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The Future of Black Futurism: An Octavia Butler Film & Blacks In Sci-Fi

Have you noticed the lack of blacks in Sci-Fi media?

What Rosa Parks Can Teach Us About Standing For Something And The Benefits Of Being The “Angry” Black Woman

Parks might have been a quiet, patient and an unimposing woman, but she was also bold and assertive too. Bold and assertive are among the traits that woman, particularly black women, are the most criticized about today.

World Star Hip Hop: When Violence Towards Women Is Entertainment

Have you noticed that videos of men hitting women has become a source of entertainment these days?

Race, Gender And Average Underwhelming Singers: What’s The Real Problem with “American Idol”?

What’s happened to the Fantasias and the Ruben Studdards, as well as the Clay Aikens, Carrie Underwoods and Kelly Clarksons? A singing competition without those kind of big voices cannot be taken seriously.

The Over-Saturation Of Beyonce: Shouldn’t She Go Sit The Hell Down Somewhere?

Charing explains why she’s tired of King Bey and who’s to blame for her overexposure.

It’s A Love-Hate Relationship: My Problem With “GIRLS”

I like it, and I watch it faithfully, but “GIRLS” is a perfect example of how complicated television viewing can be for black folks like me looking for a good representation of women, race and more.

Is Denzel Filming A Movie In Nollywood? Why More Black Actors Should Go To Nollywood

Charing explains why black actors, successful or not, should explore opportunities in the Nigerian film industry.

Why Most Women Should Probably Leave The Bangs To Michelle Obama

Before you get overly inspired like people did during Beyoncé’s leotard era or over Cassie’s half-shaven cut, you should know that bangs aren’t for everyone–and aren’t easy to maintain. At all.

Is Courtship Dead? And If It Is, Is That Really Such A Bad Thing?

This author says that dating in the traditional sense wasn’t particularly favorable for women.

From The Club To The White House: What’s The Deal With How Everyone Uses Dr. King’s Image These Days?

While most would agree that putting Dr. King’s face on your club flier is not the best way of paying respect or homage, truth of the matter is that people have been using, and in many instances misappropriating, King’s legacy for years.