Sound-Off: Who's to Blame in School Shooting?
When word spread that a 6-year-old kindergartner in Houston brought a loaded gun to school and it accidentally went off, injuring three students, there was a lot of talk about what should happen to the child. But the more important question here is…
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10 Things Every Single Brotha Needs to Know
10 Things Every Single Brotha Needs to KnowReal Advice for All the BrothasOne thing I pride myself on is listening. And since I started blogging at Essence just a few weeks ago, I've had a lot to listen to because...well, y'all have had a lot to say…
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Sound-Off: Is Spike Doing the Right Thing?
Yesterday, when reading the trades, I was horrified when I read that Tyler Perry told a reporter "Spike can go straight to hell! You can print that. I am sick of him talking about me, I am sick of him saying, 'this is a coon, this is a buffoon.' I…
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Sound-Off: Donald Trump, Stay in Your Lane!
Donald Trump thinks he can save America? He couldn't even save his companies from filing bankruptcy (at least twice). Trump Sr. couldn't avoid two failed marriages — one with Ivana Trump, who even with a pre-nup reportedly cashed in for over…
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Sound-Off: Is Islamophobia Behind France's Burqa Ban?
A big ol' discrepancy has brewed since the implementation of France's anti-veiling law created headline-making outrage and surprisingly widespread support. The chasm between justifiable precaution and just a flat-out abuse of power — and a…
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Sound-Off: Newburgh Mom Murder-Suicide is a Warning
The small city of Newburgh, New York is coming to terms with an unspeakable tragedy: a young mother drove her four children into the Hudson River in a shocking murder-suicide this Tuesday night. Lashanda Armstrong's 10-year-old son La'Shaun was the…
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Sound-Off: Why Kobe Bryant Should Shut-Up and Pay
I admire the gay community. Unlike any minority group in the 21st century, the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community refuses to accept bigotry. When a rapper (Bow Wow), an actor (Isaiah Washington), or a sports figure (Tim…
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10 Most Underrated Women, and How to Stand Out
10 Underrated WomenHow You Can Stand OutIn my post last week we explored the 10 Underrated Men and Why You Should Date Them, this week it's the ladies turn! So, the myth goes, when it comes to dating, men have more options than Sunday brunch at B…
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Plus Size Model in the City: 'I'm Committed to Being the Best Me'
I made a mistake. I was out of line and it is not the first time. I have made numerous mistakes in the past. My logical mind reminds me that once something is said or done; there is no taking it back. If I deem what was said or done a mistake…
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Sound-Off: Ashley Judd Was Right about Hip Hop
My people, my people, when will we face the music and save ourselves from ourselves? Here we go again, yet another well-meaning White person who makes a common sense, very reasonable, factually based statement about something (in this case rap…
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It's Memorial Weekend! What are your plans?
@Illustrious_I I'm heading to Chicago! I can't wait!
@ILoveIndigoFera This weekend I'm going to the beach. I already packed the lunches!
@Debtronic I'm going to relax and eat! It's going to be a great weekend!
@BevCa55 Yes! Let the summer begin! I'm going to a bunch of cookouts.
@DancingQueen12 The best part about Memorial weekend is all the festivals and cookouts. I've got to get cute!
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