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Tis’ The Season To Celebrate Birthdays And Have Sexy Date Nights: The Best Of Black Love In November

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Tis’ The Season To Celebrate Birthdays And Have Sexy Date Nights: The Best Of Black Love In November

Whoopi Goldberg Thinks Financially Wary Millennials Aren't Having Kids Because They're "Lazy"

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Whoopi Goldberg Thinks Financially Wary Millennials Aren’t Having Kids Because They’re “Lazy”

Issa Rae's New Restaurant 'Somerville' Celebrates South Central L.A.'s Rich Heritage

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Issa Rae’s New Restaurant ‘Somerville’ Celebrates South Central L.A.’s Rich Heritage

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WATCH: Cynthia Erivo Reflects On The Importance Of Sisterhood, Acceptance, Authenticity And Her Film, WICKED

WATCH: Cynthia Erivo Reflects On The Importance Of Sisterhood, Acceptance, Authenticity And Her Film, WICKED

WATCH: Cynthia Erivo On Importance Of Sisterhood

WATCH: Cynthia Erivo On Importance Of Sisterhood

WATCH: How Cynthia Erivo Handles Life’s Challenges

WATCH: How Cynthia Erivo Handles Life’s Challenges

WATCH: What Cynthia Erivo Is Excited About With The Release Of Wicked

WATCH: What Cynthia Erivo Is Excited About With The Release Of Wicked

WATCH: How Cynthia Erivo Defies Gravity With Her Role In Wicked

WATCH: How Cynthia Erivo Defies Gravity With Her Role In Wicked

Sunrise Yoga And Sisterhood: How This Caribbean Retreat Is Inspiring New Paths To Self-Discovery And Self-Care

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Sunrise Yoga And Sisterhood: How This Caribbean Retreat Is Inspiring New Paths To Self-Discovery And Self-Care

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In The Chair With: Monae Everett

André 3000 Is In A Sartorial League Of His Own

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André 3000 Is In A Sartorial League Of His Own

Spruce Up Your Home For The Fall With These Easy Hacks

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Spruce Up Your Home For The Fall With These Easy Hacks

8 Places To Go This Fall For Every Type Of Traveler

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8 Places To Go This Fall For Every Type Of Traveler

Is It Worth It To Shoot Your Shot? Here's What 4 Dating Experts Suggest

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Is It Worth It To Shoot Your Shot? Here's What 4 Dating Experts Suggest

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Russell Wilson: Faith, Family & Football

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You’ll Never Forget Beyoncé

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Spotify Crowns the Top 100 R&B Jams of the Streaming Era

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Victoria Monét And John Gaines Confirm Breakup: ‘There Was No Infidelity’

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Victoria Monét And John Gaines Confirm Breakup: ‘There Was No Infidelity’

Sex Talk: Here’s Why It's So Important For Black Women To Have Orgasms Often

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Sex Talk: Here’s Why It's So Important For Black Women To Have Orgasms Often

Here’s What You Should Put On Your Summer Sex Checklist

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Here’s What You Should Put On Your Summer Sex Checklist

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Behind Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Makeup With Pat McGrath

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Behind Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Makeup With Pat McGrath

Holiday Nail Trends You Should Try—According To An Expert

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Holiday Nail Trends You Should Try—According To An Expert

How To Hydrate Acne-Prone Skin Without Clogging Pores

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How To Hydrate Acne-Prone Skin Without Clogging Pores

Star Gazing: ‘Wicked’ And ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Premieres, Cynthia Erivo, Kerry Washington, Kayla Nicole And More

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Star Gazing: ‘Wicked’ And ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Premieres, Cynthia Erivo, Kerry Washington, Kayla Nicole And More

ICYMI: Lupita Nyong’o's Festive Red Lip, Keke Palmer’s Peach Makeup, And More

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ICYMI: Lupita Nyong’o's Festive Red Lip, Keke Palmer’s Peach Makeup, And More

Lil Baby Didn’t Just Rap About Change—He Went To Harvard To Make It Happen

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Lil Baby Didn’t Just Rap About Change—He Went To Harvard To Make It Happen

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Access And Belonging In The World Of Outdoor Gear

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Access And Belonging In The World Of Outdoor Gear

The Year’s Most Stylish Music Videos: Doja Cat, SZA, Tyla, And More

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The Year’s Most Stylish Music Videos: Doja Cat, SZA, Tyla, And More

10 Irresistible Items From Nordstrom’s Black Friday Sale That Caught My Eye

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10 Irresistible Items From Nordstrom’s Black Friday Sale That Caught My Eye

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A Therapist On How To Navigate The Holiday Season Solo

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A Therapist On How To Navigate The Holiday Season Solo

Here's How To Avoid The Financial Trappings Of This Holiday Shopping Season

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Here's How To Avoid The Financial Trappings Of This Holiday Shopping Season

Wendy Williams Deemed ‘Permanently Incapacitated’ Amid Dementia Battle, According To Her Guardian

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Wendy Williams Deemed ‘Permanently Incapacitated’ Amid Dementia Battle, According To Her Guardian

Lil Kim And Royal Reign Were The Cutest Mother-Daughter Duo At The Pow(H)er Awards

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Lil Kim And Royal Reign Were The Cutest Mother-Daughter Duo At The Pow(H)er Awards

Look How We Ate That! Did You Know We Share These Holiday Dishes Across The Diaspora?

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Look How We Ate That! Did You Know We Share These Holiday Dishes Across The Diaspora?

Samantha Walkes Is Creating Change Through Her Work In ‘Cross’

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Samantha Walkes Is Creating Change Through Her Work In ‘Cross’

The Wait Is Over: J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Returns This Spring For 5th Anniversary

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The Wait Is Over: J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Returns This Spring For 5th Anniversary

Voices For Change: Amanda Gorman And Angélique Kidjo And Honored At UN Foundation’s We The Peoples Gala

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Voices For Change: Amanda Gorman And Angélique Kidjo And Honored At UN Foundation’s We The Peoples Gala

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Every Type Of Beauty Lover

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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Every Type Of Beauty Lover