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Articles by: Aliya S. King

I Muted R. Kelly
Culture

I Muted R. Kelly

Why did I continue to listen to R. Kelly’s songs long after supporting his music became a problem? It took my own experience with sexual assault to finally recognize the truth.
By Aliya S. King · Nov 14, 2018
Long Live The Queen: An Ode To The Supa Dupa Fly 20th Anniversary of Missy Elliott's Debut
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Long Live The Queen: An Ode To The Supa Dupa Fly 20th Anniversary of Missy Elliott's Debut

Elliott first burst on the scene with her debut album, "Supa Dupa Fly," 20 years ago this month

By Aliya S. King · Jul 15, 2017
Mary, Faith and Kim: The History of The Superwomen of Bad Boy
Entertainment · ESSENCE Black Women in Music

Mary, Faith and Kim: The History of The Superwomen of Bad Boy

Without Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans and Lil' Kim, the true power of Bad Boy would be unknown

By Aliya S. King · Jul 10, 2017
The Undeniable Connection Between ‘Lemonade’ and the Literary Narrative Around Black Women 
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The Undeniable Connection Between ‘Lemonade’ and the Literary Narrative Around Black Women 

What I see most in Lemonade is a push against the strong Black woman narrative. Yes, we’re strong. But we’re not unbreakable.

By Aliya S. King · Apr 25, 2016
Kehlani, Suicide, and the Dark Side of Social Media
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Kehlani, Suicide, and the Dark Side of Social Media

Kehlani’s story is a reminder that Facebook and the ‘gram doesn’t care about you.

By Aliya S. King · Mar 30, 2016
'It's Not That White Women Can't Write About Beyonce and 'Formation,' But Maybe They Shouldn't'
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'It's Not That White Women Can't Write About Beyonce and 'Formation,' But Maybe They Shouldn't'

Beyonce's release of "Formation" kicked off an avalanche of commentary dissecting every layer of the topics she touched on affecting the Black community. One White woman wanted no part of it.

By Aliya S. King · Feb 10, 2016
Beyonce and the 'Formation' of Black Girl Feminism (When the Hot Sauce Isn't Enough)
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Beyonce and the 'Formation' of Black Girl Feminism (When the Hot Sauce Isn't Enough)

In "Formation," Beyonce is intentional about Black women's power; how we get it, how we keep it, and understanding that we deserve it.

By Aliya S. King · Feb 7, 2016
Dear Kanye, It’s Time to Let Go of Amber Rose!
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Dear Kanye, It’s Time to Let Go of Amber Rose!

A Twitter beef between Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa quickly escalated into sexist remarks about Amber Rose. It's time to put a moratorium on 'Ye.

By Aliya S. King · Jan 27, 2016
Modern Girl
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Modern Girl

Mad Men may be almost over, but there's more ahead for star Teyonah Parris.

By Aliya S. King · Aug 4, 2014
Sound Off: The Thing About Blue Ivy, Me and My Mini-Me
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Sound Off: The Thing About Blue Ivy, Me and My Mini-Me

Aliya S. King on why Blue Ivy isn't the real hair police target.

By Aliya S. King · Jun 18, 2014
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