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·May 15, 2020

Gabrielle Union on Her New Children’s Book, Overcoming Loss, and Rising Above It All

From her struggle with infertility to her latest project, the actress talks about why representation will always be a priority — Gabrielle Union has seemingly done it all. From movies to television shows to hosting, there is nothing the actress hasn’t explored. Decades into her career, Union has now unveiled another talent — writing children’s books. The wife to former basketball player, Dwyane Wade, has been very open about married life…

Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union on Her New Children’s Book, Overcoming Loss, and Rising Above It All
Gabrielle Union on Her New Children’s Book, Overcoming Loss, and Rising Above It All
Gabrielle Union

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Mar 27, 2018

Black Girls From The Hood Are The Real Trendsetters

Black Girls From The Hood Are The Real Trendsetters The following is an ode to black girls who grew up in the ghetto. Black girls who stay in the beauty supply and seek refuge in the nail salon. Black girls who lay their edges with the utmost precision. Black girls…

Ghetto

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Black Girls From The Hood Are The Real Trendsetters
Black Girls From The Hood Are The Real Trendsetters
Ghetto

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Mar 15, 2018

Grown-ish and The Erasure of Darkskinned Women

Grown-ish and The Erasure of Darkskinned Women Colorism. A word that incites a riot within my soul. This one ideology, that consists of 8 letters and 3 vowels has dictated how I would be treated before conception. It rips apart my confidence no matter how hard I try to run…

Grownish

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Grown-ish and The Erasure of Darkskinned Women
Grown-ish and The Erasure of Darkskinned Women
Grownish

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Nov 17, 2017

How Lil’ Kim Liberated My Sexuality

How Lil’ Kim Liberated My Sexuality It was past midnight, I got out of bed and slowly stretched my limbs to hear that my mom was hosting a variety of guests in our two-storey apartment. I crept down the stairs and found myself underneath the kitchen table vacated by beer…

Music

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How Lil’ Kim Liberated My Sexuality
How Lil’ Kim Liberated My Sexuality
Music

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Nov 9, 2017

The Importance of “Frontin’” by Pharrell

The Importance of “Frontin’” by Pharrell The year is 2003, I lay stretched out on the floor anxiously awaiting “106 & Park” to return from commercial break. AJ & Free’s distinct voices, adorned with the purest chemistry even scientists envied, pierce my eardrums as they get ready to introduce the…

Pharrell

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The Importance of “Frontin’” by Pharrell
The Importance of “Frontin’” by Pharrell
Pharrell

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