Shout Out To Da Kids

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one of the best essays I've read about white people tears in a long time.

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He’s the (Famous) DJ, I’m the Son

“So do you, like, know him for real, for real?” “Are you guys close?” “Are he and Will still close?” “What’s up with Will and Jada?” I’ve often…

Awesome piece by Cory Towns about his dad Jazzy Jeff

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Fucking Andy Cohen Is Working My Last Nerve

Andy Cohen needs to shut the hell up. The svengali of reality television has been speaking out of pocket just one too many times for my taste and now look what he’s made me do. Now, Andy, I have to drag you for continuing to open your mouth when you shouldn’t.

Kara vs Andy HEAUX-hen

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Vann interviewed about Black Twiiter

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Mr Arceneaux on bitterness online

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Just too damn good. [Cord Jefferson, Aminatou Sow, Shani Hilton]

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Michael Arceneaux on minding yours

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Rawiya on D'Angelo

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If you're confused about what race-baiting is, here's a bit of context

In the Obama era, the right has embraced the term as a way of discrediting black people.

Collier on Racebaiting.

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5 Times American Rappers And African Artists Sounded Perfect Together

From Kanye West to Rick Ross, the transatlantic connection is very real.

Rawiya on the intercontinental connection.

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Early in her career, Janet Jackson’s music reflected a more demure approach towards sexuality. She was essentially a cross between Donna Martin on the original 90210 and Khia’s “Snatch The Cat Back,” if you will. Then came the janet. album (a personal favorite) where she effectively turned that cherry out. It is a personal favorite…

JANET IS BACK AND MICHAEL IS OUT HERE DOING THE LORD”S WORK.

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Dope site that some friends started for editors to get access to writers of color.

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Vince Staples: "Everything We Love Is Directly Related to Ray J" | NOISEY

His story checks out.

Craig is one of the writers that I enjoy and never feel compelled to explain why. 

Also Ray J is a real part of our lives man. haha

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Rachel Jeantel on Trial - The New Yorker

When you look at the prosecution’s star witness, a young woman, dark-skinned and overweight, her eyes signaling exasperation, what do you see?

In the wake of #CrazyWhiteLadyGate my friend and writer Doreen brought back this piece.

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The Brand Helping to Make the Seaport Cool Again

Darlene and Lizzy Okpo have opened a new store in the revitalized neighborhood.

Love this brand. Love these women. Love that they got to talk to this writer.

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Despite her lack of musical output over the past three years, Rihanna’s productivity in terms of representing lsland Bad Gyal Fuckery has been nonstop. The Barbados-bred queen of all things DGAF mixes her West Indian sensibilities with looks from other…

I talk about the things i know.

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The Life & Times of Rachel Dolezal, Notable African American

In addition to being the most ridiculous story in recent memory, the Rachel Dolezal saga is also laughably confusing. Almost every piece of new information we receive makes the story even more baffling than it was previously.

If shade were a tree the leaves would be called Karas.