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Author: Samantha Cooney

Sylvia Earle, Carla Hayden And More Reflect On Their Journeys To Become 'Firsts'
Culture

Sylvia Earle, Carla Hayden And More Reflect On Their Journeys To Become 'Firsts'

By Samantha Cooney · Sep 13, 2017
Michelle Obama’s Hairstylist Says The Former First Lady Has ‘Always Embraced’ Her Natural Hair
Beauty

Michelle Obama’s Hairstylist Says The Former First Lady Has ‘Always Embraced’ Her Natural Hair

By Samantha Cooney · Apr 6, 2017
Bill O’Reilly Apologizes For Saying Rep. Maxine Waters’ Hair Looked Like A ‘James Brown Wig’
News

Bill O’Reilly Apologizes For Saying Rep. Maxine Waters’ Hair Looked Like A ‘James Brown Wig’

By Samantha Cooney · Mar 28, 2017
Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Debuts at Milan Fashion Week
Fashion · Milan Fashion Week

Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Debuts at Milan Fashion Week

By Samantha Cooney · Feb 28, 2017
Viola Davis Is Sick of Black Women Playing Sidekicks
Celebrity

Viola Davis Is Sick of Black Women Playing Sidekicks

By Samantha Cooney · Dec 22, 2016