Brooklyn White

writer, nyt wirecutter @brooklynrwhite on and Instagram and Twitter.

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My valentines.

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What I’m on.

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Big mama’s big birthday.

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I acquired the November 2001 newsstand issue of Vibe. It commemorated the life of R&B princess Aaliyah.

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Diana Ross performing “I’m Coming Out” in 1981.

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magazines from my archive.

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Photographed by ashley pena

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Pamela Anderson in Chrome Hearts by owner Laurie Lynn Stark (2002)

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remy ma.

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My husband found Sister Rosetta Tharpe's 'Spirituals in Rhythm' album. It was released in 1960.

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from the archives of octavia butler

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My guy 💜

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Brooklyn White-Grier’s New Book to Explore History of Women Rap Battles

The veteran culture writer will release the book through Amistad Books.

My debut book is on the way!

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I’m a Louisiana girl. I grew up eating king cake. I don’t live in La anymore, but I carry my home with me always. Earlier this year, my aunt tapped me and said she heard I know where to get a good cake. I told her I could make her one. I was feeling bold. Shocked myself. Anyways, I made it!

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For the last 10 years, I've been making valentines inspired by women in hip-hop. Here are some of my more recent ones.

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Toni Morrison wrote "A Knowing So Deep" to Black women for the May 1985 issue of Essence.

I scanned an excerpt.

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I was at an antique store and found the Nov. 1, 1954 issue of Life. Dorothy Dandridge was the first Black woman to be on the magazine's cover.