to Netflix’s The Get Down to his newest project, which is unlike any role you’ve seen him play before.
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New Column: #MCM da’Vinchi
Issa new column, y’all! Welcome to the first edition of #MCM — a new post section comin’ atcha the first Monday of every month about your fave celeb crushes. Sometimes, it’ll be an extended look into our print issue’s Bae Watch and other times, it’ll be someone we haven’t featured yet. Let’s get to it. […]
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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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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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