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Black Women Ask 'Are They Trying to Kill Us Through Our Hair?' New Report Says 'Maybe'

Though we still may be some weeks out until summertime, one of the go-to hairstyles for Black women during that season —a.k.a. braids— just might not see a resurgence thanks to a new consumer report. And what it revealed just might come as a shock.

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Zoe Saldaña Looks Just Like Her Late Father

This award season has been all about Zoe Saldaña as she took home a bunch, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild award for her role in “Emilia Pérez.” With all that winning, the 46-year-old actress has had to make plenty of acceptance speeches, and one thing they all have in common – she…

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Stephen A. Smith Details Why LeBron James Confronted Him

Stephen A. Smith has finally addressed his viral moment with LeBron James. As we reported, the ESPN commentator was trending all over social media after a clip from the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the New York Knicks on Thursday night took over the internet, in which a clearly unhappy James walked over to Smith…

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Denzel Washington's Heartwarming Reaction to an Actress-Hopeful Goes Viral

Denzel Washington’s return to Broadway for “Othello” is warranted to gather him some street attention as he walks to the theater near Time Square. His recent reaction to one frustrated actress-hopeful will make you smile.

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The Life, Times and Villain Era of Soul Legend Bobby Womack

Singer-songwriter-musician Bobby Womack grew up in Cleveland, Ohio singing with his five brothers. Starting as the gospel group the Womack Brothers, they eventually changed their name to the Valentinos and their sound to R&B. Under the mentorship of soul singer Sam Cooke, Womack and his brothers landed a record deal…

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