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Tag: Michaela Angela Davis

The Emancipation of Mariah Carey: Inside The Making Of Her ESSENCE Cover 15 Years Ago
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The Emancipation of Mariah Carey: Inside The Making Of Her ESSENCE Cover 15 Years Ago

As the record-breaking album "The Emancipation of Mimi" turns 15 this week, a former editor remembers why the singer wanted to speak directly to Black women for the first time.
By Michaela Angela Davis · Apr 15, 2020
Our Crowns, Our Glory: America's Reigning Beauty Queens Are Black, Bold and Rocking Many Crowns
Beauty

Our Crowns, Our Glory: America's Reigning Beauty Queens Are Black, Bold and Rocking Many Crowns

For the first time in history, Miss America, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA are all Black women. Here the reigning queens—Nia Franklin, Cheslie Kryst and Kaliegh Garris -- reflect on this monumental moment and set their tiaras aside (for just a short while) to rock our beloved cultural crowns
By Michaela Angela Davis · Oct 3, 2019
The Pioneering Black Woman Behind 'Searching For Neverland' Is The Only One Who Could Tell This Michael Jackson Story
Culture · Entertainment

The Pioneering Black Woman Behind 'Searching For Neverland' Is The Only One Who Could Tell This Michael Jackson Story

Michaela Angela Davis gets a snapshot of a Black woman director's divinely ordained journey to 'Michael Jackson: Searching For Neverland.'
 

By Michaela Angela Davis · May 29, 2017
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My Beautifully Twisted Love Affair With Cornrows 

Image Actvist Michaela Angela Davis is inspired by Beyonce's 'Lemonade' to a pen love letter to a hairstyle rich with history.

By Michaela Angela Davis · Apr 26, 2016
Commentary: My Daughter Pledged a White Sorority
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Commentary: My Daughter Pledged a White Sorority

Michaela Angela Davis was supportive when her only child found sisterhood at college, but this Afrocentric mother was surprised to discover it wouldn't be a Black experience. Here's what you had to say: Karena commented: "Women should consider themselves "sisters" no matter what race or religion. There is more in common than not." Naja wrote: "I also have sisters who are Latino, White and Asian. Their reasons for joining may be similar to the writer's daughter. Regardless, I love them all. My decision was to join a group with whom I can relate to."
By Michaela Angela Davis · Jun 14, 2010
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Commentary: A Love Letter to My Hater

Michaela Angela Davis writes a love letter to the person that has caused her grief throughout her life, revealing how powerful it is to learn from the pain and appreciate the good. Read more: Chris Brown and R. Kelly: Mad Men, Monster's BallThe Film "Precious" Exorcises Our Demons
By Michaela Angela Davis · Feb 22, 2010
Chris Brown and R. Kelly: Mad Men, Monster's Ball
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Chris Brown and R. Kelly: Mad Men, Monster's Ball

With the release of Chris Brown's new album "Graffiti" and R. Kelly's "Untitled" what does this music mean to Black women and the issues of abuse? Are we as a community too forgiving of creative genius and celebrity?
By Michaela Angela Davis · Dec 7, 2009
The Film 'Precious' Exorcises Our Demons
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The Film 'Precious' Exorcises Our Demons

Precious will push your buttons. This big film firmly based on the little novel PUSH, by Sapphire, packs in just about every painful issue imaginable, sexual and emotional abuse, domestic and spiritual violence, incest, illiteracy, obesity, poverty, mental illness, neglect, HIV, abandonment and deadly loneliness. So many dark demons staring on the silver screen can be hard to handle. Perhaps that's why it's kicked up so much controversy. No on gets out of this one free, you can't see Precious without seeing some deep agony you can identify with.
By Michaela Angela Davis · Nov 23, 2009
Michelle Obama: The Accidental Icon
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Michelle Obama: The Accidental Icon

Has Michelle Obama's affirmation of Black beauty caused an identity crisis for White mainstream media? Writer Michaela angela Davis weighs in on this hot-button topic in our exclusive commentary.
By Michaela Angela Davis · Oct 29, 2009
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