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From the looks of it, the "Body Party" singer is starting the year off right as she recently took to the social networking platform to share that she has already moved beyond the halfway point of her post-baby weight loss goals.
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Ciara Says Weight Loss Journey Has Been “Easy, Stress-Free, And Fun”
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After giving birth to her third child, Win, last summer, Ciara shared with fans that she was gearing up to drop 48 pounds.
“48lbs to go! Starting the game plan tomorrow!! P.s. don’t know how easy it’s going to be considering 3 [babies] now! Going to work really hard at this! Let’s go Mamma’s,” she wrote on Instagram back in August.
From the looks of it, the “Body Party” singer is starting the year off right as she recently took to the social networking platform to share that she has already moved beyond the halfway point of her post-baby weight loss goals.
As a new Weight Watchers ambassador, the mom of three revealed that she has lost 28 pounds since August.
“Super Proud of where I am starting off 2021! Down 28 pounds thanks to @WW!!” the “Body Party” singer exclaimed. “This journey has been easy, stress-free, and fun! Especially juggling mommy life, work-life, exercise, etc! The WW app has been a game-changer! 20 more lbs to go!”
Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, welcomed baby Win back in July. During her pregnancy, the singer gained a total of 65 pounds. She partnered with Weight Watchers and their Digital 360 program two months after giving birth to assist with her journey.
“Ready to level up my plans post-baby and beyond! Leading a healthier lifestyle has always been a long-term goal of mine. With my growing family and career, I’m more focused on living a balanced life. I’m proud to share that I’ve joined the @ww family!” she told fans on Instagram. “The program is realistic for my goals and I’m having fun with the app! I’ve seen the impact it’s had on family and friends and I’m excited for the journey ahead. I naturally lost 15lbs post-baby and after starting the WW program, changing my eating, and working out, I’ve now lost the 5lbs I wanted. I’m ready to go after the rest I want to lose! Let’s go!!!”
It’s great that Ciara is taking her time to lose the weight and refusing to subscribe to snapback culture, which places an unhealthy amount of pressure on new moms to lose weight after childbirth.
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"Victoria Uwumarogie"
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In an Instagram Live conversation recently, Samantha Lee talked about dealing with shame that can keep you in relationships that aren't working and the trust in God that helps you to remove yourself from them.
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In an Instagram Live conversation with Ericka Davis, Samantha Lee opened up for the first time following the news of her decision to file for divorce from singer and actor Tyrese after nearly four years of marriage. She talked about dealing with shame that can keep you in relationships that aren’t working and trust in God that helps you to remove yourself from them.
“I’ve had to make some real decisions to trust,” she said when discussing the decision to leave behind feelings of shame that have kept her in bad positions. “Don’t allow the enemy to shame you. Don’t allow the enemy to make you feel like you’re alone. Don’t allow the enemy to make you feel like anything you’re dealing with is too big for God. Because God is bigger than all things. That’s what I have learned.”
Lee said that in this particular “season” of her life, she had to remind herself of this.
“You have to know that there’s a God that’s bigger that’s worth trusting in. I’ve had to learn that in this season,” she said. “I’ve had to remind myself that if I trust in the Lord I will not be disappointed. And I’m not going to allow myself to trust man, trust what I see, or trust what people say because that’s finicky. That changes. Feelings change all the time. But trusting, the unwavering decision to trust, is yours.”‘
Later on in the conversation, Lee talked about how she initially wasn’t the best partner in relationships or friend in her friendships. That was due to insecurities and not feeling fully invested in those relationships. But after going to therapy and doing the work, she changed and became fully committed.
“I would honestly say a lot of things that have happened in my life when it came to friendships or relationships or things ending and things beginning, I would honestly say that I have come at relationships differently,” she said. “I tell you, I give my all. I literally go all in. My relationships, my friendships. I’m just one of those kinds of people.”
With that being said, if and when things come to an end, she is content knowing that she tried her best to make things work. She is also content in trusting that God wants something different for her.
“So on the other side of that when relationships end or friendships end, I can walk away knowing I can drop the mic. I did everything I could do,” she said. “And at that point, I feel like when I do that and I know that God has tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘Okay, Sam,’ it’s like, you know what? I did everything I could do. At this point, all I can do is trust God. All I can do is either trust God to either do whatever, whether to give me peace and proceed with my peace or continue to stay in this cycle with whatever person I’m dealing with at the time, whether it be a friendship or a relationship.”
“I’m willing to give 100 percent to this and at the end of the day, when I leave this situation, I’m going to be okay because I trust a God that’s bigger than this. I trust a God that redeems things,” she added. “Because I trust God, I truly trust God, I truly trust that if this ain’t it, God’s got something greater. And I know that. And I know I did right. I can walk away knowing I did the best that I could.”
As previously mentioned, Lee and her estranged husband announced their split in December after tying the knot in 2017 and welcoming a daughter, Soraya, in 2018. She has since sought $20,000 in child support and alleged that she actually filed for divorce in September after the star locked her and Soraya out of their family home in Georgia, according to court papers. Tyrese denies that he did that and thinks her request for support is “unreasonably high.” He said he still loves Lee and would like to work on their marriage if the opportunity is there. But it certainly sounds as though she has come to peace with her decision to move on.
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Just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic flipped things upside down and changed life as we know it, "Love & Hip Hop" star Mendeecees Harris was released from prison after serving four years.
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Just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic flipped things upside down and changed life as we know it, “Love & Hip Hop” star Mendeecees Harris was released from prison after serving four years. Adjusting to life on the outside after serving a significant amount of time behind bars can be challenging, but quarantine mandates that would shortly follow Harris’ release made adjusting even more challenging.
“We had to spend so much time together that we started nagging each other over who’s going to cook, who’s going to clean, just whose duty to do things,” Mendeecees said of his relationship with his wife and co-star, Yandy Smith-Harris during an interview with Bossip. “In the beginning, it was frustrating because we didn’t have everything structured and planned out but we worked it out. We just took the time to say we’re stuck in the house together, we just might as well make the best of it and it wasn’t even a problem anymore. we found a way to enjoy the time together until it felt like that was the way it was supposed to be and it just felt normal.”
Like many couples, the time indoors proved to be a test for the Harrises.
“Yeah we got our mojo back,” Smith-Harris added. “We had our rough patch in the beginning.”
“We wanted to snap each other’s heads off,” Mendeecees went on. “We were like brothers and sisters in the beginning, just arguing.”
“Over stupid stuff,” Smith-Harris chimed in. “Like ‘why would you put your plate in the sink instead of washing it? Why would you leave your clothes in the bathroom on the floor? Why would you leave the toilet seat up?’”
Harris also admits that fatherhood after lock-up was a bit different as well. However, the time in quarantine proved to be a plus when it came to catching up on lost time with the couple’s children Omere and Skyler.
“The thing for me that was good was, for me being gone such a long time, it really got me acclimated back into my kids’ life and my wife’s life, because I left when my kids were fairly young, and now I’m experiencing them at the age of 5 and 8 and getting reintroduced to them in the household, not in the visiting room,” said Harris “So for my daughter, she is a handful, she’s like a grown person in a little kids body, so every day she is different. She is just – oh my God. I’m still amazed.”
Harris also fathers two children from prior relationships — Mendeecees Jr. and Aasim. The Harrises tied the knot during a spiritual ceremony in 2015, which was captured by VH1 cameras for a “Love & Hip Hop” wedding special. They later legally solidified their marital status. They are slated to star in a new “Love & Hip Hop” spinoff through which they will work to strengthen their marriage.
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During a recent interview, comedian Luenell shared that she and Leslie Jones had been harboring a feud for many years. But on the set of "Coming 2 America," they were able to be cordial with one another.
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MadameNoire Featured Video
Celebrities who were introduced to the public before the era of social media, knew a thing or two about keeping their dirty laundry out of public view. Whether it was media training, a different ethos in the older generation or simple maturity, there have quite a few celebrity feuds that never saw the light of day because folks valued keeping their mouths shut, to a certain extent.
It’s the reason I had no idea that fellow comedians Luenell and Leslie Jones did get along for years. But now that the two are able to be cordial with one another, Luenell is sharing how they overcame their differences as they were working together on the set of Coming 2 America.
She spoke about the years of brewing tension between herself and Leslie during an interview with Comedy Hype. See what she had to say.
“As much as Leslie Jones and I have not gotten along and as many years as we’ve known each other, we were able to come to a meeting of the minds during the filming of this movie. And as much as it pains me to say, she’s going to be a huge star after this movie comes out because this is probably the best work she’s ever done, in her life, “Saturday Night Live,” included.”
When asked that the two said to one another to end their feud, Luenell kept it a little vague but essentially said it took her being the bigger person.
“Leslie wasn’t speaking to me, period on the set of the film. It was throwback feelings she had way back when I was on tour with Katt [Williams] and she was doing some spot dates. She felt a certain type of way. Big misunderstanding. I wouldn’t say she’s the warm and fuzziest person I’ve ever worked with but we had to play sisters. We had to speak to each other. And actually, production came to me and asked me would I please take her to the side and work out whatever angst it was that she was feeling about me at the time. So I went to her and told her, at her leisure, would she have a conversation with me. She said, ‘Aight.’ But that still never happened.
But one day, when I came back to the set—because I had to film and leave and come back–some issues had been resolved on the set. She was much more pleasant to work with. I told her that, that it was nice to work with her that day, in the mood that she was in. And we began a conversation. We went back and covered some of the issues that were bothering her from back in the day and we were able to go ahead and shoot some great scenes. We’re still not going to go out and kick it. But at least we won’t have to roll our eyes and avoid each other when we’re in a room now.”
Host of the show, comedian Pierre asked Luenell, now in retrospect, was their problem that much of a big deal in the first place?
“It absolutely was not as big a deal as it was made into be. It wasn’t me, by the way. Leslie was in her feelings about some things she perceived were being said or being done to her, years ago. She is the one who held the grudge. I stand by that. It’s not like we want to go to bed with each other but we certainly should be able to work with each other without all this catty bullsh*t. So I think that we have gotten to that point.”
You can listen to Luenell’s comments about Leslie Jones in the video below.
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"During a recent interview, comedian Luenell shared that she and Leslie Jones had been harboring a feud for many years. But on the set of \"Coming 2 America,\" they were able to be cordial with one another."
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Hosea Chanchez is sick of y'all. And by "y'all," we're referring to the individuals who have been partying and opening businesses and having club events, acting as though we're not still in a pandemic. So he made his weariness known in very straightforward terms on social media.
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Hosea Chanchez Calls Out “Black Celebrities” Partying During The Pandemic
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Hosea Chanchez is sick of y’all. And by “y’all,” we’re referring to the individuals who have been partying and opening businesses and having club events, acting as though we’re not still in a pandemic. So he made his weariness known in very straightforward terms on social media, calling out everybody, including fellow celebrities.
The former star of The Game, with all the bass in his voice you can imagine on Twitter, had this to say over the weekend.
“Black Celebrities, Restaurant, Club, Hookah & Strip Club owners, Etc – WAKE THE FK UP!” he wrote. “Stop leading your people to the slaughter at the hands of this virus to gain profit and service your EGO! You are facilitating MASS extinction in OUR communities. THIS MUST STOP.”
Chanchez also sent a message to those who show up to all of these places, telling them that “these ‘celebrities’ hosting those events don’t give two sh-ts about YOU or your family. They are ONLY there to make money, spread the virus, feed their EGOS and go back to their mansions with premium healthcare. THIS IS A TRAP!”
“Accountability lies beyond Governors & Governments when it comes to protecting OUR people. WE must be responsible for our Heath & families [sic] safety,” he added. “MASS extinction from SUPER SPREADER events is at the hands of our OWN people. Stop this madness, protect US all & STAY yo a– inside!”
Granted, not everyone is going to receive the message, but it needed to be said either way. We’ve told you about the celebrities having packed parties during the pandemic, from weddings to concerts. All of this has been happening for some time, despite virus cases increasing, not decreasing, and more than 419,000 people dead. According to the APM Research Lab, Black and Indigenous Americans have continued to have the highest rates of loss, coming in at 1 in 750 people nationally. So even though stars are back in lounges and strip clubs maskless and going about business as usual, nothing has changed. More individuals with fame and a platform like Chanchez need to call it out because this virus isn’t going to just disappear, and any chances of it at least slowing down won’t be accomplished without everyone doing their part. If you can’t “STAY yo a– inside” as he so eloquently put it, please, at least wear a mask.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nHosea Chanchez is sick of y’all. And by “y’all,” we’re referring to the individuals who have been partying and opening businesses and having club events, acting as though we’re not still in a pandemic. So he made his weariness known in very straightforward terms on social media, calling out everybody, including fellow celebrities.\nThe former star of The Game, with all the bass in his voice you can imagine on Twitter, had this to say over the weekend.\n“Black Celebrities, Restaurant, Club, Hookah & Strip Club owners, Etc – WAKE THE FK UP!” he wrote. “Stop leading your people to the slaughter at the hands of this virus to gain profit and service your EGO! You are facilitating MASS extinction in OUR communities. THIS MUST STOP.”\nChanchez also sent a message to those who show up to all of these places, telling them that “these ‘celebrities’ hosting those events don’t give two sh-ts about YOU or your family. They are ONLY there to make money, spread the virus, feed their EGOS and go back to their mansions with premium healthcare. THIS IS A TRAP!”\n“Accountability lies beyond Governors & Governments when it comes to protecting OUR people. WE must be responsible for our Heath & families [sic] safety,” he added. “MASS extinction from SUPER SPREADER events is at the hands of our OWN people. Stop this madness, protect US all & STAY yo a– inside!”\nGranted, not everyone is going to receive the message, but it needed to be said either way. We’ve told you about the celebrities having packed parties during the pandemic, from weddings to concerts. All of this has been happening for some time, despite virus cases increasing, not decreasing, and more than 419,000 people dead. According to the APM Research Lab, Black and Indigenous Americans have continued to have the highest rates of loss, coming in at 1 in 750 people nationally. So even though stars are back in lounges and strip clubs maskless and going about business as usual, nothing has changed. More individuals with fame and a platform like Chanchez need to call it out because this virus isn’t going to just disappear, and any chances of it at least slowing down won’t be accomplished without everyone doing their part. If you can’t “STAY yo a– inside” as he so eloquently put it, please, at least wear a mask.",
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"Hosea Chanchez is sick of y'all. And by \"y'all,\" we're referring to the individuals who have been partying and opening businesses and having club events, acting as though we're not still in a pandemic. So he made his weariness known in very straightforward terms on social media."
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After GLAAD released their annual "Where We Are on TV" report for 2020, Shonda Rhimes tweeted she's "not okay" with being the only straight person who made GLAAD's list of creators offering more representation for LGBTQ people on our TV screens.
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Shonda Rhimes Calls Out Hollywood Players For Lack Of LGBTQ Representation
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After GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, released their annual “Where We Are on TV report for 2020, showrunner and producer Shonda Rhimes has said that she’s “not okay” with being the only straight person who made GLAAD’s cut. The Hollywood mogul who has brought us Bridgerton, Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and How To Get Away With Murder, is one of four other “out power players” GLAAD says helped make 2020 have more representation for LGBTQ people on our TV screens.
According to GLAAD, an LGBTQ-focused media monitoring organization, Ryan Murphy, Lena Waithe, Greg Berlanti, and Rhimes were responsible for “17 percent of all LGBTQ representation on TV” last year. With their combined 16 various TV series, the report also attributed 62 out of 360 overall characters who were LGBTQ who showed up on screen last year as characters contributed by the foursome. The report emphasized that this means “nearly one in every five LGBTQ characters that appeared on a series” was because of them.
In tweets surrounding the news, Rhimes shared that she was bothered by the fact that she was the only “straight” person to be a part of the group’s achievement. As she sees it, the problem of people not prioritizing the representation of marginalized groups they don’t identify with always seems to be the problem surrounding diversity in Hollywood and onscreen. According to her, the lack of LGBTQ representation likens that of failed racial representation.
“You know what bugs me?” she asked. “I’m the only straight person on this list. That is not okay. It’s like the same problem with ANY kind of diversity. White people don’t do their job when it comes to representing people of color.”
In the following tweet she continued, “Straight people don’t do their job when it comes to representing queer people. WHY? (and PS: I’m not suggesting I’m special — most of this work was done by @KristaVernoff!)”
GLAAD noted that the goal of their “Where We Are on TV” report is to use the data they collect “throughout the year as a resource and partner to creatives, executives, and other leaders in the TV industry to ensure more fair, accurate, and inclusive LGBTQ representations that will continue to accelerate acceptance worldwide.” With that in mind, even though only four creatives held a big portion of the imprint LGBTQ people left in TV last year, hopefully as the report continues to be released, more attention and action will be geared towards addressing the issue.
Rhimes seems to be over the general lack of enthusiasm or effort when it comes to her colleagues in Hollywood who aren’t prioritizing all forms of diversity onscreen. While we all wait for more of Hollywood’s movers and shakers to give us the content that reflects us all, at least we know we can always count on Rhimes to keep us entertained the right way.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nAfter GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, released their annual “Where We Are on TV report for 2020, showrunner and producer Shonda Rhimes has said that she’s “not okay” with being the only straight person who made GLAAD’s cut. The Hollywood mogul who has brought us Bridgerton, Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and How To Get Away With Murder, is one of four other “out power players” GLAAD says helped make 2020 have more representation for LGBTQ people on our TV screens.\nAccording to GLAAD, an LGBTQ-focused media monitoring organization, Ryan Murphy, Lena Waithe, Greg Berlanti, and Rhimes were responsible for “17 percent of all LGBTQ representation on TV” last year. With their combined 16 various TV series, the report also attributed 62 out of 360 overall characters who were LGBTQ who showed up on screen last year as characters contributed by the foursome. The report emphasized that this means “nearly one in every five LGBTQ characters that appeared on a series” was because of them.\nIn tweets surrounding the news, Rhimes shared that she was bothered by the fact that she was the only “straight” person to be a part of the group’s achievement. As she sees it, the problem of people not prioritizing the representation of marginalized groups they don’t identify with always seems to be the problem surrounding diversity in Hollywood and onscreen. According to her, the lack of LGBTQ representation likens that of failed racial representation.\n“You know what bugs me?” she asked. “I’m the only straight person on this list. That is not okay. It’s like the same problem with ANY kind of diversity. White people don’t do their job when it comes to representing people of color.”\nIn the following tweet she continued, “Straight people don’t do their job when it comes to representing queer people. WHY? (and PS: I’m not suggesting I’m special — most of this work was done by @KristaVernoff!)”\nGLAAD noted that the goal of their “Where We Are on TV” report is to use the data they collect “throughout the year as a resource and partner to creatives, executives, and other leaders in the TV industry to ensure more fair, accurate, and inclusive LGBTQ representations that will continue to accelerate acceptance worldwide.” With that in mind, even though only four creatives held a big portion of the imprint LGBTQ people left in TV last year, hopefully as the report continues to be released, more attention and action will be geared towards addressing the issue.\nRhimes seems to be over the general lack of enthusiasm or effort when it comes to her colleagues in Hollywood who aren’t prioritizing all forms of diversity onscreen. While we all wait for more of Hollywood’s movers and shakers to give us the content that reflects us all, at least we know we can always count on Rhimes to keep us entertained the right way.",
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"After GLAAD released their annual \"Where We Are on TV\" report for 2020, Shonda Rhimes tweeted she's \"not okay\" with being the only straight person who made GLAAD's list of creators offering more representation for LGBTQ people on our TV screens."
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Whether it's a flowering blossom or bitter tea leaf, we can find natural wellness remedies all around us; we just have to know where to look.
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Natural Botanical Supplements Every Woman Should Know About
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Through every phase in life, Mother Nature has considered us women and prepared many remedies for our health and wellness. Just like any mother, she provides comfort, guidance, and solutions to most of all our problems and health concerns.
From reproductive to mental health challenges, she has grown botanical plants and herbs to treat our common health conditions. Via roots, stems, berries, and seeds, Mother Nature cares for women from the inside out. Whether it’s a flowering blossom or bitter tea leaf, we can find natural wellness remedies all around us; we just have to know where to look.
Discover the following natural botanical supplements gifted to us by Mother Earth that every woman should know about.
PMS and Cramps
Menstruation should not be painful or cause debilitating mood swings. When we experience cramps, there is commonly an association with our diet. Avoiding dairy, red meat, alcohol, sugar, salt, and caffeine the week before your menstrual cycle begins can reduce cramp severity, mood swings, bloating, water retention, and breast tenderness.
Sometimes we may need added support to get us through this time of the month. Here are a few natural supplements you may want to keep handy to ease the symptoms of your period:
Ginger – Found to be as effective as ibuprofen, one study concluded that 250 mg of ginger powder taken four times a day for three days was helpful for menstrual pain relief.
– Found to be as effective as ibuprofen, one study concluded that 250 mg of ginger powder taken four times a day for three days was helpful for menstrual pain relief. Chamomile tea – Known to help reduce muscle spasms and relax nerves via increased levels of glycine, chamomile tea is a healthy option for menstrual cramp relief.
– Known to help reduce muscle spasms and relax nerves via increased levels of glycine, chamomile tea is a healthy option for menstrual cramp relief. Turmeric – One study found that women who took curcumin capsules for seven days before and three days after their period reported measurable relief of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory compound found in turmeric and is responsible for its bright yellow color.
– One study found that women who took curcumin capsules for seven days before and three days after their period reported measurable relief of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory compound found in turmeric and is responsible for its bright yellow color. Chasteberry– Several studies show that chasteberry may alleviate symptoms, such as fluid retention, irritability, breast tenderness, and mild depression associated with PMS.
Anxiety and Stress
Now more than ever, women are experiencing elevated anxiety levels. With social injustice and an ongoing pandemic adding to the everyday stresses of being a Black woman, we need all the mental health support we can get.
Meditation, counseling, mindfulness, good sleep, and a proper diet can all help reduce feelings of anxiety. For added support, consider these botanical herbal remedies:
Cannabidiol (CBD) – CBD is known to help with anxiety by interacting with our endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS helps maintain homeostasis, or balance, within the body. Evidence shows CBD has great potential to be a treatment option for various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder.
– CBD is known to help with anxiety by interacting with our endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS helps maintain homeostasis, or balance, within the body. Evidence shows CBD has great potential to be a treatment option for various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder. Passionflower– A study found that passionflower was effective at treating generalized anxiety disorder, with a low incidence of impaired job performance compared to the pharmaceutical drug oxazepam. Passionflower, or Passiflora incarnata, has been used traditionally around the world to treat anxiety, restlessness, and agitation. It is believed to accomplish this by increasing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels in the brain, which promotes calmness and relaxation.
Menopause
As we age, we earn the grace of wisdom as hot flashes, decreased sex drive, bone loss, and vaginal dryness befall us. These changes come from a decrease in our reproductive hormone levels, which typically starts in our late 40s or early 50s.
While going through menopause is a natural process, that does not make it any more tolerable to endure. These herbal insights may help get us through this period in life by taming its dreaded symptoms.
Black cohosh – Also known as Cimicifuga, black cohosh is a potent remedy for hot flashes and night sweats. It is safe and effective for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.
– Also known as Cimicifuga, black cohosh is a potent remedy for hot flashes and night sweats. It is safe and effective for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Maca – An Incan superfood, maca has been used for centuries to treat hormone imbalance and menopausal symptoms like moodiness, vaginal dryness, and decreased sex drive.
– An Incan superfood, maca has been used for centuries to treat hormone imbalance and menopausal symptoms like moodiness, vaginal dryness, and decreased sex drive. Flax seeds– Improvement of menopausal symptoms and quality of life were reported by women taking flax seeds during a three-month study. The study also found that flax seeds increased levels of a hormone associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer.
Lactation
For new moms, it is important to breastfeed and make sure our baby is getting the optimal nutrition needed for proper growth and development. For some of us, producing milk is more difficult than we would like it to be.
Mother Nature has provided many herbal remedies to help potentially increase breast milk supply.
Fenugreek, Ginger, and Turmeric – Often the primary ingredient in lactation teas, fenugreek is a common herb used as a galactagogue or a lactation stimulant. A 2018 study showed that mothers who took an herbal mix of ginger, turmeric, and fenugreek had a 49% increase in milk volume after two weeks and a 103% increase after four weeks.
– Often the primary ingredient in lactation teas, fenugreek is a common herb used as a galactagogue or a lactation stimulant. A 2018 study showed that mothers who took an herbal mix of ginger, turmeric, and fenugreek had a 49% increase in milk volume after two weeks and a 103% increase after four weeks. Blessed thistle– A review found that blessed thistle is often used as a galactagogue. Another touted benefit is that this herb can help with cough as an expectorant that loosens and thins mucus.
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are more common for Black women than any other race. One study found fibroids in 26% of Black women and only 7% of White women who did not have symptoms. While they are benign tumors, uterine fibroids can cause significant health problems, including infertility, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, constipation, back pain, urinary urgency and frequency, anemia, and miscarriage.
Obesity can increase the risk of developing fibroids because fat cells make high amounts of estrogen, which increases the risk and rate of fibroid growth. Other increased risks include a diet high in refined carbohydrates like cereal, crackers, chips, and soda. Also, eating a lot of meat like beef, ham, lamb, and other red meats can increase your risk of developing fibroids. Decreasing alcohol consumption and eating a Mediterranean diet high in fiber is ideal for fibroid prevention and treatment. Avoiding estrogen-disrupting chemicals, like pesticides, BPA in plastics, nonstick cookware coating, and dyes are also recommended.
These supplements can decrease your risk of developing fibroids and help slow their growth.
Vitamin D – A study found that women who had sufficient vitamin D levels were 32% less likely to develop fibroids compared to women who were vitamin D deficient. Because darker-skinned people need more sun to produce sufficient vitamin D, Black women are often deficient. A vitamin D supplement may be needed to increase levels to the normal range.
– A study found that women who had sufficient vitamin D levels were 32% less likely to develop fibroids compared to women who were vitamin D deficient. Because darker-skinned people need more sun to produce sufficient vitamin D, Black women are often deficient. A vitamin D supplement may be needed to increase levels to the normal range. Green Tea– Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, may slow fibroid growth by decreasing high estrogen levels and reducing inflammation. Studies show EGCG decreased fibroid volume significantly after four months of taking 800 mg per day.
Mother Nature has done a fine job of providing women with what we need during each phase of life. From menstruation to breastfeeding to menopause, Mother Earth has considered our needs and provided an array of botanical solutions to soothe and comfort us at every turn.
Always consult your physician before beginning any new herbal supplements, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Founder and CEO of Monaco Natural Health Solutions, Dr. Carlie Bell-Biggins is a licensed naturopathic physician with a thriving medical practice in Pearland, TX. A holistic health and functional medicine expert, Dr. Carlie is passionate about the African American community’s health and wellness needs. Frequently discussing topics around mindfulness and positive self-image, she enjoys encouraging others to live their best life with a positive perspective. Often complimented on her sense of fashion, Dr. Carlie embodies everything it means to be a modern female CEO, including leadership, style, culture, and charisma.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nThrough every phase in life, Mother Nature has considered us women and prepared many remedies for our health and wellness. Just like any mother, she provides comfort, guidance, and solutions to most of all our problems and health concerns.\nFrom reproductive to mental health challenges, she has grown botanical plants and herbs to treat our common health conditions. Via roots, stems, berries, and seeds, Mother Nature cares for women from the inside out. Whether it’s a flowering blossom or bitter tea leaf, we can find natural wellness remedies all around us; we just have to know where to look.\nDiscover the following natural botanical supplements gifted to us by Mother Earth that every woman should know about.\nPMS and Cramps\nMenstruation should not be painful or cause debilitating mood swings. When we experience cramps, there is commonly an association with our diet. Avoiding dairy, red meat, alcohol, sugar, salt, and caffeine the week before your menstrual cycle begins can reduce cramp severity, mood swings, bloating, water retention, and breast tenderness.\nSometimes we may need added support to get us through this time of the month. Here are a few natural supplements you may want to keep handy to ease the symptoms of your period:\nGinger – Found to be as effective as ibuprofen, one study concluded that 250 mg of ginger powder taken four times a day for three days was helpful for menstrual pain relief.\n– Found to be as effective as ibuprofen, one study concluded that 250 mg of ginger powder taken four times a day for three days was helpful for menstrual pain relief. Chamomile tea – Known to help reduce muscle spasms and relax nerves via increased levels of glycine, chamomile tea is a healthy option for menstrual cramp relief.\n– Known to help reduce muscle spasms and relax nerves via increased levels of glycine, chamomile tea is a healthy option for menstrual cramp relief. Turmeric – One study found that women who took curcumin capsules for seven days before and three days after their period reported measurable relief of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory compound found in turmeric and is responsible for its bright yellow color.\n– One study found that women who took curcumin capsules for seven days before and three days after their period reported measurable relief of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory compound found in turmeric and is responsible for its bright yellow color. Chasteberry– Several studies show that chasteberry may alleviate symptoms, such as fluid retention, irritability, breast tenderness, and mild depression associated with PMS.\nAnxiety and Stress\nNow more than ever, women are experiencing elevated anxiety levels. With social injustice and an ongoing pandemic adding to the everyday stresses of being a Black woman, we need all the mental health support we can get.\nMeditation, counseling, mindfulness, good sleep, and a proper diet can all help reduce feelings of anxiety. For added support, consider these botanical herbal remedies:\nCannabidiol (CBD) – CBD is known to help with anxiety by interacting with our endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS helps maintain homeostasis, or balance, within the body. Evidence shows CBD has great potential to be a treatment option for various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder.\n– CBD is known to help with anxiety by interacting with our endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS helps maintain homeostasis, or balance, within the body. Evidence shows CBD has great potential to be a treatment option for various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder. Passionflower– A study found that passionflower was effective at treating generalized anxiety disorder, with a low incidence of impaired job performance compared to the pharmaceutical drug oxazepam. Passionflower, or Passiflora incarnata, has been used traditionally around the world to treat anxiety, restlessness, and agitation. It is believed to accomplish this by increasing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels in the brain, which promotes calmness and relaxation.\nMenopause\nAs we age, we earn the grace of wisdom as hot flashes, decreased sex drive, bone loss, and vaginal dryness befall us. These changes come from a decrease in our reproductive hormone levels, which typically starts in our late 40s or early 50s.\nWhile going through menopause is a natural process, that does not make it any more tolerable to endure. These herbal insights may help get us through this period in life by taming its dreaded symptoms.\nBlack cohosh – Also known as Cimicifuga, black cohosh is a potent remedy for hot flashes and night sweats. It is safe and effective for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.\n– Also known as Cimicifuga, black cohosh is a potent remedy for hot flashes and night sweats. It is safe and effective for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Maca – An Incan superfood, maca has been used for centuries to treat hormone imbalance and menopausal symptoms like moodiness, vaginal dryness, and decreased sex drive.\n– An Incan superfood, maca has been used for centuries to treat hormone imbalance and menopausal symptoms like moodiness, vaginal dryness, and decreased sex drive. Flax seeds– Improvement of menopausal symptoms and quality of life were reported by women taking flax seeds during a three-month study. The study also found that flax seeds increased levels of a hormone associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer.\nLactation\nFor new moms, it is important to breastfeed and make sure our baby is getting the optimal nutrition needed for proper growth and development. For some of us, producing milk is more difficult than we would like it to be.\nMother Nature has provided many herbal remedies to help potentially increase breast milk supply.\nFenugreek, Ginger, and Turmeric – Often the primary ingredient in lactation teas, fenugreek is a common herb used as a galactagogue or a lactation stimulant. A 2018 study showed that mothers who took an herbal mix of ginger, turmeric, and fenugreek had a 49% increase in milk volume after two weeks and a 103% increase after four weeks.\n– Often the primary ingredient in lactation teas, fenugreek is a common herb used as a galactagogue or a lactation stimulant. A 2018 study showed that mothers who took an herbal mix of ginger, turmeric, and fenugreek had a 49% increase in milk volume after two weeks and a 103% increase after four weeks. Blessed thistle– A review found that blessed thistle is often used as a galactagogue. Another touted benefit is that this herb can help with cough as an expectorant that loosens and thins mucus.\nFibroids\nUterine fibroids are more common for Black women than any other race. One study found fibroids in 26% of Black women and only 7% of White women who did not have symptoms. While they are benign tumors, uterine fibroids can cause significant health problems, including infertility, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, constipation, back pain, urinary urgency and frequency, anemia, and miscarriage.\nObesity can increase the risk of developing fibroids because fat cells make high amounts of estrogen, which increases the risk and rate of fibroid growth. Other increased risks include a diet high in refined carbohydrates like cereal, crackers, chips, and soda. Also, eating a lot of meat like beef, ham, lamb, and other red meats can increase your risk of developing fibroids. Decreasing alcohol consumption and eating a Mediterranean diet high in fiber is ideal for fibroid prevention and treatment. Avoiding estrogen-disrupting chemicals, like pesticides, BPA in plastics, nonstick cookware coating, and dyes are also recommended.\nThese supplements can decrease your risk of developing fibroids and help slow their growth.\nVitamin D – A study found that women who had sufficient vitamin D levels were 32% less likely to develop fibroids compared to women who were vitamin D deficient. Because darker-skinned people need more sun to produce sufficient vitamin D, Black women are often deficient. A vitamin D supplement may be needed to increase levels to the normal range.\n– A study found that women who had sufficient vitamin D levels were 32% less likely to develop fibroids compared to women who were vitamin D deficient. Because darker-skinned people need more sun to produce sufficient vitamin D, Black women are often deficient. A vitamin D supplement may be needed to increase levels to the normal range. Green Tea– Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, may slow fibroid growth by decreasing high estrogen levels and reducing inflammation. Studies show EGCG decreased fibroid volume significantly after four months of taking 800 mg per day.\nMother Nature has done a fine job of providing women with what we need during each phase of life. From menstruation to breastfeeding to menopause, Mother Earth has considered our needs and provided an array of botanical solutions to soothe and comfort us at every turn.\nAlways consult your physician before beginning any new herbal supplements, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\nFounder and CEO of Monaco Natural Health Solutions, Dr. Carlie Bell-Biggins is a licensed naturopathic physician with a thriving medical practice in Pearland, TX. A holistic health and functional medicine expert, Dr. Carlie is passionate about the African American community’s health and wellness needs. Frequently discussing topics around mindfulness and positive self-image, she enjoys encouraging others to live their best life with a positive perspective. Often complimented on her sense of fashion, Dr. Carlie embodies everything it means to be a modern female CEO, including leadership, style, culture, and charisma.",
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When a close loved one has COVID, it can be a frightening experience. COVID itself is a very trying illness, which can result in difficulty breathing among other terrifying symptoms. Even worse, the nature of this isolating virus doesn't make it easy to be there for the people you love in a way that you normally would.
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How To Support A Loved One Through A COVID Diagnosis
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If you were blessed enough to avoid being closely affected when COVID-19 first brought the nation to its knees last winter, there’s a good chance that your degree of separation from the virus is steadily decreasing as more people you know are being infected with the virus.
When a close loved one has been diagnosed with COVID, it can be a frightening experience. COVID itself is a very trying illness, which can result in difficulty breathing among other terrifying symptoms. It can also cause serious complications that may result in death, which makes the experience even more stressful. Even worse, the nature of this highly isolating virus doesn’t make it particularly easy to be there for the people you love in a way that you normally would.
If COVID has hit close to home recently and you’re wondering how you can support your loved one through the next few weeks, which may be some extremely challenging ones, keep reading.
Frequent check-ins
The first thing that you can do is to make it your business to check in with them frequently. Long days of working remotely and juggling other responsibilities can sometimes result in going days without speaking to loved ones who live outside of our household. Consider setting a reminder on your phone to check-in with the infirmed person at least once a day. If it appears that they are having a particularly rough time, you may want to check in periodically throughout each day. This is especially important if the loved one happens to live alone and is forced to brave this illness in solitude.
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"If you were blessed enough to avoid being closely affected when COVID-19 first brought the nation to its knees last winter, there’s a good chance that your degree of separation from the virus is steadily decreasing as more people you know are being infected with the virus.\nWhen a close loved one has been diagnosed with COVID, it can be a frightening experience. COVID itself is a very trying illness, which can result in difficulty breathing among other terrifying symptoms. It can also cause serious complications that may result in death, which makes the experience even more stressful. Even worse, the nature of this highly isolating virus doesn’t make it particularly easy to be there for the people you love in a way that you normally would.\nIf COVID has hit close to home recently and you’re wondering how you can support your loved one through the next few weeks, which may be some extremely challenging ones, keep reading.\nFrequent check-ins\nThe first thing that you can do is to make it your business to check in with them frequently. Long days of working remotely and juggling other responsibilities can sometimes result in going days without speaking to loved ones who live outside of our household. Consider setting a reminder on your phone to check-in with the infirmed person at least once a day. If it appears that they are having a particularly rough time, you may want to check in periodically throughout each day. This is especially important if the loved one happens to live alone and is forced to brave this illness in solitude.",
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"When a close loved one has COVID, it can be a frightening experience. COVID itself is a very trying illness, which can result in difficulty breathing among other terrifying symptoms. Even worse, the nature of this isolating virus doesn't make it easy to be there for the people you love in a way that you normally would."
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For Balance Athletica, they expanded with their Outlander collection in 2020 from XXS to XXXXL. The move has not only paid off big for the brand, as most of their chic pieces currently on the site are sold out in the largest sizes, but according to its founders, it's helped them stay true to their initial mission.
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With 4XXL, Balance Athletica Serious About Truly Size-Inclusive Activewear
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While many brands want to diversify their lines and release activewear, most aren’t necessarily looking to expand beyond an XL when it comes to the sizing of those offerings. Even well-known brands for sports and fitness just started increasing their range of sizes, with Nike going up in size to a 3x only in 2016, and Beyoncé’s second Ivy Park line with Adidas, Drip 2, expanding to 4x last year after criticism over limited sizes for the first launch. But as mentioned, many go-to brands still stick with apparel that isn’t made with everybody, as in every body, in mind.
For Balance Athletica, the fitness apparel line for women and men, they got their start with a wider variety of sizes, expanding with their Outlander collection in 2020 from XXS to XXXXL. The move has not only paid off big for the brand, as most of their chic pieces currently on the site are sold out in the largest sizes, but according to founders Chloe Chamberlain and Taylor Chamberlain Dilk, it’s also helped them stay true to their initial mission.
“When Balance Athletica was founded a little over two years ago, we saw a major lack of representation in the fitness apparel market for plus size women. We built our line on the principle of providing representation for all marginalized individuals, truly celebrating all shapes, sizes, and colors,” they said in a statement to MadameNoire. “The key to designing for extended sizes is to make it a priority to progress, evolve, and learn from every piece of feedback we receive.”
Looking to compliment full-figured women, fittings are conducted with plus-size affiliates and models to ensure the pieces fit well, fulfill their needs when being active, and at the same time, still make them feel confident and sexy. Whatever critiques they have are used to improve their line of clothing. We at MadameNoire have tried some of the pieces, from the bras and leggings, to crop tops and joggers, and it’s not only very comfortable and durable during intense workouts, but the designs are quite appealing as well.
“Grading is what determines the degree of difference between each size, and we make specific changes to things like the waistband thickness, hip allowance, and leg length that brings a more comfortable fit in extended sizes, rather than a simple ‘one size fits all’ approach,” they said.
They hope to continue expanding the sizes down the line and continue to, as they say, match their words with their actions to provide for the needs of consumers of all shapes and sizes.
“In our media content, we showcase women that exude power and hope to empower all women to step into their highest self, wear the colors and styles they want, and express themselves without limitation,” the co-founders said. “We all deserve to see someone who looks like us rocking their ‘flaws’ like a badge of honor. They’re what make us unique, human, and beautiful, and there is nothing more beautiful than feeling comfortable in the skin that you’re in.”
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Tommy Davidson admitted that he initially took it personally because he and Jennifer Lopez allegedly got along well when they were both on the Fox sketch comedy series. However, he says the love is still there for the star.
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During an interview with Wendy Williams that aired on Tuesday (Jan. 19), comedian Tommy Davidson shared the story of an awkward moment he had with fellow In Living Color alum Jennifer Lopez.
It came up when Davidson, there to talk about his recent memoir Living in Color, was asked about getting snubbed by her at an event. He admitted that he initially took it personally (who wouldn’t?) because they got along well when they were both on the Fox sketch comedy series.
“You know what? I thought about that now. I’m sensitive. It just has to do with what I’m used to,” he said. “When I have a personal relationship with someone and we talk a lot, when I see them again, I pick it up from where it was. I hadn’t seen her in a long time. She became hugely famous, wonderful actress, does so much. And so I’m looking for that same personal relationship that was there before. And people are just people. It’s not about her, it’s about me.”
The incident in question occurred about 15 years ago according to Davidson, and the pop star/actress either didn’t remember who he was or simply wasn’t interested in being bothered.
“We were both at the cracker and cheese table at some function and I was like, ‘Girl! Aw man, you’re blowing up! This is really cool,'” he said. “I got a carrot, I was about to eat the carrot, and she was like ‘Yeah,’ and walked away.”
All these years later though, there are no hurt feelings about it. In fact, Davidson said he still has plenty of “love” for her.
“But the beautiful thing is you know, love doesn’t go away,” he said. “And the key to the whole thing is she’s Puerto Rican! You can not be hating on no Puerto Rican, you know what I’m saying? It’s just hard not to love ’em.”
In Living Color aired from 1990 through 1994. Davidson was a cast member for all five seasons, while Lopez joined as a Fly Girl for Seasons 3 and 4.
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It appears that the secondary school romance shared between Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts and his girlfriend of fifteen years, Brianna Hammond has aged quite well. The 28-year-old athlete recently proposed to Hammonds, who he met when he was in eighth grade.
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Real Love: Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Proposes To Middle School Sweetheart
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I shudder to think of where I would be if I was still dating my middle school boyfriend; however, it appears that the secondary school romance shared between Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts and his girlfriend of fifteen years, Brianna Hammonds, has aged quite well. The 28-year-old athlete recently proposed to Hammonds, who he met when he was in eighth grade, People reports.
“Brianna has been by my side since we were teenagers,” Betts wrote on Instagram. “Together we’ve grown mentally, physically, and spiritually. She is my best friend, mother of my child, my lover, and my soon-to-be wife. ”
Betts pulled out all stops to propose to Hammonds, staging an entire awards ceremony in Nashville, Tenessee, which was the perfect set-up since he was recently honored by CC and Amber Sabathia’s PitCCh In foundation with the 2020 LegaCCy Award. He told his bride-to-be that he was being honored at a special dinner with the Sabbathias. The athlete graced the stage and offered an acceptance speech before inviting Hammonds to join him, which is when he read a poem and dropped to one knee, pulling out a 7-carat diamond engagement ring.
“Winning another World Series was great, but putting a ring on my MVP is the real blessing! I am a blessed man,” Betts later said.
Together, Betts and Hammond share one child — an adorable daughter, Kynlee Ivory, whom they welcomed in 2018.
“Never knew what unconditional love meant or how it felt until I met this little princess,” Betts wrote on Instagram, announcing his baby girl’s birth back in 2018. “Nov 6th 2018 is a day I’ll never forget❤️”
We love to see it. This is by far one of the sweetest engagement stories that we have heard in a long time. We wish this couple all the best in their new chapter.
Follow Jazmine on Twitter @JazmineDenise
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"I shudder to think of where I would be if I was still dating my middle school boyfriend; however, it appears that the secondary school romance shared between Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts and his girlfriend of fifteen years, Brianna Hammonds, has aged quite well. The 28-year-old athlete recently proposed to Hammonds, who he met when he was in eighth grade, People reports.\n“Brianna has been by my side since we were teenagers,” Betts wrote on Instagram. “Together we’ve grown mentally, physically, and spiritually. She is my best friend, mother of my child, my lover, and my soon-to-be wife. ”\nBetts pulled out all stops to propose to Hammonds, staging an entire awards ceremony in Nashville, Tenessee, which was the perfect set-up since he was recently honored by CC and Amber Sabathia’s PitCCh In foundation with the 2020 LegaCCy Award. He told his bride-to-be that he was being honored at a special dinner with the Sabbathias. The athlete graced the stage and offered an acceptance speech before inviting Hammonds to join him, which is when he read a poem and dropped to one knee, pulling out a 7-carat diamond engagement ring.\n“Winning another World Series was great, but putting a ring on my MVP is the real blessing! I am a blessed man,” Betts later said.\nTogether, Betts and Hammond share one child — an adorable daughter, Kynlee Ivory, whom they welcomed in 2018.\n“Never knew what unconditional love meant or how it felt until I met this little princess,” Betts wrote on Instagram, announcing his baby girl’s birth back in 2018. “Nov 6th 2018 is a day I’ll never forget❤️”\nWe love to see it. This is by far one of the sweetest engagement stories that we have heard in a long time. We wish this couple all the best in their new chapter.\nFollow Jazmine on Twitter @JazmineDenise",
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Tyrese is denying the claims by his estranged wife Samantha Lee that he locked her and their daughter out of their home. Gibson also claims Lee's request for $20,000 in monthly child support is "unreasonably high."
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Tyrese Gibson is denying claims made by his estranged wife Samantha Lee, that he locked her and their two-year-old daughter Soraya out of their Atlanta home.
Although the couple publically announced their separation last week, TMZ reported that Lee actually filed for divorce from Gibson back in September, following the incident and being financially cut off. Now, Lee is requesting $20,000 in child support, which Gibson claims is “unreasonably high.”
As reported by TMZ through obtained court documents, the Fast & Furious star has a different explanation for the couple’s split. The outlet reported that after returning to their home from being on a movie set back in late August, Lee “confronted him [Gibson] … kicking off a tense, 3-hour conversation where she threatened to call cops.”
Rather than staying around for the cops to show up, Gibson claimed “multiple public incidents involving police brutality and racially motivated killings of unarmed African American people” made him not want to be involved in any type of interaction with the police. Instead, he decided to call an Uber and leave the home.
The couple has been married for close to four years, originally tying the knot in 2017 on Valentine’s Day. In an Instagram post shared by both Lee and Gibson on their respective Instagram accounts from December 30, they shared that although they were officially separating and filing for divorce, they wanted to still be friends and good co-parents to their daughter, Soraya. Also, they included in the message that they still “truly have so much love and respect for each other,” but didn’t want to take the “grueling” energy of 2020 into 2021.
“We have decided to make a statement of a painful and significant development in our lives. After much thought, consideration, and prayer, We unfortunately have made the difficult decision to officially separate & divorce,” the message wrote. “Our intention is to remain the best of friends & strong coparents. We feel incredibly blessed to have found each other and deeply grateful for the 4 years we have been married to each other. Our journey together has been a ride of both ups & downs, but it’s a journey that neither of us would have chosen to take with anyone else. We truly have so much love & respect for each other. We both have grown tremendously within this relationship; we have shared so many beautiful memories and moments, and we also look forward to see the amazing futures we have ahead of us individually. As if 2020 hasn’t already been extremely grueling and challenging we wanted to mutually speak on this now to keep this energy in 2020 and not take this energy into 2021. We would really appreciate your most sincere prayers and to respect our privacy at this time as we deal with the reality of where we are.”
Gibson, who has dealt with child support issues and public custody battles in the past, seems as though he’s on the track to do that again with Lee. While the announcement of their separation last week made it seem like the couple would try to split amicably, the continual release of more details on what really happened before Lee filed for divorce and her child support requests might prevent that from happening.
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Ahead of her Batwoman debut this week, Javicia took a few moments out to share some insights with MadameNoire about the road to superherodom and the importance of a Black woman in the Bat costume in this day and age.
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Javicia Leslie On Being First Black Bisexual Woman To Suit Up As Batwoman
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Javicia Leslie is quickly becoming a definitive face and voice of empowerment, both off and on the screen. She made history in 2020 as the first Black woman to be cast to play Batwoman in CW’s eponymous television series. Taking over for actress Ruby Rose, she’s stepping into the role of a newly created character, Ryan Wilder, who debuts in the Season 2 premiere this Friday.
Before “Batwoman,” Leslie lent her acting talents to significant television and film roles, including a recurring role on CBS’ God Friended Me series and a starring role in the 2019 film, Always a Bridesmaid. Off the screen, she is vocal on issues surrounding equity and justice and is quite the animal activist, foodie, and plant lover.
A rising star with a warm, girl-next-door charm, Leslie is very modest about her success. She views her career and accompanying milestones as part of her purpose, a journey that includes blazing trails and opening doors for other Black and Brown women alike.
Ahead of her Batwoman debut this week, Javicia took a few moments out to share some insights with MadameNoire about the road to superherodom and the importance of a Black woman in the Bat costume in this day and age.
Madame Noire: You were born in Germany, raised in Maryland, and currently live in Canada. How has that variety of cultures and environments influenced you today?
Javicia Leslie: I was a baby when I was in Germany. So I feel like coming up in a predominantly Black area, around very successful families, it just kind of shows you a different perspective. My environment of Black people has always been, we can be whatever it is we want to be. We had state senators, congressmen, and judges, and all types of officials; basketball players, football players, artists, musicians, all coming out of my city. It just showed me the sky is the limit and one thing that will not stop me is my skin. It feels good to know who I am. Coming from Maryland, Prince George County to be exact, taught me that, especially going to Prince University afterward. And I’m in Canada now for work. It’s new. I’ve never lived here before.
Congratulations on making history as the first Black (and bisexual) woman to play such an iconic role [of Batwoman]. What impact has that had for the Black and LGBTQ communities?
I think that it’s interesting because, for me, I’m booking a role and for everyone else, it’s representation. And for me, that’s very important. This has nothing to do with me and everything to do with what seeing my skin on TV means for other Black and Brown children. To see a Black woman play a character that is in such an epic franchise is important, and it’s representation. Again, it shows people they can be anything they want to be. I also just feel like, it always reminds me that I’m just the vessel being used, so I’m able to continue to go harder because I know that this is a part of my purpose, to be able to help other people. So if getting this role helps people see themselves and see a representation of themselves, and knowing they can be where I am and strive harder and go harder, that feeling…it’s an honor to be a part of that journey.
Considering current events, it’s very striking to see a Black woman don the Batwoman suit. How has playing a superhero on-screen affected you personally?
How I am outside of the screen is, to me, my advocacy. It’s to me, my protest. The things that I talk about, the things that I do, the stuff that I involve myself in. When I’m talking to people, even when I’m just talking to my friends or to my community, helping our people realize we don’t have to wait for other people to give us an opportunity, we can create our own opportunity. There are so many Black women out here creating opportunities for our people. You have your Ava DuVernays, your Mara Brock Akils who are out here creating projects. And then you have your civil activists like Stacey Abrams. You have our now VP. Because of what they’re doing on the outside, it’s allowing us to do so much more. The thing about creativity, the thing about television, everyone thinks that television depicts reality when it’s really the opposite: reality depicts what you see on TV. So, reality mirrors what they think is popular, and what they think is popular is what you see on TV. If we always see the same look on TV, blonde hair, blue eyes, that’s what the world thinks is wanted, what is needed and what should lead our world, lead our country. But when we start to diversify our television, our movies, our entertainment, our music, it then reminds people that there are other people out here, too. I think it’s all connected. So yeah, I do my job, and it airs, but it’s bigger than that. It’s before I put the suit on. It’s what I’m doing day to day.
You have quite a fulfilling life off-screen, too. You’re a foodie and fashionista who is also into muay-Thai. How do you like to spend your time when you’re not on-screen?
When I’m not filming, usually I’m drinking wine and watching a movie [laughs]. I have my dog, He’s with me all the time. When I lived in New York, he was there. When I moved to LA, he was there. And now I’m in Vancouver, he’s here. I’m huge into animals. I’m huge into animal activism. When it comes to food, I’m obsessed with food. I call myself a 90 percent vegan, meaning the other is when I know I need some protein; I’ll eat some fish here and there. But most of my diet is a vegan-based, gluten-free based diet. Because of that, I have fun creating recipes with my restrictions and limitations. When I was still in LA, I would grow and cook my own vegetables, so that was fun.
Outside of food, yeah, I love mixed martial arts. I do muay-Thai and just actual exercising. I’m writing a book, which is this adventure, coming-of-age book. I’ve gotten into drawing. I’m also a director. I’m making my directorial debut! It premieres on February 14. We’ll be streaming my short film called Black Excellence.
Directing sounds fun. What was that experience like and how have your previous roles in acting prepared you for the directing world?
I love to put together puzzles. That’s another pastime of mine. Directing is kind of like that. You’re really putting together a puzzle but it’s the picture that you created, right? You also have to include the writers, the DP, the actors. So as a director, you’re putting the picture together the best that you can and also bringing out the best performance in your actors. And it’s sooo fun, so fulfilling. It takes so much trust in each other, especially between the director and the actors. I’m so passionate about it. I really, really love doing it and look forward to doing more of it.
Faith plays a big role in your life. How has your relationship with God helped you to get where you are today?
I think God puts passions in our stories, and a lot of people write passions off as hobbies. They just do them when they have time and they work their 9 to 5. When they’re free, they do what it is they’re passionate about. And I don’t think it should be built like that. I think it should be the opposite. I think that the passions God gives us, He gives us for a reason because it helps us find our purpose. And I feel like if you follow your passion, you will find your purpose. It’s so imperative that we do because our purpose allows other people to follow their purpose. And that’s when it makes the world go ‘round.
I have a strong relationship with God and I’m very spiritual. And I think it’s really important to tap in. He gives us everything we need to succeed in this life if we’re focused and we’re tapped in.
You’ve been able to accomplish so much thus far. Is there anything that you’re looking forward to doing more of in 2021?
Yes. I have a company called Chandler Entertainment and a non-profit called The Chandler Foundation. I just want to be able to do some more with that. It’s kind of restricting because our last events were in-person events. So we were able to throw beautiful, fun events and then donate the proceeds to other organizations and schools. With everything going on, we didn’t do it that way last year so I want to find new ways this year to give back through my non-profit.
Other than that, I’m super interested in building my brand and figuring out how I want to introduce that in the world. There’s a lot going on but I have a great team to support me, so I’m just excited to start collaborating and getting some thangs done.
Follow Javicia Leslie on Instagram and Twitter.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nJavicia Leslie is quickly becoming a definitive face and voice of empowerment, both off and on the screen. She made history in 2020 as the first Black woman to be cast to play Batwoman in CW’s eponymous television series. Taking over for actress Ruby Rose, she’s stepping into the role of a newly created character, Ryan Wilder, who debuts in the Season 2 premiere this Friday.\nBefore “Batwoman,” Leslie lent her acting talents to significant television and film roles, including a recurring role on CBS’ God Friended Me series and a starring role in the 2019 film, Always a Bridesmaid. Off the screen, she is vocal on issues surrounding equity and justice and is quite the animal activist, foodie, and plant lover.\nA rising star with a warm, girl-next-door charm, Leslie is very modest about her success. She views her career and accompanying milestones as part of her purpose, a journey that includes blazing trails and opening doors for other Black and Brown women alike.\nAhead of her Batwoman debut this week, Javicia took a few moments out to share some insights with MadameNoire about the road to superherodom and the importance of a Black woman in the Bat costume in this day and age.\nMadame Noire: You were born in Germany, raised in Maryland, and currently live in Canada. How has that variety of cultures and environments influenced you today?\nJavicia Leslie: I was a baby when I was in Germany. So I feel like coming up in a predominantly Black area, around very successful families, it just kind of shows you a different perspective. My environment of Black people has always been, we can be whatever it is we want to be. We had state senators, congressmen, and judges, and all types of officials; basketball players, football players, artists, musicians, all coming out of my city. It just showed me the sky is the limit and one thing that will not stop me is my skin. It feels good to know who I am. Coming from Maryland, Prince George County to be exact, taught me that, especially going to Prince University afterward. And I’m in Canada now for work. It’s new. I’ve never lived here before.\nCongratulations on making history as the first Black (and bisexual) woman to play such an iconic role [of Batwoman]. What impact has that had for the Black and LGBTQ communities?\nI think that it’s interesting because, for me, I’m booking a role and for everyone else, it’s representation. And for me, that’s very important. This has nothing to do with me and everything to do with what seeing my skin on TV means for other Black and Brown children. To see a Black woman play a character that is in such an epic franchise is important, and it’s representation. Again, it shows people they can be anything they want to be. I also just feel like, it always reminds me that I’m just the vessel being used, so I’m able to continue to go harder because I know that this is a part of my purpose, to be able to help other people. So if getting this role helps people see themselves and see a representation of themselves, and knowing they can be where I am and strive harder and go harder, that feeling…it’s an honor to be a part of that journey.\nConsidering current events, it’s very striking to see a Black woman don the Batwoman suit. How has playing a superhero on-screen affected you personally?\nHow I am outside of the screen is, to me, my advocacy. It’s to me, my protest. The things that I talk about, the things that I do, the stuff that I involve myself in. When I’m talking to people, even when I’m just talking to my friends or to my community, helping our people realize we don’t have to wait for other people to give us an opportunity, we can create our own opportunity. There are so many Black women out here creating opportunities for our people. You have your Ava DuVernays, your Mara Brock Akils who are out here creating projects. And then you have your civil activists like Stacey Abrams. You have our now VP. Because of what they’re doing on the outside, it’s allowing us to do so much more. The thing about creativity, the thing about television, everyone thinks that television depicts reality when it’s really the opposite: reality depicts what you see on TV. So, reality mirrors what they think is popular, and what they think is popular is what you see on TV. If we always see the same look on TV, blonde hair, blue eyes, that’s what the world thinks is wanted, what is needed and what should lead our world, lead our country. But when we start to diversify our television, our movies, our entertainment, our music, it then reminds people that there are other people out here, too. I think it’s all connected. So yeah, I do my job, and it airs, but it’s bigger than that. It’s before I put the suit on. It’s what I’m doing day to day.\nYou have quite a fulfilling life off-screen, too. You’re a foodie and fashionista who is also into muay-Thai. How do you like to spend your time when you’re not on-screen?\nWhen I’m not filming, usually I’m drinking wine and watching a movie [laughs]. I have my dog, He’s with me all the time. When I lived in New York, he was there. When I moved to LA, he was there. And now I’m in Vancouver, he’s here. I’m huge into animals. I’m huge into animal activism. When it comes to food, I’m obsessed with food. I call myself a 90 percent vegan, meaning the other is when I know I need some protein; I’ll eat some fish here and there. But most of my diet is a vegan-based, gluten-free based diet. Because of that, I have fun creating recipes with my restrictions and limitations. When I was still in LA, I would grow and cook my own vegetables, so that was fun.\nOutside of food, yeah, I love mixed martial arts. I do muay-Thai and just actual exercising. I’m writing a book, which is this adventure, coming-of-age book. I’ve gotten into drawing. I’m also a director. I’m making my directorial debut! It premieres on February 14. We’ll be streaming my short film called Black Excellence.\nDirecting sounds fun. What was that experience like and how have your previous roles in acting prepared you for the directing world?\nI love to put together puzzles. That’s another pastime of mine. Directing is kind of like that. You’re really putting together a puzzle but it’s the picture that you created, right? You also have to include the writers, the DP, the actors. So as a director, you’re putting the picture together the best that you can and also bringing out the best performance in your actors. And it’s sooo fun, so fulfilling. It takes so much trust in each other, especially between the director and the actors. I’m so passionate about it. I really, really love doing it and look forward to doing more of it.\nFaith plays a big role in your life. How has your relationship with God helped you to get where you are today?\nI think God puts passions in our stories, and a lot of people write passions off as hobbies. They just do them when they have time and they work their 9 to 5. When they’re free, they do what it is they’re passionate about. And I don’t think it should be built like that. I think it should be the opposite. I think that the passions God gives us, He gives us for a reason because it helps us find our purpose. And I feel like if you follow your passion, you will find your purpose. It’s so imperative that we do because our purpose allows other people to follow their purpose. And that’s when it makes the world go ‘round.\nI have a strong relationship with God and I’m very spiritual. And I think it’s really important to tap in. He gives us everything we need to succeed in this life if we’re focused and we’re tapped in.\nYou’ve been able to accomplish so much thus far. Is there anything that you’re looking forward to doing more of in 2021?\nYes. I have a company called Chandler Entertainment and a non-profit called The Chandler Foundation. I just want to be able to do some more with that. It’s kind of restricting because our last events were in-person events. So we were able to throw beautiful, fun events and then donate the proceeds to other organizations and schools. With everything going on, we didn’t do it that way last year so I want to find new ways this year to give back through my non-profit.\nOther than that, I’m super interested in building my brand and figuring out how I want to introduce that in the world. There’s a lot going on but I have a great team to support me, so I’m just excited to start collaborating and getting some thangs done.\nFollow Javicia Leslie on Instagram and Twitter.",
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Masika Kalysha is back on the market.
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Almost a month after getting engaged, former Love & Hip Hop star Masika Kalysha revealed that she has called off her engagement to Jamar Champ. In a lengthy statement uploaded to Instagram, she explained that Champ wasn’t the man she thought he was.
“After much thought and careful consideration, along with some unfortunate findings, I have made the difficult decision to call off my engagement,” she wrote. “As a public figure I am aware that I am not entitled to the privacies most people would have. Because of this realization, I go the extra mile to ensure the privacy, safety and security of my family, loved ones and intimate relationships.”
Masika Kalysha, born Masika Tucker, claimed that Champ was trying to use her for his own personal gain and that she found some disparaging things that led to her walking away from the relationship. Tucker and Champ had been friends for a decade and got engaged in 2020 after four months of dating.
Unfortunately the man I intended to spend my life with has misused me behind closed doors and continues to use me publicly to gain attention off of my name and to my detriment. This is where I draw the line. I truly thought (after a ten year friendship) I knew this person. We genuinely love and care for each other, unfortunately when you are a public figure love does not cover a multitude of sins. After doing my due diligence I uncovered a Pandora’s box of findings that left me questioning everything I thought I knew about this person. I confided in him, I thought he was my best friend, partner and confidant; but instead he was trying to come up at my expense and extort me. In a desperate attempt to disguise the skeletons in his closet that I found, he used my past trauma as a weapon against me.”
Tucker said she didn’t want to display her relationship on social media initially but “did so to extinguish my former partner’s insecurities; inadvertently creating a monster.”
Fellow Love & Hip Hop star Karlie Redd, who is very familiar with relationship turmoil, offered some word of encouragement in the comments of her post.
“I’m so sorry sis,” Redd wrote. “Praying for you. Just know that you are loved.”
Tucker ended the engagement just a few days after she and Champ hosted their engagement party in Houston, Texas. See her full statement below.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nAlmost a month after getting engaged, former Love & Hip Hop star Masika Kalysha revealed that she has called off her engagement to Jamar Champ. In a lengthy statement uploaded to Instagram, she explained that Champ wasn’t the man she thought he was.\n“After much thought and careful consideration, along with some unfortunate findings, I have made the difficult decision to call off my engagement,” she wrote. “As a public figure I am aware that I am not entitled to the privacies most people would have. Because of this realization, I go the extra mile to ensure the privacy, safety and security of my family, loved ones and intimate relationships.”\nMasika Kalysha, born Masika Tucker, claimed that Champ was trying to use her for his own personal gain and that she found some disparaging things that led to her walking away from the relationship. Tucker and Champ had been friends for a decade and got engaged in 2020 after four months of dating.\nUnfortunately the man I intended to spend my life with has misused me behind closed doors and continues to use me publicly to gain attention off of my name and to my detriment. This is where I draw the line. I truly thought (after a ten year friendship) I knew this person. We genuinely love and care for each other, unfortunately when you are a public figure love does not cover a multitude of sins. After doing my due diligence I uncovered a Pandora’s box of findings that left me questioning everything I thought I knew about this person. I confided in him, I thought he was my best friend, partner and confidant; but instead he was trying to come up at my expense and extort me. In a desperate attempt to disguise the skeletons in his closet that I found, he used my past trauma as a weapon against me.”\nTucker said she didn’t want to display her relationship on social media initially but “did so to extinguish my former partner’s insecurities; inadvertently creating a monster.”\nFellow Love & Hip Hop star Karlie Redd, who is very familiar with relationship turmoil, offered some word of encouragement in the comments of her post.\n“I’m so sorry sis,” Redd wrote. “Praying for you. Just know that you are loved.”\nTucker ended the engagement just a few days after she and Champ hosted their engagement party in Houston, Texas. See her full statement below.",
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Andy Cohen addressed the backlash he's been receiving since the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion aired and fans of the show saw what they deemed bias treatment against cast member Monique Samuels.
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On the latest episode of Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night, host Andy Cohen gave viewers more information on what really happened the night of the Real Housewives of Potomac Season 5 reunion. While guests Rachel Lindsey and Drew Sidora added in their two cents, Andy addressed the backlash he’s been receiving since the reunion aired and fans of the show saw what they deemed bias treatment against cast member Monique Samuels.
If you’ve been keeping up with all of the drama concerning the physical altercation between Monique and co-star Candiace Dillard Bassett, which aired this past season, you know that the reunion was filled with binders full of receipts, tears, and plots.
One of the most memorable moments of the three-part reunion was when Andy interrogated Monique about her actions pre, during, and post the fight. Many fans thought that the production footage shown during the reunion of the incident vindicated Monique and proved her claims that she was triggered and only defending herself against Candiace. Some also weren’t happy with him questioning Monique about her husband Chris’s income, or what he assumed was a lack thereof.
Because people felt Andy was unfairly operating in favor of Candiace and against Monique throughout the reunion, many took to Twitter to voice their dissatisfaction with the host’s moderating. Andy finally addressed the backlash he’s been receiving and got some additional input coming from his guests. In a clip of last night’s airing, Andy asked Rachel, who is apparently a big RHOP fan, what she thought of his moderating during the reunion. Before she could even explain why she felt Andy was unfair towards Monique, he interrupted her to begin defending himself saying all of his hard-hitting questions taking Candiace to task didn’t air and that it was really just an issue of editing.
“By the way Rachel,” he began, “you’re a big Real Housewives of Potomac fan, were you furious with me like everyone else was at my reunion hosting?”
“I wasn’t furious. That’s not the right word. I did think you were more on Candiace’s side than Monique’s,” she responded. “You were a little bit… You held [Monique’s] feet to the fire more than you did-”
Andy then quickly interjected saying, “I got that a lot, and I have to say I was really pushing for this to be four parts. I really talked to Candiace, a lot, about her role in this, and the fact that really people think that, a lot of people think that she provoked it, and she said ‘drag me.’ And we talked about that in relation to what Kenya and Porsha went through and I don’t think enough of that made it in the show, clearly, so, there you go.
He ended with a shrug of his shoulders.
“I know a lot of people were very upset,” he said.
Drew was eager to add in her two cents about the drama and backlash, asking “Can I dig in on that?” before sharing that she has talked to Candiace about the incident. In her opinion, while she can sympathize with both Candiace and Monique, the main thing we should be focusing on is the fact that both women expressed how childhood traumas have affected them in their adult lives and that both of them have received counseling for it.
“Because I talked to Candiace, I talk to Candiace, Candiace is my girl, and I just wanted to say you know, I see both sides,” she said. “But I think we need to commend the fact that we don’t talk enough about childhood trauma. We don’t talk about life trauma, and I think what we saw was a reaction based on that and I applaud both women for turning to counsel and to seeking help. And so I don’t like the whole picking sides thing. I think, you know, we can all see both sides and understand. I love Monique. Like I said Candiace is my girl, but I applaud them for getting the help that they needed and so hopefully I would just love for them to just get back to some friends, you know, at the end of all of the journey of their work.
In the end, while neither we nor Andy “see that happening” for Candiace and Monique in the future, I think Drew was really insightful in highlighting how both Candiace and Monique have talked about their past childhood traumas have played out in the present on the show. “Hurt people hurt people” as the saying goes. Let’s just hope there will be less hurting in Season 6, and perhaps clear neutrality from Andy next reunion.
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The inspiration for Partake, a popular Black-owned startup that sells cookies for those with diet restrictions, came from founder Denise Woodard's frustration in buying food for her daughter with food allergies. It has since garnered financial support from Jay-Z, Rihanna, and singer H.E.R.
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The inspiration for Partake, a popular Black-owned startup that sells cookies for those with diet restrictions, came from founder Denise Woodard‘s frustration. The mom was having a hard time finding foods and snacks for her daughter, who has some very particular and serious food allergies.
“My daughter Vivian is five now but shortly after her first birthday we had a big scare with food allergies,” she says. “We realized that she has several of them. So she’s allergic to most tree nuts, eggs, corn, and bananas, which is an odd combination [laughs]. It makes it really hard to shop.”
During a conversation with her daughter’s nanny a few years ago, she shared the true struggle it is to buy food for Vivian. As someone not vegan, eating gluten-free or with dietary restrictions of her own, Woodard thought shopping for those types of products in stores would easily bring about the healthiest options for her daughter. She quickly realized that wasn’t the case.
“They’re often worse than the normal stuff,” she says. “There’s more sugar, artificial ingredients, gums and stabilizers and starches and weird stuff you can’t understand to try and make them taste normal.”
Products that did fit the bill and were a healthy option for Vivian, she wouldn’t eat. Woodard also noticed that there was nothing appealing about a lot of the snacks made with dietary restrictions in mind compared to the treats most kids consume and share with each other.
“Not to be diminishing because I was really thankful that the brands were providing a safe solution, but they weren’t particularly ‘cool,'” she says. “I started to think about how my daughter, as she grew up, so many of her most fond childhood memories would involve food, whether it was childhood playdates or birthday parties or holidays, and how she wouldn’t be able to confidently participate and how that would weigh on her self-esteem and create really negative feelings around food.”
The nanny encouraged her to start a food company to change this, and that’s when Partake was born. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based company started in 2017. And if you’re wondering why Woodard thought to launch it with cookies, she says that’s because she wanted to create something fun and convenient for families.
“Having food allergies or dietary restrictions robs the joy and celebratory feeling out of eating. I wanted to create something fun, something people could indulge in but still feel good about, and something that people could take on the go,” she says. “I remember once we were in a small terminal at the DFW airport and literally there was not one snack that my daughter could have in the entire airport. Our flight was delayed and I was near tears. So I didn’t want other people to have that same experience.”
In the beginning, Partake was a self-distributed and self-funded brand. Woodard was delivering cookies from her car. But after demand grew and she received the opportunity to sell out of Whole Foods and in Wegman’s, she realized she would need outside capital to grow the business. Partake raised several hundred thousand dollars over a span of six months with support from friends and family, but a lot of self-sacrifices were necessary to keep the business afloat. She emptied her 401k and even sold her engagement ring to make it happen.
Despite that, the business was operating well and cookies were selling, so she was confident. It was just expensive. And when she tried to raise a seed around the funding, she received about “86 nos.” It was frustrating and draining. Potential investors were skeptical and felt the category of snacks was either too crowded or not big enough. There were also concerns about the fact that she didn’t have a team helping her, but that’s because she couldn’t afford one.
“It really wore on my confidence. Knowing that I started the company for my daughter and while she’s young, she gets it. If the business fails, that was one thing. But looking her in the eye and telling her I quit on something that I started because of her because I wanted something better for her, was just not something I was willing to do,” she says.
So she kept pushing and eventually, funding came in and attracted the attention of big-name investors, including Jay-Z, Rihanna, and singer H.E.R. Jay-Z’s support came first through his firm, Marcy Venture Partners, which helps to build up businesses that can have an impact on the culture.
Partake continued to move in the right direction and hit the goals they shared, which also helped to get MVP on board.
“Our mission resonated with them,” she says. “I think they enjoyed the products and really believed in me and what we were doing. I think oftentimes it just takes that first yes. I will say the fundraising journey got a lot easier after the folks at Marcy got involved. Our product didn’t change. Our business didn’t change, it’s just having the right people believing in you.”
The company has grown significantly since then, a “night and day” difference according to Woodard. In 2020, she was able to hire a team after she was initially the only full-time employee. She went from an already impressive 350 stores to having cookies sold in 3,500 stores. She’s looking for the cookies to be in 5,500 stores by the end of January. Partake is also moving into baking mixes and has other new snacks coming.
And the pandemic was a pretty good time for the brand because of all the snacking people were doing at home.
“We went into Target nationally. We expanded with Whole Foods in July. We went into Sprouts in March,” she says.
Also, as the fight for social justice was happening in the summer, people were looking to support more Black-owned brands, so Partake saw an increase in sales.
“That was very transformational for our brand,” she says.
Partake didn’t just sit back and enjoy the sales bump, though. Instead, Woodard pushed for the brand to partner with the Food Equality Initiative to provide allergy-friendly foods to food-insecure families. She also launched a Black Futures in Food & Beverage Fellowship with five HBCUs.
“As the business grows, we hope to only have a more positive impact on the culture, on society,” she says.
Woodard’s goals are definitely reachable. She would like Partake to have more fellowships, provide more mentorship opportunities for Black women entrepreneurs, and for the beloved snacks to be in even more stores all across the country — and the world. The growth of her company is especially impressive when considering all the nos that initially came her way. She advises other women entrepreneurs to not let such things stand in their way either.
“Just continue to take small baby steps in the right direction. And also as you’re starting things, make sure you understand what your purpose is,” she says. “Because if I had started this company just to make money, I would have quit a long time ago. But because I had a much bigger purpose in what I was trying to do, it gave me the fuel to continue to keep going.”
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nThe inspiration for Partake, a popular Black-owned startup that sells cookies for those with diet restrictions, came from founder Denise Woodard‘s frustration. The mom was having a hard time finding foods and snacks for her daughter, who has some very particular and serious food allergies.\n“My daughter Vivian is five now but shortly after her first birthday we had a big scare with food allergies,” she says. “We realized that she has several of them. So she’s allergic to most tree nuts, eggs, corn, and bananas, which is an odd combination [laughs]. It makes it really hard to shop.”\nDuring a conversation with her daughter’s nanny a few years ago, she shared the true struggle it is to buy food for Vivian. As someone not vegan, eating gluten-free or with dietary restrictions of her own, Woodard thought shopping for those types of products in stores would easily bring about the healthiest options for her daughter. She quickly realized that wasn’t the case.\n“They’re often worse than the normal stuff,” she says. “There’s more sugar, artificial ingredients, gums and stabilizers and starches and weird stuff you can’t understand to try and make them taste normal.”\nProducts that did fit the bill and were a healthy option for Vivian, she wouldn’t eat. Woodard also noticed that there was nothing appealing about a lot of the snacks made with dietary restrictions in mind compared to the treats most kids consume and share with each other.\n“Not to be diminishing because I was really thankful that the brands were providing a safe solution, but they weren’t particularly ‘cool,'” she says. “I started to think about how my daughter, as she grew up, so many of her most fond childhood memories would involve food, whether it was childhood playdates or birthday parties or holidays, and how she wouldn’t be able to confidently participate and how that would weigh on her self-esteem and create really negative feelings around food.”\nThe nanny encouraged her to start a food company to change this, and that’s when Partake was born. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based company started in 2017. And if you’re wondering why Woodard thought to launch it with cookies, she says that’s because she wanted to create something fun and convenient for families.\n“Having food allergies or dietary restrictions robs the joy and celebratory feeling out of eating. I wanted to create something fun, something people could indulge in but still feel good about, and something that people could take on the go,” she says. “I remember once we were in a small terminal at the DFW airport and literally there was not one snack that my daughter could have in the entire airport. Our flight was delayed and I was near tears. So I didn’t want other people to have that same experience.”\nIn the beginning, Partake was a self-distributed and self-funded brand. Woodard was delivering cookies from her car. But after demand grew and she received the opportunity to sell out of Whole Foods and in Wegman’s, she realized she would need outside capital to grow the business. Partake raised several hundred thousand dollars over a span of six months with support from friends and family, but a lot of self-sacrifices were necessary to keep the business afloat. She emptied her 401k and even sold her engagement ring to make it happen.\nDespite that, the business was operating well and cookies were selling, so she was confident. It was just expensive. And when she tried to raise a seed around the funding, she received about “86 nos.” It was frustrating and draining. Potential investors were skeptical and felt the category of snacks was either too crowded or not big enough. There were also concerns about the fact that she didn’t have a team helping her, but that’s because she couldn’t afford one.\n“It really wore on my confidence. Knowing that I started the company for my daughter and while she’s young, she gets it. If the business fails, that was one thing. But looking her in the eye and telling her I quit on something that I started because of her because I wanted something better for her, was just not something I was willing to do,” she says.\nSo she kept pushing and eventually, funding came in and attracted the attention of big-name investors, including Jay-Z, Rihanna, and singer H.E.R. Jay-Z’s support came first through his firm, Marcy Venture Partners, which helps to build up businesses that can have an impact on the culture.\nPartake continued to move in the right direction and hit the goals they shared, which also helped to get MVP on board.\n“Our mission resonated with them,” she says. “I think they enjoyed the products and really believed in me and what we were doing. I think oftentimes it just takes that first yes. I will say the fundraising journey got a lot easier after the folks at Marcy got involved. Our product didn’t change. Our business didn’t change, it’s just having the right people believing in you.”\nThe company has grown significantly since then, a “night and day” difference according to Woodard. In 2020, she was able to hire a team after she was initially the only full-time employee. She went from an already impressive 350 stores to having cookies sold in 3,500 stores. She’s looking for the cookies to be in 5,500 stores by the end of January. Partake is also moving into baking mixes and has other new snacks coming.\nAnd the pandemic was a pretty good time for the brand because of all the snacking people were doing at home.\n“We went into Target nationally. We expanded with Whole Foods in July. We went into Sprouts in March,” she says.\nAlso, as the fight for social justice was happening in the summer, people were looking to support more Black-owned brands, so Partake saw an increase in sales.\n“That was very transformational for our brand,” she says.\nPartake didn’t just sit back and enjoy the sales bump, though. Instead, Woodard pushed for the brand to partner with the Food Equality Initiative to provide allergy-friendly foods to food-insecure families. She also launched a Black Futures in Food & Beverage Fellowship with five HBCUs.\n“As the business grows, we hope to only have a more positive impact on the culture, on society,” she says.\nWoodard’s goals are definitely reachable. She would like Partake to have more fellowships, provide more mentorship opportunities for Black women entrepreneurs, and for the beloved snacks to be in even more stores all across the country — and the world. The growth of her company is especially impressive when considering all the nos that initially came her way. She advises other women entrepreneurs to not let such things stand in their way either.\n“Just continue to take small baby steps in the right direction. And also as you’re starting things, make sure you understand what your purpose is,” she says. “Because if I had started this company just to make money, I would have quit a long time ago. But because I had a much bigger purpose in what I was trying to do, it gave me the fuel to continue to keep going.”",
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"The inspiration for Partake, a popular Black-owned startup that sells cookies for those with diet restrictions, came from founder Denise Woodard's frustration in buying food for her daughter with food allergies. It has since garnered financial support from Jay-Z, Rihanna, and singer H.E.R."
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Tyra Banks is trending on Twitter, again. Like clockwork, users on the site have logged on to drag the supermodel for her role in creating the outrageous challenges and obstacles contestant models faced on her former hit show America's Next Top Model.
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Viewers Are Still Dragging Tyra Banks For ANTM, But Won’t Stop Watching It
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MadameNoire Featured Video
Tyra Banks is trending on Twitter, again. Like clockwork, users on the site have logged on to criticize the retired supermodel for her role in creating the outrageous challenges and obstacles hopeful models faced on her former hit show America’s Next Top Model.
In a post from last night, now with over 81,000 likes and 18,000 retweets, a Twitter user posted a tweet that read “tyra had them doing obstacle courses.” An accompanying clip grabbed from TikTok showed ANTM contestants trying to avoid huge swinging pendulums while walking down a runway during a fashion show. One model, in particular, fell down twice in the video, once when coming down the stairs before reaching the runway, and a second time after posing at the end of the catwalk where she was hit by one of the monstrous devices. The caption on the TikTok video read “excuse me HOW DOES THIS SHOW EXIST.”
In the replies of the tweet, people were sharing how they felt about the chaotic challenge in the video, but also other crazy and often questionable things they remember from the former CW hit show. Between being responsible for disastrous makeovers, risking the safety of her contestants, and regularly piercing the aspiring models’ self esteems in the name of “tough love,” Twitter users were aiming the brunt of the backlash at Tyra.
Speaking on the host, one user said, “She woke up every morning and chose chaos for this show.” Another, referencing the challenge seen in the clip, said, “Fun fact: they had to do this runway twice because nobody fell the first time. Molly said the second time around they saw producers spraying the runway with Pam to purposely make them fall.”
At this point, we all know ANTM was a problematic show, especially when dissected in today’s climate. The question that seemingly isn’t being asked is was the show “problematic” back then? We have to ask that in the same context of the word that we’re familiar with now. If it was, then why were so many of us tuning in every season to watch it? Why were we watching it with our daughters, our mothers, and our girlfriends, viewing it and judging the models on their performances in the ridiculous challenges right along with Tyra?
Clearly, none of us as one-time viewers were perfect either.
It’s a strange paradox that users condemn Tyra for how problematic the show was, but then continuously make the show relevant now and increase its popularity by dragging her to the point where she’s trending every few months for it. Granted, the series is now available on Netflix, but the last time the show actually aired was in 2018, so what’s the point of the ongoing critiques? What changes can be made now?
This isn’t the first time she’s been called out for what went down on the show, and Tyra’s even made an effort to address the part she played in the madness. If ANTM were to come out today, it’s probably safe to say that none of the white contestants would be painted Black, nor would any of the models be getting their heads shaved for a “model makeover” just to be sent home the following week. As the times change, so do our behaviors. Even though it’s easy to call out how conniving and cutthroat ANTM was, in reality, isn’t that what we enjoyed most about reality TV in the 2000s-2010s anyway?
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"Viewers Are Still Dragging Tyra Banks For ANTM, But Won’t Stop Watching It",
"Tyra Banks is trending on Twitter, again. Like clockwork, users on the site have logged on to drag the supermodel for her role in creating the outrageous challenges and obstacles contestant models faced on her former hit show America's Next Top Model."
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A new season of Married at First Sight is here. And after meeting the couples on the first episode, we have a lot to discuss.
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Another season of “Married at First Sight” is underway and just like every other season, after meeting the couples we have some precursory thoughts we’d like to share about first impressions, potential red flags and more. Check it all out on the following pages.
Briana
Briana follows in the footsteps of most of the Black women who appear on “Married At First Sight.” She’s level-headed, beautiful, accomplished, intelligent and seems like she would make a great partner. She shared that in the past, her problems in relationships have been going for men based solely on their physical characteristics. (Most of us can relate.) Initially, I wondered if her desire for a man that makes more than her would present a problem–because she’s an engineer. But then they introduced us to Vincent.
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"Another season of “Married at First Sight” is underway and just like every other season, after meeting the couples we have some precursory thoughts we’d like to share about first impressions, potential red flags and more. Check it all out on the following pages.\nBriana\nBriana follows in the footsteps of most of the Black women who appear on “Married At First Sight.” She’s level-headed, beautiful, accomplished, intelligent and seems like she would make a great partner. She shared that in the past, her problems in relationships have been going for men based solely on their physical characteristics. (Most of us can relate.) Initially, I wondered if her desire for a man that makes more than her would present a problem–because she’s an engineer. But then they introduced us to Vincent.",
"Whew Chris…And Other Thoughts After Last Night’s “Married At First Sight”",
"A new season of Married at First Sight is here. And after meeting the couples on the first episode, we have a lot to discuss."
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At just 23-years-old, Amanda Gorman is set to become the youngest person to read a inaugural poet. And Gorman shared that she plans to tell the truth.
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Today’s a good day. Not a perfect one but certainly a massive step in the right direction and President Trump has left the White House and Washington, D.C. and Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Devi Harris are set to be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States of America.
White men in the office of President is nothing new but Kamala will be the first woman, of any race, to hold the office of Vice President.
And she won’t be the only one Black woman making history today.
Amanda Gorman has been tapped to read the inaugural poem at today’s proceedings. And at just 23-years-old, she becomes the youngest inaugural poet in history.
Gorman was awarded National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017, the first person to win the award.
As an activist from Los Angeles, her work details issues of race, feminism, oppression, and themes from the African diaspora.
She told The New York Times, that today she plans to read, The Hills We Climb. Gorman claims the piece was finished earlier this month after domestic terrorists and white insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Gorman said, “In my poem, I’m not going to in any way gloss over what we’ve seen over the past few weeks and, dare I say, the past few years. But what I really aspire to do in the poem is to be able to use my words to envision a way in which our country can still come together and can still heal. It’s doing that in a way that is not erasing or neglecting the harsh truths I think America needs to reconcile with. “We have to confront these realities if we’re going to move forward, so that’s also an important touchstone of the poem. There is space for grief and horror and hope and unity, and I also hope that there is a breath for joy in the poem, because I do think we have a lot to celebrate at this inauguration.”
Facts.
While we would all love for America to “come together,” that has to be some acknowledgment of the hurt and damage that has taken place first. And we’re happy to know that a Black woman will be on this nation’s stage to deliver that message.
You can tune into live inauguration coverage in the video below. Biden is set to be sworn in sometime around noon (no specific times were given) so you can expect to tune in for the beginning of the events, including Gorman’s poem, an hour before then at 11.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nToday’s a good day. Not a perfect one but certainly a massive step in the right direction and President Trump has left the White House and Washington, D.C. and Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Devi Harris are set to be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States of America.\nWhite men in the office of President is nothing new but Kamala will be the first woman, of any race, to hold the office of Vice President.\nAnd she won’t be the only one Black woman making history today.\nAmanda Gorman has been tapped to read the inaugural poem at today’s proceedings. And at just 23-years-old, she becomes the youngest inaugural poet in history.\nGorman was awarded National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017, the first person to win the award.\nAs an activist from Los Angeles, her work details issues of race, feminism, oppression, and themes from the African diaspora.\nShe told The New York Times, that today she plans to read, The Hills We Climb. Gorman claims the piece was finished earlier this month after domestic terrorists and white insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021.\nGorman said, “In my poem, I’m not going to in any way gloss over what we’ve seen over the past few weeks and, dare I say, the past few years. But what I really aspire to do in the poem is to be able to use my words to envision a way in which our country can still come together and can still heal. It’s doing that in a way that is not erasing or neglecting the harsh truths I think America needs to reconcile with. “We have to confront these realities if we’re going to move forward, so that’s also an important touchstone of the poem. There is space for grief and horror and hope and unity, and I also hope that there is a breath for joy in the poem, because I do think we have a lot to celebrate at this inauguration.”\nFacts.\nWhile we would all love for America to “come together,” that has to be some acknowledgment of the hurt and damage that has taken place first. And we’re happy to know that a Black woman will be on this nation’s stage to deliver that message.\nYou can tune into live inauguration coverage in the video below. Biden is set to be sworn in sometime around noon (no specific times were given) so you can expect to tune in for the beginning of the events, including Gorman’s poem, an hour before then at 11.",
"Amanda Gorman To Become Nation’s Youngest Inaugural Poet",
"At just 23-years-old, Amanda Gorman is set to become the youngest person to read a inaugural poet. And Gorman shared that she plans to tell the truth."
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Ashley Cobb shares a few things rapper Megan Thee Stallion's lyrics have taught us or affirmed for us about sex and sexuality. See what she's talking about inside.
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Megan Thee Stallion is my favorite female rapper. Megan raps about female empowerment, owning your sexuality, how to get the bag all of which are things that I love. Every time I listen to a new Megan song there is always something in her lyrics that she is teaching women about pleasure. Here are some of my favorite lyrics and how you can apply them to your sexual experience.
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"Megan Thee Stallion is my favorite female rapper. Megan raps about female empowerment, owning your sexuality, how to get the bag all of which are things that I love. Every time I listen to a new Megan song there is always something in her lyrics that she is teaching women about pleasure. Here are some of my favorite lyrics and how you can apply them to your sexual experience.",
"7 Things Megan Thee Stallion’s Lyrics Taught Us About Sex",
"Ashley Cobb shares a few things rapper Megan Thee Stallion's lyrics have taught us or affirmed for us about sex and sexuality. See what she's talking about inside."
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"Victoria Uwumarogie"
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With the proper care, as most are easy to clean, lashes can be saved and reused a few more times. Makeup artist Saffron Hughes of FalseEyelashes.co.uk offered us some tips on how to care for false eyelashes and make full use of the lifespan of them so you can bat your winged eyes longer.
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You may not pull them out with the same eagerness you did before the pandemic, but it’s hard to find people who don’t love wearing a good set of false eyelashes. They may not love applying them, which many people still hunt down YouTube videos to get assistance with, but everyone loves the way they bring attention to the eyes. We love the length. We love the intensity. We love the flare. However, in our attempts to wear false lashes, we leave behind all sorts of glue and makeup on them, which can be hard to remove and lead to gunky, gross-looking lashes. When that occurs, the ability to reuse a set decreases and some people immediately peel off their lashes and throw them away.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the proper care, as most are easy to clean, lashes can be saved and reused a few more times. Makeup artist Saffron Hughes of FalseEyelashes.co.uk offered us some tips on how to make full use of the lifespan of your lashes so you can bat your winged eyes longer.
Use a lash applicator or tweezers
The first step to taking better care of your false eyelashes is knowing how to remove them from packaging in a way that doesn’t tear them up. Start by removing them from packaging at the band in the outer corner, and slowly peel the lash off. If you pull the false eyelash off from the tips, you may damage them before you even get the chance to wear them. Not to mention, the tips of lashes tend to be much finer, so they aren’t as durable as the band when trying to pull them out to use. In addition to using tweezers or a lash applicator to be more gentle, they additionally help you to precisely place your lashes on your lash line.
Clean your false eyelashes
Clean your lashes before you wear them if you weren’t already doing so. Hughes recommends you avoid pulling lash glue off with your hands as that could rip the eyelash or distort its look. Instead, place the false eyelashes on a paper towel and use a cotton bud, which has been soaked in eye makeup remover or rubbing alcohol, to gently rub away the eyelash glue. After gently doing so, dip another piece of cotton in warm water to remove any remaining glue, and then leave your lashes to dry on a clean towel.
Store your lashes correctly
If you’ve been snatching your lashes off and then throwing them in your makeup bag at the end of the night, that’s not going to preserve them. It’s also not a good idea to store them when they’re wet, as that could cause bacteria to develop. Instead, Hughes recommends giving your lashes an hour to dry after use before returning them to the box they came in. Placing them there can help to maintain the lash shape. If you leave them askew on your dresser, for example, they can end up acquiring dirt, dust, and debris that can cause an eye infection. Also, store your false eyelashes in a dark place, away from sunlight. That will prevent any distortion of the color.
Retire your mascara
Lashes are already dramatic enough that you don’t have to apply mascara. And since they can decrease the lifespan of your lashes, that’s another reason to save mascara for bare-naked eye days. Hughes recommends buying lashes that are dyed dark with dual-layered lash fibers if you want more volume and length, and that way, you can avoid gunk left behind by mascara. But if you must use it, stick to a water-based mascara and apply one light coat to your own lashes before applying falsies. This will help the false option to stick well to your natural lashes and will make everything look more natural.
Do not curl your false eyelashes
Save the curler for your own lashes. If you bought a good pair of falsies, they should already be long and lifted. Hughes actually says that curling fake lashes can end up pulling them off and/or create an unnatural bend to them. As with mascara, if you must use an eyelash curler, apply it to your natural lashes first before following up with a light application of mascara and then your falsies.
Apply a thin layer of lash glue
Hughes says where we all go wrong is putting too much glue on fake eyelashes. Too much glue can spread all over your eyelid and make them harder to apply. Also, it can make for quite the headache when you want to clean your falsies and can pull out some of your natural lashes. So when you’re ready to apply your fake lashes, use a thin layer of glue on the band and perhaps, on the lash ends to make sure they are applied securely. And always wait for the glue to dry a little bit and to get tacky before putting on the falsies.
Instead of stacking eyelashes, use 3D lashes
For those who stack multiple strips of lashes on the eyelids to look as glamorous as possible, you can stop. It can require too much glue and put too much weight on your natural lashes. If that’s not enough to get you to quit it, Hughes says you are wasting two sets of lashes and weakening their ability to be reused. Nowadays, you can buy 3D lashes for extra drama and a voluminous, feathery look that’s still light on the eye.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nYou may not pull them out with the same eagerness you did before the pandemic, but it’s hard to find people who don’t love wearing a good set of false eyelashes. They may not love applying them, which many people still hunt down YouTube videos to get assistance with, but everyone loves the way they bring attention to the eyes. We love the length. We love the intensity. We love the flare. However, in our attempts to wear false lashes, we leave behind all sorts of glue and makeup on them, which can be hard to remove and lead to gunky, gross-looking lashes. When that occurs, the ability to reuse a set decreases and some people immediately peel off their lashes and throw them away.\nBut it doesn’t have to be that way. With the proper care, as most are easy to clean, lashes can be saved and reused a few more times. Makeup artist Saffron Hughes of FalseEyelashes.co.uk offered us some tips on how to make full use of the lifespan of your lashes so you can bat your winged eyes longer.\nUse a lash applicator or tweezers\nThe first step to taking better care of your false eyelashes is knowing how to remove them from packaging in a way that doesn’t tear them up. Start by removing them from packaging at the band in the outer corner, and slowly peel the lash off. If you pull the false eyelash off from the tips, you may damage them before you even get the chance to wear them. Not to mention, the tips of lashes tend to be much finer, so they aren’t as durable as the band when trying to pull them out to use. In addition to using tweezers or a lash applicator to be more gentle, they additionally help you to precisely place your lashes on your lash line.\nClean your false eyelashes\nClean your lashes before you wear them if you weren’t already doing so. Hughes recommends you avoid pulling lash glue off with your hands as that could rip the eyelash or distort its look. Instead, place the false eyelashes on a paper towel and use a cotton bud, which has been soaked in eye makeup remover or rubbing alcohol, to gently rub away the eyelash glue. After gently doing so, dip another piece of cotton in warm water to remove any remaining glue, and then leave your lashes to dry on a clean towel.\nStore your lashes correctly\nIf you’ve been snatching your lashes off and then throwing them in your makeup bag at the end of the night, that’s not going to preserve them. It’s also not a good idea to store them when they’re wet, as that could cause bacteria to develop. Instead, Hughes recommends giving your lashes an hour to dry after use before returning them to the box they came in. Placing them there can help to maintain the lash shape. If you leave them askew on your dresser, for example, they can end up acquiring dirt, dust, and debris that can cause an eye infection. Also, store your false eyelashes in a dark place, away from sunlight. That will prevent any distortion of the color.\nRetire your mascara\nLashes are already dramatic enough that you don’t have to apply mascara. And since they can decrease the lifespan of your lashes, that’s another reason to save mascara for bare-naked eye days. Hughes recommends buying lashes that are dyed dark with dual-layered lash fibers if you want more volume and length, and that way, you can avoid gunk left behind by mascara. But if you must use it, stick to a water-based mascara and apply one light coat to your own lashes before applying falsies. This will help the false option to stick well to your natural lashes and will make everything look more natural.\nDo not curl your false eyelashes\nSave the curler for your own lashes. If you bought a good pair of falsies, they should already be long and lifted. Hughes actually says that curling fake lashes can end up pulling them off and/or create an unnatural bend to them. As with mascara, if you must use an eyelash curler, apply it to your natural lashes first before following up with a light application of mascara and then your falsies.\nApply a thin layer of lash glue\nHughes says where we all go wrong is putting too much glue on fake eyelashes. Too much glue can spread all over your eyelid and make them harder to apply. Also, it can make for quite the headache when you want to clean your falsies and can pull out some of your natural lashes. So when you’re ready to apply your fake lashes, use a thin layer of glue on the band and perhaps, on the lash ends to make sure they are applied securely. And always wait for the glue to dry a little bit and to get tacky before putting on the falsies.\nInstead of stacking eyelashes, use 3D lashes\nFor those who stack multiple strips of lashes on the eyelids to look as glamorous as possible, you can stop. It can require too much glue and put too much weight on your natural lashes. If that’s not enough to get you to quit it, Hughes says you are wasting two sets of lashes and weakening their ability to be reused. Nowadays, you can buy 3D lashes for extra drama and a voluminous, feathery look that’s still light on the eye.",
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Jasmine McGriff, who was asked for a divorce during Married at First Sight Season 8 in Philadelphia, shared that she has a new man and is a new mom.
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MAFS’ Jasmine McGriff Has A New Man And A New Baby After Will Guess Divorce
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For those who tuned into Season 8 of Married at First Sight in Philadelphia, you will remember Jasmine McGriff and Will Guess. They seemed like a promising couple when they met at the altar, but they ended up bumping heads over McGriff’s desire to be married to a man who would take on traditional gender roles (pay the bills) and his feeling not supported by her in his dreams to coach. He also wouldn’t show any affection towards her, and gave her mixed messages about them being able to work through things instead of being honest about how he was really feeling. Though she would desire to stay married by Decision Day, Guess asked for a divorce.
While there were rumors about Guess’s dating life after the show, not much was known about how Griff was doing back in the dating pool following the disappointing end to her marriage. As it turns out, she’s been doing just fine, because she’s just welcomed her first child with “the love of my life.”
The beauty shared the big news on Christmas posting a photo of her cradling her baby bump in a bright red gown before revealing that she gave birth on December 22.
“What a year? This has truly been the year of unpredictable circumstances. I started this year off, accomplishing goals I’ve had for over 10 years; but when COVID showed it [sic] true colors, this allowed for a new goal to present itself…LOVE!” she wrote.
“I’ve found a new love for affection, for completing tasks, and for family and friends. I was shocked to discover that I was growing my own sonflower but overwhelmed with love and support from those closest to me during such a rough time,” she continued. “On this Christmas Day, I just want to remind people to tell those you love them. Show them affection (even if from afar). Life is too short.”
“To the love of my life, you have shown me more love than I’ve EVER experienced before,” she added. “The way you care for me and your prince should be rewarded with gold. You are everything to us!”
McGriff went on to share a maternity photo of herself with her partner, asking followers, “Ain’t he fine?!?!”
This is all great news for the Philly native. Following her split from Guess, she was honest about feeling as though he didn’t take part in the show for the right reasons. She made that clear in 2019 when she called him out after he tried to seemingly wish her and her family well on Instagram after their season concluded.
“Attention seeking behavior, I’m over it!” she said in response, telling him to delete everything about her and her family in his message. “Here you go saying a bunch of nothing! You hated production! You didn’t sign up honestly, you weren’t honest during the process and I called you out on it! Plz don’t F with me tonight! Cause I GOT TIME TODAY!!!”
She went on to claim that Guess had depression during their season and told her that he didn’t think love would come out of the experience, giving the impression he was not all in from the beginning. However, she did share optimism about her future without him in a separate message around that same time.
“While it was an interesting journey, my future is bright and I’m choosing never to look back.”
Looking forward she did, and now she has a new love and a new baby boy to show for it. C’mon family! The year 2021 just started and already MGriff is winning big. We love to see it.
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Oftentimes, writers and producers will take creative license in an effort to produce a more compelling biopic that resonates with readers, which can sometimes rob the story of its authenticity. Cheryl "Salt" James confessed that this was a huge concern when she was approached with a Salt-N-Pepa biopic opportunity.
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Salt Says Marriage To Ex-Husband Was Off-Limits For Salt-N-Pepa Biopic
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It has to be tough to have a biopic produced about your life because you have to sit back and allow a team of people to bring your story to life. Oftentimes, writers and producers will take creative license in an effort to produce a more compelling story that resonates with readers, which can sometimes rob the story of its authenticity. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cheryl “Salt” James confessed that this was a huge concern for her when she and her Salt-N-Pepa bandmate, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, were approached with a biopic opportunity.
“It’s exciting, and it’s something that Pep’s been wanting to do for years,” James said. “I’ve been afraid to do it because it’s so personal, but Pep ain’t having it. She’s like, ‘We have to tell our stories.’ So here we are.”
The divorced mother of two adds, “The reservations that I had was definitely the story being as true to life as possible. You can tell your story and then by the time it goes through a writer, director, and a movie company, sometimes it’s not exactly what you want to portray. Also when you’re telling your story, there are other people in your life that are involved you have to be… I felt like I had to be delicate about incorporating other people’s stories in my story.”
As for what was off-limits for the film’s storyline, James said that she did not allow her marriage to her ex-husband, Devin Wray, or her relationship with her father to be exploited for the movie.
“They’ve been, in the past, delicate relationships. Nothing so much with myself or with Pep, because it’s our story,” she explained.
James and Wray wed in 2000 and quietly divorced in 2018 following divorce proceedings that lasted close to four years. The iconic rapper notes that it was one of the hardest experiences she has ever gone through.
”I’m newly divorced, for about a year. And I went through a really difficult divorce. It was hard, one of the darkest times of my life because it took so long. I was with my husband for… my daughter’s 27… so 28 years,” James told The Jasmine Brand in 2019. “It was me trying to fill someone else’s void. And I didn’t realize that I was doing that. Sometimes we make ourselves small to fit in someone’s box and accommodate them. A lot of times we do that with men. And when I was coming out, it was a long process of me coming out of the dark part of being divorced.”
Salt-N-Pepa premieres on January 23 on Lifetime.
Follow Jazmine on Twitter @jazminedenise
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"Oftentimes, writers and producers will take creative license in an effort to produce a more compelling biopic that resonates with readers, which can sometimes rob the story of its authenticity. Cheryl \"Salt\" James confessed that this was a huge concern when she was approached with a Salt-N-Pepa biopic opportunity."
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Hindsight is, in fact, 20/20 and while it may seem like a good idea to just move forward and leave the past where it is when you have a revelation that you've wronged someone, returning to that person and apologizing is probably an even better idea.
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10 Good Reasons To Apologize - Especially For Old Stuff
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As children, most of us were prompted by our parents to apologize when we did something hurtful or offensive to someone. We complied, mostly because it’s what our parents told us to do and because we were told that by saying sorry, we would help the other person to feel better about what happened. However, just like forgiveness, apologizing also offers a long list of intrinsic benefits. And in some cases, offering a sincere apology can benefit us even more than it does the receiver.
In recent weeks, two public figures have come forward and demonstrated remorse for some of the negative things that they’ve done in the past. One person was Kenya Moore. After ending her long-lived feud with Phaedra Parks, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star expressed remorse for not distancing herself from Parks’ ex-husband, Apollo Nida after Parks had expressed discomfort with their interactions.
“Absolutely,” Moore said during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live in response to a question about whether or not she regretted how she handled the situation. “I think I could have just distanced myself from Apollo altogether, not been so chummy-chummy, especially when it bothered his wife.”
In a similar fashion, Wendy Williams recently apologized for initiating a petty, short-lived feud with Evelyn Lozada after she referred to the reality star’s child as a cash register.
While folks may be wondering why these women are suddenly so remorseful for things that happened such a long time ago, both occurrences speak to the transformative impact of time, maturity, and lived experiences. Hindsight is, in fact, 20/20 and while it may seem like a good idea to just move forward and leave the past where it is when you have a revelation that you’ve wronged someone, returning to that person and apologizing is probably an even better idea. Here’s why.
Cleared conscience
First and foremost, apologizing for something that you know for a fact you’ve done wrong will work wonders for your conscience. The weight of guilt being carried in secret is heavy, so release it by shedding light on the situation and tell the person how you feel.
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"As children, most of us were prompted by our parents to apologize when we did something hurtful or offensive to someone. We complied, mostly because it’s what our parents told us to do and because we were told that by saying sorry, we would help the other person to feel better about what happened. However, just like forgiveness, apologizing also offers a long list of intrinsic benefits. And in some cases, offering a sincere apology can benefit us even more than it does the receiver.\nIn recent weeks, two public figures have come forward and demonstrated remorse for some of the negative things that they’ve done in the past. One person was Kenya Moore. After ending her long-lived feud with Phaedra Parks, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star expressed remorse for not distancing herself from Parks’ ex-husband, Apollo Nida after Parks had expressed discomfort with their interactions.\n“Absolutely,” Moore said during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live in response to a question about whether or not she regretted how she handled the situation. “I think I could have just distanced myself from Apollo altogether, not been so chummy-chummy, especially when it bothered his wife.”\nIn a similar fashion, Wendy Williams recently apologized for initiating a petty, short-lived feud with Evelyn Lozada after she referred to the reality star’s child as a cash register.\nWhile folks may be wondering why these women are suddenly so remorseful for things that happened such a long time ago, both occurrences speak to the transformative impact of time, maturity, and lived experiences. Hindsight is, in fact, 20/20 and while it may seem like a good idea to just move forward and leave the past where it is when you have a revelation that you’ve wronged someone, returning to that person and apologizing is probably an even better idea. Here’s why.\nCleared conscience\nFirst and foremost, apologizing for something that you know for a fact you’ve done wrong will work wonders for your conscience. The weight of guilt being carried in secret is heavy, so release it by shedding light on the situation and tell the person how you feel.",
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That December 26, 2020 incident wasn't Soho Karen's first time being a public disruption and nuisance.
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Miya ‘Soho Karen’ Ponsetto Has A History Of Being Disruptive
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Miya Ponsetto became known as “Soho Karen” after she became irate after noticing her cell phone was missing while at Manhattan’s Arlo hotel and put her hands on a 14-year-old African-American boy named Keyon Harrold Jr. that she accused of thieving her phone. She was later arrested and charged with two counts of attempted assault, attempted robbery, grand larceny in the fourth degree and endangering the welfare of a child over the December 26, 2020 incident, ABC reported. Harrold Jr.’s father, Keyon Sr., recorded the incident and it went viral on the internet. That incident wasn’t Ponsetto’s first time disturbing the peace.
Before the incident with the Harrolds, she is accused of damaging someone’s apartment door in the East Village section of Manhattan, the New York Post reported. That incident is still being investigated and she has not been charged. According to WPIX 11, she has three open cases in her home state of California. In February 2020, she was charged with public intoxication after a physical altercation at a hotel, which her mother and someone else were involved in, cops said. The Post reported that Ponsetto and her mother, Nicole, “allegedly pushed and kicked a cop after the allegedly drunken mother and daughter duo were asked to leave.” In May 2020, she was hit with charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license, PIX 11 reported. In the May incident, she was spotted leaving supermarket intoxicated and then when she was pulled over, she was busted with marijuana and an open container of alcohol in her car. In October 2020, she was arrested again for another driving under intoxication charge along with driving with a suspended license yet again and resisting arrest. PIX 11 noted that during that arrest she was found to have a blood alcohol level of .14.
Ponsetto, 22, has been released from custody from the Red Hook Community Justice Center in Brooklyn, New York after being arrested regarding the incident with the Harrolds, the New York Post reported. Ponsetto is due back in court on March 29, 2021.
During her recent interview with Gayle King, she admitted she could’ve handled the situation differently but still rationalized her behavior.
“I admit, yes, I could have approached the situation differently or maybe not yelled at him like that. And made him feel sort of…inferior, she told King. “Making him feel as if I was hurting his feelings. That was not my intention.”
When King kept addressing what happened, she said “I apologized. Can we move on? I’m a 22-year-old girl. How is one girl accusing a guy about a phone a crime?
King then held her accountable for her terrible actions.
“You have to at least understand your actions that day,” Gayle said. “You seem to have attacked this teenager about the phone. And then it turned out he didn’t even have your phone. That’s the thing. You’re 22-years-old, but you’re old enough to know better.”
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After last night's Verzuz battle, Elite Noel took to Instagram say she wasn't here for O.T. Genasis and her sister Keyshia Cole's reconciliation. According to her the video, Elite doesn't see how Keyshia could forgive Genasis after his distasteful remarks about Frankie Lons, her and Keyshia's mother.
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After last night’s Verzuz battle, Elite Noel took to Instagram to let the world know that she wasn’t here for O.T. Genasis and her sister Keyshia Cole’s seeming reconciliation. According to the video she posted on Instagram, Elite doesn’t see how Keyshia could forgive O.T. Genasis after his distasteful remarks about Frankie Lons, her and Keyshia’s mother.
Amidst Keyshia’s Verzuz battle with Ashanti, when performing her classic song Love, O.T. Genasis joined the singer to belt out the song’s vocals. If you recall, back in late 2019, things between Keyshia and O.T. Genasis began taking a downward spiral when the rapper remixed Love and made it into Cuh, a Crip-gang anthem. After getting the song taken down off of Youtube and being trolled off of social media by O.T. Genasis, Keyshia sat down on her late-night talk show to explain that because she was trying to jumpstart her career and get it back where it formerly was, she didn’t appreciate O.T. Genasis’s remix of her song.
“But I’m really trying to get back to where my music used to be, so I would like my classics to be left alone,” the songstress explained.
Following the Verzuz, in a charged Instagram video Elite said that Keyshia was “stupid” for forgiving O.T. Genasis, someone who not only disrespected Keyshia’s personal hygiene but also made poor comments highlighting their mother Frankie’s past drug usage, at a time when she was pursuing sobriety.
“Let me just tell y’all where it went left for me,” Elite started. “Cause you know I’m muthaf*cking Keyshia till the day I D I muthaf*cking E. But when you let a n*gga hug you, that got on the internet joking about selling your mama muthaf*cking crack, that’s when I got to take a step back. B*tch, that’s a no-go for me.
“You can’t touch me, you can’t breathe on me, you can’t – I don’t give a f*ck about what none of y’all got to say – Don’t touch me if you bragging about or laugh about selling my muthaf*cking mama, the b*tch that birthed us – the reason y’all got Keyshia is cause Frankie didn’t give up. Let’s be clear about this muthaf*cking sh*t, Frankie got seven muthaf*cking children, okay. She ain’t got one. Cause I think you stupid.”
She captioned the post with “It went left !!!! And it ain’t funny !!!!! I’m not backing down, who want it?”
Even though Keyshia has seemingly been able to forgive O.T. Genasis for all the harassment he’s put her through, it seems like the singer’s family thinks there’s a lot of damage he still hasn’t been held accountable for. With this being the second time one of Keyshia’s sisters has had harsh words to share on O.T Genasis and his foolery, it seems like it’s just too soon to say that the feud between him and Keyshia is officially over.
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"After last night's Verzuz battle, Elite Noel took to Instagram say she wasn't here for O.T. Genasis and her sister Keyshia Cole's reconciliation. According to her the video, Elite doesn't see how Keyshia could forgive Genasis after his distasteful remarks about Frankie Lons, her and Keyshia's mother."
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You don’t raise an eyebrow when you get an invoice from a graphic designer. It’s not odd when your personal trainer sends you a Venmo request. Services were rendered. Products were sold. And now it’s time to pay up. So why are we so hesitant to state our rates
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10 Polite Ways To Say, “Sorry. I Don’t Work For Free.”
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Working for free is often part of the deal when you’re new to any industry. Internships and apprenticeships are pretty standard when you’re just starting out. Or what about mentorships? A mentor might have you do certain tasks, for which you don’t get paid money – you get paid in knowledge. Maybe you get paid in contacts or something you can put on your resume. That’s certainly valuable at one time in your career. So if working for free is an inevitable part of starting out, it can be difficult to know when you get to stop working for free. It can be even harder to communicate that to others.
Do try to remember, when you’re considering taking a gig that pays nothing, that you wouldn’t ask others to do the same. You don’t question it when your therapist hands you a bill. You don’t raise an eyebrow when you get an invoice from a graphic designer. It’s not odd when your personal trainer sends you a Venmo request. Services were rendered. Products were sold. And now it’s time to pay up. So why are we so hesitant to state our rates? Or to say that, yes, in fact, we do charge a rate? Is it something specific to women?
Actually, the myth that women ask for raises less than men do has been debunked. So that’s not it. Maybe it’s the fact that, while men get ahead in their careers by being disagreeable, women don’t seem to enjoy the same treatment. But if being agreeable means not getting paid…is it worth it? Nope. So, here are polite ways to say, “Sorry. I don’t work for free.”
Inform them of a new accreditation
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"You don’t raise an eyebrow when you get an invoice from a graphic designer. It’s not odd when your personal trainer sends you a Venmo request. Services were rendered. Products were sold. And now it’s time to pay up. So why are we so hesitant to state our rates"
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NFL player Chad Wheeler issued a publicly apology via his Twitter account after he was arrested for allegedly choking his girlfriend unconscious this past weekend.
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Chad Wheeler Issues Apology After Allegedly Choking Girlfriend Unconscious
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Yesterday, we reported the disturbing story of the alleged violence Seattle Seahawks player Chad Wheeler committed against his girlfriend: choking her unconscious because she refused to bow to him. Wheeler was arrested and later released on $400k bond.
When we initially reported the story, the Seahawks franchise simply said that they had been made aware of the situation and were still investigating. Since then, they’ve released Wheeler from the team.
In a statement, the franchise wrote:
“The Seahawks are saddened by the details emerging against Chad Wheeler and strongly condemn this act of domestic violence. Our thoughts and support are with the victim. Chad is a free agent and no longer with the team. … We encourage Chad to get the help he needs. “
The statement provided hotline numbers for both domestic violence victims as well as those dealing with mental health issues, as Wheeler has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had reportedly been off of his medication at the time of the violent incident.
You can read the full statement, below.
After their announcement, Wheeler took to Twitter to issue apologies to his family, friends, and most importantly, to his girlfriend Alleah, the victim.
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As we kick off the new year, now is a great time to get your finances in order. Keep in mind you might not be able to check off every strategy this year, but as the viral car salesman Durell Smylie put it, you are well on your way to "where the money reside" with these financial strategies for 2021 and beyond.
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Where The Money Reside: 10 Financial Strategies For 2021
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Whew, chile! If “doing too much” was a person, 2020 would be the poster child. The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact left millions of people out of work, with their hours cut, or with huge drops in their income. Families all over the world have been extremely affected by the pandemic and are desperately trying to recover.
As we kick off the new year, now is a great time to get your finances in order. Keep in mind you might not be able to check off every strategy this year, but as the viral car salesman Durell Smylie put it, you are well on your way to “where the money reside” with these financial strategies for 2021 and beyond.
Set a Spending Plan
Notice I didn’t say “budget”? There’s something about the word budget that makes people ready to square up like they’re in a middle school fight. Smart About Money offers tips on how to create your plan. You work hard and want to have a little something for yourself; we get it. Creating a spending plan gives you the power to choose what you will spend your money on instead of feeling like you’re being restricted to what you can’t have. Begin by determining your monthly fixed income, then determine what spending buckets are most important to you. Priority buckets will typically be rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, and savings. After you’ve done your research and have determined how much you will need for your expenses, the next step is to create personal spending buckets, like an entertainment or travel bucket, that the remaining funds can go toward.
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K. Michelle is officially breaking away from being an on-again, off-again member of the Love & Hip Hop franchise to pursue her own Lifetime TV show about helping women who are dealing with the effects of botched plastic surgery.
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K. Michelle just gave an update on some major news. The singer is officially breaking away from being an on-again, off-again member of the Love & Hip Hop franchises to pursue her own Lifetime TV show, which is set to begin filming next month. In a message posted on both her Instagram and her Twitter, the “V.S.O.P.” singer let us know her new show about helping women who’ve had botched butt injections and want to reverse it is on the way, and she shared her feelings about moving on from the hit VH1 show.
In the post, K. Michelle referenced the years she spent on Love & Hip Hop as being a positive time of growth for her personally and professionally. Despite that, she noted knowing it was time to make a change in her life when she no longer had the motivation to film with her various cast members or play along with the petty drama. Moving forward, she was happy to announce her new show will be one that she believes will empower other women.
“So life for me is completely changing,” she began. “For 6 years of my life I was on a show called ‘Love and Hip Hop’ it really helped me reach a lot of my goals at the time, I’ll never knock that blessing. But I knew in my heart I could no longer participate in something I was not passionate about and had no desire to be on camera with any of the cast. I just didn’t care I knew it was time for something bigger than throwing drinks.”
“I wanted to turn my pain into purpose. So it’s finally here. I start filming my new show on Lifetime in Feb and it’s such an amazing feeling to not only watch your dreams come true but to KNOW ILL BE HELPING WOMEN TO LIVE!” she added. “Saving lives. Little ole me. When they count you out, God will count you in 🙏❤️”
The “Cry” singer captioned the post on her Instagram with a few excited shoutouts.
“Thank you @lifetimetv @jessecollinsent @thecarlosking_ and @shatskyman Feb is go time❤️. ”
Since she first appeared on the franchise back in 2012, K. Michelle has been a member of Love & Hip Hop‘s cast in Atlanta, Hollywood, and New York. Being one of the franchise’s most recognizable and successful stars, the singer really made it a point to grow outside of just being a reality TV star, though she did have a spinoff, and really solidify herself as a household name when it came to being known for her music.
Last September, K. Michelle initially broke the news of her Lifetime show in a clip she posted on Facebook with some more details about what we could expect from the new series.
“Hello everyone,” she said. “I’m coming to you today with some official great news. My brand new TV show has just gotten picked up on Lifetime. Yes, Lifetime. I’m so excited about this because instead of being on TV acting a fool, this is my opportunity to save some lives and change the narrative for these women. It’s something I’ve been praying for, fighting about. Just know that when you feel like you’re counted out, and when you’re down to nothing, God is always up to something. I’m so excited about this opportunity because it’s something different and it’s something that I get to do in order to help the female community and to just help women. This is something that I’ve been wanting to do for years. No matter how long it takes, God will allow it if it’s supposed to be.”
K. Michelle told MadameNoire last year that the show was going to have a major impact.
“We’re actually casting now. We just had a meeting with the showrunners and everything, so we’re in the process of starting the filming. You can just expect to see a lot of women who might have made mistakes, I’m helping them through their plastic surgery drama with silicone and just trying to help them get healthy again,” she said.
With the singer’s long journey surrounding getting her implants removed and restoring her body to its pre-plastic surgery look, it would be a great project for her to take on. The star’s enthusiasm makes it seem like her show is going to have a “feel-good” vibe. Will you be watching?
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In terms of our careers, mentorship is both something many of us are missing and something some of us don't even know we need. In honor of January being National Mentor Month, we spoke with Mia Davis, founder of the organization Color Vision about the immense benefits of having and being a mentor.
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The Color Vision Founder Shares Why Black Women Need To Have And Be Mentors
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In terms of our careers, mentorship is both something many of us are missing and something some of us don’t even know we need. Whether you’re super career-driven and just need the right connections so you can reach your goals, need some guidance as to where your career should be headed next, or want to expand your business but don’t know how to start, anyone who is working or interested in working can benefit from having a mentor in their corner who already knows the ropes.
In honor of January being National Mentor Month, MadameNoire spoke with Mia Davis, the founder of The Color Vision, an organization that “aims to engage, educate, and enlighten women from a variety of creative backgrounds to have the career of their dreams through national creative conferences, scholarship opportunities, special events and mentorship programs throughout the country.”
Davis shared all the information we need, including why mentorship is important, how we can snag a mentor for ourselves and the ways in which the “mentorship gap” disproportionally affects Black women in the workplace.
“Mentor and Mentee” Relationship Is Vital
If your thinking about getting a mentor but don’t know where to find one, Davis knows it can be “quite a challenge.” Her advice is to do some research within your field, and if possible, find someone whose career you’d like to emulate over time. As she pointed out, in a world where Black women are “overlooked in the workplace,” having the support and guidance of a mentor can really help you along in your career and your entrepreneurial journey if you’re looking to start a business.
According to her, even a quick Google search can help you get started in finding a mentoring program that might work best for you.
“… look for a mentor in people that you admire and want to model your career after. Being resourceful is huge. Look for programs that offer mentorships in your field. It can be as simple as a Google search to find a mentoring program that fits you,” Davis says.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nIn terms of our careers, mentorship is both something many of us are missing and something some of us don’t even know we need. Whether you’re super career-driven and just need the right connections so you can reach your goals, need some guidance as to where your career should be headed next, or want to expand your business but don’t know how to start, anyone who is working or interested in working can benefit from having a mentor in their corner who already knows the ropes.\nIn honor of January being National Mentor Month, MadameNoire spoke with Mia Davis, the founder of The Color Vision, an organization that “aims to engage, educate, and enlighten women from a variety of creative backgrounds to have the career of their dreams through national creative conferences, scholarship opportunities, special events and mentorship programs throughout the country.”\nDavis shared all the information we need, including why mentorship is important, how we can snag a mentor for ourselves and the ways in which the “mentorship gap” disproportionally affects Black women in the workplace.\n“Mentor and Mentee” Relationship Is Vital\nIf your thinking about getting a mentor but don’t know where to find one, Davis knows it can be “quite a challenge.” Her advice is to do some research within your field, and if possible, find someone whose career you’d like to emulate over time. As she pointed out, in a world where Black women are “overlooked in the workplace,” having the support and guidance of a mentor can really help you along in your career and your entrepreneurial journey if you’re looking to start a business.\nAccording to her, even a quick Google search can help you get started in finding a mentoring program that might work best for you.\n“… look for a mentor in people that you admire and want to model your career after. Being resourceful is huge. Look for programs that offer mentorships in your field. It can be as simple as a Google search to find a mentoring program that fits you,” Davis says.",
"The Color Vision Founder Shares Why Black Women Need To Have And Be Mentors",
"In terms of our careers, mentorship is both something many of us are missing and something some of us don't even know we need. In honor of January being National Mentor Month, we spoke with Mia Davis, founder of the organization Color Vision about the immense benefits of having and being a mentor."
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Mike DeWine, the governor for Ohio, is requiring women who have surgical abortions to find ways to dispose of the remains in an ethical way.
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OH Gov. Signs Bill Requiring Women To Cremate Or Bury Fetus After Abortions
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Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed a bill this week requiring that people who receive abortions also bury or cremate the remains from the surgical procedure.
According to Cincinnati Enquirer, Senate Bill 27, which has been signed into law, reads: “the pregnant woman is responsible for the costs related to the final disposition of the fetal remains at the chosen location.”
If the woman does not choose a location for the zygote, blastocyte, embryo or fetus, the abortion facility will select a location for the burial or cremation. If the clinic does not do so, individuals could face a first-degree misdemeanor. If convicted, those who do not dispose of the remains, could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Opponents to the bill say the additional requirements invade women’s privacy and add additional pressure on abortion providers.
Those who are in favor of the bill say it is about adding “dignity” to the unborn.
Mike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life said, “Whether pro-life or pro-choice, everyone should be able to agree that the bodies’ of babies should never be thrown into the trash. The unborn victims of abortion deserve the same basic decency that we afford to all humans: a dignified burial.”
Lauren Blauvelt-Copelin, vice president of government affairs and public advocacy at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, said, “”Not only is Senate Bill 27 unconstitutional and medically unnecessary, it also adds yet another barrier for patients who are trying to access abortion services – which is the legislature’s real goal.”
DeWine’s fight against abortion and abortion clinics began in 2015, when DeWine served as attorney general. At the time, he launched an investigation to determine whether or not Planned Parenthood was selling fetal tissue.
They were not.
The investigation found that remains were being transported to a Kentucky landfill. Ohio law stated that the disposal had to be human. DeWine argued Planned Parenthood’s procedures were not that.
In addition to the disposal of the remains, DeWine has consistently sought to reduce access to abortions.
Last year, he restricted abortions after six weeks into pregnancy. The law, commonly referred to as “the heartbeat bill” is currently being challenged in court.
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"Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed a bill this week requiring that people who receive abortions also bury or cremate the remains from the surgical procedure.\nAccording to Cincinnati Enquirer, Senate Bill 27, which has been signed into law, reads: “the pregnant woman is responsible for the costs related to the final disposition of the fetal remains at the chosen location.”\nIf the woman does not choose a location for the zygote, blastocyte, embryo or fetus, the abortion facility will select a location for the burial or cremation. If the clinic does not do so, individuals could face a first-degree misdemeanor. If convicted, those who do not dispose of the remains, could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.\nOpponents to the bill say the additional requirements invade women’s privacy and add additional pressure on abortion providers.\nThose who are in favor of the bill say it is about adding “dignity” to the unborn.\nMike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life said, “Whether pro-life or pro-choice, everyone should be able to agree that the bodies’ of babies should never be thrown into the trash. The unborn victims of abortion deserve the same basic decency that we afford to all humans: a dignified burial.”\nLauren Blauvelt-Copelin, vice president of government affairs and public advocacy at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, said, “”Not only is Senate Bill 27 unconstitutional and medically unnecessary, it also adds yet another barrier for patients who are trying to access abortion services – which is the legislature’s real goal.”\nDeWine’s fight against abortion and abortion clinics began in 2015, when DeWine served as attorney general. At the time, he launched an investigation to determine whether or not Planned Parenthood was selling fetal tissue.\nThey were not.\nThe investigation found that remains were being transported to a Kentucky landfill. Ohio law stated that the disposal had to be human. DeWine argued Planned Parenthood’s procedures were not that.\nIn addition to the disposal of the remains, DeWine has consistently sought to reduce access to abortions.\nLast year, he restricted abortions after six weeks into pregnancy. The law, commonly referred to as “the heartbeat bill” is currently being challenged in court.",
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"Mike DeWine, the governor for Ohio, is requiring women who have surgical abortions to find ways to dispose of the remains in an ethical way."
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Shay Sane, Founder of the travel club Black Girls On The Go, talked with MadameNoire about why now is a good time to join her nearly 30,000 member club, how the community is functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what amazing things they have in store for the new year.
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Shay Sane, Founder of Black Girls On The Go, Connects Travel With Healing
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Black Girls On The Go is a Facebook travel club comprised of almost 30,000 members who want the world to know travel and healing go hand in hand. Even during COVID-19, with both national and international travel restrictions, the group has been able to find ways of connecting and sharing their experiences online. With a strong foundation in the exploration of how healing and travel can empower people, founder Shay Sane wanted the community to really be a place where its members could make memories together, while also finding genuine sisterhood and support.
According to Sane, BGOTG was inspired by a tragedy in her life. After her sister passed away 20 years ago, she was worried that when the anniversary of her passing came along, everyone in the family would be depressed. To offset that, she began traveling more often with her kids and nephew.
“We started traveling to Orlando for Christmas, over the Christmas holiday, as a way for us to cope,” she says. Those experiences, which would lead to further trips, and the healing that came from those travels, helped bring about the creation of BGOTG in 2014.
On a mission to “introduce other Black women to the healing power of travel,” community members join Sane for “TTraVsperiences” (a combination of “transformational travel experiences”) where the group jet sets across the globe, experiencing dinners together, doing activities, but also working through their wounds with one another and with the help of mental health professionals who join in on the trips. I had the chance to speak with Sane more about how the community is functioning amidst the spread of COVID-19, why now is a good time to join BGOTG, and the restorative power of seeing the world.
MadameNoire: Why would now, during COVID-19 be a good time for someone to join a travel club? How is the community functioning in light of COVID-19 and the restrictions it’s created?
Shay Sane: It’s become more challenging to talk about travel in the community because people are very skeptical about traveling. It’s very, very difficult. Initially, at the onset, I started doing a virtual Self-Care Beach Weekend, an event that was over two days with over eight speakers. It included a grief counselor, because of course in the middle of COVID, a lot of people have lost family members and haven’t been able to grieve properly, a life coach that talked about identifying your purpose and your passion, and a person that did journaling. She taught us how to journal so that we could start talking about our emotions and not keep them bottled up.
Right now the entire nation is traumatized from COVID, you know? Whether you’re fearing being infected by the virus or infecting someone else, or the economic loss that we’ve faced, it’s like right now the community is hurting and we’re going to need healing. Travel offers that for people. It’s like we need to get out of the monotony that we’ve been in. Interestingly enough, early on during the pandemic, there was a lot of “travel-shaming” when people would post in the group that they were traveling. We understand it’s a pandemic, but you also don’t know what a person’s mental health struggles are like. Some people have to get out and travel. We’ve encouraged people to “explore your own backyard.”
Could you tell me more about what a “TTraVsperience” is?
TTraVsperience is actually a word that I created to bring uniqueness to the brand, what we do, and to separate it from all the other travel groups that travel just for leisure. For me, the TTraVsperience is a “transformational travel experience” where you can actually change your life by focusing on what your needs are when traveling. Travel can change your life. It’s amazing how powerful it can be.
Originally, I wanted to get a group of women together and take them on international trips so they could get the rest, relaxation, and healing that they needed. But one thing that I encountered that made me really shift focus on mental wellness was I was encountering a lot of clients that were very angry. I used to be in that place too, where I had unresolved trauma in my life. I was hurt, and I redirected my anger towards other people. I recognized that I needed to be doing something more than just bringing women together to travel. That’s when I decided to reach out to some mental health professionals. They help women to deal with anything they want to deal with, what they want to talk about.
For Black people, there’s always been a stigma about mental health or going to see a therapist or a psychologist. It’s really shunned and we don’t talk about it. Adding it in with travel opens the door for people to be more comfortable about seeking therapy. When I do travel with two of the therapists that are there with me, they actually have a consultation before we travel with each client. Of course, they do a follow-up after we travel just to see how they can support our clients in their healing journey.
Is every trip that you guys go on a TTraVsperience?
TTraVsperience is the only type of touring that we do, with the exception of the one event that I do each year, which is a Self-Care Beach Weekend. Most of my trips are international. One thing that I also recognize is because people don’t know me, and people are apprehensive about traveling out of the country with me, I created the Self-Care Beach Weekend to do something stateside so that people can come and meet me first, get to know the brand, and feel more comfortable traveling with us.
Could you tell me a bit more about the connection Black Girls On The Go makes between traveling and healing?
Travel and healing equate to mental wellness. For me, I’ve struggled with depression for a long time and travel helps me to recenter myself. In addition to doing talk therapy with a therapist, I combine it with travel to give me a more healing experience. I have these lists of questions before I’m booking a trip like, “What I want to accomplish” and “What I want to focus on.” I want my travel to be transformational.
I was able to take what I created for myself and apply it to my business model to expose other Black women to how empowering it can be to travel. It’s more than just collecting passport stamps.
What do you think travel experiences might look like in 2021?
I think that people are going to be more intentional about their travel. Because we went through this pandemic, more people are looking to heal and travel is a big part of it. I think that travel will bounce back. Now that we have the vaccine, that’s looking promising. It makes it a little bit easier to start feeling good about traveling again.
Do you guys usually have a set agenda or itinerary when on the trips?
The great thing about a TTraVsperience is, it’s almost like a combination of touring with a retreat. You’re getting the best of both worlds. I changed our program so, in addition to doing tours together, we also do some healing work at the same time. Each morning I would come up with a word of the day and talk about the word, and that’s how we move. We have a very, very robust schedule between the touring and the healing work, but it works out very great.
I don’t make people participate. It’s like, okay you’re an adult. If you don’t want to go out on the tour with the group today you don’t have to give us any reason why. You can do you. People really love the option of being able to be with the group if they want to or do things solo on their own.
What do you love most about the BGOTG Community? What does your global community look like?
What I love most about it is, you get to talk to other women about the issues that they’ve been through, or the experiences they’ve had in life and you feel like you’re not alone. There’s always somebody on a TTraVsperience that has experienced something you’ve gone through, and it’s important for us to understand that we’re not the only one and that we can survive this. It just feels good to connect with other women that understand your struggle, whether you’re going through a breakup, stress on the job, or racial inequalities. It’s just a whole lot. But when you have that tribe of people that understand what you’re going through, or what you will go through, it makes you feel in power.
The average age is about 36, but there’s always a gamut. I’ve had some young women in their late 20s and I’ve had women in their 50s and 60s. What’s great about the age diversity is that each person comes with their own history of experience and knowledge that they can share with you.
When we went to Paris in October 2019, Miss Helen was 86 years old and she went with us. She just passed away. I pulled up pictures of her [in the Facebook group] and she was just amazing. She had never been out of the country before. That was her first time getting a passport. I had a photographer travel with us to do photoshoots and Miss Helen did a photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower. She was out at the Eiffel Tower singing and had a crowd of people that came around and were clapping. If she was home, she would have never done that.
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During our conversation, Sane echoed everyone’s hopes of being able to get back to traveling, with fewer restrictions, soon. Whether telling me stories about eating waffles and ice cream with her travel mates at night on the beaches of Greece, or discussing all the trips she hopes the group will take this year, she clearly basks in the memories of the TTraVsperiences she creates just as much as her members gush about them in their community group.
As we wrapped up, Sane said “one of my favorite holidays is the new year. I’m looking forward to the new year because it gives me a reason to start. I’ve already started doing research on other TTraVsperiences that we can take.”
It’s nice to know that we’re not the only ones who can’t wait to do more exploring in the near future and that we can join one another in community, and to revive ourselves, regardless of where we are on the map.
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Those experiences, which would lead to further trips, and the healing that came from those travels, helped bring about the creation of BGOTG in 2014.\nOn a mission to “introduce other Black women to the healing power of travel,” community members join Sane for “TTraVsperiences” (a combination of “transformational travel experiences”) where the group jet sets across the globe, experiencing dinners together, doing activities, but also working through their wounds with one another and with the help of mental health professionals who join in on the trips. I had the chance to speak with Sane more about how the community is functioning amidst the spread of COVID-19, why now is a good time to join BGOTG, and the restorative power of seeing the world.\nMadameNoire: Why would now, during COVID-19 be a good time for someone to join a travel club? How is the community functioning in light of COVID-19 and the restrictions it’s created?\nShay Sane: It’s become more challenging to talk about travel in the community because people are very skeptical about traveling. It’s very, very difficult. Initially, at the onset, I started doing a virtual Self-Care Beach Weekend, an event that was over two days with over eight speakers. It included a grief counselor, because of course in the middle of COVID, a lot of people have lost family members and haven’t been able to grieve properly, a life coach that talked about identifying your purpose and your passion, and a person that did journaling. She taught us how to journal so that we could start talking about our emotions and not keep them bottled up.\nRight now the entire nation is traumatized from COVID, you know? Whether you’re fearing being infected by the virus or infecting someone else, or the economic loss that we’ve faced, it’s like right now the community is hurting and we’re going to need healing. Travel offers that for people. It’s like we need to get out of the monotony that we’ve been in. Interestingly enough, early on during the pandemic, there was a lot of “travel-shaming” when people would post in the group that they were traveling. We understand it’s a pandemic, but you also don’t know what a person’s mental health struggles are like. Some people have to get out and travel. We’ve encouraged people to “explore your own backyard.”\nCould you tell me more about what a “TTraVsperience” is?\nTTraVsperience is actually a word that I created to bring uniqueness to the brand, what we do, and to separate it from all the other travel groups that travel just for leisure. For me, the TTraVsperience is a “transformational travel experience” where you can actually change your life by focusing on what your needs are when traveling. Travel can change your life. It’s amazing how powerful it can be.\nOriginally, I wanted to get a group of women together and take them on international trips so they could get the rest, relaxation, and healing that they needed. But one thing that I encountered that made me really shift focus on mental wellness was I was encountering a lot of clients that were very angry. I used to be in that place too, where I had unresolved trauma in my life. I was hurt, and I redirected my anger towards other people. I recognized that I needed to be doing something more than just bringing women together to travel. That’s when I decided to reach out to some mental health professionals. They help women to deal with anything they want to deal with, what they want to talk about.\nFor Black people, there’s always been a stigma about mental health or going to see a therapist or a psychologist. It’s really shunned and we don’t talk about it. Adding it in with travel opens the door for people to be more comfortable about seeking therapy. When I do travel with two of the therapists that are there with me, they actually have a consultation before we travel with each client. Of course, they do a follow-up after we travel just to see how they can support our clients in their healing journey.\nIs every trip that you guys go on a TTraVsperience?\nTTraVsperience is the only type of touring that we do, with the exception of the one event that I do each year, which is a Self-Care Beach Weekend. Most of my trips are international. One thing that I also recognize is because people don’t know me, and people are apprehensive about traveling out of the country with me, I created the Self-Care Beach Weekend to do something stateside so that people can come and meet me first, get to know the brand, and feel more comfortable traveling with us.\nCould you tell me a bit more about the connection Black Girls On The Go makes between traveling and healing?\nTravel and healing equate to mental wellness. For me, I’ve struggled with depression for a long time and travel helps me to recenter myself. In addition to doing talk therapy with a therapist, I combine it with travel to give me a more healing experience. I have these lists of questions before I’m booking a trip like, “What I want to accomplish” and “What I want to focus on.” I want my travel to be transformational.\nI was able to take what I created for myself and apply it to my business model to expose other Black women to how empowering it can be to travel. It’s more than just collecting passport stamps.\nWhat do you think travel experiences might look like in 2021?\nI think that people are going to be more intentional about their travel. Because we went through this pandemic, more people are looking to heal and travel is a big part of it. I think that travel will bounce back. Now that we have the vaccine, that’s looking promising. It makes it a little bit easier to start feeling good about traveling again.\nDo you guys usually have a set agenda or itinerary when on the trips?\nThe great thing about a TTraVsperience is, it’s almost like a combination of touring with a retreat. You’re getting the best of both worlds. I changed our program so, in addition to doing tours together, we also do some healing work at the same time. Each morning I would come up with a word of the day and talk about the word, and that’s how we move. We have a very, very robust schedule between the touring and the healing work, but it works out very great.\nI don’t make people participate. It’s like, okay you’re an adult. If you don’t want to go out on the tour with the group today you don’t have to give us any reason why. You can do you. People really love the option of being able to be with the group if they want to or do things solo on their own.\nWhat do you love most about the BGOTG Community? What does your global community look like?\nWhat I love most about it is, you get to talk to other women about the issues that they’ve been through, or the experiences they’ve had in life and you feel like you’re not alone. There’s always somebody on a TTraVsperience that has experienced something you’ve gone through, and it’s important for us to understand that we’re not the only one and that we can survive this. It just feels good to connect with other women that understand your struggle, whether you’re going through a breakup, stress on the job, or racial inequalities. It’s just a whole lot. But when you have that tribe of people that understand what you’re going through, or what you will go through, it makes you feel in power.\nThe average age is about 36, but there’s always a gamut. I’ve had some young women in their late 20s and I’ve had women in their 50s and 60s. What’s great about the age diversity is that each person comes with their own history of experience and knowledge that they can share with you.\nWhen we went to Paris in October 2019, Miss Helen was 86 years old and she went with us. She just passed away. I pulled up pictures of her [in the Facebook group] and she was just amazing. She had never been out of the country before. That was her first time getting a passport. I had a photographer travel with us to do photoshoots and Miss Helen did a photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower. She was out at the Eiffel Tower singing and had a crowd of people that came around and were clapping. If she was home, she would have never done that.\n—\nDuring our conversation, Sane echoed everyone’s hopes of being able to get back to traveling, with fewer restrictions, soon. Whether telling me stories about eating waffles and ice cream with her travel mates at night on the beaches of Greece, or discussing all the trips she hopes the group will take this year, she clearly basks in the memories of the TTraVsperiences she creates just as much as her members gush about them in their community group.\nAs we wrapped up, Sane said “one of my favorite holidays is the new year. I’m looking forward to the new year because it gives me a reason to start. I’ve already started doing research on other TTraVsperiences that we can take.”\nIt’s nice to know that we’re not the only ones who can’t wait to do more exploring in the near future and that we can join one another in community, and to revive ourselves, regardless of where we are on the map.",
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Why did Kenya Moore want to go and "play nice" at Porsha Williams's event when she thought it was a "self-serving and fake photo-op?" Doesn't that make her the one that is phony?
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RHOA Recap: Kenya Slams Porsha’s Activism After Getting Disinvited To Party
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In last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Drew and Ralph had marriage counseling, Cynthia got a reality check about her wedding, and Kenya was uninvited to a party she was never invited to. In the latter situation, unfortunately, viewers saw the “Gone With The Wind Fabulous” diva continuing to put down Porsha’s activism in the Black Lives Matter Movement. While Porsha was being recognized for keeping Breonna Taylor’s name alive, Kenya was at home being bitter and messy.
In the episode, viewers saw Posha’s sister, Lauren, invite members of the cast to a surprise party she was throwing for Porsha to honor all of the protesting she had been doing throughout the summer. When Lauren invited Cynthia, the RHOA vet asked to bring Kenya as her plus one. This was done despite the fact that Lauren had made it clear to her that Kenya wasn’t originally supposed to be on the guest list. After Lauren begrudgingly allowed Cynthia to come with Kenya as her guest, the friends made plans to attend Porsha’s event together.
As the event approached, Kenya was getting ready when Cynthia called to give her “some bad news.” Lauren had followed up with Cynthia to admit that she wasn’t comfortable with Kenya coming and really didn’t think it was a good idea. Basically, Kenya’s “invite” was rescinded. After learning that she wasn’t welcome to the event anymore, Kenya spoke with Kandi and began talking badly about the event, downplaying Porsha’s activism, and just plainly being a hater.
“I think this whole party is extremely self-serving and fake. To me it’s just all a photo-op anyway,” she said during the phone call. She then asked Kandi, “Why is it that [Porsha] always manages to get arrested on camera?”
In her confessional, Kenya shared her irritation with Lauren’s decision and criticized Porsha for it.
“Who would not take someone rescinding an invitation as an insult?” she asked. “If you’re over here speaking about unity and Black Lives Matter-,” later adding, “-please, be consistent with your message, period.”
Back on the phone, Kandi told Kenya it would be fake for her to attend if she was questioning Porsha’s involvement in the protest anyway. To me, Kandi was really voicing everyone’s thoughts on Kenya’s problematic actions throughout the episode.
“I personally just feel like, I mean it would be awkward anyway if you feel like she’s not, you know, being genuine.” she told Kenya. “Like you don’t even want to be there at her house and say that to anybody.”
“And I wouldn’t,” Kenya interjected before the call wrapped. “I wouldn’t there. I wouldn’t there. I would respect the fact of what they were trying to do and play nice. I’ve done it 100 times before.”
Lauren, for the record, has no regrets about having a change of heart in wanting to look out for her big sister.
In my opinion, Kenya’s tirade on Porsha’s intentions in protesting was really uncalled for and in poor taste. Why did she want to go and “play nice” at the event when she thought it was a “self-serving and fake photo-op?” Doesn’t that make her the one that is phony? Why bother going to a party that is based on celebrating Porsha’s activism when you don’t even believe she’s doing it for the right reasons? As many pointed out, Kenya is always the first one to let people know she was the first Black Miss USA and her place in Black history, but when it comes to supporting Porsha throughout her journey in working towards justice for Black people in the present, Kenya has been flopping all season.
Also, am I the only one who thinks Cynthia is the real person to blame for this messy drama? Lauren clearly didn’t want Kenya to come to the event from the jump, so why did Cynthia feel the need to bring her as a plus one? Realistically, by doing so she really only gave Lauren two options. The first was that Lauren could allow Kenya to come and be monitoring her behavior all night so that no potential drama would go down and distract from Porsha’s moment. Or, the second option, which was not allowing Kenya to come, which she didn’t want in the first place, only to catch her ire.
As for Kenya though, constantly saying negative things about someone who is literally getting arrested and doing the groundwork in the fight for equality is a really bad look. Unfortunately, everyone can see that besides Kenya, and it shows. Porsha deserved to be highlighted by her friends for the work she’s done and frankly. And since she and Kenya have never been the best of friends and ended last season on not-so-great terms, Kenya shouldn’t have wanted to be present. Lessons learned in all this, even if not by Kenya, include that you shouldn’t want to go to places where you’re not truly wanted. And if you can’t get in, don’t then disparage the event you wanted to be a part of because you can’t get in.
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"In last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Drew and Ralph had marriage counseling, Cynthia got a reality check about her wedding, and Kenya was uninvited to a party she was never invited to. In the latter situation, unfortunately, viewers saw the “Gone With The Wind Fabulous” diva continuing to put down Porsha’s activism in the Black Lives Matter Movement. While Porsha was being recognized for keeping Breonna Taylor’s name alive, Kenya was at home being bitter and messy.\nIn the episode, viewers saw Posha’s sister, Lauren, invite members of the cast to a surprise party she was throwing for Porsha to honor all of the protesting she had been doing throughout the summer. When Lauren invited Cynthia, the RHOA vet asked to bring Kenya as her plus one. This was done despite the fact that Lauren had made it clear to her that Kenya wasn’t originally supposed to be on the guest list. After Lauren begrudgingly allowed Cynthia to come with Kenya as her guest, the friends made plans to attend Porsha’s event together.\nAs the event approached, Kenya was getting ready when Cynthia called to give her “some bad news.” Lauren had followed up with Cynthia to admit that she wasn’t comfortable with Kenya coming and really didn’t think it was a good idea. Basically, Kenya’s “invite” was rescinded. After learning that she wasn’t welcome to the event anymore, Kenya spoke with Kandi and began talking badly about the event, downplaying Porsha’s activism, and just plainly being a hater.\n“I think this whole party is extremely self-serving and fake. To me it’s just all a photo-op anyway,” she said during the phone call. She then asked Kandi, “Why is it that [Porsha] always manages to get arrested on camera?”\nIn her confessional, Kenya shared her irritation with Lauren’s decision and criticized Porsha for it.\n“Who would not take someone rescinding an invitation as an insult?” she asked. “If you’re over here speaking about unity and Black Lives Matter-,” later adding, “-please, be consistent with your message, period.”\nBack on the phone, Kandi told Kenya it would be fake for her to attend if she was questioning Porsha’s involvement in the protest anyway. To me, Kandi was really voicing everyone’s thoughts on Kenya’s problematic actions throughout the episode.\n“I personally just feel like, I mean it would be awkward anyway if you feel like she’s not, you know, being genuine.” she told Kenya. “Like you don’t even want to be there at her house and say that to anybody.”\n“And I wouldn’t,” Kenya interjected before the call wrapped. “I wouldn’t there. I wouldn’t there. I would respect the fact of what they were trying to do and play nice. I’ve done it 100 times before.”\nLauren, for the record, has no regrets about having a change of heart in wanting to look out for her big sister.\nIn my opinion, Kenya’s tirade on Porsha’s intentions in protesting was really uncalled for and in poor taste. Why did she want to go and “play nice” at the event when she thought it was a “self-serving and fake photo-op?” Doesn’t that make her the one that is phony? Why bother going to a party that is based on celebrating Porsha’s activism when you don’t even believe she’s doing it for the right reasons? As many pointed out, Kenya is always the first one to let people know she was the first Black Miss USA and her place in Black history, but when it comes to supporting Porsha throughout her journey in working towards justice for Black people in the present, Kenya has been flopping all season.\nAlso, am I the only one who thinks Cynthia is the real person to blame for this messy drama? Lauren clearly didn’t want Kenya to come to the event from the jump, so why did Cynthia feel the need to bring her as a plus one? Realistically, by doing so she really only gave Lauren two options. The first was that Lauren could allow Kenya to come and be monitoring her behavior all night so that no potential drama would go down and distract from Porsha’s moment. Or, the second option, which was not allowing Kenya to come, which she didn’t want in the first place, only to catch her ire.\nAs for Kenya though, constantly saying negative things about someone who is literally getting arrested and doing the groundwork in the fight for equality is a really bad look. Unfortunately, everyone can see that besides Kenya, and it shows. Porsha deserved to be highlighted by her friends for the work she’s done and frankly. And since she and Kenya have never been the best of friends and ended last season on not-so-great terms, Kenya shouldn’t have wanted to be present. Lessons learned in all this, even if not by Kenya, include that you shouldn’t want to go to places where you’re not truly wanted. And if you can’t get in, don’t then disparage the event you wanted to be a part of because you can’t get in.",
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While providing buildable coverage, Urban Decay claims the vegan formula combines "fermented kombucha, with a luxe blend of marula and ginger oils known to detox and clarify the complexion for a real-skin glow and a 30% boost in skin’s natural hydration after 24 hours."
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She Tried It! Urban Decay’s Stay Naked Hydromaniac Tinted Glow Hydrator
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If you’re like me, your combination skin might be a little more on the drier side during the winter months. Not only is there a change in the air’s temperature and moisturizer levels, but now, our faces are constantly being stripped of moisture by the light friction that’s created when we wear our masks. Going off of that, if you’re a makeup user, you might face the dilemma of wanting a product that will offer some coverage to your skin without drying it out further, but not wanting a foundation so dewy that it’s rubbed off on the inside of your mask completely by the time you take it off.
That’s where Urban Decay’s Stay Naked Hydromaniac Tinted Glow Hydrator comes in. The product is described as a lightweight, tinted foundation that promises long-lasting hydration for your skin. While providing buildable coverage, Urban Decay claims the vegan formula combines “fermented kombucha, with a luxe blend of marula and ginger oils known to detox and clarify the complexion for a real-skin glow and a 30% boost in skin’s natural hydration after 24 hours.”
Obviously with claims like that I had to put the foundation to the test. Over the course of a few days, I found that overall, I would agree with calling the product lightweight. Personally, I prefer foundations that feel more breathable on the skin, so I was happy that this tinted hydrator didn’t disappoint. My favorite aspect of the foundation was definitely the healthy dewiness it added to my dry skin. Whether using it with a dampened beauty sponge or a stippling brush, the product went on easily and didn’t feel cakey. As a tip, if you’d like to attempt building up the coverage, I recommend going in with the stippling brush, just keeping away from going in too heavy on any dry patches your face might have. Even though the product was hydrating, I noticed that when I was touching up or setting the hydrator with my compact of translucent powder, the drier areas of my face looked less flattering with the powder on top. Lastly, in terms of it being transfer-proof, I would give it a 7.5 out of 10 so it’s fairly safe to wear with your masks in case you’re worried about that.
A major downside to this product is the shade range. None of the shades are described as having a cool undertone, and only three out of the twelve are described as being for those with “deep” complexions. Although it’s a tinted foundation and you might be able to get away with using it with a lighter hand, if you can’t find a shade that would be usable for you I would suggest skipping out on it altogether and mixing up your favorite moisturizer with a drop of your everyday foundation.
I can’t speak to the product’s claim that it improved my skin’s hydration by 30% within 24 hours, but I do think that it gave me a hydrated look without feeling too heavy on my skin. If you can find your right shade, this product can keep your skin looking its best at times when lathering up on extra moisturizer, using hydrating serums, and exfoliating just isn’t enough.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nIf you’re like me, your combination skin might be a little more on the drier side during the winter months. Not only is there a change in the air’s temperature and moisturizer levels, but now, our faces are constantly being stripped of moisture by the light friction that’s created when we wear our masks. Going off of that, if you’re a makeup user, you might face the dilemma of wanting a product that will offer some coverage to your skin without drying it out further, but not wanting a foundation so dewy that it’s rubbed off on the inside of your mask completely by the time you take it off.\nThat’s where Urban Decay’s Stay Naked Hydromaniac Tinted Glow Hydrator comes in. The product is described as a lightweight, tinted foundation that promises long-lasting hydration for your skin. While providing buildable coverage, Urban Decay claims the vegan formula combines “fermented kombucha, with a luxe blend of marula and ginger oils known to detox and clarify the complexion for a real-skin glow and a 30% boost in skin’s natural hydration after 24 hours.”\nObviously with claims like that I had to put the foundation to the test. Over the course of a few days, I found that overall, I would agree with calling the product lightweight. Personally, I prefer foundations that feel more breathable on the skin, so I was happy that this tinted hydrator didn’t disappoint. My favorite aspect of the foundation was definitely the healthy dewiness it added to my dry skin. Whether using it with a dampened beauty sponge or a stippling brush, the product went on easily and didn’t feel cakey. As a tip, if you’d like to attempt building up the coverage, I recommend going in with the stippling brush, just keeping away from going in too heavy on any dry patches your face might have. Even though the product was hydrating, I noticed that when I was touching up or setting the hydrator with my compact of translucent powder, the drier areas of my face looked less flattering with the powder on top. Lastly, in terms of it being transfer-proof, I would give it a 7.5 out of 10 so it’s fairly safe to wear with your masks in case you’re worried about that.\nA major downside to this product is the shade range. None of the shades are described as having a cool undertone, and only three out of the twelve are described as being for those with “deep” complexions. Although it’s a tinted foundation and you might be able to get away with using it with a lighter hand, if you can’t find a shade that would be usable for you I would suggest skipping out on it altogether and mixing up your favorite moisturizer with a drop of your everyday foundation.\nI can’t speak to the product’s claim that it improved my skin’s hydration by 30% within 24 hours, but I do think that it gave me a hydrated look without feeling too heavy on my skin. If you can find your right shade, this product can keep your skin looking its best at times when lathering up on extra moisturizer, using hydrating serums, and exfoliating just isn’t enough.",
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Rapper YFN Lucci has turned himself in to authorities at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta for an alleged murder last month. The alleged victim was reportedly shot before he was thrown from a speeding SUV.
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YFN Lucci Turns Himself In + Alleged Victim Shot & Thrown From A Moving Car
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Earlier this week, we reported the surprising and tragic news that rapper YFN Lucci, boyfriend to Reginae Carter, was wanted on felony murder charges in the shooting death of a man in Atlanta this past December.
When we initially published the story, authorities were still on the search for the rapper, offering a $5,000 reward for any tip that led to his arrest and indictment.
Thankfully, Lucci turned himself into authorities at the Fulton County jail.
Since then, chilling details about the shooting death he was allegedly involved in have surfaced online.
Audio from the 911 call about the alleged victim features a woman describing a man hanging on to a moving SUV before he was thrown from the car.
On the call, obtained by TMZ, a woman says she saw a speeding white SUV with “a man hanging out of the car.” Eventually, the man was thrown from the car, into the street.
The woman, who stood next to the victim as she spoke to the 911 dispatcher, said it appeared that, in addition to being dropped from a moving car, the man had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. She was trying to get an ambulance to the scene because the man was “still trying to fight for his life.”
Eventually, she told the person on the phone that the victim was “taking his last breath.” He died moments later.
You can listen to the 911 call below.
Lucci was wanted for his alleged role in this man’s death, including charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, participation in criminal street gang activity, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
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While in conversation with Leslie Odom Jr., Andra Day opened up about the "method" approach she took preparing for her lead role in Hulu's The United States Vs. Billie Holiday, which is set to be released on Feb. 26. Day shared details on her transformation, which included a 39-pound weight loss, smoking, and drinking.
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Andra Day Lost 39 Lbs. For Billie Biopic, “I Put Myself Through It”
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Even though this is her first acting gig, Andra Day recently discussed how seriously she prepared for her lead role in Hulu’s The United States Vs. Billie Holiday, a biopic on the late jazz icon during the last years of her life. Set to be released on Feb. 26, the Lee Daniels-directed film will reportedly focus on Holiday as she was under federal investigation for her song Strange Fruit. While in conversation with Leslie Odom Jr. for Variety, Day opened up about the “method” approach she took towards preparing for the role.
In addition to doing extensive research, Day said her transformation into Holiday included losing almost 40 pounds and picking up some of the jazz musician’s habits, like drinking and smoking. Even though the preparation took a toll on her family and her body, Day emphasized wanting to be as thorough as possible during her process of depicting the legendary songstress.
“I basically abused my body for a long time,” Day told Odom during Variety’s Actors on Actors video series. “I’m joking and not really joking. I got the role at the very top of 2018. Reading everything I could get my hands on. Listening to every interview. Apparently, I exhausted the internet of Billie Holiday photos. Apparently, the internet will tell you that you’ve reached the end.”
“I put my family through it; I put myself through it,” she continued. “I went from 163 pounds to 124 pounds. I would talk like her and I don’t drink or smoke, but I started smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. Not that I recommend people do this; I just was desperate because this is my first role. I just asked God to give me all of the pain and trauma. I asked him to give me her pain and give me her trauma.”
Speaking on her desire to capture the emotion of the jazz icon’s sound, Day went into more detail about her artistic choice to change her voice and play the role giving her best interpretation of Holiday.
“That was an early decision that we made right away to do the singing,” she shared. “Every time I would sing a song I’d go, OK, Lee’s going to hear this and he’s going to fire me. But I wouldn’t have done it if they’d been, ‘Do it in your voice.’ That for me would have probably been a no. There’s victory and there is pain in her voice. So to me, it was just like we’ve got to get it, we have to get it, you know what I mean? It’ll have to be my interpretation of it, but it has to be there.”
With all the preparation Day put into bringing Holiday’s music and character to life, The United States Vs. Billie Holiday seems like it might be a really good watch, despite it being her first acting role. Since Day is a Grammy-nominated singer in her own right, at least we know her vocals will be something to look forward to.
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"Andra Day Lost 39 Lbs. For Billie Biopic, “I Put Myself Through It”",
"While in conversation with Leslie Odom Jr., Andra Day opened up about the \"method\" approach she took preparing for her lead role in Hulu's The United States Vs. Billie Holiday, which is set to be released on Feb. 26. Day shared details on her transformation, which included a 39-pound weight loss, smoking, and drinking."
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Erica Campbell has a word for pastors — especially the married ones. Monday, the singer and one-half of gospel duo Mary Mary took to Instagram to tell members of the clergy that they should refrain from double-tapping thirst traps that appear in their timelines on the photo-sharing app.
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Erica Campbell has a word for pastors — especially the married ones. Monday, the singer and one-half of gospel duo Mary Mary took to Instagram to tell members of the clergy that they should refrain from double-tapping thirst traps that appear in their timelines on the photo-sharing app.
“Hey, preachers and pastors!” Campbell wrote. “You should re-think liking the pictures of ladies in sexy bikinis, especially when you’re married.”
The songstress-turned-radio-personality went on to add that deep or spiritual captions don’t take away from the fact that it’s a bikini picture.
“Even when the caption is deep and spiritual! You shouldn’t double tap! IJS,” she concluded.
The conversation of what not to like on social media platforms is not a new one. For years, people have debated whether or not it’s appropriate for men and women in committed relationships to like pictures that would be deemed sexy or sexual in nature. Just a couple of years ago, a very married Two Chainz found himself in hot water after commenting on a woman’s sexy selfie. He insisted that he meant no harm, however, people argued that regardless of intent, the optics weren’t good. Campbell took this hotly debated conversation a step further when she took aim at members of the clergy.
Campbell’s Instagram account has been receiving its share of attention in recent months. Last November, she made headlines after posting a text-image, which read: “You can’t sow h-e seeds and reap marriage benefits. Your brain and body don’t switch like that. You gotta prepare your mind for marriage because it’s ministry.”
Her comments garnered backlash so she later doubled back to clarify that she was referencing monogamy and was not slut-shaming.
“I said you can’t sow h-e seed and think you’re going to reap marriage benefits. And what I meant by that is monogamy must be practiced. It’s not something that happens automatically,” she told The Morning Hustle. “If you’re in the practice of sleeping around, doing whatever—and I’m coming from a believer’s perspective because that’s what I am. I know there’s a benefit in being with one person. That was God’s design for our life. I know that a lot of people dealing with broken hearts, they’ll say, ‘Fine, I don’t care. I’m gonna do what I want.’ And you can, but the benefits of marriage are beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.”
What are your thoughts on this? Would you be alarmed if you saw your pastor liking bikini pictures on Instagram?
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"Victoria Uwumarogie"
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As we celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris today, we must be sure to celebrate Regina Shelton and all the Black aunties who pour love and purpose into the ears and hearts of Black girls and women everywhere.
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Sacred Bonds: Sing A Song For Mrs. Regina Shelton And All Black Aunties
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Like my most beloved literary mother, Zora Neale Hurston, I believe myself to be an ethnographer—although I am much more of an amateur than Hurston was. I am endlessly fascinated with people’s origin stories, and like many Americans right now, I have been especially interested in the origin story of Vice President Kamala Harris. I know a lot about Vice President Harris as a politician—her voting record as a U.S. Senator, and more recently who she was as both a district attorney and attorney general. But I want to know more about the little girl who grew up studying both Hinduism and the Black Baptist tradition, about the young woman who pledged AKA at the great Howard University, about what it must have been like traveling to India, the Caribbean, and Europe as a young and blossoming Black girl.
In a 2004 Los Angeles Times profile on the then newly elected District Attorney Kamala Harris, journalist Scott Duke Harris writes that her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, made sure to give both her daughters names with origins in Indian mythology. “A culture that worships goddesses produces strong women,” she said. Ms. Gopalan was dually aware that her daughters would also need to learn to stand in their power as Black girls and Black women—that regardless of her girls’ multi-racial and multi-cultural identities, they would always be seen by the world as Black, and that they needed to bond with other Black girls and Black women in order to learn how to navigate all that being Black and a woman might mean for them. One way that Harris’s mother taught her and her sister about Black womanhood was through molding a relationship between them and a Black woman named Mrs. Regina Shelton, whom Harris considers a second mother.
It’s a heavy load, after all, being a Black woman in America—a place where we are dying at alarming (and infuriating) rates while giving birth; a place where we had to—in the midst of fighting for ALL Black lives—pause to create a separate hashtag and movement to document the violence that Black women experience as victims of police brutality; a place where on the same day Black women received a small portion of the praise we deserve from tirelessly and thanklessly saving this country from itself (again), angry and violent white nationalists stormed the nation’s Capitol with every intention of violently overthrowing the U.S. government.
Grit and power were, of course, modeled for Kamala Harris and her sister by her mother—a woman who had traveled across the world alone to study science, and who—despite being a single mother—held tight to her dreams and life goals. But Harris also learned to stand in her power from Regina Shelton, who came from humble beginnings in Louisiana and owned three houses (one of the houses serving as a small school) during a time when a Black woman owning one property was rare. Harris’s love and adoration for Shelton is so deep, that she is choosing to be sworn in as vice president using Shelton’s bible (as she has done each time she has been sworn into elected office), along with the bible of the late, great Thurgood Marshall. By placing Shelton’s bible next to Marshall’s, Kamala Harris is acknowledging that Black mother figures should be cherished and celebrated in the same ways that we celebrate other leaders within the Black community. After all, it is because of Black women like Regina Shelton and her leadership and guidance that so many Black girls and women learn to fly.
In Harris’s autobiography, she describes all the ways Mrs. Shelton educated her about Black culture and Black identity—sometimes by taking the Harris girls to church on Sundays and by teaching them how to cook soul food, which are two parts of a collection of Black girl rites of passage. I cannot tell you how much I have learned about Black womanhood hanging on the coattails of all the Black women who raised me—whether while being pinched hard in a church pew for acting up, or while shelling peas or cutting okra at somebody’s kitchen table, preparing a meal.
This story of Kamala Harris and Regina Shelton’s relationship is quite timely, for me. Over the past few years, many of the women who have helped to shape and mold me into the person I am becoming have passed away. During this pandemic alone, I lost an aunt and my godmother. In an effort to find gratitude—even in grief—I have been thinking a lot about all the ways Black mother figures (let’s call them Black aunties) build Black girls up—and fortify us—so that we can not only survive in this world but so that we can thrive in it. I am also thinking of the support women like Regina Shelton, and my aunties, offer other women by helping them raise their children and by standing in the gap in so many other ways.
We do not acknowledge and reward the special place Black aunties hold in developing and sustaining Black families and Black communities enough. As a child, I learned all about nature (and thus so much about life) by spending summers with my Aunt Gee in Louisiana. My Aunt Alice, who is my mother’s best friend of 50 years, has taught me style, free-spiritedness, and how to be independent and industrious. And my Aunt Mil, the very first person I remember telling me she loved me, taught me how to be a soldier of love. In an essay from Tyler Young that focuses on her close relationship with her Aunt Lili, she writes of Black aunties:
Aunties, or any mother figures, are the gatekeepers of our secrets and a rallying cry for our very existence. Whether they are married or unmarried, with child or without, aunts hold a stake in our lives. They’re silent investors in our success. You may not see every sacrifice or unconditional act of love, but aunts, by blood or title, are advocates from the very beginning, and deserve to be celebrate and showered with as much love as a mother.
So, as we celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris today, we must be sure to celebrate Regina Shelton and all the Black aunties who pour love and purpose into the ears and hearts of Black girls and women everywhere.
Josie Pickens is an educator, writer and cultural critic, who speaks and writes on topic that interrogate the varied intersections of race and gender. Follow Josie on Twitter: @jonubian
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nLike my most beloved literary mother, Zora Neale Hurston, I believe myself to be an ethnographer—although I am much more of an amateur than Hurston was. I am endlessly fascinated with people’s origin stories, and like many Americans right now, I have been especially interested in the origin story of Vice President Kamala Harris. I know a lot about Vice President Harris as a politician—her voting record as a U.S. Senator, and more recently who she was as both a district attorney and attorney general. But I want to know more about the little girl who grew up studying both Hinduism and the Black Baptist tradition, about the young woman who pledged AKA at the great Howard University, about what it must have been like traveling to India, the Caribbean, and Europe as a young and blossoming Black girl.\nIn a 2004 Los Angeles Times profile on the then newly elected District Attorney Kamala Harris, journalist Scott Duke Harris writes that her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, made sure to give both her daughters names with origins in Indian mythology. “A culture that worships goddesses produces strong women,” she said. Ms. Gopalan was dually aware that her daughters would also need to learn to stand in their power as Black girls and Black women—that regardless of her girls’ multi-racial and multi-cultural identities, they would always be seen by the world as Black, and that they needed to bond with other Black girls and Black women in order to learn how to navigate all that being Black and a woman might mean for them. One way that Harris’s mother taught her and her sister about Black womanhood was through molding a relationship between them and a Black woman named Mrs. Regina Shelton, whom Harris considers a second mother.\nIt’s a heavy load, after all, being a Black woman in America—a place where we are dying at alarming (and infuriating) rates while giving birth; a place where we had to—in the midst of fighting for ALL Black lives—pause to create a separate hashtag and movement to document the violence that Black women experience as victims of police brutality; a place where on the same day Black women received a small portion of the praise we deserve from tirelessly and thanklessly saving this country from itself (again), angry and violent white nationalists stormed the nation’s Capitol with every intention of violently overthrowing the U.S. government.\nGrit and power were, of course, modeled for Kamala Harris and her sister by her mother—a woman who had traveled across the world alone to study science, and who—despite being a single mother—held tight to her dreams and life goals. But Harris also learned to stand in her power from Regina Shelton, who came from humble beginnings in Louisiana and owned three houses (one of the houses serving as a small school) during a time when a Black woman owning one property was rare. Harris’s love and adoration for Shelton is so deep, that she is choosing to be sworn in as vice president using Shelton’s bible (as she has done each time she has been sworn into elected office), along with the bible of the late, great Thurgood Marshall. By placing Shelton’s bible next to Marshall’s, Kamala Harris is acknowledging that Black mother figures should be cherished and celebrated in the same ways that we celebrate other leaders within the Black community. After all, it is because of Black women like Regina Shelton and her leadership and guidance that so many Black girls and women learn to fly.\nIn Harris’s autobiography, she describes all the ways Mrs. Shelton educated her about Black culture and Black identity—sometimes by taking the Harris girls to church on Sundays and by teaching them how to cook soul food, which are two parts of a collection of Black girl rites of passage. I cannot tell you how much I have learned about Black womanhood hanging on the coattails of all the Black women who raised me—whether while being pinched hard in a church pew for acting up, or while shelling peas or cutting okra at somebody’s kitchen table, preparing a meal.\nThis story of Kamala Harris and Regina Shelton’s relationship is quite timely, for me. Over the past few years, many of the women who have helped to shape and mold me into the person I am becoming have passed away. During this pandemic alone, I lost an aunt and my godmother. In an effort to find gratitude—even in grief—I have been thinking a lot about all the ways Black mother figures (let’s call them Black aunties) build Black girls up—and fortify us—so that we can not only survive in this world but so that we can thrive in it. I am also thinking of the support women like Regina Shelton, and my aunties, offer other women by helping them raise their children and by standing in the gap in so many other ways.\nWe do not acknowledge and reward the special place Black aunties hold in developing and sustaining Black families and Black communities enough. As a child, I learned all about nature (and thus so much about life) by spending summers with my Aunt Gee in Louisiana. My Aunt Alice, who is my mother’s best friend of 50 years, has taught me style, free-spiritedness, and how to be independent and industrious. And my Aunt Mil, the very first person I remember telling me she loved me, taught me how to be a soldier of love. In an essay from Tyler Young that focuses on her close relationship with her Aunt Lili, she writes of Black aunties:\nAunties, or any mother figures, are the gatekeepers of our secrets and a rallying cry for our very existence. Whether they are married or unmarried, with child or without, aunts hold a stake in our lives. They’re silent investors in our success. You may not see every sacrifice or unconditional act of love, but aunts, by blood or title, are advocates from the very beginning, and deserve to be celebrate and showered with as much love as a mother.\nSo, as we celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris today, we must be sure to celebrate Regina Shelton and all the Black aunties who pour love and purpose into the ears and hearts of Black girls and women everywhere.\nJosie Pickens is an educator, writer and cultural critic, who speaks and writes on topic that interrogate the varied intersections of race and gender. Follow Josie on Twitter: @jonubian",
"Sacred Bonds: Sing A Song For Mrs. Regina Shelton And All Black Aunties",
"As we celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris today, we must be sure to celebrate Regina Shelton and all the Black aunties who pour love and purpose into the ears and hearts of Black girls and women everywhere."
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Even though Summer Walker has called out ex-boyfriend London On Da Track several times, at what point are women responsible for getting themselves out of the loop of constantly being in bad relationships?
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Summer Walker Is Still Mad At London, But Should She Be Mad At Herself?
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Summer Walker took to Instagram once again to share a message about the shortcomings of men who bring about toxic relationships. The singer has been known to publically call out her on-again-off-again boyfriend and father to her unborn child, hip-hop producer London on da Track, but at what point do women hold some responsibility for walking knowingly and willingly into relationships with troubled men?
In a post made on her Instagram this week, Summer shared a message about how many men don’t really need the relationships they’re hopping into, but instead need various forms of counseling, “father figures,” and resources to help them fight their demons. According to her, if she understood that earlier in her own life, maybe she “would’ve stayed a virgin.”
“These broken men don’t need a gf or a wife to hold them down. They need father figures, rehab, AA, & a therapist 🤦🏾♀️,” she posted. The caption read, “wish I understood this in high school & college I prolly would’ve stayed a virgin all the way till I was in my 20’s.”
Being in a toxic relationship (or two… or 10) in your early teens and 20s is something many people go through. Ever heard the song “The First Cut Is the Deepest?” Young adults who are beginning to date usually don’t know what they should be looking for in a good partner because they’ve yet to experience one. This makes it easy to end up in a less than healthy or lopsided relationship that they don’t realize is bad for the both of them. It’s especially confusing and difficult when the relationships end.
Even though it’s a fairly common experience, what is a newbie mistake for some, ends up being a harmful and reoccurring flaw in others. Summer seems to be in that trap. Back in September 2020, she herself said, “I have the worst taste in men, I like literally find my childhood trauma and then date it.”
An affinity for toxic relationships is often caused by a combination of the same several components, including childhood trauma, as she just mentioned, a need for control (often led by anxiety or insecurity), and a discarding phase.
In early November, the “Girls Need Love” singer’s pregnancy was outed by one of London’s co-parents before she even got the chance to hint at the news first. By the 28th, Summer took to social media to air out her and London’s dirty laundry. In a post, she made it clear that for her, he wasn’t stepping up to the plate. She called the producer “lame,” and suggests that he, and other Black men like him, might suffer from a type of generational trauma and mental slavery that hinders them “when it comes to being a father.”
“Black men gotta start doing better when it comes to being a father,” she wrote. “my grandfather lame, my father lame, & dis ni–a lame, lol and I guess the cycle will just continue. I guess ni–as still dealing with the shackles of mental slavery or some sh-t, back when white men ripped you from your families and beat you to death if you tried to protect them. It goes deep. Sh-ts really sad.”
She later continued, saying “Everyone ghetto. It was all so ghetto. I tried to get him to spend time with his other kids as much as I could. He ain’t want to cause he selfish. I tried to get his baby mamas to let him see the kids, they didn’t want to cause they was bitter & hated me for no reason.”
“I tried to get, everybody to just get the f–k along like one big happy family and instead everyone just sh-t on me,” she added. “& now I just have the sh-t end of the stick cause all these mf’s is G H E T T 0.”
To me, it’s clear that even though Summer knew London had a history of having contentious relationships with the mothers of his kids, who accused him of being an absent father, she thought that she could change him, fix him, or that he would be different with her. It’s sad that many women let themselves believe such things, but I think that’s where the controlling element stems from on her part. Even though attempting to get London to get along with the mothers of his kids and be “one big happy family” wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, London is a grown man and he should have been doing that work himself and done it before she was in his life. While only she knows what her intentions were when she reached out to the mothers of his children, doesn’t it make sense that she might reach out to them because consciously or subconsciously she was feeling anxious about how London would treat her during her own pregnancy? Wouldn’t it make sense that if his children’s mothers clearly and publicly were not feeling content with his contributions, it might make her feel less assured in what could occur in her own relationship with him?
I think Summer feels discarded by London amidst her pregnancy and stuck in the on-again, off-again, get along, can’t stand each other cycle she has with him. Even though the couple is off right now, it must be hard for her to know that in some way, she’s tied to this cycle with him for years to come now that they’re sharing a child together. Realistically, that would be an emotion anyone in her shoes might have.
Taking to social media to express her hurt from the loop with London definitely isn’t the best way to handle her situation, though. People don’t make the best decisions when they’re hurting. While many of her fans are waiting to see how all of her feelings will be expressed in her next album, perhaps talking to a therapist might give the singer more clarity and freedom from this cycle so that she can refrain from finding herself in something like it again.
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"Summer Walker took to Instagram once again to share a message about the shortcomings of men who bring about toxic relationships. The singer has been known to publically call out her on-again-off-again boyfriend and father to her unborn child, hip-hop producer London on da Track, but at what point do women hold some responsibility for walking knowingly and willingly into relationships with troubled men?\nIn a post made on her Instagram this week, Summer shared a message about how many men don’t really need the relationships they’re hopping into, but instead need various forms of counseling, “father figures,” and resources to help them fight their demons. According to her, if she understood that earlier in her own life, maybe she “would’ve stayed a virgin.”\n“These broken men don’t need a gf or a wife to hold them down. They need father figures, rehab, AA, & a therapist 🤦🏾♀️,” she posted. The caption read, “wish I understood this in high school & college I prolly would’ve stayed a virgin all the way till I was in my 20’s.”\nBeing in a toxic relationship (or two… or 10) in your early teens and 20s is something many people go through. Ever heard the song “The First Cut Is the Deepest?” Young adults who are beginning to date usually don’t know what they should be looking for in a good partner because they’ve yet to experience one. This makes it easy to end up in a less than healthy or lopsided relationship that they don’t realize is bad for the both of them. It’s especially confusing and difficult when the relationships end.\nEven though it’s a fairly common experience, what is a newbie mistake for some, ends up being a harmful and reoccurring flaw in others. Summer seems to be in that trap. Back in September 2020, she herself said, “I have the worst taste in men, I like literally find my childhood trauma and then date it.”\nAn affinity for toxic relationships is often caused by a combination of the same several components, including childhood trauma, as she just mentioned, a need for control (often led by anxiety or insecurity), and a discarding phase.\nIn early November, the “Girls Need Love” singer’s pregnancy was outed by one of London’s co-parents before she even got the chance to hint at the news first. By the 28th, Summer took to social media to air out her and London’s dirty laundry. In a post, she made it clear that for her, he wasn’t stepping up to the plate. She called the producer “lame,” and suggests that he, and other Black men like him, might suffer from a type of generational trauma and mental slavery that hinders them “when it comes to being a father.”\n“Black men gotta start doing better when it comes to being a father,” she wrote. “my grandfather lame, my father lame, & dis ni–a lame, lol and I guess the cycle will just continue. I guess ni–as still dealing with the shackles of mental slavery or some sh-t, back when white men ripped you from your families and beat you to death if you tried to protect them. It goes deep. Sh-ts really sad.”\nShe later continued, saying “Everyone ghetto. It was all so ghetto. I tried to get him to spend time with his other kids as much as I could. He ain’t want to cause he selfish. I tried to get his baby mamas to let him see the kids, they didn’t want to cause they was bitter & hated me for no reason.”\n“I tried to get, everybody to just get the f–k along like one big happy family and instead everyone just sh-t on me,” she added. “& now I just have the sh-t end of the stick cause all these mf’s is G H E T T 0.”\nTo me, it’s clear that even though Summer knew London had a history of having contentious relationships with the mothers of his kids, who accused him of being an absent father, she thought that she could change him, fix him, or that he would be different with her. It’s sad that many women let themselves believe such things, but I think that’s where the controlling element stems from on her part. Even though attempting to get London to get along with the mothers of his kids and be “one big happy family” wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, London is a grown man and he should have been doing that work himself and done it before she was in his life. While only she knows what her intentions were when she reached out to the mothers of his children, doesn’t it make sense that she might reach out to them because consciously or subconsciously she was feeling anxious about how London would treat her during her own pregnancy? Wouldn’t it make sense that if his children’s mothers clearly and publicly were not feeling content with his contributions, it might make her feel less assured in what could occur in her own relationship with him?\nI think Summer feels discarded by London amidst her pregnancy and stuck in the on-again, off-again, get along, can’t stand each other cycle she has with him. Even though the couple is off right now, it must be hard for her to know that in some way, she’s tied to this cycle with him for years to come now that they’re sharing a child together. Realistically, that would be an emotion anyone in her shoes might have.\nTaking to social media to express her hurt from the loop with London definitely isn’t the best way to handle her situation, though. People don’t make the best decisions when they’re hurting. While many of her fans are waiting to see how all of her feelings will be expressed in her next album, perhaps talking to a therapist might give the singer more clarity and freedom from this cycle so that she can refrain from finding herself in something like it again.",
"Summer Walker Is Still Mad At London, But Should She Be Mad At Herself?",
"Even though Summer Walker has called out ex-boyfriend London On Da Track several times, at what point are women responsible for getting themselves out of the loop of constantly being in bad relationships?"
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Dr. Andrea Alexander shares how the birthing experience for all women, especially Black women, has changed due to the coronavirus and restrictions that have come with it. She also shares the best ways Black expectant mothers can advocate for themselves in the hospital.
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An OB-GYN On Ways COVID-19 Is Impacting Black Maternal Healthcare
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When Texas-based Ob-GYN Dr. Andrea Alexander first considered writing about fighting the Black maternal health crisis, she was fed up. She watched, with the rest of America this past summer, as the deaths of Black men and women in 2020 due to racial injustice and medical negligence, kept happening. From Breonna Taylor to Sha-Asia Washington, Black death was becoming far too common to hear about for avoidable reasons.
“This was the first time I was crying. I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I felt like I was going through a depression,” Dr. Alexander says over the phone. “I was like, ‘You know what? I’m tired of this.’ This is actually a field where I can advocate and empower women, so that’s where the birth of the book came from.”
She went on to produce the e-book Black Maternal Mortality: Our Fight Back, which was released late last year. Her hope is to help arm expectant Black mothers, disproportionately affected by maternal mortality in the United States, with the knowledge to protect themselves and ease their minds during what should be the happiest time in a woman’s life.
“You’re supposed to enjoy this time in your life and our women can’t,” she says. “There’s just so many things that affect us.”
Something that also has disproportionately affected Black women, as well as men, is the coronavirus. Black people are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and to die from it. In addition to that, the virus has completely changed the maternal healthcare experience, including during delivery, which is impacting maternal mental health.
“I definitely think that just seeing how the pandemic disproportionately affects women of color, that’s providing a level of anxiety that wasn’t there before,” she says. “Just from a mental health perspective, that’s definitely changing the game. Also, we’re not allowed to have family members at our side as much as we were before.”
“I definitely think it’s a little bit more stressful in general for everyone, but especially for us because now it’s at a point where things that were in place before where we could advocate for ourselves a little bit more just aren’t there anymore,” she added.
You’ve likely heard about the importance of advocating for yourself in hospitals when you have concerns that aren’t being heard or taken seriously. Even Serena Williams had to do it. With hospitals only allowing one person, the birthing partner, to be present for delivery, and even for visitation, and with stretched hospital staff as well as restrictions leading to less providers available than before, support seems to be slipping away for nervous moms preparing to give birth.
“Black women are really going to be put in a position of advocating for themselves,” she says. “Calling the nurse when their bleeding is abnormal or they see that their blood pressure is abnormal. Now we’re put in a place of, we really have to be educated about what’s not normal.”
If blood pressure numbers at the top are higher than 160, or the bottom number is higher than 110, Dr. Alexander says it’s important to inform your nurse. Also, if you feel dizzy, and/or notice that you’re bleeding through about four postpartum pads in just a few hours, also make your nurse aware. If they aren’t receptive to those concerns, she encourages expectant mothers to always go into the birthing process with the numbers of your hospital’s patient relation and chief medical officer available to you in advance. This is information she says should be gathered as you go into your third trimester.
“Those are numbers I recommend patients have in their phone before they go the hospital and give birth,” she says. “Preparedness is key.”
Aside from protecting yourself when dealing with hospital staff, expectant mothers also presently need to be proactive about protecting themselves first and foremost from the coronavirus. Now that the vaccine is being distributed, it is something to be considered for mothers-to-be, but only, Dr. Alexander says, if you are vulnerable because of the work you do. That includes working in a hospital, nursing home, or being a frontline worker. And despite the fact that the immune system during pregnancy is weakened, early studies have found that expectant mothers aren’t more at risk to contract the virus. However, they are more likely to be hospitalized and have severe illnesses if the virus is contracted. Any pre-existing conditions, including obesity that is common in the Black community and can lead to comorbidities like heart disease and more, can make things a lot worse.
“If they do contract the virus then because the immune system is low while you’re pregnant, you seem to be at increased risk of severe illnesses requiring mechanical ventilation, being on oxygen, being admitted to the ICU, possibly pre-term birth and stillbirth,” she says.
Effects of the vaccine haven’t been tested extensively on pregnant women just yet, because it’s important to follow the baby for an extensive period of time. Therefore, answers about the COVID vaccine and how it works within the bodies of mothers, Dr. Alexander says, won’t be available for quite some time. But she says if you are at high-risk, consider getting the vaccine if you’re not highly skeptical.
“If you’re a pregnant woman and you are in a high-risk area, if you work in a nursing home, if you work in a hospital, those are the pregnant women who would seriously consider [the vaccine],” she says.
She does understand all the concerns expectant mothers have, including when considering the vaccine based on the history of the Black experience with healthcare and medicine. Dr. Alexander encourages women to do things that naturally curb anxiety as they approach delivery. That includes sleeping more than six to eight hours a night while pregnant, getting some exercise, and limiting caffeine to just about one eight-ounce drink a day if you must have it. In addition, she also recommends trying grounding and breathing exercises, joining support groups, communicating with loved ones who’ve given birth, and identifying triggers. You can also seek out a behavioral health referral through your doctor if the anxiety just won’t budge.
She offers an optimistic view to consider, which can also help: Statistics show that despite the maternal mortality rate increasing in the U.S., the overall rate is “really low,” with 18 deaths per 100,000 live births or 700 deaths per year. Of course, that’s a lot more than it should be, but the chances of things going really bad are less than you would think. She hopes that in preparation for a birthing experience and all that can come with it, women will keep that in mind.
“You’re at a better chance of living and surviving birth than you are of dying,” Dr. Alexander says. “So think about that first.”
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"When Texas-based Ob-GYN Dr. Andrea Alexander first considered writing about fighting the Black maternal health crisis, she was fed up. She watched, with the rest of America this past summer, as the deaths of Black men and women in 2020 due to racial injustice and medical negligence, kept happening. From Breonna Taylor to Sha-Asia Washington, Black death was becoming far too common to hear about for avoidable reasons.\n“This was the first time I was crying. I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I felt like I was going through a depression,” Dr. Alexander says over the phone. “I was like, ‘You know what? I’m tired of this.’ This is actually a field where I can advocate and empower women, so that’s where the birth of the book came from.”\nShe went on to produce the e-book Black Maternal Mortality: Our Fight Back, which was released late last year. Her hope is to help arm expectant Black mothers, disproportionately affected by maternal mortality in the United States, with the knowledge to protect themselves and ease their minds during what should be the happiest time in a woman’s life.\n“You’re supposed to enjoy this time in your life and our women can’t,” she says. “There’s just so many things that affect us.”\nSomething that also has disproportionately affected Black women, as well as men, is the coronavirus. Black people are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and to die from it. In addition to that, the virus has completely changed the maternal healthcare experience, including during delivery, which is impacting maternal mental health.\n“I definitely think that just seeing how the pandemic disproportionately affects women of color, that’s providing a level of anxiety that wasn’t there before,” she says. “Just from a mental health perspective, that’s definitely changing the game. Also, we’re not allowed to have family members at our side as much as we were before.”\n“I definitely think it’s a little bit more stressful in general for everyone, but especially for us because now it’s at a point where things that were in place before where we could advocate for ourselves a little bit more just aren’t there anymore,” she added.\nYou’ve likely heard about the importance of advocating for yourself in hospitals when you have concerns that aren’t being heard or taken seriously. Even Serena Williams had to do it. With hospitals only allowing one person, the birthing partner, to be present for delivery, and even for visitation, and with stretched hospital staff as well as restrictions leading to less providers available than before, support seems to be slipping away for nervous moms preparing to give birth.\n“Black women are really going to be put in a position of advocating for themselves,” she says. “Calling the nurse when their bleeding is abnormal or they see that their blood pressure is abnormal. Now we’re put in a place of, we really have to be educated about what’s not normal.”\nIf blood pressure numbers at the top are higher than 160, or the bottom number is higher than 110, Dr. Alexander says it’s important to inform your nurse. Also, if you feel dizzy, and/or notice that you’re bleeding through about four postpartum pads in just a few hours, also make your nurse aware. If they aren’t receptive to those concerns, she encourages expectant mothers to always go into the birthing process with the numbers of your hospital’s patient relation and chief medical officer available to you in advance. This is information she says should be gathered as you go into your third trimester.\n“Those are numbers I recommend patients have in their phone before they go the hospital and give birth,” she says. “Preparedness is key.”\nAside from protecting yourself when dealing with hospital staff, expectant mothers also presently need to be proactive about protecting themselves first and foremost from the coronavirus. Now that the vaccine is being distributed, it is something to be considered for mothers-to-be, but only, Dr. Alexander says, if you are vulnerable because of the work you do. That includes working in a hospital, nursing home, or being a frontline worker. And despite the fact that the immune system during pregnancy is weakened, early studies have found that expectant mothers aren’t more at risk to contract the virus. However, they are more likely to be hospitalized and have severe illnesses if the virus is contracted. Any pre-existing conditions, including obesity that is common in the Black community and can lead to comorbidities like heart disease and more, can make things a lot worse.\n“If they do contract the virus then because the immune system is low while you’re pregnant, you seem to be at increased risk of severe illnesses requiring mechanical ventilation, being on oxygen, being admitted to the ICU, possibly pre-term birth and stillbirth,” she says.\nEffects of the vaccine haven’t been tested extensively on pregnant women just yet, because it’s important to follow the baby for an extensive period of time. Therefore, answers about the COVID vaccine and how it works within the bodies of mothers, Dr. Alexander says, won’t be available for quite some time. But she says if you are at high-risk, consider getting the vaccine if you’re not highly skeptical.\n“If you’re a pregnant woman and you are in a high-risk area, if you work in a nursing home, if you work in a hospital, those are the pregnant women who would seriously consider [the vaccine],” she says.\nShe does understand all the concerns expectant mothers have, including when considering the vaccine based on the history of the Black experience with healthcare and medicine. Dr. Alexander encourages women to do things that naturally curb anxiety as they approach delivery. That includes sleeping more than six to eight hours a night while pregnant, getting some exercise, and limiting caffeine to just about one eight-ounce drink a day if you must have it. In addition, she also recommends trying grounding and breathing exercises, joining support groups, communicating with loved ones who’ve given birth, and identifying triggers. You can also seek out a behavioral health referral through your doctor if the anxiety just won’t budge.\nShe offers an optimistic view to consider, which can also help: Statistics show that despite the maternal mortality rate increasing in the U.S., the overall rate is “really low,” with 18 deaths per 100,000 live births or 700 deaths per year. Of course, that’s a lot more than it should be, but the chances of things going really bad are less than you would think. She hopes that in preparation for a birthing experience and all that can come with it, women will keep that in mind.\n“You’re at a better chance of living and surviving birth than you are of dying,” Dr. Alexander says. “So think about that first.”",
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Therapy has helped her cope with a lot, including her breakup with former fiancé Kelvin Hayden. But that doesn't mean she's completely up and moved on. When asked about whether or not she was keen to start dating again, she said that is a concern she currently cares little about.
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Taraji P. Henson is healing.
The 50-year-old actress, who has her Facebook Watch series Peace of Mind with Taraji, opened up in an interview with Extra about the work she’s done to manage her mental health. She shared a revelation on the show recently about her experience with suicidal thoughts during the pandemic. She told the entertainment news show that therapy has helped her get through the day to day.
“Well, you know, you take each moment,” she said. “It’s not like I wake up every day and I’m happy, but thank God I’m, I’m in therapy… and because I’m in therapy, I can now identify when I’m about to start to tip down.”
Therapy has helped her cope with a lot, including her breakup with former fiancé Kelvin Hayden. But that doesn’t mean she’s completely up and moved on. When asked about whether or not she was keen to start dating again, she said that is a concern she currently cares little about.
“That’s the last thing I’m thinking about,” she said. “I don’t mean that in a negative way, but I’ve always been the type of woman that when I get out of a relationship, I need to process.”
“We were going to get married! That was five years of my life,” she added. “I don’t just go, ‘Ohhhh. Okay. Next.’ I can’t, and I’m not judging — that’s just my process.”
After speculation grew about the state of their engagement as their wedding date was pushed back more than once, and Henson celebrated her 50th without him in sight, she confirmed that they’d called it quits.
“I just turned 50 and you know, I haven’t said it yet, but it didn’t work out. And I tried,” she told The Breakfast Club last fall. “I said therapy. Let’s do the therapy thing. But if you’re both not on the same page with that, then you feel like you’re taking it on yourself. and that’s not a fair position for anybody to play in a relationship. My happiness is not his responsibility and neither is his mine. We have to first learn how to make ourselves happy. So when one person is taking on the weight of the entire relationship, it’s never going to work. And yes, you have to be understanding but you can’t lose yourself in that understanding. You have to still stand up for yourself and be there for yourself. And that’s hard to do if the other person isn’t doing their part either. That’s why relationships are so difficult. They’re difficult.”
Henson and Hayden went public with their relationship in 2017 when they had already been dating quietly for two years. At the time, she was beaming over the love they shared.
“You know, I’m not the type to blast my personal business, but I think that it’s important for people to know that I’m happy,” she told the Yes, Girl! podcast in 2017. “I’m very, very happy.”
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During the premiere of PBS's newest documentary, American Masters: How It Feels To Be Free, Halle Berry shared how seeing Black women in television and film as a Black child being raised by a white mother shaped her into the woman and actress she is today.
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Last night during the premiere of PBS’s newest documentary, American Masters: How It Feels To Be Free, Halle Berry shared how seeing Black women in television and film as a Black child being raised by a white mother shaped her into the woman and actress she is today.
Based on the book How It Feels To Be Free: Black Women Entertainers and the Civil Rights Movement by Ruth Feldstein, PBS’s documentary aimed to highlight how the careers of six Black women entertainers, Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, and Pam Grier, intersected and were influenced by the social justice causes the women chose to be activists for. To transform the book into a documentary for PBS, the project has Alicia Keys as an executive producer and Yoruba Richen, the filmmaker behind The Killing of Breonna Taylor, as director.
Berry, who was one of the stars chosen to share how the work of the “groundbreaking” six had affected her own life and career as a Black female actress, said that for her as a young woman, seeing the representation of Black women on both the big and small screen really gave her something to relate to and aim for.
“Growing up,” Berry began, “I really struggled to find images of Black women or women that I could identify with. Early on, I remember seeing Lena Horne in Stormy Weather. I remember seeing Dorothy Dandridge in Carmen Jones. And then a little after that, I remember seeing Diahann Carroll in Julia and that just ‘rearranged’ me.”
Speaking on Carroll’s role in the TV series Julia, Berry said seeing the acting legend as the star of the show and as such a flattering character really gave her something to look up to. It also provided representation for her as a young Black girl being raised by a white mother.
“Seeing Diahann Carroll being the star of a show and playing a mother who was a nurse, who was educated, who was beautiful, just rearranged me,” she shared. “It made me realize I had value and I could turn to every week, a woman that looked like who I would aspire to be when I grew up and it was very, very important. Especially because my mother was white.”
Giving more context on how growing up without getting to be among many Black women influenced the types of representation she had, Berry simply doubled down on how important seeing Black women in television and movies was for her.
“I was a Black child being raised by a white woman, so I didn’t have those images in my household. Finding them on television and through movies became very, very crucial to me,” she said.
As an influential actress in her own right, Berry has been able to “carry the torch” of the Black women entertainers who inspired her as a child. As the first African-American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress back in 2001, with an acting career that spans almost three decades, and a directorial debut on the way, it’s safe to say Berry is shaping the aspirations of young viewers who need to see Black female representation in Hollywood, just like she did.
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Drinking in moderation can be tricky because, moderate drinkers don’t necessarily need alcohol, but also don’t typically abstain. For that reason, Dry January can bring about some interesting realizations. We decided to consult an expert on how to make it through the month.
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Getting Through Dry January In A Pandemic
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While in-person alcohol sales naturally dropped and even came to a total halt in some areas due to the pandemic, online alcohol sales absolutely skyrocketed. One Nielson report even showed there’s been an unprecedented high demand for “large pack” alcohol, like crates of wine and beer much bigger than previously purchased by normal consumers. Though it may not have been the healthiest way to get through the pandemic, it appears many Americans chose to drink their way through it. But a global health and economic crisis is no time for anyone to be too hard on themselves about how they emotionally got through it. The important thing is identifying when it’s time to make some changes, and choose healthier ways to move forward. Dry January provides a great opportunity for that.
Whether your biggest struggles during 2020 were physical, emotional, mental, or financial, we can probably all agree there’s an overwhelming desire to detox from that terrible year. We want to rid ourselves of all the toxic energy and experiences that came from it. We want to start fresh. So Dry January couldn’t come at a better time – quitting alcohol (even if just for a bit) has a way of helping the body feel pure again. But, Dry January is easier said than done for some. The challenge is something for the moderate drinker – not for those with alcohol addiction. Drinking in moderation can be tricky because moderate drinkers don’t necessarily need alcohol, but also don’t typically abstain. For that reason, Dry January can bring about some interesting realizations. We decided to consult an expert on how to make it through the month. Shamara Moody is a Licensed Professional Counselor and one of the therapists you can find on Monument, an online treatment platform that aims to help users understand and improve their relationship with alcohol. Check out what she had to say.
A little backstory on Dry January
It may feel like Dry January has been around for decades now, but it’s actually quite new. Moody tells us it originated in the UK in 2013 and was started by a non-profit called Alcohol Change UK. The initial campaign was to raise money for alcohol abuse treatment, but over time it morphed into a global phenomenon. In the UK in 2015, over two million people participated.
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Across the spectrum of the entertainment world, actors, musicians, athletes, and the like all took to social media just as the rest of the world did, in utter disbelief of what America has come to after Trump protestors stormed the Capitol Building.
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Throughout yesterday and this morning, like us, celebrities watched with the rest of the world as Pro-Trump protesters attacked this nation’s democracy at the Capitol. Via Twitter, many stars shared commentary about the chaos that ensued yesterday in Washington D.C., including their thoughts, opinions, feelings, and theories. Many shared similar sentiments, including disappointment and confusion regarding the seemingly toned-down and unprepared handling of the violent rioters, and sadness when comparing that to the treatment many Black Lives Matters peaceful protesters received last summer. Across the spectrum of the entertainment world, actors, musicians, athletes, and the like all took to social media just as the rest of us did, in utter disbelief of what America has come to.
Regina King
Actress Regina King was on Jimmy Kimmel last night when she shared her thoughts about the day’s events. She told the late-night host, “I tuned in to people being escorted with pitchforks and being escorted down down the steps after protesting very calmly by police officers after they had broken windows and yeah, ‘The Divided States of America.'”
She followed up with the same sentiment on her Twitter account saying, “Welcome to the DSA. The Divided States of America,” with two photos side-by-side beneath the tweet. One depicted a Black man in a suit, seemingly being forcibly handled by law enforcement officials, while the other photo showed a white man walking freely in the Capitol building holding up a confederate flag.
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"Do you know where your father was the night that your mother was giving birth? He was with that lady on TV, Miss Wendy. Because he was with me," Wendy revealed.
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Wendy Williams has never shied away from the mess — even when it’s her own. While doing press for her forthcoming biopic, Wendy Williams: The Movie, a reporter with ET Canada strangely asked if she has met the baby her now-ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, had with his alledged mistress, Sharina Hudson, Miss Wendy did not hold back.
“Have you met the baby?” the reporter asked?
“The baby?” Wendy responded. “No, why would I want to meet her? I don’t know her and I don’t want to know her.”
Wendy went on to say that she has a feeling the baby will want to meet her once she is of age.
“No, she’ll want to meet me first, though,” said the daytime TV host. “Do you know where your father was the night that your mother was giving birth? He was with that lady on TV, Miss Wendy. Because he was with me.”
Wendy also revealed that when she first learned of Hunter’s affair, she continued to play the role of the doting wife who believed whatever lies her husband told how; however, she had secretly hired a private investigator to uncover the truth.
“I was playing it off to my ex-husband like I still loved and like I knew nothing and trying to be a good mother,” she said. “I would never make the tears in front of my son.”
Wendy filed for divorce in April 2019 after twenty years of marriage. She admits that despite the heartache she has experienced as a result of being married to Hunter, she does not regret their marriage.
“I don’t regret meeting him. I don’t regret falling in love with him. I don’t regret expressing my love on radio and TV about him even though I knew that he was a cheat and I knew that I was going to divorce him. I knew the b-tch and I knew the situation.”
Wendy Williams: The Movie is set to premiere on Lifetime on January 30.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nWendy Williams has never shied away from the mess — even when it’s her own. While doing press for her forthcoming biopic, Wendy Williams: The Movie, a reporter with ET Canada strangely asked if she has met the baby her now-ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, had with his alledged mistress, Sharina Hudson, Miss Wendy did not hold back.\n“Have you met the baby?” the reporter asked?\n“The baby?” Wendy responded. “No, why would I want to meet her? I don’t know her and I don’t want to know her.”\nWendy went on to say that she has a feeling the baby will want to meet her once she is of age.\n“No, she’ll want to meet me first, though,” said the daytime TV host. “Do you know where your father was the night that your mother was giving birth? He was with that lady on TV, Miss Wendy. Because he was with me.”\nWendy also revealed that when she first learned of Hunter’s affair, she continued to play the role of the doting wife who believed whatever lies her husband told how; however, she had secretly hired a private investigator to uncover the truth.\n“I was playing it off to my ex-husband like I still loved and like I knew nothing and trying to be a good mother,” she said. “I would never make the tears in front of my son.”\nWendy filed for divorce in April 2019 after twenty years of marriage. She admits that despite the heartache she has experienced as a result of being married to Hunter, she does not regret their marriage.\n“I don’t regret meeting him. I don’t regret falling in love with him. I don’t regret expressing my love on radio and TV about him even though I knew that he was a cheat and I knew that I was going to divorce him. I knew the b-tch and I knew the situation.”\nWendy Williams: The Movie is set to premiere on Lifetime on January 30.",
"Wendy Williams Reveals Ex-Husband Was With Her When Mistress Gave Birth",
"\"Do you know where your father was the night that your mother was giving birth? He was with that lady on TV, Miss Wendy. Because he was with me,\" Wendy revealed."
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When they were still together, still in love and still engaged, Lamar Odom and Sabrina Parr appeared on OWN's series "Behind Every Man." They shared some interesting stories about what helped them get to that point.
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In Happier Times Lamar Odom & Sabrina Parr Appeared On “Behind Every Man”
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Before Lamar Odom and Sabrina Parr called off their engagement, they sat down for OWN’s series “Behind Every Man,” where they discussed their relationship (at the time) and the experiences that led them one another.
Apparently, Parr was in an abusive marriage that eventually resulted in her serving jail time.
See what she had to say below.
“We were married in November, by March, we were clearly separated. He refused to sign the divorce papers but he did agree to move out. And I think him knowing that ‘My wife is truly done with me.’ caused a lot of trauma for him. And I remember coming home from a basketball game one night, going to the bathroom, I come out, he went through my purse. He got my phone. He saw text messages between me and other men. And he pretty much lost it. We got into a domestic dispute. At some point, I ended up next to a trophy case. And I just grabbed a track trophy and swung it. He ducked and hit his head and he just fell.
So I ran. And not even five minutes later, I got pulled over by the police. They filed charges against me for felonious assault. Went to court, went to trial and I ended up being convicted. I got a total of one year. And while I was incarcerated, my car got repossessed. I lost my home. I lost custody of both of my children. I pretty much lost everything that was really valuable to me. I was pretty depressed.
It took me a while to adjust to the idea that I was in jail and he was not. But then I accepted what was happening to my life and I decided to make the best of it.”
Later, sitting with her ex Lamar Odom, the two spoke about his proposal to her and what they liked the most about one another.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nBefore Lamar Odom and Sabrina Parr called off their engagement, they sat down for OWN’s series “Behind Every Man,” where they discussed their relationship (at the time) and the experiences that led them one another.\nApparently, Parr was in an abusive marriage that eventually resulted in her serving jail time.\nSee what she had to say below.\n“We were married in November, by March, we were clearly separated. He refused to sign the divorce papers but he did agree to move out. And I think him knowing that ‘My wife is truly done with me.’ caused a lot of trauma for him. And I remember coming home from a basketball game one night, going to the bathroom, I come out, he went through my purse. He got my phone. He saw text messages between me and other men. And he pretty much lost it. We got into a domestic dispute. At some point, I ended up next to a trophy case. And I just grabbed a track trophy and swung it. He ducked and hit his head and he just fell.\nSo I ran. And not even five minutes later, I got pulled over by the police. They filed charges against me for felonious assault. Went to court, went to trial and I ended up being convicted. I got a total of one year. And while I was incarcerated, my car got repossessed. I lost my home. I lost custody of both of my children. I pretty much lost everything that was really valuable to me. I was pretty depressed.\nIt took me a while to adjust to the idea that I was in jail and he was not. But then I accepted what was happening to my life and I decided to make the best of it.”\nLater, sitting with her ex Lamar Odom, the two spoke about his proposal to her and what they liked the most about one another.",
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The Philly songbird defends the women on her EP who are being judged.
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Jazmine Sullivan Responds To Critics Of ‘Heaux Tales’
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Jazmine Sullivan recently graced us with her latest project, Heaux Tales, last week. It was her first project since 2015’s Reality Check so the the EP was long-awaited and welcomed. The project isn’t made up of the typical composition that is expected of the Philly songbird. After “Pick Up Your Feelings,” where she rids of herself of a cheating lover, the project is filled of actual “heaux tales.” Interludes from Donna, Precious, Ari Lennox, Rashida, Antionette and Amanda tell the ugly and honest truth of the dating game. A game that when played by women, they get called a “heaux.” From wondering your self worth to using what you have to get what you want, all these woman were vulnerable and brutally truthful about the experience of dealing with Mr. Right Now.
Sullivan recently took to Twitter after seemingly finding that the women who lent their stories to her project were getting ridiculed.
“If u find urself looking down on anyone from these tales then ur missing the point of the project,” she tweeted. “Let ye w/out sin casts the first heaux stone. We’re all a work in progress tryna figure this life out. Let’s extend grace to ourselves and each other.”
While I looked through Twitter I couldn’t find the criticism Sullivan spoke of, only praise.
She and Issa Rae are even playing with the idea of a Heaux Tales visual.
When I first listened, I found it relatable and validating regarding my own dating chronicles. The millennial dating experience causes as much self-doubt, questioning your self-worth and what you have to offer, disregarding of your own values and being dick-matized as Sullivan and her guest stars said it does. If anyone doubts or judges this project, they aren’t willing to accept or digest the harsh reality of the other side of living happily ever after.
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"Jazmine Sullivan recently graced us with her latest project, Heaux Tales, last week. It was her first project since 2015’s Reality Check so the the EP was long-awaited and welcomed. The project isn’t made up of the typical composition that is expected of the Philly songbird. After “Pick Up Your Feelings,” where she rids of herself of a cheating lover, the project is filled of actual “heaux tales.” Interludes from Donna, Precious, Ari Lennox, Rashida, Antionette and Amanda tell the ugly and honest truth of the dating game. A game that when played by women, they get called a “heaux.” From wondering your self worth to using what you have to get what you want, all these woman were vulnerable and brutally truthful about the experience of dealing with Mr. Right Now.\nSullivan recently took to Twitter after seemingly finding that the women who lent their stories to her project were getting ridiculed.\n“If u find urself looking down on anyone from these tales then ur missing the point of the project,” she tweeted. “Let ye w/out sin casts the first heaux stone. We’re all a work in progress tryna figure this life out. Let’s extend grace to ourselves and each other.”\nWhile I looked through Twitter I couldn’t find the criticism Sullivan spoke of, only praise.\nShe and Issa Rae are even playing with the idea of a Heaux Tales visual.\nWhen I first listened, I found it relatable and validating regarding my own dating chronicles. The millennial dating experience causes as much self-doubt, questioning your self-worth and what you have to offer, disregarding of your own values and being dick-matized as Sullivan and her guest stars said it does. If anyone doubts or judges this project, they aren’t willing to accept or digest the harsh reality of the other side of living happily ever after.",
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We all want to see our kids thrive and develop at an appropriate pace, but keeping them intellectually engaged throughout the remote workday can feel impossible. However, there is hope. Toddlers learn through play, which means that by purchasing the right toys, you can encourage independent play and get some work done.
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Toys That Will Preserve Your Sanity While Working Remotely With A Toddler
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Although the coronavirus vaccine is already being distributed in states across the nation, it appears that much of the American workforce will continue to work from home for a large portion of 2021. And if you happen to be the parent of a toddler, that is both a blessing and a curse. It’s no secret that toddlers are like balls of energy, which means keeping them entertained (and out of trouble) during the remote workday is a full-time job in itself.
While technological devices such as tablets and smartphones do a great job of keeping children occupied, at least temporarily, they are not the best way to fill a toddler’s day. Further, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that toddlers receive limited amounts of daily screentime. Too much screentime has been linked to slower brain development in toddlers.
We all want to see our kids thrive and develop at an appropriate pace — pandemic or not — but keeping them intellectually engaged throughout the remote workday can feel virtually impossible some days. However, there is hope. Toddlers learn through play, which means that if you’re purchasing the right toys, you can encourage independent play while simultaneously promoting learning in your home. It also means that your kid is occupied so that you can fit in some uninterrupted work time.
If you’ll be working from home with a toddler in 2021, here are 10 toys and activities you may want to consider adding to the rotation.
Mickey Mouse Indoor Outdoor Playhouse
The Mickey Mouse Indoor/Outdoor Playhouse by Delta Children is great because it can be utilized inside of your home as well as in your backyard. It encourages development through imaginative play and can keep children entertained for hours — especially if you have more than one child.
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Mary Cosby, star of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" explained her surprise at her marriage being featured in the trailer for the series and also when she began to fall in love with her husband.
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Mary Cosby Explains When She Fell In Love With Her Husband/Stepgrandfather
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By now, many of us know the unusual story of Mary Cosby and her extremely unorthodox marriage to her step-grandfather Robert Cosby, who was the husband of her late grandmother.
Still Mary says participating in “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” she was shocked by the way the network decided to include the story of her marriage in the trailer for the new show—including on social media.
Cosby told US Weekly, “That was more of a disappointment for me because I feel like social media is a place I don’t feel comfortable in.”
Still, Mary did want to be honest about the nature of her relationship.
“I felt like it was time and I felt like it was the right thing to do. … I mean, it is unconventional, but it’s not unheard of, I guess, in other countries.”
But Mary said with the marriage being included in the trailer, she didn’t feel like she had the opportunity to share her own story.
“They put that story right there with me. It didn’t set it in a good light for me.”
And you know social media, if people have opinions, they aren’t shy about sharing them. And Mary said she has seen more than a few of them.
“Sometimes I read it and sometimes I respond back to them and block them. Then sometimes I read it and [think], like, ‘OK, that’s your opinion,” she explained. “I try to separate it and I try not to put emotion into it. … In my mind, I’m not here to make sense. I’m here to tell you, ‘This is what Mary is and this is what I’m about.’ And this is my story and you don’t have to accept it again.”
Mary said while their marriage wasn’t based on love. She said she and Robert were “best friends” in the early days of their marriage and it eventually blossomed into something else.
“I think it started changing into a loving relationship when I started wanting a son … probably two [or] three years into the marriage. I think that’s when I felt that I knew that this was my life, once I started having that craving [to be] a mom and [have] a family. … I have no regrets, I have no shame.”
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Much of identifying addiction and creating a healthy relationship with anything, whether that’s going to mean quitting it entirely or enjoying it in moderation, is first knowing the signs that the relationship has become unhealthy. We spoke to licensed clinical mental health counselor Demetrius Cofield about it.
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How To Know If You’ve Become Addicted To Something
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While the nature of every type of addiction from substance abuse to a shopping addiction can be quite different, when someone fears they may be addicted to anything, they wonder, “How do I know if this is a problem?” It can be particularly tricky to recognize addiction when it’s a dependence on something humans cannot live fully without. Alcoholics can give up alcohol entirely. Drug addicts can give up drugs entirely. But what about food addicts? They can’t relinquish that from their lives completely. They have to interact with it to survive, which makes it difficult to sometimes identify an addiction there. The same could be said of a sex addiction. Sex is an integral part of a healthy intimate relationship, so it’s still something a sex addict will interact with. Where is the line drawn? It can be hard to know.
Much of identifying addiction and creating a healthy relationship with anything, whether that’s going to mean quitting it entirely or simply enjoying it in moderation, is first knowing the signs that the relationship has become unhealthy. To get expert input on this topic, we spoke to licensed clinical mental health counselor, Demetrius Cofield, pictured below. He went into detail about how to recognize when a relationship with something has become addictive.
It begins with your thoughts
“If someone has reason to question if they are addicted to something, they more than likely are or they are on their way to being addicted,” he says. “Common signs are obsessive thoughts about the vice. If it is something that you plan your day around or you are constantly thinking about when you are doing other things, that is a major sign.”
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Shay Shane, Founder of the travel club Black Girls On The Go, talked with MadameNoire about why now is a good time to join her nearly 30,000 member club, how the community is functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what amazing things they have in store for the new year.
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Shay Shane, Founder of Black Girls On The Go, Connects Travel With Healing
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Black Girls On The Go is a Facebook travel club comprised of almost 30,000 members who want the world to know travel and healing go hand in hand. Even during COVID-19, with both national and international travel restrictions, the group has been able to find ways of connecting and sharing their experiences online. With a strong foundation in the exploration of how healing and travel can empower people, founder Shay Shane wanted the community to really be a place where its members could make memories together, while also finding genuine sisterhood and support.
According to Shane, BGOTG was inspired by a tragedy in her life. After her sister passed away 20 years ago, she was worried that when the anniversary of her passing came along, everyone in the family would be depressed. To offset that, she began traveling more often with her kids and nephew.
“We started traveling to Orlando for Christmas, over the Christmas holiday, as a way for us to cope,” she says. Those experiences, which would lead to further trips, and the healing that came from those travels, helped bring about the creation of BGOTG in 2014.
On a mission to “introduce other Black women to the healing power of travel,” community members join Shane for “TTraVsperiences” (a combination of “transformational travel experiences”) where the group jet sets across the globe, experiencing dinners together, doing activities, but also working through their wounds with one another and with the help of mental health professionals who join in on the trips. I had the chance to speak with Shane more about how the community is functioning amidst the spread of COVID-19, why now is a good time to join BGOTG, and the restorative power of seeing the world.
MadameNoire: Why would now, during COVID-19 be a good time for someone to join a travel club? How is the community functioning in light of COVID-19 and the restrictions its created?
Shay Shane: It’s become more challenging to talk about travel in the community because people are very skeptical about traveling. It’s very, very difficult. Initially, at the onset, I started doing a virtual Self-Care Beach Weekend, an event that was over two days with over eight speakers. It included a grief counselor, because of course in the middle of COVID, a lot of people have lost family members and haven’t been able to grieve properly, a life coach that talked about identifying your purpose and your passion, and a person that did journaling. She taught us how to journal so that we could start talking about our emotions and not keep them bottled up.
Right now the entire nation is traumatized from COVID, you know? Whether you’re fearing being infected by the virus or infecting someone else, or the economic loss that we’ve faced, it’s like right now the community is hurting and we’re going to need healing. Travel offers that for people. It’s like we need to get out of the monotony that we’ve been in. Interestingly enough, early on during the pandemic, there was a lot of “travel-shaming” when people would post in the group that they were traveling. We understand it’s a pandemic, but you also don’t know what a person’s mental health struggles are like. Some people have to get out and travel. We’ve encouraged people to “explore your own backyard.”
Could you tell me more about what a “TTraVsperience” is?
TTraVsperience is actually a word that I created to bring uniqueness to the brand, what we do, and to separate it from all the other travel groups that travel just for leisure. For me, the TTraVsperience is a “transformational travel experience” where you can actually change your life by focusing on what your needs are when traveling. Travel can change your life. It’s amazing how powerful it can be.
Originally, I wanted to get a group of women together and take them on international trips so they could get the rest, relaxation, and healing that they needed. But one thing that I encountered that made me really shift focus on mental wellness was I was encountering a lot of clients that were very angry. I used to be in that place too, where I had unresolved trauma in my life. I was hurt, and I redirected my anger towards other people. I recognized that I needed to be doing something more than just bringing women together to travel. That’s when I decided to reach out to some mental health professionals. They help women to deal with anything they want to deal with, what they want to talk about.
For Black people, there’s always been a stigma about mental health or going to see a therapist or a psychologist. It’s really shunned and we don’t talk about it. Adding it in with travel opens the door for people to be more comfortable about seeking therapy. When I do travel with two of the therapists that are there with me, they actually have a consultation before we travel with each client. Of course, they do a follow-up after we travel just to see how they can support our clients in their healing journey.
Is every trip that you guys go on a TTraVsperience?
TTraVsperience is the only type of touring that we do, with the exception of the one event that I do each year, which is a Self-Care Beach Weekend. Most of my trips are international. One thing that I also recognize is because people don’t know me, and people are apprehensive about traveling out of the country with me, I created the Self-Care Beach Weekend to do something stateside so that people can come and meet me first, get to know the brand, and feel more comfortable traveling with us.
Could you tell me a bit more about the connection Black Girls On The Go makes between traveling and healing?
Travel and healing equate to mental wellness. For me, I’ve struggled with depression for a long time and travel helps me to recenter myself. In addition to doing talk therapy with a therapist, I combine it with travel to give me a more healing experience. I have these lists of questions before I’m booking a trip like, “What I want to accomplish” and “What I want to focus on.” I want my travel to be transformational.
I was able to take what I created for myself and apply it to my business model to expose other Black women to how empowering it can be to travel. It’s more than just collecting passport stamps.
What do you think travel experiences might look like in 2021?
I think that people are going to be more intentional about their travel. Because we went through this pandemic, more people are looking to heal and travel is a big part of it. I think that travel will bounce back. Now that we have the vaccine, that’s looking promising. It makes it a little bit easier to start feeling good about traveling again.
Do you guys usually have a set agenda or itinerary when on the trips?
The great thing about a TTraVsperience is, it’s almost like a combination of touring with a retreat. You’re getting the best of both worlds. I changed our program so, in addition to doing tours together, we also do some healing work at the same time. Each morning I would come up with a word of the day and talk about the word, and that’s how we move. We have a very, very robust schedule between the touring and the healing work, but it works out very great.
I don’t make people participate. It’s like, okay you’re an adult. If you don’t want to go out on the tour with the group today you don’t have to give us any reason why. You can do you. People really love the option of being able to be with the group if they want to or do things solo on their own.
What do you love most about the BGOTG Community? What does your global community look like?
What I love most about it is, you get to talk to other women about the issues that they’ve been through, or the experiences they’ve had in life and you feel like you’re not alone. There’s always somebody on a TTraVsperience that has experienced something you’ve gone through, and it’s important for us to understand that we’re not the only one and that we can survive this. It just feels good to connect with other women that understand your struggle, whether you’re going through a breakup, stress on the job, or racial inequalities. It’s just a whole lot. But when you have that tribe of people that understand what you’re going through, or what you will go through, it makes you feel in power.
The average age is about 36, but there’s always a gamut. I’ve had some young women in their late 20s and I’ve had women in their 50s and 60s. What’s great about the age diversity is that each person comes with their own history of experience and knowledge that they can share with you.
When we went to Paris in October 2019, Miss Helen was 86 years old and she went with us. She just passed away. I pulled up pictures of her [in the Facebook group] and she was just amazing. She had never been out of the country before. That was her first time getting a passport. I had a photographer travel with us to do photoshoots and Miss Helen did a photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower. She was out at the Eiffel Tower singing and had a crowd of people that came around and were clapping. If she was home, she would have never done that.
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During our conversation, Shane echoed everyone’s hopes of being able to get back to traveling, with fewer restrictions, soon. Whether telling me stories about eating waffles and ice cream with her travel mates at night on the beaches of Greece, or discussing all the trips she hopes the group will take this year, she clearly basks in the memories of the TTraVsperiences she creates just as much as her members gush about them in their community group.
As we wrapped up, Shane said “one of my favorite holidays is the new year. I’m looking forward to the new year because it gives me a reason to start. I’ve already started doing research on other TTraVsperiences that we can take.”
It’s nice to know that we’re not the only ones who can’t wait to do more exploring in the near future and that we can join one another in community, and to revive ourselves, regardless of where we are on the map.
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Those experiences, which would lead to further trips, and the healing that came from those travels, helped bring about the creation of BGOTG in 2014.\nOn a mission to “introduce other Black women to the healing power of travel,” community members join Shane for “TTraVsperiences” (a combination of “transformational travel experiences”) where the group jet sets across the globe, experiencing dinners together, doing activities, but also working through their wounds with one another and with the help of mental health professionals who join in on the trips. I had the chance to speak with Shane more about how the community is functioning amidst the spread of COVID-19, why now is a good time to join BGOTG, and the restorative power of seeing the world.\nMadameNoire: Why would now, during COVID-19 be a good time for someone to join a travel club? How is the community functioning in light of COVID-19 and the restrictions its created?\nShay Shane: It’s become more challenging to talk about travel in the community because people are very skeptical about traveling. It’s very, very difficult. Initially, at the onset, I started doing a virtual Self-Care Beach Weekend, an event that was over two days with over eight speakers. It included a grief counselor, because of course in the middle of COVID, a lot of people have lost family members and haven’t been able to grieve properly, a life coach that talked about identifying your purpose and your passion, and a person that did journaling. She taught us how to journal so that we could start talking about our emotions and not keep them bottled up.\nRight now the entire nation is traumatized from COVID, you know? Whether you’re fearing being infected by the virus or infecting someone else, or the economic loss that we’ve faced, it’s like right now the community is hurting and we’re going to need healing. Travel offers that for people. It’s like we need to get out of the monotony that we’ve been in. Interestingly enough, early on during the pandemic, there was a lot of “travel-shaming” when people would post in the group that they were traveling. We understand it’s a pandemic, but you also don’t know what a person’s mental health struggles are like. Some people have to get out and travel. We’ve encouraged people to “explore your own backyard.”\nCould you tell me more about what a “TTraVsperience” is?\nTTraVsperience is actually a word that I created to bring uniqueness to the brand, what we do, and to separate it from all the other travel groups that travel just for leisure. For me, the TTraVsperience is a “transformational travel experience” where you can actually change your life by focusing on what your needs are when traveling. Travel can change your life. It’s amazing how powerful it can be.\nOriginally, I wanted to get a group of women together and take them on international trips so they could get the rest, relaxation, and healing that they needed. But one thing that I encountered that made me really shift focus on mental wellness was I was encountering a lot of clients that were very angry. I used to be in that place too, where I had unresolved trauma in my life. I was hurt, and I redirected my anger towards other people. I recognized that I needed to be doing something more than just bringing women together to travel. That’s when I decided to reach out to some mental health professionals. They help women to deal with anything they want to deal with, what they want to talk about.\nFor Black people, there’s always been a stigma about mental health or going to see a therapist or a psychologist. It’s really shunned and we don’t talk about it. Adding it in with travel opens the door for people to be more comfortable about seeking therapy. When I do travel with two of the therapists that are there with me, they actually have a consultation before we travel with each client. Of course, they do a follow-up after we travel just to see how they can support our clients in their healing journey.\nIs every trip that you guys go on a TTraVsperience?\nTTraVsperience is the only type of touring that we do, with the exception of the one event that I do each year, which is a Self-Care Beach Weekend. Most of my trips are international. One thing that I also recognize is because people don’t know me, and people are apprehensive about traveling out of the country with me, I created the Self-Care Beach Weekend to do something stateside so that people can come and meet me first, get to know the brand, and feel more comfortable traveling with us.\nCould you tell me a bit more about the connection Black Girls On The Go makes between traveling and healing?\nTravel and healing equate to mental wellness. For me, I’ve struggled with depression for a long time and travel helps me to recenter myself. In addition to doing talk therapy with a therapist, I combine it with travel to give me a more healing experience. I have these lists of questions before I’m booking a trip like, “What I want to accomplish” and “What I want to focus on.” I want my travel to be transformational.\nI was able to take what I created for myself and apply it to my business model to expose other Black women to how empowering it can be to travel. It’s more than just collecting passport stamps.\nWhat do you think travel experiences might look like in 2021?\nI think that people are going to be more intentional about their travel. Because we went through this pandemic, more people are looking to heal and travel is a big part of it. I think that travel will bounce back. Now that we have the vaccine, that’s looking promising. It makes it a little bit easier to start feeling good about traveling again.\nDo you guys usually have a set agenda or itinerary when on the trips?\nThe great thing about a TTraVsperience is, it’s almost like a combination of touring with a retreat. You’re getting the best of both worlds. I changed our program so, in addition to doing tours together, we also do some healing work at the same time. Each morning I would come up with a word of the day and talk about the word, and that’s how we move. We have a very, very robust schedule between the touring and the healing work, but it works out very great.\nI don’t make people participate. It’s like, okay you’re an adult. If you don’t want to go out on the tour with the group today you don’t have to give us any reason why. You can do you. People really love the option of being able to be with the group if they want to or do things solo on their own.\nWhat do you love most about the BGOTG Community? What does your global community look like?\nWhat I love most about it is, you get to talk to other women about the issues that they’ve been through, or the experiences they’ve had in life and you feel like you’re not alone. There’s always somebody on a TTraVsperience that has experienced something you’ve gone through, and it’s important for us to understand that we’re not the only one and that we can survive this. It just feels good to connect with other women that understand your struggle, whether you’re going through a breakup, stress on the job, or racial inequalities. It’s just a whole lot. But when you have that tribe of people that understand what you’re going through, or what you will go through, it makes you feel in power.\nThe average age is about 36, but there’s always a gamut. I’ve had some young women in their late 20s and I’ve had women in their 50s and 60s. What’s great about the age diversity is that each person comes with their own history of experience and knowledge that they can share with you.\nWhen we went to Paris in October 2019, Miss Helen was 86 years old and she went with us. She just passed away. I pulled up pictures of her [in the Facebook group] and she was just amazing. She had never been out of the country before. That was her first time getting a passport. I had a photographer travel with us to do photoshoots and Miss Helen did a photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower. She was out at the Eiffel Tower singing and had a crowd of people that came around and were clapping. If she was home, she would have never done that.\n—\nDuring our conversation, Shane echoed everyone’s hopes of being able to get back to traveling, with fewer restrictions, soon. Whether telling me stories about eating waffles and ice cream with her travel mates at night on the beaches of Greece, or discussing all the trips she hopes the group will take this year, she clearly basks in the memories of the TTraVsperiences she creates just as much as her members gush about them in their community group.\nAs we wrapped up, Shane said “one of my favorite holidays is the new year. I’m looking forward to the new year because it gives me a reason to start. I’ve already started doing research on other TTraVsperiences that we can take.”\nIt’s nice to know that we’re not the only ones who can’t wait to do more exploring in the near future and that we can join one another in community, and to revive ourselves, regardless of where we are on the map.",
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On the latest clip on Love & Hip Hop Unclocked, Erica Mena claimed her husband Safaree had some shocking things to say about whether or not the two would have any more children. According to her, Safaree feels she "got too big" during her first pregnancy with their child Safire, who is now almost a year old.
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During the latest episode of Love & Hip Hop Unlocked, Erica Mena claimed husband Safaree Samuels had some shocking things to say about whether or not the two would have any more children. As seen in the video, Safaree’s allegedly not willing to add another child into their family unless it’s carried via surrogate because according to Erica, he felt she “got too big” during her pregnancy with their first child together, Safire.
In the clip, Love & Hip Hop cast members are virtually discussing topics related to the show, all from their respective homes. When it’s time to discuss how things are going between Erica and Safaree, the topic of whether the two will have another child immediately came up. When speaking for the couple, Yung Joc said, “Somebody wants to have more babies and somebody don’t.”
Safaree then attempted to clarify things by saying Erica was constantly being reminded of how much she wanted another baby every time she looked at Safire, who is now almost one years old. That’s when Erica quickly interjected, revealing information on conversations the couple has had regarding the possibility of future children.
“But tell them why you don’t want another one,” Erica said. Exposing what Safaree’s reasoning was, she continued, “cause I got ‘too big’ during my pregnancy.”
After receiving some flack from the cast about allegedly saying that to his wife, Safaree was quick to defend himself. He said Erica was making up her claim and that he never made those comments to her.
“You say it all the time,” she interjected again. “You mentioned my stomach afterwards. You said, ‘You got too big, I got too big. I don’t want to be fat, again.’ That’s what you said.”
“And then not only that,” Erica continued later in the clip, “He waits until after we get married to say that he don’t want more kids. You knew that I want more kids.”
The couple wasn’t able to come to any type of resolution before the clip ended. After opting to call his wife “perfect” instead of offering her an apology, Erica looked to Safaree and said she couldn’t be that perfect if the TV personality didn’t want to have any more kids with her. In response, Safaree offered her a more positive possibility for their future, even if it wasn’t the one she was looking for.
“I would love to,” he said. “Just let someone else carry it.”
Wrapping up the clip, Erica replied, “I’m not Kim Kardashian.”
Even though the couple got married back in late 2019, they have definitely gone through some rough patches as they’ve tried to make their relationship work over the years. Most notably, Safaree cheated on Erica before they were married, an action he regretted. The couple has also been know to air out some of their other dirty laundry and quarrel online. Still, their shared love for each other and their family has always seemed to bring them back together. Hopefully, some more children in the mix, whoever delivers them, will help keep their love-fest going.
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Therese Duke, the white woman who was involved in an altercation with a Black female security guard the night before the Capitol Riots, has been fired from her job at a Massachusetts hospital.
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Therese Duke, the white woman who was involved in an altercation with a Black female security guard the night before the Capitol riots, has lost her job after her daughter exposed her on social media.
Earlier this week, a viral video swirled the Internet which showed footage of Duke and a group of pro-Trump protestors harassing Ashanti Smith, a security guard working at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. She was handling a protest the night before the breach of the Capitol. In the video, things quickly escalate between the women after Duke tries to grab Smith’s phone. Smith proceeds to punch Duke in the face once, leaving her bloodied. After the incident, Smith reported that she lost her job and was now facing criminal charges.
Duke’s daughter, Helena, revealed her mother’s identity. She called out the hypocrisy of her mom admonishing her for wanting to attend Black Lives Matter protests in the summer, only to get caught up in the chaos of pro-Trump demonstrations. She has been one of many to denounce her mother’s involvement in the protest. In an interview with CBC Radio show, As It Happens, Helena said her mom had been let go from her job as a healthcare provider at UMass Memorial Health Care hospital in Worcester, Mass. because of her involvement.
She said her employment was severed “because she does work at a hospital, and she obviously went to a protest with many people and she wasn’t wearing a mask.”
In an audible portion of the interview, Helena contextualized her mother’s behavior in the protests. According to her, even though her mother had been a Democrat for the majority of her life, Therese began feeding into misinformation during Trump’s time in office.
“She actually has been a Democrat her whole life up until the Trump presidency. And it was unsettling seeing how quickly she had changed to a radically right ideology,” Helena, who identifies as a “liberal lesbian,” told As It Happens. “The things that she was saying really didn’t make sense. A lot of them were conspiracy theories, almost a delusional kind of mindset. And I think it was just her belief system entirely was focused around what President Trump was saying.”
UMass Memorial seemingly confirmed her firing. Even though they didn’t refer to Therese by name, in a statement from Jan. 8 the hospital explained that one of their employees had been fired due to their association with the protests.
The hospital’s statement read, “Over the past 24 hours we have received numerous expressions of concern through social media regarding a UMass Memorial caregiver who many have been involved in this week’s violent event at the nation’s capitol. The employee in question is no longer a part of our organization.”
As for Smith, since her firing, a GoFundMe page set up to help her with possible legal fees has raised more than $173,000 in five days.
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Princess Love is coming under fire for being yet another celebrity who's been caught promoting a product on Instagram that clearly isn't legit.
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L&HHH’s Princess Love Promoted Weight Loss Cream People Are Calling “Trash”
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Princess Love is coming under fire for being yet another celebrity who’s been caught promoting a product on Instagram that clearly isn’t legit. User @igfamousbydana took to her own page to expose Love’s problematic post, saying, “we have to start holding influencers accountable for promoting trash products and snake oil cures.”
Yesterday, the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star made a post on her Instagram page promoting a weight-loss cream brand. The post, which features the before and after snapshots of an unidentified woman, encourages Love’s followers to get the results they’ve been “wanting forever” by buying the brand’s creams, which are marketed as having the power to slim one’s waist, remove cellulite, and treat stretch marks.
She said in the caption that their product could “Get You Those Results You Been Wanting Forever!!” and that they “Will give you Results That Will Have You Coming Back !!” She posted that with a before and after image of a woman whose “after” appeared either heavily photoshopped or brought about through means which a cream can’t provide. People took to the image to criticize its alleged results.
But an Instagram user @igfamousbydana, who says her specialty is in cosmetic procedures and skincare, made her own post where she criticized Princess. She called her out for promoting the “snake oil” brand to her over 3.3 million followers.
Dana wrote, “#PrincessLove was paid to advertise this cream to her 3.3 million followers. Besides the fact that the idea that a cream can completely change your body fat content is laughable, check out the awful photoshop (curved lines everywhere & someone forgot to make her arms thinner?) and she forgot to take the quotes out from the caption they told her to post.”
“There’s nothing wrong with being paid to post and promoting products you believe in – but this snake oil product?? This is insulting and demeaning to every one of her 3+ million followers,” she said. “Please don’t buy this crap. Don’t even go to the elixir page.”
In the comments of Dana’s post, user @takarathekoala shared her own experience with promoting weight-loss products as an influencer. Getting “called out” herself, Takara said she gained perspective on what she was really doing, which she describes as “feeding off of the insecurities of people to make a quick buck.”
“Fun fact,” Takara started, “I used to promote flat tummy tea and sh-t thinking ‘well I’m just trying to pay my rent, what’s the problem’ until eventually someone called me out and I saw what I was doing from another perspective. I know some people say ‘well people are dumb enough to buy it’ but really, in our current society, you’re feeding off of the insecurities of people to make a quick buck, and you’re usually lying while you do it.”
Referring to other influencers Takara continued, “I KNOW these people are LYING about products they’re making money to SELL to consumers and I KNOW they don’t care because anyone can find a reason to justify anything to themselves. Basically what I’m saying is I’m glad you’re calling it out! I see this way too much.”
In a reply to Takara’s comment, Dana responded by saying her problem wasn’t really with influencers securing the bag, it was more so about them unethically and lazily promoting things they don’t even seem to really use.
“They want to be called INFLUENCERS but don’t want to be held accountable for what they are influencing. And therein lies the problem,” she said. “If an influencer gets Botox and loves it and gets paid to post about it – cool. Get your bag, honey. But to advertise this sh-t cream, didn’t even post a pic of herself, either doesn’t know if it works or doesn’t care, that’s just unethical.”
When another commenter expressed how she couldn’t “feel bad for people who are gullible enough to buy” products like ones from the brand Princess was pushing on her page, Dana hopped back into the conversation with another reply to give the commenter some much-needed perspective. In her eyes, even though Princess’s post was a more “extreme” example of false advertising, all influencer posts that aren’t transparent are just as bad.
“If we look at a more nuanced one like someone who has really natural-looking hair extensions is selling a hair vitamin that they say helped them grow their hair long, strong, and shiny…Both situations are sh-t,” she said. “One is harder to see. Both are unethical, and we have to hold them accountable.
Despite being called out, as of now Princess still has the original post up. While we don’t know how much she was paid to make promote this product, it’s sad to think that for her, a check was worth selling out her integrity and subjecting the woman who was photoshopped to a host of mean comments online. Even though Dana’s comment hasn’t gotten Princess to take the post down, people like her who are spearheading the push for an end to unethical influencer posts on social media will hopefully make a long-lasting change.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nPrincess Love is coming under fire for being yet another celebrity who’s been caught promoting a product on Instagram that clearly isn’t legit. User @igfamousbydana took to her own page to expose Love’s problematic post, saying, “we have to start holding influencers accountable for promoting trash products and snake oil cures.”\nYesterday, the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star made a post on her Instagram page promoting a weight-loss cream brand. The post, which features the before and after snapshots of an unidentified woman, encourages Love’s followers to get the results they’ve been “wanting forever” by buying the brand’s creams, which are marketed as having the power to slim one’s waist, remove cellulite, and treat stretch marks.\nShe said in the caption that their product could “Get You Those Results You Been Wanting Forever!!” and that they “Will give you Results That Will Have You Coming Back !!” She posted that with a before and after image of a woman whose “after” appeared either heavily photoshopped or brought about through means which a cream can’t provide. People took to the image to criticize its alleged results.\nBut an Instagram user @igfamousbydana, who says her specialty is in cosmetic procedures and skincare, made her own post where she criticized Princess. She called her out for promoting the “snake oil” brand to her over 3.3 million followers.\nDana wrote, “#PrincessLove was paid to advertise this cream to her 3.3 million followers. Besides the fact that the idea that a cream can completely change your body fat content is laughable, check out the awful photoshop (curved lines everywhere & someone forgot to make her arms thinner?) and she forgot to take the quotes out from the caption they told her to post.”\n“There’s nothing wrong with being paid to post and promoting products you believe in – but this snake oil product?? This is insulting and demeaning to every one of her 3+ million followers,” she said. “Please don’t buy this crap. Don’t even go to the elixir page.”\nIn the comments of Dana’s post, user @takarathekoala shared her own experience with promoting weight-loss products as an influencer. Getting “called out” herself, Takara said she gained perspective on what she was really doing, which she describes as “feeding off of the insecurities of people to make a quick buck.”\n“Fun fact,” Takara started, “I used to promote flat tummy tea and sh-t thinking ‘well I’m just trying to pay my rent, what’s the problem’ until eventually someone called me out and I saw what I was doing from another perspective. I know some people say ‘well people are dumb enough to buy it’ but really, in our current society, you’re feeding off of the insecurities of people to make a quick buck, and you’re usually lying while you do it.”\nReferring to other influencers Takara continued, “I KNOW these people are LYING about products they’re making money to SELL to consumers and I KNOW they don’t care because anyone can find a reason to justify anything to themselves. Basically what I’m saying is I’m glad you’re calling it out! I see this way too much.”\nIn a reply to Takara’s comment, Dana responded by saying her problem wasn’t really with influencers securing the bag, it was more so about them unethically and lazily promoting things they don’t even seem to really use.\n“They want to be called INFLUENCERS but don’t want to be held accountable for what they are influencing. And therein lies the problem,” she said. “If an influencer gets Botox and loves it and gets paid to post about it – cool. Get your bag, honey. But to advertise this sh-t cream, didn’t even post a pic of herself, either doesn’t know if it works or doesn’t care, that’s just unethical.”\nWhen another commenter expressed how she couldn’t “feel bad for people who are gullible enough to buy” products like ones from the brand Princess was pushing on her page, Dana hopped back into the conversation with another reply to give the commenter some much-needed perspective. In her eyes, even though Princess’s post was a more “extreme” example of false advertising, all influencer posts that aren’t transparent are just as bad.\n“If we look at a more nuanced one like someone who has really natural-looking hair extensions is selling a hair vitamin that they say helped them grow their hair long, strong, and shiny…Both situations are sh-t,” she said. “One is harder to see. Both are unethical, and we have to hold them accountable.\nDespite being called out, as of now Princess still has the original post up. While we don’t know how much she was paid to make promote this product, it’s sad to think that for her, a check was worth selling out her integrity and subjecting the woman who was photoshopped to a host of mean comments online. Even though Dana’s comment hasn’t gotten Princess to take the post down, people like her who are spearheading the push for an end to unethical influencer posts on social media will hopefully make a long-lasting change.",
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"Princess Love is coming under fire for being yet another celebrity who's been caught promoting a product on Instagram that clearly isn't legit."
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Mom rage can extend well beyond the postpartum period. Signs and symptoms can include angry outbursts, cursing more than usual, screaming, throwing objects, punching objects, and difficulty keeping your temper in check.
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After becoming a parent, I was on high alert for the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression. I had heard all about what I should do if I had thoughts about harming myself or my baby, excessive crying, recurring thoughts of death and suicide, and so on. The emotion that I was not prepared to deal with, however, was intense anger.
The anger came on subtly. I suppose part of that is due to the fact that I suppressed a lot of what I was feeling. I felt like I had to do everything because that’s what mothers do. However, somewhere around my daughter’s first birthday, my anger was explosive. I had all of the patience in the world for my daughter, so most of the time, my spouse was the target. I was pissed almost all of the time and sometimes, I felt as though I needed to leave my house for days in order to come down from my anger. This was out of character for me because for one, I love being at home, and two, I’m not usually a very angry person. After having a serious and blunt conversation with my husband, reestablishing expectations, and abandoning my do-the-most mindset, the anger eventually subsided.
I recently learned that my experience is quite common. In fact, it’s so common that it has a name: “postpartum rage” or “mom rage.”
“Rage is when the anger becomes uncontrollable,” Jen Reddish, a registered master therapeutic counselor tells Today’s Parent. “The anger has overpowered you. You tell yourself you’re not going to slam the door, yell at your kid, or tell your spouse to f*ck off, but when it happens, you can’t stop it.”
It is also important to note that mom rage can extend well beyond the postpartum period. Signs and symptoms can include angry outbursts, cursing more than usual, screaming, throwing objects, punching objects, and difficulty keeping your temper in check.
Since you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance that you can probably relate in some way. Click to the next page to find out what causes mom rage in the first place.
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"After becoming a parent, I was on high alert for the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression. I had heard all about what I should do if I had thoughts about harming myself or my baby, excessive crying, recurring thoughts of death and suicide, and so on. The emotion that I was not prepared to deal with, however, was intense anger.\nThe anger came on subtly. I suppose part of that is due to the fact that I suppressed a lot of what I was feeling. I felt like I had to do everything because that’s what mothers do. However, somewhere around my daughter’s first birthday, my anger was explosive. I had all of the patience in the world for my daughter, so most of the time, my spouse was the target. I was pissed almost all of the time and sometimes, I felt as though I needed to leave my house for days in order to come down from my anger. This was out of character for me because for one, I love being at home, and two, I’m not usually a very angry person. After having a serious and blunt conversation with my husband, reestablishing expectations, and abandoning my do-the-most mindset, the anger eventually subsided.\nI recently learned that my experience is quite common. In fact, it’s so common that it has a name: “postpartum rage” or “mom rage.”\n“Rage is when the anger becomes uncontrollable,” Jen Reddish, a registered master therapeutic counselor tells Today’s Parent. “The anger has overpowered you. You tell yourself you’re not going to slam the door, yell at your kid, or tell your spouse to f*ck off, but when it happens, you can’t stop it.”\nIt is also important to note that mom rage can extend well beyond the postpartum period. Signs and symptoms can include angry outbursts, cursing more than usual, screaming, throwing objects, punching objects, and difficulty keeping your temper in check.\nSince you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance that you can probably relate in some way. Click to the next page to find out what causes mom rage in the first place.",
"Do You Suffer From Mom Rage?",
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for coronavirus. The 25-year-old breakout star released a statement Friday via Twitter. His diagnosis comes just months after his mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, died of complications stemming from the virus.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Tests Positive For COVID-19 Months After Losing Mom
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for coronavirus. The 25-year-old breakout star released a statement Friday via Twitter.
“Prior to tonight’s game, I received yet another awful call that I tested positive for COVID. I will immediately isolate and follow every protocol. I pray every day that this nightmare of a virus will subside and I beg everyone to continue to take it seriously by taking all of the necessary precautions,” he wrote. “We cannot stop the spread of this virus alone, it must be a group effort by all of us.
Towns’ diagnosis comes just months after his mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, died of complications stemming from the virus. Five other members of Towns’ family also succumbed to the disease.
“It breaks my heart that my family, and particularly my father and sister continue to suffer from the anxiety that comes along with this diagnosis as we know all too well what the end result could be. To my niece and nephew, Jolani and Max, I promise you I will not end up in a box next to grandma and I will beat this.”
Back in November, Towns opened up about losing his mother to COVID-19 in a YouTube video titled “The Toughest Year Of My Life.” After his mother was placed in a medically-induced coma, he had to make the difficult decision to take her off of life support. Towns explained that having to break the news to his grandmother that his mother passed away was one of the most difficult conversations he’s had.
“The worst call, the most difficult one, it was calling her mom,” he said as the tears flowed. “It was calling my grandmother. Telling her, mostly, you lost your daughter. I done everything as a grandson I could do to protect her, I got to let her go. There’s nothing worse than losing your kid.”
We send our prayers to Karl and his loved ones during this difficult time.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nMinnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for coronavirus. The 25-year-old breakout star released a statement Friday via Twitter.\n“Prior to tonight’s game, I received yet another awful call that I tested positive for COVID. I will immediately isolate and follow every protocol. I pray every day that this nightmare of a virus will subside and I beg everyone to continue to take it seriously by taking all of the necessary precautions,” he wrote. “We cannot stop the spread of this virus alone, it must be a group effort by all of us.\nTowns’ diagnosis comes just months after his mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, died of complications stemming from the virus. Five other members of Towns’ family also succumbed to the disease.\n“It breaks my heart that my family, and particularly my father and sister continue to suffer from the anxiety that comes along with this diagnosis as we know all too well what the end result could be. To my niece and nephew, Jolani and Max, I promise you I will not end up in a box next to grandma and I will beat this.”\nBack in November, Towns opened up about losing his mother to COVID-19 in a YouTube video titled “The Toughest Year Of My Life.” After his mother was placed in a medically-induced coma, he had to make the difficult decision to take her off of life support. Towns explained that having to break the news to his grandmother that his mother passed away was one of the most difficult conversations he’s had.\n“The worst call, the most difficult one, it was calling her mom,” he said as the tears flowed. “It was calling my grandmother. Telling her, mostly, you lost your daughter. I done everything as a grandson I could do to protect her, I got to let her go. There’s nothing worse than losing your kid.”\nWe send our prayers to Karl and his loved ones during this difficult time.",
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People are confused about what's really going on between Kenya Moore and new "friend of the show," Latoya Ali. The pair, who have seemingly become really close rather quickly, came across as more flirty than friendly in Sunday night's episode, leaving many viewers baffled and a tad weirded out, to say the least.
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RHOA: What’s Going On Here With Kenya And LaToya?
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After The Real Housewives of Atlanta aired last night, people are even more confused about what’s really going on between Kenya Moore and new “friend of the show,” Latoya Ali. The pair, who have seemingly become really close rather quickly, came across as more flirty than friendly in Sunday night’s episode, leaving many viewers baffled and a tad weirded out, to say the least.
Last night, fans watched throughout the episode as a nude photo of Kenya came up as a topic of conversation, twice. LaToya, who received the photo of Kenya from the “Gone With The Wind Fabulous” star herself, brought it up multiple times, seeming really eager to show everyone what her “fast-friend” sent to her. The first time the photo came up, Kenya, LaToya, and Cynthia were all together shopping for some lingerie when LaToya pulled out Kenya’s naked photo to show Cynthia. Even though Kenya laughed and squealed, seemingly trying to appear shy about the photo being shown, once Cynthia saw it, she was shocked. In her confessional, she had more to say about how weird it was that Kenya sent LaToya the image.
“This is very un-Kenya,” she said. “Sending naked photos of yourself? Honey who’s thirsty now?”
When producers interviewed Kenya about why she sent the photo to LaToya in her confessional, all she said was that her new friend made her feel good about herself.
“It’s just nice to have someone like LaToya around to make me feel sexy and vibrant, and desirable,” she said with a wink.
The second time Kenya’s nude photo to LaToya came up was even more cringy. At the surprise engagement party Kenya and Kandi put together for Cynthia and Mike, while the group was at the dinner table, LaToya brought up the image again to all of the party’s attendees. In their confessionals, Kandi, Porsha, and Marlo all shared their confused and shady reactions to that.
“I know that quarantine has definitely gotten people horny, but this is ‘new and nude.’ Like what is happening?” Kandi asked.
Porsha shadily commented, “Wow, maybe it’s been a blessing I haven’t been her friend this whole time because I don’t know if I would want a nude photo of Kenya.”
Last but not least, of course, Marlo chimed in with her two cents, simply saying, “that freaked me the f–k out.”
Users on Twitter were also puzzled by the weird energy Kenya and LaToya were giving off, many wondering if Kenya was openly coming out as bisexual on the show. On the other side of the commentary, some thought Kenya was just pretending to have the hots for LaToya so that she could have a storyline this season.
In the end, this season of RHOA has been pretty dry so far. The sexual flirtiness between Kenya and LaToya doesn’t seem real to me, so the fact that it’s basically its own storyline this season shows that not much else is happening within the cast. Kenya and LaToya probably bonded on a few things quickly, and grew to like each other, even if they did display their weird connection through “performative lesbianism,” which is problematic, on this show. Also, people noted how hypocritical it is for Kenya’s “bi-curiousness” to be explored on the show when she was seemingly the main person exposing her castmates during #strippergate, something we’re supposed to see pop off later in the season.
Do we really see these two being last friends? If you ask us, we’re betting Kenya and LaToya’s flirty friendship will probably be dead by the reunion, if it even makes it that far.
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"After The Real Housewives of Atlanta aired last night, people are even more confused about what’s really going on between Kenya Moore and new “friend of the show,” Latoya Ali. The pair, who have seemingly become really close rather quickly, came across as more flirty than friendly in Sunday night’s episode, leaving many viewers baffled and a tad weirded out, to say the least.\nLast night, fans watched throughout the episode as a nude photo of Kenya came up as a topic of conversation, twice. LaToya, who received the photo of Kenya from the “Gone With The Wind Fabulous” star herself, brought it up multiple times, seeming really eager to show everyone what her “fast-friend” sent to her. The first time the photo came up, Kenya, LaToya, and Cynthia were all together shopping for some lingerie when LaToya pulled out Kenya’s naked photo to show Cynthia. Even though Kenya laughed and squealed, seemingly trying to appear shy about the photo being shown, once Cynthia saw it, she was shocked. In her confessional, she had more to say about how weird it was that Kenya sent LaToya the image.\n“This is very un-Kenya,” she said. “Sending naked photos of yourself? Honey who’s thirsty now?”\nWhen producers interviewed Kenya about why she sent the photo to LaToya in her confessional, all she said was that her new friend made her feel good about herself.\n“It’s just nice to have someone like LaToya around to make me feel sexy and vibrant, and desirable,” she said with a wink.\nThe second time Kenya’s nude photo to LaToya came up was even more cringy. At the surprise engagement party Kenya and Kandi put together for Cynthia and Mike, while the group was at the dinner table, LaToya brought up the image again to all of the party’s attendees. In their confessionals, Kandi, Porsha, and Marlo all shared their confused and shady reactions to that.\n“I know that quarantine has definitely gotten people horny, but this is ‘new and nude.’ Like what is happening?” Kandi asked.\nPorsha shadily commented, “Wow, maybe it’s been a blessing I haven’t been her friend this whole time because I don’t know if I would want a nude photo of Kenya.”\nLast but not least, of course, Marlo chimed in with her two cents, simply saying, “that freaked me the f–k out.”\nUsers on Twitter were also puzzled by the weird energy Kenya and LaToya were giving off, many wondering if Kenya was openly coming out as bisexual on the show. On the other side of the commentary, some thought Kenya was just pretending to have the hots for LaToya so that she could have a storyline this season.\nIn the end, this season of RHOA has been pretty dry so far. The sexual flirtiness between Kenya and LaToya doesn’t seem real to me, so the fact that it’s basically its own storyline this season shows that not much else is happening within the cast. Kenya and LaToya probably bonded on a few things quickly, and grew to like each other, even if they did display their weird connection through “performative lesbianism,” which is problematic, on this show. Also, people noted how hypocritical it is for Kenya’s “bi-curiousness” to be explored on the show when she was seemingly the main person exposing her castmates during #strippergate, something we’re supposed to see pop off later in the season.\nDo we really see these two being last friends? If you ask us, we’re betting Kenya and LaToya’s flirty friendship will probably be dead by the reunion, if it even makes it that far.",
"RHOA: What’s Going On Here With Kenya And LaToya?",
"People are confused about what's really going on between Kenya Moore and new \"friend of the show,\" Latoya Ali. The pair, who have seemingly become really close rather quickly, came across as more flirty than friendly in Sunday night's episode, leaving many viewers baffled and a tad weirded out, to say the least."
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On a post Tammy Franklin wrote celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary, Tyrese showed up to make an appeal to his soon to be ex wife Samantha Gibson. See what he had to say inside.
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Tyrese Used Kirk Franklin’s Anniversary Post To Try And Get His Wife Back
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Tyrese and Samantha Gibson’s marriage was one of the many that didn’t survive 2020. Whether it was the pandemic or something else, they both released an announcement saying they were separating amicably.
From the day of the announcement, Tyrese was pushing the narrative that Black families were under attack—from what exactly I don’t know. Since then, it seems that Tyrese has been on a campaign to win Samantha back. And based on his behavior on social media, he’s willing to do some interesting things in order to get her attention, even if it’s crashing other people’s social media posts in an attempt to win Samantha back.
Tammy Franklin, wife of gospel producer Kirk Franklin, posted that the couple were celebrating their 25th anniversary this past weekend. Tammy shared a sweet sentiment about the dinner the two hosted in order to celebrate.
While this would have represented the perfect opportunity for Tyrese to send them well wishes from Instagram and keep it pushing, he, instead, took the opportunity to make it about himself and his ongoing divorce.
In the comment section, he wrote:
“Happy Happy Happy Anniversary!!!!!! Magic Magic and more magic….. Dear Samantha this was supposed to be us…. remember the franklins was our marriage GOALS!!!!!!!!!!!! Smiling smiling……. I’m gonna get her back watch me! [ I think ]”
In the day since Tyrese left the comment, more than a few people have commented on the tackiness of the message on a post that had absolutely nothing to do with him. Some even wondered if he was really trying to get Samantha back or play to an audience. But he doesn’t seem to be paying any of it any mind. Which is unfortunate.
Being that Tyrese and Samantha still have a child, I’m sure he still has her number and is able to get in touch with her. Perhaps in the future, he’ll hit her up personally instead of dragging others into his shenanigans.
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If you ever wondered what it was like for singer and dancer FKA Twigs to be in a relationship with a teen heartthrob like Robert Pattinson, the answer is "horrific."
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If you ever wondered what it was like for singer and dancer FKA Twigs to be in a relationship with a teen heartthrob like Robert Pattinson, the answer is “horrific.”
And it’s not necessarily because of any of the actions of the Twilight actor. Instead, it was his legion of fans who bullied and harrassed FKA Twigs, born Tahliah Barnett, throughout the former couple’s three-year relationship.
“It was really deeply horrific and I think it was at a time where I felt like I couldn’t really talk about it,” she said during a recent interview on the Grounded podcast. “I feel like if I was going through it now I would be able to talk about it and do some good with it.”
The 33-year-old Brit said that she couldn’t understand the vitriol that came her way online, including to her Instagram page, where his so-called fans would make all sorts of remarks about her looks and leave racist comments.
“He was their white prince charming and I think they considered that he should definitely be with somebody white and blonde and not me,” she said. “Whatever I did at that time people would find pictures of monkeys and have me doing the same thing as the monkey. Say if I was wearing a red dress they would have a monkey in a red dress or I was on a bike they would find a monkey on a bike.”
It was something she, understandably, took to heart.
“I don’t know whether it was to do with my age or because of the social climate or being Black and from Cheltenham and from a low-income family, and having to genuinely work twice as hard at everything I do to get a seat at the table,” she said. “People talk about black excellence but that is because we have to be excellent to be considered average.”
She added, “I worked so, so, so, hard just to get a little seat at the table and then I got there and people just called me the most hurtful and ignorant names on the planet.”
This isn’t the first time she opened up about the difficulty of being with Pattinson. In 2019, she talked about how people tried to validate her beauty because of his interest in her.
“People thought I was quite odd-looking until a white male validated my beauty,” she told The Guardian at the time. “That’s frustrating and I still don’t accept it. But if I sing really well, you can’t question that. If I dance well, you can’t question that. If I express myself honestly, or if I’m pole dancing or wushu-ing excellently, you can’t question that. I’ve never felt more beautiful because I’ve never been more skilled. Everything else is ephemeral.”
The singer and Pattinson, as mentioned, were together for three years. It was announced that they were engaged in 2015, and by 2017. She most recently detailed abuse, no longer from fans of a partner, but from the partner. She filed a lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf for sexual battery, assault and inflicting emotional distress during their relationship from 2018 to 2019.
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From moisture-rich products just in time for winter to ones that are a necessity all-year-round, we compiled a list of new must-have 2021 beauty products to stock up on.
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When the year 2020 was coming to an end, we showcased all the great beauty products that helped Black women look and feel our best, even when we were going absolutely nowhere, via our Melanin Awards feature. But now that it’s a new year, new products are being rolled out every week and have made their way to shelves (including the online ones) that you should know about. From moisture-rich products just in time for winter to ones that are a necessity all-year-round, we compiled a list of new must-have beauty buys to get your hands on. The list includes options that are already garnering a bevy of fans, but also choices that will soon be released and come with great anticipation. Stock up on some hair products, nourish your skin, put some color on your pout and reverse the signs of aging with help from some of our early favorites. Hit the flip to see products that cover just about all of your beauty needs that you will certainly want to have in your arsenal when it comes to your regimen. Thank us later.
Dove’s Refillable Deodorant
Launched on January 6, Dove’s first-ever refillable deodorant not only is safe for bodies by being aluminum-free, but it’s also great for the planet. Looking to offer a more sustainable way to live and get those armpits together at the same time, the brand is selling a refillable option with a durable stainless steel case that is fully recyclable. Despite its tough exterior, the deodorant that goes inside is still a soft signature scent, including 0 percent aluminum cucumber & green tea, coconut & pink jasmine, and a sensitive scent. All are formulated with 1/4 moisturizers and offer 48 hours of odor protection. The launch of this product is part of Dove’s ongoing initiative to offer sustainable products that will, in a few years, greatly reduce the use of virgin plastics by more 200,000 tons. The brand is also hoping to make all of its plastic packaging fully reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025. The refillable deodorant is currently available at Target.com and Walmart.com, but will arrive in the actual stores in February and on Amazon by March. ($9.99-$14.99)
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"When the year 2020 was coming to an end, we showcased all the great beauty products that helped Black women look and feel our best, even when we were going absolutely nowhere, via our Melanin Awards feature. But now that it’s a new year, new products are being rolled out every week and have made their way to shelves (including the online ones) that you should know about. From moisture-rich products just in time for winter to ones that are a necessity all-year-round, we compiled a list of new must-have beauty buys to get your hands on. The list includes options that are already garnering a bevy of fans, but also choices that will soon be released and come with great anticipation. Stock up on some hair products, nourish your skin, put some color on your pout and reverse the signs of aging with help from some of our early favorites. Hit the flip to see products that cover just about all of your beauty needs that you will certainly want to have in your arsenal when it comes to your regimen. Thank us later.\nDove’s Refillable Deodorant\nLaunched on January 6, Dove’s first-ever refillable deodorant not only is safe for bodies by being aluminum-free, but it’s also great for the planet. Looking to offer a more sustainable way to live and get those armpits together at the same time, the brand is selling a refillable option with a durable stainless steel case that is fully recyclable. Despite its tough exterior, the deodorant that goes inside is still a soft signature scent, including 0 percent aluminum cucumber & green tea, coconut & pink jasmine, and a sensitive scent. All are formulated with 1/4 moisturizers and offer 48 hours of odor protection. The launch of this product is part of Dove’s ongoing initiative to offer sustainable products that will, in a few years, greatly reduce the use of virgin plastics by more 200,000 tons. The brand is also hoping to make all of its plastic packaging fully reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025. The refillable deodorant is currently available at Target.com and Walmart.com, but will arrive in the actual stores in February and on Amazon by March. ($9.99-$14.99)",
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The 'Power Book II: Ghost' star shared the details of her magical engagement.
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Naturi Naughton got a Christmas gift she wasn’t expecting when her boyfriend proposed to her during what she thought was a princess photo shoot with her and her daughter. The Power Book II: Ghost star shared the details of the magical moment her love popped the question just days before Christmas while in New York City.
“This amazing man of mine planned this whole photoshoot, complete with my glam team and stylist might I add, for me and my daughter with matching princess dresses,” she told Essence. All I had to do was show up We are all just taking pictures as normal, then the music changes to a song called ‘Looking For Love’ by Mul-Ty. Out of nowhere I see Mickey, Minnie, and the whole Disney crew walk in, and then I see my parents and one of my best friends walk in behind them—all wearing their masks. I was in shock! When I turned around, my now fiancé was down on one knee! Ahhhhh!”
After he popped the question, Naughton said that her now fiancé also gave her three-year-old daughter, Zuri, a ring as well.
He promised to take care of me and my daughter,” she said. “Then he asked would I ‘do life with him forever’ and I said, ‘YES!’ The most beautiful part of the proposal is that he gave Zuri a ring too, with her birthstone (Ruby) in it. My fiancé said that his commitment to me is also a lifetime commitment to her. Zuri admired her ring, then said, ‘Oh For me?’ She was so happy…It makes me happy that they have a great bond as well. Any man that I would choose would have to know that Zuri and I are a package deal!”
The New Jersey native said that she actually met her future husband through the man who played her husband on television, Omari Hardwick.
I never imagined that one random night in NY would change my life so much. I had no idea I was about to meet the best teammate ever. Omari Hardwick and I were recording a song together and Omari was like, ‘oh you gotta meet my people’. On that night, I met this kind, handsome, southern gentleman who would love me like I’ve never been loved. From that point on, we talked every day, quietly dated and fell in love. Thank you, TV hubby, for introducing me to my future hubby!
Congratulations to Naughton and her fiancé!
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During a recent Instagram Live video, Monica speaking about her divorce and life afterward, shared that she was living in a hotel for a time before she and her children moved into their new home.
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Recently, during an Instagram Live session, Monica answered questions from her fans. Someone asked how she coped with divorce. And Monica gave a very in depth answer about the realities of her situation specifically and then spoke about relying on God to bring you through a test.
See what she had to say below.
“Whoa. After divorce, it’s one day at a time. You don’t know what you’re going to feel day by day. You have to wake up and just flat out see what that’s gone be, see how you gone feel. And for me, respect is key. I try to always keep the respect in tact. We’re a good ways outside of it. We split in 2018, that’s when I decided to leave. And the divorce was final, October 24, 2019.
But one of the key things is to keep your space clean. Keeping your space clean means you have to be conscientious of who you keep around as you’re healing. My name was linked to a lot of people but I wasn’t dating anyone. Nobody was touching me. I was by myself, still by myself in here. I would just come home and get in the bed with my kids.”
Are she and Shannon still friends?
For sure, she’s seven years old, she’s going to need her parents to be mature adults all across the board. And just to be really honest, what I do love about my ex-husband is that he knows that everything is about my kids for me.
Monica explains the delays in her album due to personal tragedy. And living in a hotel after her divorce.
When people ask what takes so long, honestly, real life just kept happening to me. I was in a hotel for a while. It was a nice one, don’t get me wrong this isn’t a complaint or me whining. God is amazing and He keeps covering me so don’t take it the wrong way. Two aunts died in one day, one from both sides. And then double back to my Uncle Larry, really being murdered for lack of better words.
If you know me, you know my brother and I are like this crosses fingers. And my mother and her brother were like this. They’re only 18-19 months apart. So that took me completely off my course. I didn’t work on anything after his death for a while. My aunt said he had been in an accident but nobody explained to me, he had a flat tire and he was walking and a car hit him and killed him. So I wasn’t thinking about music, guys…I don’t want to focus on that, I want to focus on my mama, I want to be the daughter I need to be. I need to be the sister I need to be. Those are the things I had to try and take care of.
And then all of that, I was going home to a hotel. That’s why I’m saying no matter what you’re going through, life is not meant to break you. It is meant to make you and create character within you. So I was losing people physically and I was losing people who were right there in my face. They weren’t there for me. People were hurting me that were supposed to be there for me. I was dealing with a lot at one time. So I’m telling you one red coin, no award, none of this stuff around me keeps me at peace. None of it holds me at night, none of it dries my tears. None of it!
When I was in the middle of dropping “Everything to Me” and “Love All Over Me,” I was dead smack in the center of a breakup, hurting. Going through it. I’m talking about, up through there. So I just ask for a little grace in the process.
By the time I got to the making of this album and I thought it was going to be simple, I decided to get divorced. That scratched the whole year 38. But these are not things that I could forsee or I was planning.
Later Monica talked about adjusting to her new house after living in a hotel
In the hotel [Laiyah] she was sleeping in the bed with me. And to come into this kind of space, she’s slowly working herself into staying in her room and I’m definitely not pressuring her in any way. God is always on time because coming from tight quarters like that, into this, you just never know where life may take you.
I will say this about the hotel, the smaller space it helps you to really get reacquainted and to be really in tune with each other. I got back into all of their favorite shows.
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I’m just going to say this to anybody who’s in transition. Be patient. It’s a process. All of it is a process…I’m processing the move, processing life changes all together, just processing everything.
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I’m just showing y’all the space to say you never know what’s on the other side of what’s been troubling you. I was hard on myself during that time. I was in a rental house first and we had a breach of security over there. And I had to hurry up and move the kids out and we went back to the hotel after we had a little bit of peace. Stuff just kept happening and I said whatever this test is, of my faith and of my patience, God I know you’re watching me. I know you hear me. But I wanted to pass that test, let Him know that I knew He was real. Let Him know that I knew that He had me even though I couldn’t figure out why so much was happening.
You can listen to Monica’s comments in the video below.
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In our exclusive interview, GG Townson and Laila Odom, stars of the upcoming Salt N Pepa biopic speak about the emotional toll of playing these iconic women in Hip Hop.
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Lifetime is rolling out a couple of movies celebrating the legacies of Black women. The first one airs tomorrow, the story of Salt-N-Pepa, starring G.G. Townson as Cheryl James (Salt) and Laila Odom as Sandra Denton (Pepa).
Recently, we had a chance to speak with the stars of this upcoming film about their arduous audition process, emotional moments on set, and what they hope audiences will take from Salt N Pepa’s story.
For Laila, she felt secured the role of Pep was something she manifested. After seeing the New Edition biopic, she knew she wanted to be involved in something as epic.
Laila Odom: I just know it was dope that my friend got to play such an important role. And I saw all the bootcamp and training and I said, I can do that. I could have played Ricky Bell or something. And now, years later, I’m here. Same writer. Awesome experience. It’s one of those things where you don’t even realize what God or the universe is giving to you until you ask for something. You’re playing something and you have a billboard up on Sunset.
MadameNoire: What was the audition process like?
GG Townson: The audition process was over a month, month and a half. And it your first read, do your sides, rap and dance. Then you get a call back. Mario [Van Peebles, the director] has notes. Go in do those notes. There were so many moving parts. At one point they told me and Laila, I need y’all to go shoot a video. We had to legit shoot a video in less than 12-hours. So many people don’t understand how intense the audition process can be.
But that’s where the professionalism comes in. We do this! There were no excuses. So we got a studio, we got a choreographer and we made a video , we got it edited and sent it off. Obviously, we were able to get it done. That’s why we’re here. But the backside of this entire process is that Sheryl and Sandy are watching all of it. They were aware. We had to get signed off. If they didn’t like us, we wouldn’t be here. They were the bosses. They had the final say. They were a part of the entire process.
MN: How did them being there affect you guys? Did you like that pressure or did you find it unnerving?
Laila Odom: I think it was a benefit for them to be there on set. You don’t have to go too far to get an answer. The first day of shooting, we’re in Toronto, some of the crew came to me and said, ‘Your mom’s here.’ I was like, ‘No, she’s not. My mom is in Jersey.’ My mom didn’t even know where I was. They meant Pep. There were moments where they thought I was her daughter. And I was like, ‘I’ll take it.’
Now, she’s here and it’s a heightened awareness that she’s here and that’s you so you better bring it on home. I didn’t feel the pressure but I think we all want to live up to someone’s expectations because it’s their life, it’s their legacy and you want to do the very best.
The first times I worked with Pep was during a scene with a young actor who portrays her son Tyran. She pulled me aside and said to me, ‘That was not right. That wasn’t it. You can’t just say, ‘Bye Tyran!’’
I was like, ‘Oh, okay. Let me try this again. Let me get into my mom zone because I’m not a mom. And if she wasn’t there, I don’t know if I would have got into that adjustment like that or understood what she meant. But when I looked at her, I felt what she was saying.
Salt and G had a relationship too. When it came dramatic scenes, issues that really mattered to Cheryl, they worked together in a different way.
GG Townson: There was one scene, it was a bathroom scene where I was purging. And it was very emotional and she got emotional. And she came into the bathroom and we closed the door and we just sat and cried there for a second. She said, ‘Just get it out.’ And we hugged. Because I was a mess after that scene. Mario even said, ‘Take a second.’ Because he would always say, ‘Your body doesn’t know that you’re acting. Your body just thinks stuff is going on. So take your time.’ So it was great to have Cheryl there to cry together and have her have my back in those moments.
MN: Speaking of that, what was the most challenging aspect of portraying these women. I was thinking you guys were going to say choreography. But listening to that, it seems like the emotional aspect might have taken as toll as well.
Laila: I think for me, the relationship with Treach, to do that with care and respect for him, also. No one’s here to embarrass anyone or out anyone. We’re not doing that. They’re young and people make mistakes. We’re not here to crucify Treach but we did push those tough moments in a relationship. That was tough because it’s not just me. I was working with the actor who played Treach. There’s a child from that relationship so let’s handle this with the right amount of regard. G, I know you had a similar experience working with Hurby (the group’s manager and Cheryl’s love interest).
GG: When we were in, we were in it. The gloves were off. I’m talking real pushes, real shoves. It got real a lot. We all got so close. We were all we had in Toronto, so going through those emotional things with each other, it was hard. I’m not even gon hold you. It’s real for you, to serve the best purpose of the scene.
Even me and Laila’s (Salt n Pepa’s) breakup scene, I was on the side like, wipes tears. I was trying not to let her see me. But I needed to get it together.
MN: GG, you mentioned a difficult moment for you. But Laila did you have a similar moment playing Pep? She’s the one with the tougher exterior and we may assume that not as much affects her. Were there scenes that were rough for her to watch you reenact?
Laila: Sure. I don’t want to give it away but everybody has different coping mechanisms. It might be drinking, it might be sex or harming yourself. And she dealt with the issue of how do you deal with pain. What me and Pep have in common is we both lost our fathers and being raised in a tough city. Those things helped me find her and connect with her. She’s tough. I’m tough. But we as women still need love. We’re still vulnerable. I might not be as vulnerable as often as someone else but I still have my moments. And she has a moment. She’s quick to be like, ‘So! I don’t care.’ But it’s nice to see a different side of her.
MN: On a little lighter note, Salt n Pepa were known for their outfits, their hair. What was your favorite look during filming?
GG: The “Push It” outfit was dope, once we got into it. I was like, ‘I see what y’all saw when we was auditioning.’ Oftentimes you can see a little bit but when you’re in it, it’s undeniable. That and “Shoop.” Seeing scenes from “Shoop”…yeah! Dem is money, baby!
Laila: The “Push It” outfits were cut on our body. They were made for us. Just like the roles were made for GG and myself. It was truly a remake, shout out to Michelle Lyte, our costume designer. When you look back at that, it was like wow.
And not for nothing, when we came in, people were like skeptical face ‘These the girls?’ We were like, ‘Excuse us. We just got off a flight, relax!’ And as time went on, they were like, ‘I see it.’ By the time we shot, “Shoop,” they were like ‘That’s Salt n Pepa over there.’
I think people are in store for a nice treat. It’s about women, Black women and we’re going to change the idea of a Lifetime film.
MN: What are you ladies looking forward to audiences learning about Salt n Pepa and taking from this project? I feel like we’re going to learn a lot.
GG: I’m personally looking to audiences learning what they went through and still managed to maintain and keep it together. I’m happy that they’re taking this opportunity to be candid with the good, the bad and the ugly. They could have chosen to say we’re going to give you a cookie cutter movie or we’re not going to do it at all. But they’re choosing to say, ‘Here’s my heart. Here are my experiences. Take it or leave it.’ They’re telling their story the way they want it to be told by the people they want it to be told by. They had complete control and this is their gift for those who have the question: what was really going on back then?
You can follow Laila Odom on social media @lailaodom and GG Townson @ggtownson.
Salt N Pepa airs Saturday, January 23 at 11 PM EST/10 PM CST on Lifetime.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nLifetime is rolling out a couple of movies celebrating the legacies of Black women. The first one airs tomorrow, the story of Salt-N-Pepa, starring G.G. Townson as Cheryl James (Salt) and Laila Odom as Sandra Denton (Pepa).\nRecently, we had a chance to speak with the stars of this upcoming film about their arduous audition process, emotional moments on set, and what they hope audiences will take from Salt N Pepa’s story.\nFor Laila, she felt secured the role of Pep was something she manifested. After seeing the New Edition biopic, she knew she wanted to be involved in something as epic.\nLaila Odom: I just know it was dope that my friend got to play such an important role. And I saw all the bootcamp and training and I said, I can do that. I could have played Ricky Bell or something. And now, years later, I’m here. Same writer. Awesome experience. It’s one of those things where you don’t even realize what God or the universe is giving to you until you ask for something. You’re playing something and you have a billboard up on Sunset.\nMadameNoire: What was the audition process like?\nGG Townson: The audition process was over a month, month and a half. And it your first read, do your sides, rap and dance. Then you get a call back. Mario [Van Peebles, the director] has notes. Go in do those notes. There were so many moving parts. At one point they told me and Laila, I need y’all to go shoot a video. We had to legit shoot a video in less than 12-hours. So many people don’t understand how intense the audition process can be.\nBut that’s where the professionalism comes in. We do this! There were no excuses. So we got a studio, we got a choreographer and we made a video , we got it edited and sent it off. Obviously, we were able to get it done. That’s why we’re here. But the backside of this entire process is that Sheryl and Sandy are watching all of it. They were aware. We had to get signed off. If they didn’t like us, we wouldn’t be here. They were the bosses. They had the final say. They were a part of the entire process.\nMN: How did them being there affect you guys? Did you like that pressure or did you find it unnerving?\nLaila Odom: I think it was a benefit for them to be there on set. You don’t have to go too far to get an answer. The first day of shooting, we’re in Toronto, some of the crew came to me and said, ‘Your mom’s here.’ I was like, ‘No, she’s not. My mom is in Jersey.’ My mom didn’t even know where I was. They meant Pep. There were moments where they thought I was her daughter. And I was like, ‘I’ll take it.’\nNow, she’s here and it’s a heightened awareness that she’s here and that’s you so you better bring it on home. I didn’t feel the pressure but I think we all want to live up to someone’s expectations because it’s their life, it’s their legacy and you want to do the very best.\nThe first times I worked with Pep was during a scene with a young actor who portrays her son Tyran. She pulled me aside and said to me, ‘That was not right. That wasn’t it. You can’t just say, ‘Bye Tyran!’’\nI was like, ‘Oh, okay. Let me try this again. Let me get into my mom zone because I’m not a mom. And if she wasn’t there, I don’t know if I would have got into that adjustment like that or understood what she meant. But when I looked at her, I felt what she was saying.\nSalt and G had a relationship too. When it came dramatic scenes, issues that really mattered to Cheryl, they worked together in a different way.\nGG Townson: There was one scene, it was a bathroom scene where I was purging. And it was very emotional and she got emotional. And she came into the bathroom and we closed the door and we just sat and cried there for a second. She said, ‘Just get it out.’ And we hugged. Because I was a mess after that scene. Mario even said, ‘Take a second.’ Because he would always say, ‘Your body doesn’t know that you’re acting. Your body just thinks stuff is going on. So take your time.’ So it was great to have Cheryl there to cry together and have her have my back in those moments.\nMN: Speaking of that, what was the most challenging aspect of portraying these women. I was thinking you guys were going to say choreography. But listening to that, it seems like the emotional aspect might have taken as toll as well.\nLaila: I think for me, the relationship with Treach, to do that with care and respect for him, also. No one’s here to embarrass anyone or out anyone. We’re not doing that. They’re young and people make mistakes. We’re not here to crucify Treach but we did push those tough moments in a relationship. That was tough because it’s not just me. I was working with the actor who played Treach. There’s a child from that relationship so let’s handle this with the right amount of regard. G, I know you had a similar experience working with Hurby (the group’s manager and Cheryl’s love interest).\nGG: When we were in, we were in it. The gloves were off. I’m talking real pushes, real shoves. It got real a lot. We all got so close. We were all we had in Toronto, so going through those emotional things with each other, it was hard. I’m not even gon hold you. It’s real for you, to serve the best purpose of the scene.\nEven me and Laila’s (Salt n Pepa’s) breakup scene, I was on the side like, wipes tears. I was trying not to let her see me. But I needed to get it together.\nMN: GG, you mentioned a difficult moment for you. But Laila did you have a similar moment playing Pep? She’s the one with the tougher exterior and we may assume that not as much affects her. Were there scenes that were rough for her to watch you reenact?\nLaila: Sure. I don’t want to give it away but everybody has different coping mechanisms. It might be drinking, it might be sex or harming yourself. And she dealt with the issue of how do you deal with pain. What me and Pep have in common is we both lost our fathers and being raised in a tough city. Those things helped me find her and connect with her. She’s tough. I’m tough. But we as women still need love. We’re still vulnerable. I might not be as vulnerable as often as someone else but I still have my moments. And she has a moment. She’s quick to be like, ‘So! I don’t care.’ But it’s nice to see a different side of her.\nMN: On a little lighter note, Salt n Pepa were known for their outfits, their hair. What was your favorite look during filming?\nGG: The “Push It” outfit was dope, once we got into it. I was like, ‘I see what y’all saw when we was auditioning.’ Oftentimes you can see a little bit but when you’re in it, it’s undeniable. That and “Shoop.” Seeing scenes from “Shoop”…yeah! Dem is money, baby!\nLaila: The “Push It” outfits were cut on our body. They were made for us. Just like the roles were made for GG and myself. It was truly a remake, shout out to Michelle Lyte, our costume designer. When you look back at that, it was like wow.\nAnd not for nothing, when we came in, people were like skeptical face ‘These the girls?’ We were like, ‘Excuse us. We just got off a flight, relax!’ And as time went on, they were like, ‘I see it.’ By the time we shot, “Shoop,” they were like ‘That’s Salt n Pepa over there.’\nI think people are in store for a nice treat. It’s about women, Black women and we’re going to change the idea of a Lifetime film.\nMN: What are you ladies looking forward to audiences learning about Salt n Pepa and taking from this project? I feel like we’re going to learn a lot.\nGG: I’m personally looking to audiences learning what they went through and still managed to maintain and keep it together. I’m happy that they’re taking this opportunity to be candid with the good, the bad and the ugly. They could have chosen to say we’re going to give you a cookie cutter movie or we’re not going to do it at all. But they’re choosing to say, ‘Here’s my heart. Here are my experiences. Take it or leave it.’ They’re telling their story the way they want it to be told by the people they want it to be told by. They had complete control and this is their gift for those who have the question: what was really going on back then?\nYou can follow Laila Odom on social media @lailaodom and GG Townson @ggtownson.\nSalt N Pepa airs Saturday, January 23 at 11 PM EST/10 PM CST on Lifetime.",
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Talyn Jefferson, a junior at Ottawa University claims she was kicked off of her cheerleading squad for wearing a bonnet to practice. She also said the coach hurled several microaggressions before she dismissed her.
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When we think of hair discrimination, we often assume it’s relegated to professional or academic spaces. But in America, Blackness is policed anywhere and everywhere.
And reportedly, a cheerleader in Kansas learned that lesson after she was removed from her cheerleading squad for refusing to remove her bonnet during practice.
According to The Kansas City Star, Talyn Jefferson, refused to remove the bonnet for fear that her nearly 3-foot-long braids might hit her teammate in the face.
Jefferson, a junior, was on the squad at Ottawa University, a private Baptist University in Ottawa, Kansas before her coach kicked her off the team.
Jefferson said her refusal to remove the bonnet caused her coach, Casey Jamerson, launched into a racist rant, telling Jefferson, “You shouldn’t have gotten 7 foot long hair then!” Jefferson said Jamerson told her that her box braids were a hindrance to her performance, were not collegiate and she never should have gotten them in the first place.
In a tweet about the confrontation, Jefferson said the coach even offered a couple of microaggresions, saying: “I do Black people’s hair. I’m a cosmetologist! I lived with a black girl for five years. I do understand what it’s like to have hair like that.”
Eventually, Jefferson said the coach used an expletive before telling her to leave practice. Later, she learned she had been removed from the squad all together.
Jefferson said, “I got kicked off because I was standing up for myself against microaggressive comments that the coach made toward me, that made me and others very uncomfortable. Instead of the university addressing the fact that the comments were out of line and made me uncomfortable and the coach should have apologized, their solution was to kick me off instead.”
Rumors started to circulate that Jefferson had been expelled from the school but in order to quell those she said she withdrew “due to personal financial issues.”
Officials from Ottawa University state that Jefferson, who has been on the squad for two years, was removed from the team but it “had absolutely nothing to do with her hairstyle” and was not related to the incident at cheerleading practice.
They said, “…no student has ever been sanctioned or expelled for wearing box braids, bonnets, or any other hairstyle.”
Jefferson denies the school’s claims. She told The Star, “They claim I got kicked off because I defy authority and I have anger issues, but like I’ve said, that is not true. I have no type of misconduct issues at that school.”
A spokesman for the university claims the incident is still being investigated. Meanwhile, the coach has not responded to The Star’s request for comment.
While some on the predominately white cheerleading squad are taking up for coach Jamerson, others have corroborated Jefferson’s story, as the disagreement took place in front of the team.
Jefferson told The Star, she is in the process of transferring schools.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nWhen we think of hair discrimination, we often assume it’s relegated to professional or academic spaces. But in America, Blackness is policed anywhere and everywhere.\nAnd reportedly, a cheerleader in Kansas learned that lesson after she was removed from her cheerleading squad for refusing to remove her bonnet during practice.\nAccording to The Kansas City Star, Talyn Jefferson, refused to remove the bonnet for fear that her nearly 3-foot-long braids might hit her teammate in the face.\nJefferson, a junior, was on the squad at Ottawa University, a private Baptist University in Ottawa, Kansas before her coach kicked her off the team.\nJefferson said her refusal to remove the bonnet caused her coach, Casey Jamerson, launched into a racist rant, telling Jefferson, “You shouldn’t have gotten 7 foot long hair then!” Jefferson said Jamerson told her that her box braids were a hindrance to her performance, were not collegiate and she never should have gotten them in the first place.\nIn a tweet about the confrontation, Jefferson said the coach even offered a couple of microaggresions, saying: “I do Black people’s hair. I’m a cosmetologist! I lived with a black girl for five years. I do understand what it’s like to have hair like that.”\nEventually, Jefferson said the coach used an expletive before telling her to leave practice. Later, she learned she had been removed from the squad all together.\nJefferson said, “I got kicked off because I was standing up for myself against microaggressive comments that the coach made toward me, that made me and others very uncomfortable. Instead of the university addressing the fact that the comments were out of line and made me uncomfortable and the coach should have apologized, their solution was to kick me off instead.”\nRumors started to circulate that Jefferson had been expelled from the school but in order to quell those she said she withdrew “due to personal financial issues.”\nOfficials from Ottawa University state that Jefferson, who has been on the squad for two years, was removed from the team but it “had absolutely nothing to do with her hairstyle” and was not related to the incident at cheerleading practice.\nThey said, “…no student has ever been sanctioned or expelled for wearing box braids, bonnets, or any other hairstyle.”\nJefferson denies the school’s claims. She told The Star, “They claim I got kicked off because I defy authority and I have anger issues, but like I’ve said, that is not true. I have no type of misconduct issues at that school.”\nA spokesman for the university claims the incident is still being investigated. Meanwhile, the coach has not responded to The Star’s request for comment.\nWhile some on the predominately white cheerleading squad are taking up for coach Jamerson, others have corroborated Jefferson’s story, as the disagreement took place in front of the team.\nJefferson told The Star, she is in the process of transferring schools.",
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Meagan Good, like many Black women, is embracing headwraps. She even sells them. When asked why she's embraced the look so much, she told Wendy Williams that it's because her hair care routine has changed drastically.
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Stunning actress Meagan Good can wear just about any look, and throughout a career in Hollywood that has spanned more than 20 years, she has worn a wide variety of styles. We’ve seen her with long hair, bobbed wigs, goddess locs, and of course, her lovely cropped cuts, which she’s worn consistently over the years.
But these days, Good, like many Black women, is embracing headwraps. If you follow her on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed that she wears headwraps all the time now, and even has a line of headwraps: Good Girl Wraps by Meagan Good.
During an interview with Wendy Williams recently, she shared why she’s become so fond of the look, and who can’t relate?
“I literally haven’t done my hair pretty much since March,” she told Wendy during a visit to the show to promote her new film, If Not Now, When? that she directed. “I did it once with my stylist Miesha for a Lifetime movie that I did. Since then I’ve just been wearing either my hairwraps, my Good Girl Wraps or this wrap by India Collective, which is a young Black woman I met on Etsy.”
Good sells wraps through her line like the one pictured, as well as satin wraps for sleeping.
The actress has spoken before about not liking to fuss too much about her hair. During an interview with Hype Hair when she was rocking her favorite goddess locs look, she revealed that she doesn’t even use product on her hair in between washes.
“No product. I avoid products as much as possible. You can go longer without washing it,” she said. “When I do wash it, I try to be sensitive with the tracks. I get them tightened every few weeks. I’ll run baby powder through my hair to freshen it up versus using a dry shampoo. It gives it more bounce and is so much better than dry shampoo.”
Whatever way Good wears her hair, including in simple headwraps, works just fine for her. She could go bald because as Wendy Williams put it, the star knows how to serve serious face.
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It’s important to note that sociopathy and narcissism are two different constructs, although they have traits in common and are both personality disorders. Read on to learn more.
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How To Break Up With A Sociopathic Narcissist For Good
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Remember when social media basically imploded during the series finale of HBO’s The Undoing? Same. And if you haven’t had a chance to watch it just yet, we won’t spoil that wild ride of an ending, but we do recommend being prepared to hold your breath for literally the entire episode.
What we will spoil though — you’ve been warned! — is that the marriage between Grace and Jonathan Fraser (portrayed by Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant) is nothing but a house of lies. Of course, if you’ve been watching the show you already know that, but the extent of their marital problems is fully revealed in the finale. At the core of it is the revelation that Jonathan is a sociopath, narcissist, and just all-around jerk.
The transformation his character goes through is quite jarring. After all, at the beginning of the series he’s depicted as a devoted husband and father with a big heart. He’s a respected oncologist who works with child cancer patients, and manages to make them laugh even when their prognoses don’t look good. How could someone like that turn out to be so, well, terrible? And how does this all play out when you’re married to, or in a relationship with, an individual who demonstrates these characteristics?
“Covert narcissism is far more difficult to detect because it can masquerade as a kind person in the initial stages of the relationship,” Katherine M. Hertlein, Ph.D., a relationship therapist and professor with the couple and family therapy program at UNLV’s School of Medicine, tells MadameNoire. “They are very humble on the outside to others, but they definitely have an ego underneath. They start out as mild-mannered. You may initially feel good, but over time those thoughts shift to They don’t seem to understand me fully and there’s something that doesn’t feel right.”
Is this beginning to sound familiar? If so, read ahead for Hertlein’s advice on how to spot this toxic behavior early on and cut ties with a sociopathic narcissist for good.
First of all, what is a sociopathic narcissist?
It’s important to note that sociopathy and narcissism are two different constructs, although they have traits in common and are both personality disorders. Specifically, narcissists suffer from narcissistic personality disorder, and sociopaths suffer from antisocial personality disorder. “In both conditions, the individual suffering from the disorder does the same thing over and over again, irrespective of the appropriateness of the behavior, the contingencies of the situation, or the negative consequences of it,” Hertlein says. “They lack the ability to self-monitor and self-correct in a given situation. In narcissism and sociopathy in particular, common behaviors include their contempt of others, their exploitation of others, and lack of empathy for others.”
What are the differences between sociopathy and narcissism?
The differences are in their traits and diagnosis, Hertlein explains. “Narcissism is characterized by their arrogance,” she says. “They believe they are entitled to special treatment, are exempt from life hassles and what would be normal consequences of their action, and demonstrate rage when they are insufficiently admired. Those with antisocial personality disorder are still exploitive of others, but are also deceitful, callous, irritable, do not take responsibility for their own actions, do not conform to the law, disregard the safety of others, and lack remorse for their actions.”
Does technology affect the behavior of a sociopathic narcissist?
Unfortunately, the short answer here is yes. Thanks to the Internet, social media, and the ubiquity of smartphones, sociopaths and narcissists can now wield more power and manipulation in a relationship than they’ve ever been able to before. “Technology makes it easier for the narcissist to control you,” Hertlein says. “They can more easily spy on you, they can lie about where they are with simple texts, and can more easily engage in hostile withholding and the silent treatment. On social media, you might pick up the overt narcissists with the rage and distortions in their tweets and posts, but the covert narcissists will be much harder to detect.”
What makes dating a sociopathic narcissist difficult?
It all comes down to their lack of empathy and their cognitive distortions. Often, their distortions about events are rooted in some level of reality, so they convince you that any issues between the two of you are just differences in perspectives, and that you, in fact, are the one who sees it wrong. This is otherwise known as gaslighting. “It is highly dangerous and manipulative,” Hertlein says. “When you call them out on the distortions and lies, you get hit with them punishing you so you learn not to question, and accept the line of baloney they are feeding you. In other words, they condition you to ignore your intuition.”
How can dating a sociopathic narcissist become potentially dangerous?
Because of all the gaslighting, you eventually lose trust in your own experience of the world. And that can lead you down a very dangerous path (we’re talking to you, Grace!). “Because you have to keep telling yourself to not question, and that your gut is wrong,” Hertlein explains. “They control you while being disinterested in you. Narcissists are highly abusive, and also often engage in a pattern of punishment when you do not honor them in the way that they think you should.”
Is it possible to break up with a sociopathic narcissist?
While getting rid of these people is indeed possible, it’s not going to be easy. That’s because narcissists engage in a cycle of abuse in order to get you back. And they’re willing to do whatever it takes to feed their own ego. “They need you in their life so they can feel superior,” Hertlein says. “When someone initially breaks up with a narcissist, the narcissist sets forth on a path to win them back. We as the victim get confused because we think the narcissist wants us back. They don’t. They don’t care about you at all. What they lost at the breakup is someone who admires them — that is why they seek you out again.”
How can you stay broken up with a sociopathic narcissist?
To make the breakup stick, going into a strict no-contact mode is absolutely essential. Any effort you give them will be exploited in order to win you back for their sake, not for yours or the relationship. This can be especially tough for people who are trauma-bonded and have a longing to be with that person. “As the victim, we secretly want to be ‘love-bombed’ again, and have a chance to make things different,” Hertlein says. “But it will not be different. For those who share children and cannot afford to go no-contact, the recommended technique is called gray rock. You give them no information about you or your life ever, and always stick to business or details as it pertains to the children. Also, get yourself into therapy. You will have to recover from the trauma of the abuse, see it for what it was, and recover from the betrayal, and restore your sense of confidence.”
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How A Possessive Partner Changes The Way You Think
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"Remember when social media basically imploded during the series finale of HBO’s The Undoing? Same. And if you haven’t had a chance to watch it just yet, we won’t spoil that wild ride of an ending, but we do recommend being prepared to hold your breath for literally the entire episode.\nWhat we will spoil though — you’ve been warned! — is that the marriage between Grace and Jonathan Fraser (portrayed by Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant) is nothing but a house of lies. Of course, if you’ve been watching the show you already know that, but the extent of their marital problems is fully revealed in the finale. At the core of it is the revelation that Jonathan is a sociopath, narcissist, and just all-around jerk.\nThe transformation his character goes through is quite jarring. After all, at the beginning of the series he’s depicted as a devoted husband and father with a big heart. He’s a respected oncologist who works with child cancer patients, and manages to make them laugh even when their prognoses don’t look good. How could someone like that turn out to be so, well, terrible? And how does this all play out when you’re married to, or in a relationship with, an individual who demonstrates these characteristics?\n“Covert narcissism is far more difficult to detect because it can masquerade as a kind person in the initial stages of the relationship,” Katherine M. Hertlein, Ph.D., a relationship therapist and professor with the couple and family therapy program at UNLV’s School of Medicine, tells MadameNoire. “They are very humble on the outside to others, but they definitely have an ego underneath. They start out as mild-mannered. You may initially feel good, but over time those thoughts shift to They don’t seem to understand me fully and there’s something that doesn’t feel right.”\nIs this beginning to sound familiar? If so, read ahead for Hertlein’s advice on how to spot this toxic behavior early on and cut ties with a sociopathic narcissist for good.\nFirst of all, what is a sociopathic narcissist?\nIt’s important to note that sociopathy and narcissism are two different constructs, although they have traits in common and are both personality disorders. Specifically, narcissists suffer from narcissistic personality disorder, and sociopaths suffer from antisocial personality disorder. “In both conditions, the individual suffering from the disorder does the same thing over and over again, irrespective of the appropriateness of the behavior, the contingencies of the situation, or the negative consequences of it,” Hertlein says. “They lack the ability to self-monitor and self-correct in a given situation. In narcissism and sociopathy in particular, common behaviors include their contempt of others, their exploitation of others, and lack of empathy for others.”\nWhat are the differences between sociopathy and narcissism?\nThe differences are in their traits and diagnosis, Hertlein explains. “Narcissism is characterized by their arrogance,” she says. “They believe they are entitled to special treatment, are exempt from life hassles and what would be normal consequences of their action, and demonstrate rage when they are insufficiently admired. Those with antisocial personality disorder are still exploitive of others, but are also deceitful, callous, irritable, do not take responsibility for their own actions, do not conform to the law, disregard the safety of others, and lack remorse for their actions.”\nDoes technology affect the behavior of a sociopathic narcissist?\nUnfortunately, the short answer here is yes. Thanks to the Internet, social media, and the ubiquity of smartphones, sociopaths and narcissists can now wield more power and manipulation in a relationship than they’ve ever been able to before. “Technology makes it easier for the narcissist to control you,” Hertlein says. “They can more easily spy on you, they can lie about where they are with simple texts, and can more easily engage in hostile withholding and the silent treatment. On social media, you might pick up the overt narcissists with the rage and distortions in their tweets and posts, but the covert narcissists will be much harder to detect.”\nWhat makes dating a sociopathic narcissist difficult?\nIt all comes down to their lack of empathy and their cognitive distortions. Often, their distortions about events are rooted in some level of reality, so they convince you that any issues between the two of you are just differences in perspectives, and that you, in fact, are the one who sees it wrong. This is otherwise known as gaslighting. “It is highly dangerous and manipulative,” Hertlein says. “When you call them out on the distortions and lies, you get hit with them punishing you so you learn not to question, and accept the line of baloney they are feeding you. In other words, they condition you to ignore your intuition.”\nHow can dating a sociopathic narcissist become potentially dangerous?\nBecause of all the gaslighting, you eventually lose trust in your own experience of the world. And that can lead you down a very dangerous path (we’re talking to you, Grace!). “Because you have to keep telling yourself to not question, and that your gut is wrong,” Hertlein explains. “They control you while being disinterested in you. Narcissists are highly abusive, and also often engage in a pattern of punishment when you do not honor them in the way that they think you should.”\nIs it possible to break up with a sociopathic narcissist?\nWhile getting rid of these people is indeed possible, it’s not going to be easy. That’s because narcissists engage in a cycle of abuse in order to get you back. And they’re willing to do whatever it takes to feed their own ego. “They need you in their life so they can feel superior,” Hertlein says. “When someone initially breaks up with a narcissist, the narcissist sets forth on a path to win them back. We as the victim get confused because we think the narcissist wants us back. They don’t. They don’t care about you at all. What they lost at the breakup is someone who admires them — that is why they seek you out again.”\nHow can you stay broken up with a sociopathic narcissist?\nTo make the breakup stick, going into a strict no-contact mode is absolutely essential. Any effort you give them will be exploited in order to win you back for their sake, not for yours or the relationship. This can be especially tough for people who are trauma-bonded and have a longing to be with that person. “As the victim, we secretly want to be ‘love-bombed’ again, and have a chance to make things different,” Hertlein says. “But it will not be different. For those who share children and cannot afford to go no-contact, the recommended technique is called gray rock. You give them no information about you or your life ever, and always stick to business or details as it pertains to the children. Also, get yourself into therapy. You will have to recover from the trauma of the abuse, see it for what it was, and recover from the betrayal, and restore your sense of confidence.”\nRELATED STORIES:\nEarly Signs A Partner Is Physically, Emotionally, Or Psychologically Abusive\nThe Many Stages Of Getting Over A Breakup\nHow A Possessive Partner Changes The Way You Think",
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A woman’s body goes through significant changes every decade, and sometimes in a matter of just a couple of years – you know, about the length of a pandemic. We decided to speak to a gynecologist about what doctors in her medical field look for, during each phase of life.
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A lot of individuals are wondering whether or not they should go in for routine physical exams during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to news reports, many doctors are conducting routine exams using Telehealth portals, seeing most patients through their computer screens, and only recommending in-person visits in certain cases. Meanwhile, research shows that Americans have missed hundreds of thousands of important cancer screenings due to the pandemic. Naturally, there is a lot of anxiety over going to any sort of medical office right now. Medical facilities are where sick people go – right? Not necessarily.
As for specialists, they’re following CDC guidelines for things like screening patients and only allowing in so many people at a time. And on the topic of specialists, women should not skip their gynecology visits during this time. A woman’s body goes through significant changes every decade, and sometimes in a matter of just a couple of years – you know, about the length of a pandemic. We decided to speak to a gynecologist about what doctors in her medical field look for during each phase of life. Dr. Shrusan Gray of women2womenobgyn.com lent her knowledge for this piece.
When do women start going to GYN visits?
Dr. Gray explained that the right age for a young woman to start visiting a gynecologist is entirely subjective. “It’s a no judgment type of deal. We take care of our patients as far as what their needs are…I always tell moms, ‘If your daughter isn’t yet 21 and isn’t sexually active, she can see a regular doctor. She doesn’t need pap smears or cultures or STD testing.” But as soon as women become sexually active, Dr. Gray says a gynecologist should become involved in their care to discuss things like STD prevention, and taking care of their bodies in this new phase of life.
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"A lot of individuals are wondering whether or not they should go in for routine physical exams during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to news reports, many doctors are conducting routine exams using Telehealth portals, seeing most patients through their computer screens, and only recommending in-person visits in certain cases. Meanwhile, research shows that Americans have missed hundreds of thousands of important cancer screenings due to the pandemic. Naturally, there is a lot of anxiety over going to any sort of medical office right now. Medical facilities are where sick people go – right? Not necessarily.\nAs for specialists, they’re following CDC guidelines for things like screening patients and only allowing in so many people at a time. And on the topic of specialists, women should not skip their gynecology visits during this time. A woman’s body goes through significant changes every decade, and sometimes in a matter of just a couple of years – you know, about the length of a pandemic. We decided to speak to a gynecologist about what doctors in her medical field look for during each phase of life. Dr. Shrusan Gray of women2womenobgyn.com lent her knowledge for this piece.\nWhen do women start going to GYN visits?\nDr. Gray explained that the right age for a young woman to start visiting a gynecologist is entirely subjective. “It’s a no judgment type of deal. We take care of our patients as far as what their needs are…I always tell moms, ‘If your daughter isn’t yet 21 and isn’t sexually active, she can see a regular doctor. She doesn’t need pap smears or cultures or STD testing.” But as soon as women become sexually active, Dr. Gray says a gynecologist should become involved in their care to discuss things like STD prevention, and taking care of their bodies in this new phase of life.",
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With laser focus and open arms, let us embrace the new year with resolutions that keep the best parts of us in mind. Let’s dive into the top new year resolutions around health, lifestyle, culture, and personal growth for Black women.
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As we walk into 2021, it may look more like a strut with swaying hips, and your head held high. Not a leisurely stride but a commanding march, a kinetic testimony that we made it through the toughest year of our lives. A statement that we are moving forward and not looking back. With laser focus and open arms, let us embrace the new year with resolutions that keep the best parts of us in mind.
Let’s dive into the top new year resolutions around health, lifestyle, culture, and personal growth for Black women.
Move, Move, Move!
Sitting is the new smoking. In the era of online everything, we are now sitting more than ever. My sisters, this new normal is a major contributor to a sedentary lifestyle, which is linked to poor circulation, heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and a plethora of other negative health conditions. With Black women suffering higher rates of these conditions compared to other women, we must move beyond accepting the statistics and begin to do more to change our fate.
We are not victims of poor health — less than equal health care, yes — but we are active participants in our health stories. The doctor cannot do it for us; we have to take control of our health narrative. Just as faith without works is dead, a body that does not move is, well, on its way.
Get up and walk around the house for five minutes each hour you spend on the computer or do a chore like dusting or vacuuming once an hour to get your blood flowing. Don’t be afraid to exercise outdoors by walking around the park or joining a beach yoga class. Depending on your comfort level, mask up and hit the gym three times a week. Avoid doing only cardio by adding some strength and conditioning exercises to your regimen.
Always remember to stretch! Stretching is highly underrated and greatly beneficial for decreasing pain while increasing flexibility and blood circulation.
Find what works for you and write it in your calendar. Make time to move and increase your heart rate by at least 30 minutes each day.
Eat, Eat, Eat!
The right things, of course! As Black women, we must understand that eating healthy and moving away from certain beloved meals doesn’t mean we are turning our backs on the ancestors and denying our culture.
What it does mean is healthier arteries and lower blood pressure. Oh yeah, lower blood sugar and healthier brains, too.
Avoid getting too caught up with counting calories — unless that’s your thing. While it is effective, many find it cumbersome and yet another task to add to the to-do list. Instead, try eating primarily from the perimeter of the grocery store. This is where you will find mostly fresh foods that are high in vitamins, fiber, minerals and other phytonutrients like antioxidants and flavonoids — all necessary for good health.
Decreasing animal protein is a great idea as well. This does not mean you can’t indulge at the family BBQ every now and then, but instead, limit your daily dairy and meat consumption as much as possible. Animal protein is inflammatory, and many chronic conditions are rooted in chronic inflammation. Not to mention, you’ll eliminate the discomfort and stomach bloat that sometimes occurs after eating meat. Animal protein is also high in saturated fat, which is a primary contributor to heart disease and high cholesterol.
Eat 80 percent fruits and veggies and 20 percent animal protein if you can’t give up meat and dairy altogether. Enjoy a variety of nuts and seeds to ensure you get all the amino acids your body needs. These also provide healthy fats, as do avocados and fatty fish like salmon and mackerel. Broccoli has more calcium than milk, and many other foods contain plenty of this all-important mineral. You do not need to consume dairy for your calcium intake needs.
Live, Live, Live!
As women of color, our lifestyle choices are often under the microscope. Society at large is so curious about what we are doing, who we’re doing it with, and when’s the next time we are going to do it. At least it seems that way. Hence all the reality shows around our lives and news stories about our wardrobe, hairstyles, and all our fabulous ways.
The year 2021 brings a new level of freedom where we are open to new ideas, inspiration, and opportunities. This year, make it your mission to live on purpose. Do not let fear dictate your actions or elevation.
Many of us lost loved ones in 2020. So many people lost their lives unexpectedly and didn’t have the opportunity to say “I made it!” in 2021. Our community was hit especially hard with loss and grief. The best way we can honor those who have passed on is to live in our full glory.
Start your business, take your dream vacation, ask for the promotion, wear what you want, style your hair how you like it and not how they like it or how he likes it. Do whatever you need to do to wake up with a smile on your face every day, unapologetically.
Give, Give, Give!
With so many initiatives around supporting Black girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), social justice nonprofits on the rise and ocean and earth preservation groups becoming more popular, there are limitless opportunities to volunteer our talents to help us and society as a whole.
Tutoring young kids of color in math, holding a science camp for young girls or sponsoring a writing workshop around telling Black stories are all ways to give back to the youth in our community. Perhaps organizing a social justice reform meetup group or hosting a pop-up talk with local law enforcement at your neighborhood community center may be more up your alley. Serving the elderly, homeless or those with special needs is also a great way to give of yourself with no expectations in return.
No matter what we choose, we’ll enjoy the helper’s high or the feelings of increased mood and happiness we get after helping others by giving back in ways only we can. Helping others helps you too.
Grow, Grow, Grow!
Growing our spiritual life is both grounding and lifting at the same time, planting firm roots while allowing us to soar. Personal growth should be a top priority every year, but 2021 will hold a special place in our personal growth journey. The unique position this year holds comes from the one and only life experience 2020 brought with an unwavering hand. With the overwhelming number of challenges, loss, hardship, turmoil, uncertainty, and disappointing experiences we all endured last year, the universe has set us up for the biggest comeback known to humanity — or in our generation anyway. To be prepared, we must have fertile soil to grow opportunities and expand our perspectives to receive back 10-fold what we lost.
Let us:
Pray and humble ourselves to our Creator (or whatever you believe in), being grateful for each day we continue to have life.
Manifest positive energy by surrounding ourselves with authentic people and inspiring environments.
Change the color palette in our favorite room to create the vibe and ambiance we want.
Meditate on our goals and write them in a place where we will see them every day. Remember, “seldom seen, soon forgotten.”
Connect with a community of like-minded individuals.
Read self-improvement books or listen to helpful and inspiring audiobooks for daily motivation.
Make self-care a real practice and not a myth. Self-care is whatever you do for yourself to feel good. It does not have to be an extravagant spa day.
Talk and engage with a mentor or someone you can trust and communicate with easily without judgment or fear of rejection.
Practice mindfulness, the act of living in the present. We are not focused on the past or worried about the future. We are here today, living our best lives now at this moment.
2021: The Big Picture
Black woman, I wish you prosperity, health, growth, and success this year. The rest of the world is finally starting to see what we have known our whole lives. We matter, and we are brilliant, beautiful, equal, and worthy.
This is the year we actively live in our destiny. This year, we walk in health, live our authentic lives, share our talents with those deserving, and grow our spirits to shine brightly from the inside out.
Strut on, my sister. I see you marching, hips swaying, head held high, with open arms embracing everything that is you in 2021!
Founder and CEO of Monaco Natural Health Solutions, Dr. Carlie Bell-Biggins is a licensed naturopathic physician with a thriving medical practice in Pearland, TX. As a holistic health and functional medicine expert, Dr. Carlie is passionate about the African American community’s health and wellness needs. Frequently discussing topics around mindfulness and positive self-image, she enjoys encouraging others to live their best life with a positive perspective. Often complimented on her sense of fashion, Dr. Carlie embodies everything it means to be a modern female CEO, including leadership, style, culture, and charisma.
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"As we walk into 2021, it may look more like a strut with swaying hips, and your head held high. Not a leisurely stride but a commanding march, a kinetic testimony that we made it through the toughest year of our lives. A statement that we are moving forward and not looking back. With laser focus and open arms, let us embrace the new year with resolutions that keep the best parts of us in mind.\nLet’s dive into the top new year resolutions around health, lifestyle, culture, and personal growth for Black women.\nMove, Move, Move!\nSitting is the new smoking. In the era of online everything, we are now sitting more than ever. My sisters, this new normal is a major contributor to a sedentary lifestyle, which is linked to poor circulation, heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and a plethora of other negative health conditions. With Black women suffering higher rates of these conditions compared to other women, we must move beyond accepting the statistics and begin to do more to change our fate.\nWe are not victims of poor health — less than equal health care, yes — but we are active participants in our health stories. The doctor cannot do it for us; we have to take control of our health narrative. Just as faith without works is dead, a body that does not move is, well, on its way.\nGet up and walk around the house for five minutes each hour you spend on the computer or do a chore like dusting or vacuuming once an hour to get your blood flowing. Don’t be afraid to exercise outdoors by walking around the park or joining a beach yoga class. Depending on your comfort level, mask up and hit the gym three times a week. Avoid doing only cardio by adding some strength and conditioning exercises to your regimen.\nAlways remember to stretch! Stretching is highly underrated and greatly beneficial for decreasing pain while increasing flexibility and blood circulation.\nFind what works for you and write it in your calendar. Make time to move and increase your heart rate by at least 30 minutes each day.\nEat, Eat, Eat!\nThe right things, of course! As Black women, we must understand that eating healthy and moving away from certain beloved meals doesn’t mean we are turning our backs on the ancestors and denying our culture.\nWhat it does mean is healthier arteries and lower blood pressure. Oh yeah, lower blood sugar and healthier brains, too.\nAvoid getting too caught up with counting calories — unless that’s your thing. While it is effective, many find it cumbersome and yet another task to add to the to-do list. Instead, try eating primarily from the perimeter of the grocery store. This is where you will find mostly fresh foods that are high in vitamins, fiber, minerals and other phytonutrients like antioxidants and flavonoids — all necessary for good health.\nDecreasing animal protein is a great idea as well. This does not mean you can’t indulge at the family BBQ every now and then, but instead, limit your daily dairy and meat consumption as much as possible. Animal protein is inflammatory, and many chronic conditions are rooted in chronic inflammation. Not to mention, you’ll eliminate the discomfort and stomach bloat that sometimes occurs after eating meat. Animal protein is also high in saturated fat, which is a primary contributor to heart disease and high cholesterol.\nEat 80 percent fruits and veggies and 20 percent animal protein if you can’t give up meat and dairy altogether. Enjoy a variety of nuts and seeds to ensure you get all the amino acids your body needs. These also provide healthy fats, as do avocados and fatty fish like salmon and mackerel. Broccoli has more calcium than milk, and many other foods contain plenty of this all-important mineral. You do not need to consume dairy for your calcium intake needs.\nLive, Live, Live!\nAs women of color, our lifestyle choices are often under the microscope. Society at large is so curious about what we are doing, who we’re doing it with, and when’s the next time we are going to do it. At least it seems that way. Hence all the reality shows around our lives and news stories about our wardrobe, hairstyles, and all our fabulous ways.\nThe year 2021 brings a new level of freedom where we are open to new ideas, inspiration, and opportunities. This year, make it your mission to live on purpose. Do not let fear dictate your actions or elevation.\nMany of us lost loved ones in 2020. So many people lost their lives unexpectedly and didn’t have the opportunity to say “I made it!” in 2021. Our community was hit especially hard with loss and grief. The best way we can honor those who have passed on is to live in our full glory.\nStart your business, take your dream vacation, ask for the promotion, wear what you want, style your hair how you like it and not how they like it or how he likes it. Do whatever you need to do to wake up with a smile on your face every day, unapologetically.\nGive, Give, Give!\nWith so many initiatives around supporting Black girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), social justice nonprofits on the rise and ocean and earth preservation groups becoming more popular, there are limitless opportunities to volunteer our talents to help us and society as a whole.\nTutoring young kids of color in math, holding a science camp for young girls or sponsoring a writing workshop around telling Black stories are all ways to give back to the youth in our community. Perhaps organizing a social justice reform meetup group or hosting a pop-up talk with local law enforcement at your neighborhood community center may be more up your alley. Serving the elderly, homeless or those with special needs is also a great way to give of yourself with no expectations in return.\nNo matter what we choose, we’ll enjoy the helper’s high or the feelings of increased mood and happiness we get after helping others by giving back in ways only we can. Helping others helps you too.\nGrow, Grow, Grow!\nGrowing our spiritual life is both grounding and lifting at the same time, planting firm roots while allowing us to soar. Personal growth should be a top priority every year, but 2021 will hold a special place in our personal growth journey. The unique position this year holds comes from the one and only life experience 2020 brought with an unwavering hand. With the overwhelming number of challenges, loss, hardship, turmoil, uncertainty, and disappointing experiences we all endured last year, the universe has set us up for the biggest comeback known to humanity — or in our generation anyway. To be prepared, we must have fertile soil to grow opportunities and expand our perspectives to receive back 10-fold what we lost.\nLet us:\nPray and humble ourselves to our Creator (or whatever you believe in), being grateful for each day we continue to have life.\nManifest positive energy by surrounding ourselves with authentic people and inspiring environments.\nChange the color palette in our favorite room to create the vibe and ambiance we want.\nMeditate on our goals and write them in a place where we will see them every day. Remember, “seldom seen, soon forgotten.”\nConnect with a community of like-minded individuals.\nRead self-improvement books or listen to helpful and inspiring audiobooks for daily motivation.\nMake self-care a real practice and not a myth. Self-care is whatever you do for yourself to feel good. It does not have to be an extravagant spa day.\nTalk and engage with a mentor or someone you can trust and communicate with easily without judgment or fear of rejection.\nPractice mindfulness, the act of living in the present. We are not focused on the past or worried about the future. We are here today, living our best lives now at this moment.\n2021: The Big Picture\nBlack woman, I wish you prosperity, health, growth, and success this year. The rest of the world is finally starting to see what we have known our whole lives. We matter, and we are brilliant, beautiful, equal, and worthy.\nThis is the year we actively live in our destiny. This year, we walk in health, live our authentic lives, share our talents with those deserving, and grow our spirits to shine brightly from the inside out.\nStrut on, my sister. I see you marching, hips swaying, head held high, with open arms embracing everything that is you in 2021!\nFounder and CEO of Monaco Natural Health Solutions, Dr. Carlie Bell-Biggins is a licensed naturopathic physician with a thriving medical practice in Pearland, TX. As a holistic health and functional medicine expert, Dr. Carlie is passionate about the African American community’s health and wellness needs. Frequently discussing topics around mindfulness and positive self-image, she enjoys encouraging others to live their best life with a positive perspective. Often complimented on her sense of fashion, Dr. Carlie embodies everything it means to be a modern female CEO, including leadership, style, culture, and charisma.",
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Black Ink Crew founder Ceaser Emanuel joined hosts Jim's World and Rap Is A Martial Art on the Rare Knomads podcast for a conversation on women, relationships, and their growth as Black men. Amidst the conversation, Ceaser said losing his former fiancé, Dutchess Lattimore, was the "most defining loss" of his life.
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In the first episode of the Rare Knomads podcast, Black Ink Crew founder Ceaser Emanuel joined entertainment personalities, Jim’s World and Rap Is A Martial Art for a conversation on women, relationships, and their growth as Black men trying to make a name for themselves.
During the conversation, Ceaser mentioned that losing his former fiancée, Dutchess Lattimore was the “most defining loss” of his life.
Only referring to Dutchess as “my fiancée,” Ceaser explained that losing her wasn’t necessarily a pivotal moment in his life because the couple broke up, but because he no longer had anyone he could talk to about the details of his business.
“My most defining loss of my life…d–n,” he began. “You know the funny thing is, I never really thought about that sh-t until you really said that sh-t but my most defining loss of my life I have to say was is when I lost my fianceé. Because you know…it’s not the fact that, you know what I mean, me and her split and all that sh-t. It was the fact that, knowing when you had somebody who like…Jim knows, we from the hood. There’s a lot of things we didn’t grow up knowing like logistics of business and sh-t like that.”
“So when she left, I had to start second-guessing everything you feel me? Because I didn’t know business,” he added. “I had two shops at the time, and I’m just still trying to figure it out. But that loss made me who I am right now because I was forced to figure it out. I didn’t have to rely on someone like, ‘Yo, could you do this for me? Could you do this for me so I could succeed?'”
Continuing to discuss how Dutchess leaving affected him as a man, Ceaser mentioned that their split actually gave him the drive to grow his business and take it to the next level.
“Now it’s like God put me in a position that basically, ‘N—a, don’t ever rely on nobody. You got this sh*t,'” he said. “And at that point is when I started expanding. As soon as she left, three months later I opened up Black Ink Atlanta. And then from then, I haven’t stopped opening up shops. That’s why it bummed me out you asked me that question because I really never ever thought about that sh-t until right now because that loss in itself helped propel me to the man I am right now.”
Dutchess shared a bit of her own perspective not too long ago about dealing with Ceasar, Black Ink and the show. Even though she’s mostly stayed out of the limelight since leaving the series back in 2018, in an interview she did on the Talk of the Town Unfiltered podcast late last year, she shared details on just how toxic her experience on Black Ink Crew really was.
“When I left the show, I went through therapy,” she said. “It was necessary. I tried to kill myself seven times. I went through so much bullsh-t. I lost my grandma while I was on the show. I felt so f–ked up because I literally hadn’t gone home in damn near a year. These muthaf–kas was telling me I couldn’t go to my own grandma funeral ’cause I had to film, y’all.”
Speaking on Ceaser’s involvement in the incident, Dutchess said the producers of the show gave him an ultimatum.
“They didn’t even let Cease go with me to the funeral,” she said. “That ni—a was like, ‘they telling me if I go, I’m a have to forfeit a check.’ I’m like, ‘y’all can keep that f–king check. I’m going to see my grandma.'”
If you watched the early seasons of Black Ink Crew, you definitely remember the ups and downs Ceaser and Dutchess went through. Even though they got engaged back in 2015, the couple decided to call it quits due to cheating rumors swirling their relationship in 2016.
To hear Ceaser say that he was more disappointed in losing his business confidant rather than his potential life partner is disappointing but unfortunately not surprising. Since Dutchess was able to open up her own tattoo shop called Pretty N Ink in North Carolina and has had a lot of success with it since leaving the show, hopefully, the two can continue growing in separate ways with their separate businesses.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nIn the first episode of the Rare Knomads podcast, Black Ink Crew founder Ceaser Emanuel joined entertainment personalities, Jim’s World and Rap Is A Martial Art for a conversation on women, relationships, and their growth as Black men trying to make a name for themselves.\nDuring the conversation, Ceaser mentioned that losing his former fiancée, Dutchess Lattimore was the “most defining loss” of his life.\nOnly referring to Dutchess as “my fiancée,” Ceaser explained that losing her wasn’t necessarily a pivotal moment in his life because the couple broke up, but because he no longer had anyone he could talk to about the details of his business.\n“My most defining loss of my life…d–n,” he began. “You know the funny thing is, I never really thought about that sh-t until you really said that sh-t but my most defining loss of my life I have to say was is when I lost my fianceé. Because you know…it’s not the fact that, you know what I mean, me and her split and all that sh-t. It was the fact that, knowing when you had somebody who like…Jim knows, we from the hood. There’s a lot of things we didn’t grow up knowing like logistics of business and sh-t like that.”\n“So when she left, I had to start second-guessing everything you feel me? Because I didn’t know business,” he added. “I had two shops at the time, and I’m just still trying to figure it out. But that loss made me who I am right now because I was forced to figure it out. I didn’t have to rely on someone like, ‘Yo, could you do this for me? Could you do this for me so I could succeed?'”\nContinuing to discuss how Dutchess leaving affected him as a man, Ceaser mentioned that their split actually gave him the drive to grow his business and take it to the next level.\n“Now it’s like God put me in a position that basically, ‘N—a, don’t ever rely on nobody. You got this sh*t,'” he said. “And at that point is when I started expanding. As soon as she left, three months later I opened up Black Ink Atlanta. And then from then, I haven’t stopped opening up shops. That’s why it bummed me out you asked me that question because I really never ever thought about that sh-t until right now because that loss in itself helped propel me to the man I am right now.”\nDutchess shared a bit of her own perspective not too long ago about dealing with Ceasar, Black Ink and the show. Even though she’s mostly stayed out of the limelight since leaving the series back in 2018, in an interview she did on the Talk of the Town Unfiltered podcast late last year, she shared details on just how toxic her experience on Black Ink Crew really was.\n“When I left the show, I went through therapy,” she said. “It was necessary. I tried to kill myself seven times. I went through so much bullsh-t. I lost my grandma while I was on the show. I felt so f–ked up because I literally hadn’t gone home in damn near a year. These muthaf–kas was telling me I couldn’t go to my own grandma funeral ’cause I had to film, y’all.”\nSpeaking on Ceaser’s involvement in the incident, Dutchess said the producers of the show gave him an ultimatum.\n“They didn’t even let Cease go with me to the funeral,” she said. “That ni—a was like, ‘they telling me if I go, I’m a have to forfeit a check.’ I’m like, ‘y’all can keep that f–king check. I’m going to see my grandma.'”\nIf you watched the early seasons of Black Ink Crew, you definitely remember the ups and downs Ceaser and Dutchess went through. Even though they got engaged back in 2015, the couple decided to call it quits due to cheating rumors swirling their relationship in 2016.\nTo hear Ceaser say that he was more disappointed in losing his business confidant rather than his potential life partner is disappointing but unfortunately not surprising. Since Dutchess was able to open up her own tattoo shop called Pretty N Ink in North Carolina and has had a lot of success with it since leaving the show, hopefully, the two can continue growing in separate ways with their separate businesses.",
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During a recent interview, "Little Women of Atlanta" star Ms. Juicy spoke about her relationship with Ashley "Minnie" Ross and what was real and what was for television.
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It’s no secret that the women of “Little Women of Atlanta” have no problem with throwing hands or pieces of chicken, if necessary. But when it comes to radio personality, Ms. Juicy Baby, she is more known for her piercing tongue than her stinging fists.
And if there was anyone who caught most of her wrath, it was the late Ashley “Minnie” Ross, her co-star.
Ms. Juicy had a tendency of calling Minnie out on her…half truths. And Juicy insinuated on more than one occasion that she wanted to be her because of her sudden interest in radio—when Minni had always worked in beauty and cosmetology.
As we reported earlier, Minnie lost her life in a car crash that took place in the spring of last year.
In the trailer for the new season of “Little Women Atlanta,” we watch as all the cast members react to Minnie’s death with Juicy saying, “I’m not going to have nobody to argue with no more.”
During a recent interview with The Neighborhood Talk, Ms. Juicy spoke about the relationship she shared with Minnie and what we can expect from the new season of “Little Women Atlanta” without her sparing partner.
See what she had to say below.
“In the middle of the pandemic we lost Minnie, our cast member. It was really hard for us to cope and also try to film all at the same time.”
Juicy said that plenty of people were unaware of the fact that in real life she and Minnie were friends.
“Because what they see—how can I say that? We had our ups and downs. We had to do what we had to do for the sake of the show.”
All the fighting on the show
“As far as me and Minnie goes, I look at it as just like everybody else. It’s a job. So we had to do what we had to do for the sake of a job but not to belittle us or question our integrity. We knew what it was at the end of the day but we also have to bring entertainment to everyone. There’s times that we had to show our true feelings. And no real relationship, whether it’s friendship or not, get along at all times. But we have differences. But other than that, we was very cool, very close.
As far as [fighting among] the other girls, they have learned. It’s all about working an entertainment. They have learned how to set aside differences…I think people think because we’re little we don’t have the same problems as everybody else do. We do!”
Juicy also wanted to let the people know that for this season of “Little Women Atlanta,” she is serving as executive producer.
You can watch the full interview in the video below.
The season six premiere will air for two hours and include a tribute to Minnie airing on Friday, January 22 at 9pm ET/PT on Lifetime. You can watch the trailer for the new season below.
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In the newest episode of Monique Samuels' YouTube series, she addressed questions of whether or not Andy Cohen was biased towards her during the RHOP reunion and if she felt he had an issue with her: "I don’t think he dislikes me. I honestly felt like he was just doing his job."
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In the latest episode of Monique Samuels’ Youtube series Tea with Monique, the former Real Housewives of Potomac star did a Live Q&A where she spoke regarding how she feels about Andy Cohen in the aftermath of the contentious RHOP Season 5 reunion.
Towards the tail end of Monique’s YouTube show, co-panelist James “Binder” Johnson wanted to know how honest Andy Cohen was being when in a recent Watch What Happens Live episode, he addressed how fans felt about his hosting and behavior at the reunion. Cohen claimed the RHOP production team’s editing was to blame for how he seemingly treated Monique unfairly in comparison to Candiace Dillard during the reunion. According to him, he pushed for the reunion to air as four parts instead of the three we saw because there was so much drama to be covered.
In response to Andy’s comments, Monique said she didn’t blame him for the way she was treated as the host was “doing his job.”
“It definitely wasn’t equal now. No it definitely wasn’t equal,” she said.
“I’ll put it like this, we filmed for 11 hours. I was in the hot seat for a good five, six of those hours,” she added. “But I will say, we all thought we were going to get four parts and what we got was three and a half. We should’ve had four. There was a lot more to be shown but I’m definitely not going to sit here and say that it was equal. The accountability definitely wasn’t equal.”
She continued saying, “I knew going into [the] reunion that it was going to be heavy for me and that it was going to be a lot of heat coming in my direction. So on one side, I can’t really be upset with Andy. He was doing his job. That’s what he was there to do. But on the other side, I definitely can agree and wished they would have shown four parts because there was so much more that was talked about, not even just with the issue of me and Candiace. Just in general.”
Later, Jay Hinson, another panelist, asked Monique directly whether she thought Andy even liked her. Monique came to Andy’s defense, repeating the idea that he was “just doing his job.”
“I don’t think he dislikes me,” she replied. “I’ve never had an issue with Andy. I’ve never felt he disliked me or anything. I honestly felt like he was just doing his job.”
If you haven’t been keeping up, Season 5 of RHOP was all about the physical altercation that happened between co-stars Monique and Candiace. After viewers watched the reunion, many felt Andy didn’t do enough to hold Candiace accountable for her actions in the fight, and that he was clearly biased against Monique despite production footage vindicating some of her reasons for escalating the fight into a physical one.
The fact that Monique isn’t holding a grudge towards Andy is a testament to her character. It looks like even though she won’t be on RHOP anymore, we’ll still be hearing a lot from her about what was really going on behind the scenes this last season. Since she announced her departure from the show, word has spread that Bravo is looking for two new housewives to add to the RHOP mix. Still, without Monique there the add to add some spice, do you think it’ll be worth watching?
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Get your head and your ears out of the gutter. Missy Elliott says the favorite Tweet song "Oops (Oh My)" was not about masturbation, as people assumed.
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Get your head and your ears out of the gutter.
Missy Elliott says the favorite Tweet song “Oops (Oh My)” was not about masturbation, as people assumed, but rather, just loving the skin you’re in. Literally.
Elliott, who co-wrote the song with Tweet, took to Twitter on Tuesday (January 5) to set the record straight for a fan (and the rest of us).
“#Funfact this song was never bout Masturbation it was always about her appreciating her Dark Skin (Self Love)when she looked in the mirror,” she said. “it was the listeners that thought it was about sex & just ran with it…& we just let the consumers mind create what they wanted.”
Perhaps it was the “I was feeling so good I had to touch myself” and the suggestive dancing in the video that gave people that idea. However, Elliott said the fans had the wrong idea.
Tweet actually said that years ago. In an interview with Bustle back in 2016, she revealed that information for the first time, saying she was inspired by a recommendation from a doctor featured on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show to look at one’s self in the mirror naked when she wrote the song. That recommendation was in the hopes of encouraging an appreciation of one’s beauty.
“People can take their definition of what any song means to them, but for me, the song wasn’t about masturbation — it was about self-love,” she said. “That’s what the song was about — getting naked and just loving what you saw.”
“It was empowering for me to write the song because I felt like I didn’t love myself,” she added. “I came from a time where my skin — being a dark-skinned woman — it wasn’t really ‘in’. I would always be teased for my skin color. I would always be called different names for my skin color, so I was empowering myself in writing the song.”
The confusion about the song’s meaning, according to Tweet, brought upon a stark contrast in reactions to it.
“I have gotten every type of response you can imagine,” she told the publication. “A lot of women have said that I helped them become comfortable with their bodies. And then negatively, [some] people have said ‘how could you even sing something like that?!'”
The more you know.
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DeAndre "Soulja Boy" Way has been named in a lawsuit in which he is accused of sexually assaulting, beating, and holding his personal assistant hostage
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DeAndre “Soulja Boy” Way has been named in a lawsuit in which he is accused of sexually assaulting, beating, and holding his personal assistant hostage, NBC News reports.
The alleged victim, who first began working with the “Crank That” rapper at the end of 2018, filed a lawsuit Thursday in Los Angeles. The woman, who has only been identified as Jane Doe in the suit, says that the professional relationship began to take a turn when Way allegedly sent her an unsolicited penis picture.
Eventually, the two did have a consensual relationship, but around January 2019, she alleges that he began to physically abuse her. An alleged sexual assault would later follow in February. She said that he “expressed remorse” following the first incident and gave her $1,000. However, the alleged abuse only continued and escalated. “On numerous occasions, and sometimes twice in the same day, Defendant Way would inappropriately touch Plaintiff’s body, forcefully pull her pants off, and raped her,” the lawsuit claimed.
Worse, the woman alleges that Way would often become so jealous of likes and comments she would receive on social media and phone calls she would receive that he would react in rage by throwing her to the ground, punching her, and kicking her in the rib.
“Over the course of this abusive relationship, Defendant Way punched Plaintiff directly in the head on at least ten separate occasions,” the suit reads.
Following one incident, Way allegedly told the plaintiff, “I should have killed you.” The suit also claims that after the would verbal attacks, he would often say, “I didn’t mean it.”
The plaintiff said that when she tried to resign and leave, he locked her in a room without hot water for three days. In August of 2020, the alleged abuse escalated even further, and “Way attacked Plaintiff so hard that she thought she was going to die.” She later regained consciousness outside of his house and ran. She would later return to collect her personal belongings the following month and “Way refused to give Plaintiff her belongings back and instead used the opportunity to rape Plaintiff again,” the lawsuit alleges.
Worse, she claims that she was left penniless because she was not paid the wages that Way had allegedly promised, which she says was $500 per month for cooking, cleaning, driving him around, and managing his travel itineraries.
“Way’s treatment of our client, as an employee and as a person who deserves respect, has traumatized and filled her with fear,” the victim’s attorney, Neama Rahmani, said in a statement. “His abuse imprisoned her physically, mentally, and emotionally. When she mustered the courage to flee, he impoverished her. His exploitation severely hampered our client’s ability to re-establish herself in the workplace and in society. We believe he should be held accountable.”
Way told TMZ, “I vehemently and unequivocally deny these allegations. I am in contact with my legal team and the appropriate legal action will be taken against these lies.”
This is not the first time Way has been accused of violence against women. In 2020, an ex-girlfriend accused him of pistol-whipping, sexually assaulting, and holding her against her will. And let’s not forget that infamous clip from “Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars” when he was caught on camera being physical with ex-girlfriend, Nia Riley.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nDeAndre “Soulja Boy” Way has been named in a lawsuit in which he is accused of sexually assaulting, beating, and holding his personal assistant hostage, NBC News reports.\nThe alleged victim, who first began working with the “Crank That” rapper at the end of 2018, filed a lawsuit Thursday in Los Angeles. The woman, who has only been identified as Jane Doe in the suit, says that the professional relationship began to take a turn when Way allegedly sent her an unsolicited penis picture.\nEventually, the two did have a consensual relationship, but around January 2019, she alleges that he began to physically abuse her. An alleged sexual assault would later follow in February. She said that he “expressed remorse” following the first incident and gave her $1,000. However, the alleged abuse only continued and escalated. “On numerous occasions, and sometimes twice in the same day, Defendant Way would inappropriately touch Plaintiff’s body, forcefully pull her pants off, and raped her,” the lawsuit claimed.\nWorse, the woman alleges that Way would often become so jealous of likes and comments she would receive on social media and phone calls she would receive that he would react in rage by throwing her to the ground, punching her, and kicking her in the rib.\n“Over the course of this abusive relationship, Defendant Way punched Plaintiff directly in the head on at least ten separate occasions,” the suit reads.\nFollowing one incident, Way allegedly told the plaintiff, “I should have killed you.” The suit also claims that after the would verbal attacks, he would often say, “I didn’t mean it.”\nThe plaintiff said that when she tried to resign and leave, he locked her in a room without hot water for three days. In August of 2020, the alleged abuse escalated even further, and “Way attacked Plaintiff so hard that she thought she was going to die.” She later regained consciousness outside of his house and ran. She would later return to collect her personal belongings the following month and “Way refused to give Plaintiff her belongings back and instead used the opportunity to rape Plaintiff again,” the lawsuit alleges.\nWorse, she claims that she was left penniless because she was not paid the wages that Way had allegedly promised, which she says was $500 per month for cooking, cleaning, driving him around, and managing his travel itineraries.\n“Way’s treatment of our client, as an employee and as a person who deserves respect, has traumatized and filled her with fear,” the victim’s attorney, Neama Rahmani, said in a statement. “His abuse imprisoned her physically, mentally, and emotionally. When she mustered the courage to flee, he impoverished her. His exploitation severely hampered our client’s ability to re-establish herself in the workplace and in society. We believe he should be held accountable.”\nWay told TMZ, “I vehemently and unequivocally deny these allegations. I am in contact with my legal team and the appropriate legal action will be taken against these lies.”\nThis is not the first time Way has been accused of violence against women. In 2020, an ex-girlfriend accused him of pistol-whipping, sexually assaulting, and holding her against her will. And let’s not forget that infamous clip from “Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars” when he was caught on camera being physical with ex-girlfriend, Nia Riley.",
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In more recent history, specifically the last several hundred years, the godparent role has morphed beyond religious responsibilities. Godparents have adopted the role of potential guardians or even part-time parents, often becoming as involved in the child's life as close family members. But is all this necessary?
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From One Mom To Another: Are Godparents Necessary?
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I was having a conversation the other day with my husband where we were discussing the cultural phenomenon of “godparents.” My husband had one growing up: his aunt. All of his cousins had godparents as well. Godparents aren’t a thing in my family. Instead, we have namesakes. Knowing that, within my family, we got through our young lives without such a presence, I wondered if they’ve really been necessary — then and now. But before we talk about godparents in the present, we need to look at the origins of them and what it means to be one.
In biblical times, the godparent was considered a “sponsor” who at the time of baptism made a profession of faith on behalf of the person being baptized, usually a baby or a child. In other words, the godparent “vouched” for the person being baptized as they sought to enter the faith. At that time, the godparent’s role as sponsor or advocate included standing literally by the side of the person being baptized, and committing to guiding them in their faith as a proxy or stand-in for the parents. That meant that in those times if for some reason the parents were unable or unwilling to fulfill their role as a religious guide for their child, the godparents would step in.
In more recent history, specifically the last several hundred years, the godparent role has morphed beyond religious responsibilities. Godparents during this period of time have adopted the role of potential guardians or even part-time parents, often becoming as involved in the child’s life as close family members. They are deemed to be someone very special in the family.
My husband and I understand the role godparents played in the past, given most societies then were very strongly tied to and dictated by religion and faith. However, we did find ourselves questioning if the need for godparents is still there in modern times. In our case, we have strong friends and family networks so it never occurred to us to pursue the idea of godparents when our children were born. We were honestly, a bit baffled by the concept now. This prompted us to do some digging and to ask questions of our friends who have elected to choose godparents, and we found out some very interesting things.
First and foremost, modern-day godparenting is very much alive and well as a cultural practice. Being asked to be a godparent remains a mark of honor and something that demonstrates the level of love and respect the parents feel for you as well as the depth of the importance they place on your relationship with them. When parents choose someone to be a godparent these days, it is because they want them to be actively involved in the child’s life and to help mentor and support their child as they grow into adulthood. However, being a godparent is a responsibility. While it can be flattering to be asked to take on such a role, it needs to be understood that there is an expectation attached to the request. Therefore, one should be sure to clarify with the parents what they expect from you before accepting the role.
Secondly, we learned that picking a godparent is a deeply personal choice. We did some research behind the question, “who do you ask to be a godparent?” Typically, people make their choice of godparents based on things like shared or similar values, a positive long-term relationship with the selectee(s), a complete trust of that person with the child, and the ability to bring something special to the child’s life that the parents are unable to offer. Most people select someone in their immediate family, but in many cases, people choose close friends. Godparents can and should be a part of the milestones and special events of the child’s life. Typically, the mothers will choose the godmother and fathers will choose the godfathers, but this is not a firm rule. Ideally, the parents together should choose the godparents that are best for their children.
Finally, the adage, “It takes a village to raise a child” is perfectly embodied by the idea of the “godparent” and is a truism for the past and especially the present. Given all the modern-day pressures parents are under, having godparents makes complete sense in 2021 (and beyond). These days, it is easier to “parent by committee” because everyone brings different strengths, knowledge, and experiences to the table, which all serve to further enrich the child whose life they are a part of.
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While we don't know exactly what awaits us in 2021, whatever the New Year brings, it's important that we strive to keep ourselves in a positive headspace and protect our peace of mind.
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Simple Ways To Protect Your Peace In 2021
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The year 2020 brought immense challenges none of us could have anticipated. It was a year that taught us a lot about ourselves and what’s truly important. And while we don’t know exactly what awaits us in 2021, whatever the New Year brings, it’s important that we strive to keep ourselves in a positive headspace and protect our peace of mind.
To guard your peace means to guard your heart, mind, and your home from unnecessary stressors and negativity that seek to disrupt your joy and distract you from the things that are truly important. For some, these stressors may manifest as a toxic work environment. For others, it may be a chronically negative and troublesome relative or friend. Whatever the source of your stress, it’s crucial to recognize it for what it os and deal with it accordingly.
In life, ups and downs are inevitable. Trouble comes to us all, but we do have some level of control over the elements that we allow to make us perpetually unhappy. Here are 10 ways to protect your peace in 2021.
Tap in spiritually
Whatever your religious beliefs are, when it comes to guarding your peace, tapping into your spiritual source can help. Spirituality and prayer have been found to have a positive impact on mental health. As explained by Luna Greenstein in an essay for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, religion can help a person to “tolerate stress by generating peace, purpose, and forgiveness.”
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"The year 2020 brought immense challenges none of us could have anticipated. It was a year that taught us a lot about ourselves and what’s truly important. And while we don’t know exactly what awaits us in 2021, whatever the New Year brings, it’s important that we strive to keep ourselves in a positive headspace and protect our peace of mind.\nTo guard your peace means to guard your heart, mind, and your home from unnecessary stressors and negativity that seek to disrupt your joy and distract you from the things that are truly important. For some, these stressors may manifest as a toxic work environment. For others, it may be a chronically negative and troublesome relative or friend. Whatever the source of your stress, it’s crucial to recognize it for what it os and deal with it accordingly.\nIn life, ups and downs are inevitable. Trouble comes to us all, but we do have some level of control over the elements that we allow to make us perpetually unhappy. Here are 10 ways to protect your peace in 2021.\nTap in spiritually\nWhatever your religious beliefs are, when it comes to guarding your peace, tapping into your spiritual source can help. Spirituality and prayer have been found to have a positive impact on mental health. As explained by Luna Greenstein in an essay for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, religion can help a person to “tolerate stress by generating peace, purpose, and forgiveness.”",
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"While we don't know exactly what awaits us in 2021, whatever the New Year brings, it's important that we strive to keep ourselves in a positive headspace and protect our peace of mind."
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It was recently announced that Kenya Barris wrote the script for a remake of "Cheaper by the Dozen" coming to Disney + in 2022. When Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff were announced as leads, people wondered once again about accusations of colorism in Barris' projects.
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Kenya Barris Is Telling Another Light Skinned Story
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Writer and producer Kenya Barris caught a lot of flack last year when the trailer for his net Netflix show, “Black AF” hit the internet.
In case you missed it, Black folks took issue with the fact that for a show named “Black AF,” the characters only reflected the lighter side of the melanin spectrum. It brought up the overrepresentation of light skinned and biracial characters in all of his shows. Rainbow in “Black-ish” is biracial. Barris created the spin-off “Mixed-Ish” exploring biracial identity. “grown-ish” was criticized for not featuring any dark-skinned women (and only one dark skinned man). And with “Black AF,” it was clear that perhaps he was relying too heavily on a certain trope and reflecting Blackness in a way that was not only inaccurate but also detrimental in perpetuating the time-honored Hollywood tradition of taking opportunities away from darker skinned Black folks.
At the time, Barris rebuffed the criticism saying:
“I’m also not gonna make up a fake family that genetically makes no sense just for the sake of trying to fill quotas. I LOVE MY PEOPLE and everything I does [sic] reflects that love. But to cast people like some kinda skin color Allstar game would actually do more harm than good. “The answer is to make sure we keep making good programming and depict ALL our beauty in real ways and roles that show the world the broad spectrum of who we are in REAL ways for EVERYONE 2 c [sic].” He continued: “I really appreciate ur comments & I hardly ever react to social media but this cut me a little. These kids look like my kids. My very Black REAL kids & they face discrimination every day from others outside our culture and I don’t want them to also see it from US.” He finished by adding this: “I’m going to say this and then let what happens happen… Colorism is a divisive tool used by the powerful to separate the truly powerful.”
While Barris said he appreciated the comments, I don’t know that he took them all to heed. Because recently, Disney + announced that Barris wrote the script for a reboot of Cheaper by the Dozen.
We can argue about whether this film deserved a reboot in the first place but eyebrows rose when the lead cast were announced. Gabrielle Union will play the mother in the blended family, joined by her husband Zach Braff.
For those who aren’t familiar with the story, the mother and father (in this case Union and Braff) navigate the challenges of maintaining a marriage and their careers all while raising 12 children.
The remake is set to hit Disney + in 2022.
Being that Braff and Union are the parents in this remake, this will provide yet another opportunity for biracial/light skinned casting of the interracial couple’s children.
And for Barris, someone who claims to love his people—we’re wondering when we’re going to see the diversity of ourselves reflected in the projects he is continuously given the opportunity to helm?
We’re not the only one with questions. See what folks on Twitter had to say about the news.
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"It was recently announced that Kenya Barris wrote the script for a remake of \"Cheaper by the Dozen\" coming to Disney + in 2022. When Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff were announced as leads, people wondered once again about accusations of colorism in Barris' projects."
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Star Jones's ex-husband, Al Reynolds, says that while people found out that he's bisexual a few years ago, when he began a relationship with her, he was open and honest about his sexuality from the start -- and she was just fine with it.
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Star Jones‘s ex-husband, Al Reynolds, says that while people found out that he’s bisexual a few years ago, when he began a relationship with her, he made sure he was open and honest about his sexuality from the start — and she was just fine with it.
During a conversation on ASAP: Another Shawn Allen Podcast, Reynolds answered some questions about his time with Star Jones that he hasn’t tackled before publicly. He cleared the air.
“Anybody who knows my ex-wife, I was not the first bisexual man that she was involved with okay? [laughs]. The guy that she was engaged with before she met me was a bisexual man,” he said. “He came out shortly after she got married as gay so I’m not the first bisexual man that she was involved with.”
“Some women like it. There are tons of bisexual men, there are tons of gay men that also nurture heterosexual relationships with women,” he added. “Wasn’t the first, not gonna be the last. So that’s where that is with that.”
Reynolds said that he was open with her out of respect for her place in the public eye and just out of respect for her in general.
“I went to my ex-wife and I said — remember, at that time, she was probably, besides Oprah, one of the largest Black women entertainers in the business,” he said. “She was a household name. So I knew that if I was going to rock with her, I had to be 100 percent transparent with her. And I was. There was no reason for me not to be transparent.”
“I sat down and I told her, I had at that time, my experience was very limited, but I told her what my experience had been up to that point,” he added. “For me, at that time, I was 30. I was a young kid. I dated women up to her. It was what it was. I said, in my mind mentally, if this is who I decide to be with, it didn’t matter if it was a man or a woman, if I decided that’s who I was going to be with, that’s who I was going to honor. That’s who I was going to love. She had given 10 years to build herself to that point, I wasn’t going to jeopardize that with lying to her.”
Reynolds has since come out publicly as bisexual, doing so in 2017. And in the years that have followed, the now fifty-something Fox Soul host told Allen that he has found the courage to openly live his life as he pleases through the unapologetic way the youth of today carry themselves. He grew up not really sure of himself because of his upbringing with a Southern Baptist mother and the belief that you were either, simply, heterosexual or gay.
“I am enjoying this new generation that’s forcing us to understand that there are different parts of the spectrum between straight and gay. And there’s a lot in between,” he said. “There’s many, many, many, many, layers. There are many, many colors. And there are many, many labels if you would that define a person’s sexuality now. I’m enjoying that because it’s because of this newfound celebration that I have finally started to feel comfortable about who I am. And that’s an amazing journey.”
Reynolds and Jones were married in 2004. In 2008, they called it quits. Jones has since moved on and married Ricardo Lugo in 2017, around the same time that Reynolds came out publicly, coincidentally.
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Mia Love focuses on the intersection between physical wellness and financial stability.
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Financial Expert Mia Love Talks How Holistic Approach Can Fix Money Issues
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Credit empowerment coach Mia Love believes that the key to financial stability is to understand it is affected by your physical wellness. When working with her clients to regain or restore their finances, she isn’t only referring to her training as a financial expert. Besides being a UC Berkeley and Stanford University graduate, she is also a level three Reiki and is certified in Prana healing. As a Reiki, she projects energy from her hands to be able to bring healing and balance to whoever she’s treating. Prana healing is the practice of breath work. When you breathe in, you’re taking in positive energy and when you exhale you’re exhaling anxieties and negativity. Love, not to be confused with the Utah congresswoman of the same name, uses these practices to take a holistic approach to helping people gain financial wellness.
Love, who owns financial company Real Freedom With Love (formerly known as The Good Credit Diva) told me that it is essential to use a holistic approach when helping people with their money issues because the root of their problem is deeper than they think.
“You’ll think you have an issue with your credit when in actuality you have an issue with your relationship with money,” she said. “I want to get to the root of that. Is it something that came from your childhood? Do you come from a house where people talk about bills or not having money? Every time you asked for McDonald’s did your mom say ‘Do you have McDonald’s money?’ Were you raised where there was a dread around bills?”
These experiences cause a person to grow up with a mindset that they don’t have the money to get the things that they want. That coupled with not learning financial literacy in school leads to an adult not knowing how to balance their finances and therefore having a poor relationship with money.
“There’s trauma there so we have to get to the root of that trauma,” Love said. “We really have to get to what those root causes are and why you have these dissociations with money and once we’re able to break those energetic ties and put in some positive reinforcement, then you’re going to have a better understanding.”
One of the ways Love helps her clients is helping them change their routines and reframe their thoughts around money through Prana healing and Reiki routines. She said that it is important for a person to go into the day fortifying themselves. One of the things she didn’t recommend doing was checking your phone as soon as you wake up.
“I talk about how people start their day. Some people wake up and check their phone and email. Now you have an email from Bloomingdales, then Nordstrom Rack, then you see an Amazon sale and then Marshalls. So now you’re in this situation and if you are using shopping or energetic habits as a void then you’re going to fall into that because it’s self soothing.”
Instead of checking your phone and email, Love recommends meditation, stretching and gratitude exercises.
“I teach people how to change their habits,” she said. “Wake up in the morning and start doing breath work and get that good Prana energy in your lungs. Think about the things you are grateful for. Do a gratitude stretch. Thank your body for being alive. Thank God and the universe for waking you up in your right mind. Appreciate your body. Then go into your day after you have meditated.”
Love also incorporates crystal therapy into her work with clients. She said the citrine crystal is known for attracting wealth so it is one of the main stones she uses with clients.
Heather Askinosie, energy healer and founder of Energy Muse jewelry, reiterated this about Citrine.
“As one of the most powerful stones for manifestation, it will help you bring your financial goals to life,” Askinsokie told MindBodyGreen.
For those in debt, Love recommended seeking the Black tourmaline stone, which helps to “ward off unwanted energy and low vibrations that come from other people, places and situations,” Energy Muse noted.
She also cautioned against bringing bills into the bedroom. Instead of having the bills in your room, she recommended bringing crystals.
“Don’t take bills into your bedroom. Take the stone so you can discharge the anxiety that you feel about the bills.”
A major part of Love’s work with her clients is helping them understand that their financial downfalls aren’t their fault.
“This is something that happened around you, not something that happened to you and you are not your circumstances.”
If you would like to work with her, click here.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nCredit empowerment coach Mia Love believes that the key to financial stability is to understand it is affected by your physical wellness. When working with her clients to regain or restore their finances, she isn’t only referring to her training as a financial expert. Besides being a UC Berkeley and Stanford University graduate, she is also a level three Reiki and is certified in Prana healing. As a Reiki, she projects energy from her hands to be able to bring healing and balance to whoever she’s treating. Prana healing is the practice of breath work. When you breathe in, you’re taking in positive energy and when you exhale you’re exhaling anxieties and negativity. Love, not to be confused with the Utah congresswoman of the same name, uses these practices to take a holistic approach to helping people gain financial wellness.\nLove, who owns financial company Real Freedom With Love (formerly known as The Good Credit Diva) told me that it is essential to use a holistic approach when helping people with their money issues because the root of their problem is deeper than they think.\n“You’ll think you have an issue with your credit when in actuality you have an issue with your relationship with money,” she said. “I want to get to the root of that. Is it something that came from your childhood? Do you come from a house where people talk about bills or not having money? Every time you asked for McDonald’s did your mom say ‘Do you have McDonald’s money?’ Were you raised where there was a dread around bills?”\nThese experiences cause a person to grow up with a mindset that they don’t have the money to get the things that they want. That coupled with not learning financial literacy in school leads to an adult not knowing how to balance their finances and therefore having a poor relationship with money.\n“There’s trauma there so we have to get to the root of that trauma,” Love said. “We really have to get to what those root causes are and why you have these dissociations with money and once we’re able to break those energetic ties and put in some positive reinforcement, then you’re going to have a better understanding.”\nOne of the ways Love helps her clients is helping them change their routines and reframe their thoughts around money through Prana healing and Reiki routines. She said that it is important for a person to go into the day fortifying themselves. One of the things she didn’t recommend doing was checking your phone as soon as you wake up.\n“I talk about how people start their day. Some people wake up and check their phone and email. Now you have an email from Bloomingdales, then Nordstrom Rack, then you see an Amazon sale and then Marshalls. So now you’re in this situation and if you are using shopping or energetic habits as a void then you’re going to fall into that because it’s self soothing.”\nInstead of checking your phone and email, Love recommends meditation, stretching and gratitude exercises.\n“I teach people how to change their habits,” she said. “Wake up in the morning and start doing breath work and get that good Prana energy in your lungs. Think about the things you are grateful for. Do a gratitude stretch. Thank your body for being alive. Thank God and the universe for waking you up in your right mind. Appreciate your body. Then go into your day after you have meditated.”\nLove also incorporates crystal therapy into her work with clients. She said the citrine crystal is known for attracting wealth so it is one of the main stones she uses with clients.\nHeather Askinosie, energy healer and founder of Energy Muse jewelry, reiterated this about Citrine.\n“As one of the most powerful stones for manifestation, it will help you bring your financial goals to life,” Askinsokie told MindBodyGreen.\nFor those in debt, Love recommended seeking the Black tourmaline stone, which helps to “ward off unwanted energy and low vibrations that come from other people, places and situations,” Energy Muse noted.\nShe also cautioned against bringing bills into the bedroom. Instead of having the bills in your room, she recommended bringing crystals.\n“Don’t take bills into your bedroom. Take the stone so you can discharge the anxiety that you feel about the bills.”\nA major part of Love’s work with her clients is helping them understand that their financial downfalls aren’t their fault.\n“This is something that happened around you, not something that happened to you and you are not your circumstances.”\nIf you would like to work with her, click here.",
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After a tumultuous 2020, many people may be in search of a new beginning. Dietitian Kara Kash provided several tips for creating a healthy lifestyle in the new year. Click here to learn more.
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Let’s be real: Many people have picked up some not-so-healthy habits over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to stay-at-home orders, most of us were “forced” to sit around, binge-watch streaming services, and overindulge in food and booze courtesy of delivery apps. There’s no shame or shade in that, we all did whatever we could to survive the unprecedented times. The controversial year that was 2020 has officially come to an end, but it gifted us with a chance to transition into a healthier lifestyle in 2021.
While “new year, new me” might sound ridiculously cliché, after all we’ve been through, we deserve the chance to become better versions of ourselves. Embracing a healthier lifestyle is more than just starving yourself to drop numbers on the scale or fit a societal trend of what you “should” look like. It’s about transforming your mindset, and establishing habits that you will be able to sustain once the pandemic eventually ends — and beyond. It’s about building a sustainable lifestyle from the inside out.
Kara Kash, head dietitian at Factor — a fresh-prepared meal delivery service — shares several tips for developing a healthy lifestyle, and the need to focus on balanced eating instead of weight loss. Kash believes that it’s essential to “nurture a healthy relationship with food” to “achieve balance on a life-long wellness journey.”
Read on for more of Kash’s tips.
Seek professional assistance when making a major change
“Registered dietitians or other qualified medical professionals can provide you with the guidance and support needed when preparing to make a lifestyle change,” she tells MadameNoire. “They can equip you with the knowledge and skills to successfully work toward your goals, provide you with motivation, and answer any questions along the way.”
Having a clear understanding of how we formed our lifestyle choices, and what becoming healthier actually means is extremely beneficial. According to Kash, “Lifestyle changes seem easy on the surface, but our dietary behaviors are often rooted in upbringing and emotion, to name a few. A professional can help untangle these connections, and help you make sense of what a healthy lifestyle looks like for you.”
Don’t focus on weight loss, focus on health
When it comes to cultivating healthier habits, most people’s first inclination is to do whatever they can to lose weight. Kash states that shifting that narrative is key. “When we put too much focus on weight loss, we can lose sight of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle, and get bogged down with the number on the scale,” she explains. “This can lead to discouragement and excessive restrictions. Health can be achieved at any size!”
The journey toward becoming your most healthy self can come with many ups and downs, but you should give yourself grace along the way. “Think about all of the time you’ve spent following your current routine and building those habits,” Kash says. “When making a lifestyle change, it’s important to realize that you not only have to form new habits, but you also have to break old ones.”
Start small
Transitioning into an improved way of living doesn’t have to be an overnight change, either. In fact, Kash suggests the opposite. “I would recommend starting small. Think about what change you are most motivated to make and start there,” she says. “Form a plan of what that change will look like. Consider any barriers that might get in your way, and develop a plan to push past those barriers.”
Create a meal plan
Creating a meal plan is a cheat code for developing a healthy lifestyle. “Not having healthy meals planned and prepared can lead to excessive snacking or quick fast-food runs,” Kash says. “Whether it’s preparing a grocery list and prepping your own meals, or choosing a meal delivery service, meal planning does require some work up front. However, once you have your meals and snacks prepared, you just need to grab and eat!”
Incorporate whole and fresh foods into your meals
Having a clear understanding of what your body needs is a crucial part of the process. “It’s important to incorporate whole and fresh foods at most meals and snacks throughout the day,” says Kash. “For meals, focus on a combination of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, legumes and lentils, and healthy fats. For snacks, focus on a protein and produce combination. Designing your meals and snacks in this way will offer an optimal nutrient profile that can help to stabilize blood sugar levels, and keep you feeling fuller for longer.”
Think about what you should be eating
Of her many tips, Kash believes in focusing on what you can incorporate into your diet versus the things that you should steer clear of. “Oftentimes, we’re too focused on what we shouldn’t be eating and forget about what we should be eating! This can lead to an unbalanced diet,” she explains. “Throughout the day, consider if there are any food groups that you lack. Have you consumed one to two servings of fruit? What has your protein intake looked like? Identify any areas that are lacking, and add some yummy and fresh foods to your day.”
Focus on mindfulness and intention
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle goes beyond the physical act of eating, though. “After you’ve crafted a balanced meal, focus on mindfulness and intention,” Kash stresses. “Our bodies are very good at telling us when we’re hungry and when we’re full. We’ve just become bad at listening,” she adds. “Prior to consuming a meal or snack, ask yourself if you’re truly hungry. If you are, great! Then, spread out your mealtime over 15 to 20 minutes, and cue into your sense of fullness. Honoring these cues is key to controlling cravings and reducing excessive caloric intake.”
A balanced diet leaves room for treats
When it comes to lifestyle changes, people often think about the things they won’t be able to indulge in any longer, but that’s not always the case. “The great thing about a balanced diet is that it still allows for indulgence in your favorite sweets and treats. What we want to avoid is overindulgence,” says Kash. “The key here is to consume nutrient-rich foods to nourish your body and keep it from feeling restricted or deprived. Then, when it comes time to enjoy a processed meal or snack, opt for a small portion, keep it to a single serving, and savor every bite!”
Add pops of color to your meals
Developing a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be boring either. There are endless ways to transform your meals so that you don’t get too bored. According to Kash, adding a pop of color is one option to spice up your meals. “The color hues of food indicate different nutrient and antioxidant profiles, which is why it’s important to eat a colorful diet. I try to add a unique and colorful fruit or veggie to all of my home-cooked meals. Not only is this boosting my health, but it also adds a bit of fun to mealtime.”
RELATED STORIES:
How To Keep Quarantine From Ruining Your Diet
How New Year’s Resolutions Should Look This Year
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It’s about building a sustainable lifestyle from the inside out.\nKara Kash, head dietitian at Factor — a fresh-prepared meal delivery service — shares several tips for developing a healthy lifestyle, and the need to focus on balanced eating instead of weight loss. Kash believes that it’s essential to “nurture a healthy relationship with food” to “achieve balance on a life-long wellness journey.”\nRead on for more of Kash’s tips.\nSeek professional assistance when making a major change\n“Registered dietitians or other qualified medical professionals can provide you with the guidance and support needed when preparing to make a lifestyle change,” she tells MadameNoire. “They can equip you with the knowledge and skills to successfully work toward your goals, provide you with motivation, and answer any questions along the way.”\nHaving a clear understanding of how we formed our lifestyle choices, and what becoming healthier actually means is extremely beneficial. According to Kash, “Lifestyle changes seem easy on the surface, but our dietary behaviors are often rooted in upbringing and emotion, to name a few. A professional can help untangle these connections, and help you make sense of what a healthy lifestyle looks like for you.”\nDon’t focus on weight loss, focus on health\nWhen it comes to cultivating healthier habits, most people’s first inclination is to do whatever they can to lose weight. Kash states that shifting that narrative is key. “When we put too much focus on weight loss, we can lose sight of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle, and get bogged down with the number on the scale,” she explains. “This can lead to discouragement and excessive restrictions. Health can be achieved at any size!”\nThe journey toward becoming your most healthy self can come with many ups and downs, but you should give yourself grace along the way. “Think about all of the time you’ve spent following your current routine and building those habits,” Kash says. “When making a lifestyle change, it’s important to realize that you not only have to form new habits, but you also have to break old ones.”\nStart small\nTransitioning into an improved way of living doesn’t have to be an overnight change, either. In fact, Kash suggests the opposite. “I would recommend starting small. Think about what change you are most motivated to make and start there,” she says. “Form a plan of what that change will look like. Consider any barriers that might get in your way, and develop a plan to push past those barriers.”\nCreate a meal plan\nCreating a meal plan is a cheat code for developing a healthy lifestyle. “Not having healthy meals planned and prepared can lead to excessive snacking or quick fast-food runs,” Kash says. “Whether it’s preparing a grocery list and prepping your own meals, or choosing a meal delivery service, meal planning does require some work up front. However, once you have your meals and snacks prepared, you just need to grab and eat!”\nIncorporate whole and fresh foods into your meals\nHaving a clear understanding of what your body needs is a crucial part of the process. “It’s important to incorporate whole and fresh foods at most meals and snacks throughout the day,” says Kash. “For meals, focus on a combination of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, legumes and lentils, and healthy fats. For snacks, focus on a protein and produce combination. Designing your meals and snacks in this way will offer an optimal nutrient profile that can help to stabilize blood sugar levels, and keep you feeling fuller for longer.”\nThink about what you should be eating\nOf her many tips, Kash believes in focusing on what you can incorporate into your diet versus the things that you should steer clear of. “Oftentimes, we’re too focused on what we shouldn’t be eating and forget about what we should be eating! This can lead to an unbalanced diet,” she explains. “Throughout the day, consider if there are any food groups that you lack. Have you consumed one to two servings of fruit? What has your protein intake looked like? Identify any areas that are lacking, and add some yummy and fresh foods to your day.”\nFocus on mindfulness and intention\nMaintaining a healthy lifestyle goes beyond the physical act of eating, though. “After you’ve crafted a balanced meal, focus on mindfulness and intention,” Kash stresses. “Our bodies are very good at telling us when we’re hungry and when we’re full. We’ve just become bad at listening,” she adds. “Prior to consuming a meal or snack, ask yourself if you’re truly hungry. If you are, great! Then, spread out your mealtime over 15 to 20 minutes, and cue into your sense of fullness. Honoring these cues is key to controlling cravings and reducing excessive caloric intake.”\nA balanced diet leaves room for treats\nWhen it comes to lifestyle changes, people often think about the things they won’t be able to indulge in any longer, but that’s not always the case. “The great thing about a balanced diet is that it still allows for indulgence in your favorite sweets and treats. What we want to avoid is overindulgence,” says Kash. “The key here is to consume nutrient-rich foods to nourish your body and keep it from feeling restricted or deprived. Then, when it comes time to enjoy a processed meal or snack, opt for a small portion, keep it to a single serving, and savor every bite!”\nAdd pops of color to your meals\nDeveloping a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be boring either. There are endless ways to transform your meals so that you don’t get too bored. According to Kash, adding a pop of color is one option to spice up your meals. “The color hues of food indicate different nutrient and antioxidant profiles, which is why it’s important to eat a colorful diet. I try to add a unique and colorful fruit or veggie to all of my home-cooked meals. Not only is this boosting my health, but it also adds a bit of fun to mealtime.”\nRELATED STORIES:\nHow To Keep Quarantine From Ruining Your Diet\nHow New Year’s Resolutions Should Look This Year",
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I believed that with the right moisturizing products, my hair could feel like satin. It wasn't until I interviewed celebrity stylist Felicia Leatherwood that I realized I may have had it all wrong. Dr. Yolanda Lenzy confirmed the idea that yes, some of us have naturally dry hair that we should embrace.
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As someone with thick, 4C hair, I’ve struggled greatly with dryness all my life. Whether relaxed or natural, I could wash my hair and throw all sorts of hot oil treatments in it, only for the oil to end up building up on my scalp and failing to penetrate my strands. A day or two after having a greasy head of hair, my mane would be as dry as a Brillo pad again, rough to the touch. I believed that with the right moisturizing products, my hair could feel like satin. I just had to find them. To me, no one’s hair was meant to feel so parched. There were literally were so many commercials and stories that said so. Therefore, if your hair still felt like hay, then you just weren’t moisturizing it right. Right?
Maybe not. It wasn’t until I interviewed celebrity stylist Felicia Leatherwood, known for her work with Issa Rae, that I realized I may have had it all wrong.
“A lot of people don’t know what their hair is supposed to feel like. Some people’s hair is supposed to feel dry,” she told MadameNoire in 2015. “That’s what it is. You can soften it when it’s wet, but once it’s dry — you have to understand our lineage. Who we are as a people, African people, the region in which we originated is hot. If you have straight hair in heat that’s like 105, 108, 109-degree weather, your hair would burn off. They had to have this hair in order to protect themselves. We’re not used to that because things have changed a lot for us. We think we need to have everybody else’s hair. You need to have your own hair and make sure you’re treating that the best possible way.”
I never thought that my desire for soft hair could be based on a desire for it to be what I saw from other people’s hair. I just assumed I wasn’t nourishing it well enough and needed to keep trying to learn how. But perhaps my hair was meant to feel dry. And maybe, the same is true for your own.
I decided to ask a dermatologist about this. Were some of us just meant to have hair that feels dry to the touch? Dr. Yolanda Lenzy affirmed Leatherwood’s stance.
“What determines the way the hair feels to the touch is really the cuticle layer,” she says. “So some people’s cuticle layers are rough, sitting up sometimes. You lay the cuticle down with heat. You break the hydrogen bonds within the hair, so it changes the shape from the natural, maybe coily, kinky shape to this broken-down shape. The cuticle is laying down, so you’re going to get that silkier feel.”
While you can lay down the hair and change the way it feels with heat, she believes that some people’s desire to have silky hair is because they’ve been conditioned to think that’s better. That’s why we try to make our hair do things it just won’t naturally do.
For the record though, Dr. Lenzy says very coarse hair can be made to feel softer to the touch without altering it.
“It can do that. There are things that can make the hair silkier like doing steam treatments, which open the cuticle. Then you apply a deep-conditioning treatment, which can help to smooth the rough cuticle,” she says.
Steaming can be done in a hot shower. Or, if you’re interested in investing, there are plenty of affordable tools on the market now, from handheld to hooded options, to get a salon steam treatment at home.
“Steaming is great because it really opens the cuticle and allows the shaft to absorb the products more readily,” she says. “So whether it’s a deep conditioner or processing some color, do it after steaming and it absorbs better.”
But Dr. Lenzy, like Leatherwood, encourages women to try and embrace their hair the way that it is. Treatments done to make your hair healthier are great, but looking to make it feel, look like and act another way, she doesn’t recommend.
“I agree with [Felicia Leatherwood]. Some people, that’s what their hair does and that’s what their hair is,” Dr. Lenzy says. “A part of me is about embracing what our hair is, but some people don’t want that. They want tips to help it to be something different. So these are things that can help do that.”
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Dr. Dre was rushed by ambulance to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday. He remains in the intensive care unit where he is said to be stable and conscious.
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Andre “Dr. Dre” Young is in the hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm. According to TMZ, the “Still D.R.E.” rapper was rushed by ambulance to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday. He remains in the intensive care unit where he is said to be stable and conscious. Sources tell the publication that doctors are continuing to run tests as they are still confused as to what caused the bleeding.
Celebrities, including Dre’s former NWA groupmate Ice Cube, have already taken to social media to offer their support and well wishes.
“Send your love and prayers to the homie Dr. Dre,” Cube tweeted Tuesday night.
Dre has been making headlines quite frequently in recent months as he is in the midst of a bitter divorce with his estranged wife, Nicole Young. At the heart of the feud is Dre’s $800 million dollar fortune and a contested prenuptial agreement. Currently, Nicole is requesting $2 million per month in spousal support plus an additional $5 million to cover her attorney’s fees. A hearing in connection to the nasty legal dispute is scheduled for Wednesday; however, it is unclear how Dre’s present condition will affect this court date.
After working as a DJ during his teen years, Dr. Dre rose to fame as a member of the hip hop group NWA. He would go on to release a solo album, The Chronic, as well as co-found Death Row Records alongside Suge Knight. After parting ways with Death Row, Dre started Aftermath Entertainment in 1996, which introduced both Eminem and 50 Cent to the world.
In 2008, Dre joined the tech industry, launching Beats Electronics, which is responsible for the popular Beats by Dre headphones. In 2014, Apple purchased Beats for $3 million boosting the hip hop mogul’s net worth to $800 million.
We send our prayers to the Young family during this trying time and we wish Dre a speedy recovery.
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Social media users are continuing to call out Tiffany Haddish, following a chatroom on a voice-based app called Clubhouse, where the comedienne was allegedly bullying Black doctors and spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and the virus' vaccine.
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Clubhouse Users Accuse Tiffany Haddish Of Cyberbullying On Social Media App
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Social media users are continuing to call out Tiffany Haddish, following a chatroom on a voice-based app called Clubhouse, where the comedienne was reportedly bullying Black doctors and spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and the virus’ vaccine. In the aftermath of the conversation in the chatroom, which happened on Wednesday, a doctor who was reportedly targeted by Haddish and influencer Chakabars, has allegedly made an attempt on her own life.
On Wednesday night, Jan. 13, tweets began surfacing about a chatroom on Clubhouse called “CH Bullying.” Various reports say Haddish, Chakabars, Joe Budden, and
were discussing COVID-19 and the government’s involvement in the virus. Listeners went to Twitter as the chatroom took place to express their concerns, especially when one Black female doctor was being targeted by Haddish and Chakabars for calling out what she deemed misinformation.
Things escalated further when Twitter users reported that the Black female doctor attempted suicide. Even though the doctor’s name was initially identified in early tweets, it’s been avoided in this story due to more recent tweets expressing that the woman’s family has asked for all those discussing the topic to respect the doctor’s privacy.
#chbullying has been the growing hashtag surrounding the incident, in an effort to get better moderation on the app and to hold the celebrities who frequent the app accountable in this instance and moving forward. Dr. Jessica Isom MD MPH is a self-described “Racial Health Equity Champion, Psychiatrist, @yalepsych Instructor” who has been vocal as the hashtag has grown. According to her, even though she was included on the “target list” of Black doctors who were allegedly being antagonized during the chatroom, she’ll continue using her voice to shed light on the issue, demand accountability from Clubhouse, and push for people to understand the “deadly consequences of bullying.”
Haddish has been actively responding to users calling her out and using her own account as a way to express her feelings about the incident. On her personal account, Haddish has seemingly not taken any responsibility for the incident but has been cryptically saying God will hold all those who “lie” accountable.
This sensitive and developing story is unfortunately one that can’t be taken lightly. Clubhouse is one of the newest social media platforms on the scene, and even though its egalitarian design was originally supposed to help people connect in ways that weren’t superficial, it seems as though the app just might be doing more harm than good.
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During a recent interview, promoting her upcoming memoir, "Just as I Am," Cicely Tyson speaks about her marriage to Miles Davis and domestic abuse.
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Cicely Tyson Talks Relationship With Miles Davis & The One Time He Hit Her
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Cicely Tyson, the 96-year-old actress, barrier breaker in terms of Black women’s imagery in Hollywood, and fashionista, is releasing her memoir Just as I Am next week. In promotion of the book, Tyson spoke with New York Times Magazine about her life and what we can expect her to detail in a memoir detailing nearly a century of life.
Anyone who has lived that long might have a few things to say about love. And given that Tyson was involved in an extremely high profile marriage with fellow artist, famed trumpeter Miles Davis, people are fascinated to know what made that relationship work. And when they couldn’t know for sure, people settled for speculation, including the notion that Davis was abusive.
In the past, as recently as 2015, Tyson didn’t speak about the abuse rumors. Instead, she spoke about how much she enjoyed every minute she shared with Davis.
But in the memoir, she’s being a bit more forthcoming and acknowledging that abuse, even if it was just one occasion, was a part of their relationship.
Still, from the interview, you get the strong sense that Tyson is still attempting to protect her late husband.
Here’s how the conversation went.
New York Times Magazine: The portrait that you paint of him in the book is pretty unsparing. In your telling, he was physically abusive, he was unfaithful, he was dishonest and he was also dealing with serious addiction problems. Was it hard to disclose those experiences?
Cicely Tyson: No. That’s who he was. I have never seen Miles Davis smoke reefer, snort cocaine or hit a woman, OK? He never did it in front of me. He never brought any of those things into our home, all right? And when I tell people that, they say, ‘‘That’s because of his respect for you.’’
NYT: I don’t quite understand. In the book, you write about him punching you in the chest.
Tyson: Oh, that was the only time he ever hit me, and that was at the beginning of our relationship. I was shocked. Some people came to the house, a famous writer and his wife, and something happened. I had prepared lunch and —
NYT: You dropped a knife on the floor.
Tyson: Yes, and he thought I threw the knife on the floor because of something he said. I hadn’t even been listening to what he was saying. And he came to me, yes he did, and he punched me in the chest. That’s the only time he ever struck me. I’d never had anybody do that to me, all right? He was so sorry. I’m glad you reminded me of that. Those things come and go. The abuse that’s mentioned, I understood where it came from. People don’t behave in that way for no reason. It comes from something or someplace. And nine times out of 10, it’s because they have been deeply hurt. The way people would refer to Miles, ‘‘He’s bad, he’s this, he does that’’ — not in a vacuum, he doesn’t. Nine times out of 10, the abuse came out when he was under the influence of the drugs, of the alcohol.
NYT: After all that you went through with him, is he someone you still have love for?
Tyson: Listen, let me tell you something. I got to know the soul of a man who is as gentle as a lamb. He covered it up with this ruthless attitude because he was so shy. Shy, you hear me? And in trying to be the kind of tough person that people thought he was, he ruined his life. Yes, gentle as a lamb, you hear me? That’s the Miles Davis I knew.
NYT: But what about love? I’m curious about how your feelings for a man like that might have changed over time.
Tyson: Wait a minute. The man I love was not like that to me. When he was dying, a friend of mine went to the hospital to see him, and he was trying to tell her something. But he had had surgery, and she couldn’t understand what he was trying to say to her. The nurse came in and said to my friend, ‘‘Why don’t you go for a walk and come back in about 45 minutes, and he will be able to talk to you.’’ So she went for a walk. And she came back to the hospital, and he was able to talk loudly enough to tell her this: ‘‘Tell Cicely I’m sorry. Tell her I’m very, very sorry.’’
Basically, it was complicated. But a love story none the less.
You can read Tyson’s full interview with the NYT, here.
Just as I Am will hit book shelves on Tuesday, January 26.
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Tamron let the world know that even though she's a mother to a toddler and seen in a certain light by others, she wasn't always someone's mama and can drop it low.
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Tamron Hall Says She “Wasn’t Always A Mama” With New #BussItChallenge Video
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If you haven’t been living under a rock, you definitely know the tune of rapper Erica Banks’ song “Buss It” when you hear it, and you’ll probably envision one of the many funny #BussItChallenge videos that have been all over social media recently, too. Tamron Hall, one of our favorite TV talk show hosts, is the latest star to drop it to the floor and take part in all the Internet’s fun.
Both literally and metaphorically, Tamron “classically” did the now-viral challenge. In the video, she’s first seen walking around in her closet wearing a hoodie and some sweats before taking a brief pause to check whether her “butt’s getting big,” as the song, sampling Nelly‘s “Hot in Herre” says. Then, Tamron shows us how well she can “buss” down by dropping to the floor where the video then transitions, and we see her fully glammed up and shaking what her mama gave her.
Tamron let the world know that even though she’s a mother to a toddler and seen in a certain light by others, she wasn’t always someone’s mama and can drop it low.
Her caption read, “#bussitchallenge my @tamronhallshow team thought I wouldn’t. Well Moses mama wasn’t always a mama 😝 oh I’m back on TikTok too @tamronhall.”
Commenters under her post have given Hall props for stepping up to the challenge. Finding the video both hilarious and amazing, users said “That’s how she became a Mama 😝,” “Listen I’ve hated this challenge until now,” and “Werk, Tam chile!”
On The Shade Room, where the video was reposted, people added more commentary on Tamron’s #BussItChallenge. Most of the user’s commented on how she still managed to keep it classy and cute. A comment with almost 1,800 Likes read, “It’s the class!!!! ✨”
Users there chimed in with, “That’s the classy buss,” and “Yassss. She brought the classy to the challenge.”
Not only is Hall a part of the “gorgeous and over 50 club,” but she’s also a mom to a toddler who clearly won’t let her mommy duties get in the way of her having a little fun. Regardless of age, status or “classiness,” it seems as though the #BussItChallenge is the best thing right now to help us get some lighthearted laughs in during some heavy times.
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Monyetta Shaw has released her second children's book, "The Chronicles of Nice Guy Maso."
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After releasing three books, Monyetta Shaw has released her second children’s book. Her latest book, The Chronicles of Nice Guy Maso, is based on her son with Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Ne-Yo, Mason Shaw-Smith. The book is successful already, debuting in the number one spot on Amazon’s New Release chart with. According to a press release, one of the reasons Shaw wrote the book was to “teach her own kids to follow their dreams and pursue entrepreneurship.” She described the book as “an inspiring and powerful story of acceptance, character, and courage.”
The Chronicles of Nice Guy Maso “demonstrates what happens when one boy’s kindness becomes his unassuming super power.” Along with the release of his mother’s book, Mason hopped in the booth and recorded a song titled, “Nice Guy,” that reinforces the book’s themes. “All I want to do is live a good life / All I want to do is just shine bright,” he raps confidently.
“The song brims with positive vibes, including cheery ad-libs and charismatic background vocals featuring his sister Madilyn that reveal her potential as a singer,” reads the press release about the song.
Ne-Yo said he was super proud of Mason for pursuing music on his own.
“I was totally prepared to be the parent that forced music on my kids for their own good.” Ne-Yo said. “But I didn’t have to! They took to it like ducks to water and I couldn’t be more proud! Not only do they like it, they’re actually really good at it! The mental benefit of having an outlet like music is a blessing in itself. They surprise me everyday, I’m proud everyday!”
Other books that Shaw has released include Keep It Classy, Bigger Than Me, and her debut children’s book, The Adventures of Maddie, which was inspired by her and Ne-Yo’s daughter, Madilyn Shaw-Smith. The Chronicles of Nice Guy Maso is available now in paperback, hardcover and everywhere books are sold.
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Black women are particularly at risk for facing period poverty, but they're also stepping in to create change and call out the culture that deems menstruation a “luxury.” We spoke to three of them about how they're raising awareness around period disparities and providing resources in their communities.
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These Three Black Women Want To End Period Poverty
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Periods may be involuntary but they certainly aren’t free. There are empty seats in classrooms and cubicles around the world daily because individuals are unable to obtain the necessary menstrual hygiene products needed to live their lives. In November, Scotland became the first country to provide free period products to all who need them but this groundbreaking legislation is only a small step towards dismantling what’s known as the “pink tax” and the many sexist and classist policies that punish people for a natural bodily function they didn’t ask for, nor control.
And it’s not just an issue abroad. A 2019 study published in the Journal Obstetrics & Gynecology found that nearly two-thirds of low-income women in St. Louis, MO, have difficulty accessing the products they need. Black women are particularly at risk for facing period poverty, but they’re also stepping in to create change and call out the culture that deems menstruation a “luxury.” We spoke to three of them about how they’re raising awareness around period disparities and providing resources in their communities.
Sabrina Browne
Public relations professional and Girl Scouts Board Member Sabrina Browne was shocked when she learned the realities of period poverty in the United States.
“My base knowledge of period poverty was that this was something that was impacting women and girls predominantly in third-world or war-torn countries,” Browne told MadameNoire. The more she learned, however, the more she felt compelled to act. “I’ve become much more aware of what period poverty actually means in this country and how it’s impacting women and girls who look like me specifically — Black and Brown women. It was so important for me to get involved.”
Prior to joining the fight against period poverty, Browne routinely advocated for women to receive more professional resources, but after researching this issue, she realized there were even more basic needs women and girls were lacking. By partnering with The Flow Initiative Foundation, she procured more than 2,000 menstrual products to donate to those in need.
“People don’t realize the cycle that comes to fruition when you’re a woman or you’re a girl and you’re not able to access menstrual health products,” Browne explained, pointing out that at the very least this could mean missing days of school or work. “It does have a ripple effect across your education, across your career” she added. “How can we keep more women and girls in school? How can we continue to build a pipeline of future female leaders? It starts with health. It starts with menstrual health, and that’s why it’s so important to raise awareness for period poverty. I want to see more young girls who look like me in the corporate boardroom, getting those degrees, finishing their MBAs. But if something as simple as not having a tampon is standing in their way, if not being able to have a pad is standing in their way, we all can take actions to make sure that a young girl and a woman is able to take that next step in her life.”
Browne also stressed the importance of taking an intersectional approach to solving the problem and moving conversations around periods beyond gender. “The reality is we know that women and girls tend to be the first audience that people think about when it comes to menstrual health and period poverty. But there are those who are in the LGBTQ community who are impacted, so being intersectional in our approach, being inclusive of all of those who are using the product is key,” she said. “It starts with awareness.”
She recommends that those who want to help begin by taking a stand in their own backyards, saying, “Starting with a community-level approach, convening your family, your neighbors, your local mayor and assemblyman or woman really helps to kind of get things off the ground. Once we’re educated on something, then we’re informed on something. And when we’re informed on something, then we can take action. So the advocacy to education to inform to action pipeline is so critical when it comes to something such as period poverty.”
Flaviana Matata
Supermodel Flaviana Matata has been working to provide resources to those in need in her native Tanzania through her eponymous foundation for years. Today she’s taking her efforts further by beginning her own line of menstrual hygiene products and helping break the stigma of menstruation through the hashtag #PERIODDOESNOTSTOP. Her personal care products company Lavvy is also providing educational resources for people who menstruate and their family members.
“Beginning on the family, school, and communal level, we are providing resources and education as we firmly believe everyone should be well educated about menstruation opening the way for open dialogue,” Matata said. “It can’t be left for women only. Imagine a girl gets her first period and she is with her father, brother, uncle, are they not supposed to help as needed by at least getting her pads? We are working to break the silence around periods and normalize open conversations about it.”
Much of what Matata encourages comes from her own personal experience. “I speak openly about my period even with my brother and male friends,” she continued. “I have asked them to get me pads when needed as well. My periods are very painful and I normally get very sick. When needed, they have taken me to the hospital and they have always made sure I was safe and taken care of during those times. However, it’s not lost on me that this isn’t the experience for millions of others. That is what I’m working digitally to change.”
And like Browne, a great deal of Matata’s work involves education around the trickle-down effects of shaming those who menstruate.
“Periods are a part of life, we can’t ignore it or treat it as something to be ashamed of or embarrassed about,” she stated. “Both men and women should be involved in conversations about it. Collectively, we should all be working to come up with solutions to combat period poverty. Imagine missing three-five days of school every month when you’re on your period simply because you don’t have access to and funds to purchase sanitary pads. That’s an average of 48 days annually.”
One of Mata’s proposed solutions is to see free menstrual hygiene products distributed in educational settings with the same zeal as free condoms. “People decide to have sex, but women don’t decide to have periods.”
Crystal Ettiene
Crystal Ettiene has a very basic philosophy when it comes to menstruation and her period panty brand Ruby Love: “We believe that periods should never stop women from doing, being, and going,” she said.
The company which specializes in leak-proof undergarments, swimsuits, and loungewear makes monetary donations to aid people who lack access to menstrual hygiene products. It also distributes educational materials to “challenge common misconceptions and equip teens and with the tools they need to embrace their periods,” Ettiene said.
Ruby Love has also provided support to the Women’s Prison Association to address sanitary access. According to the ACLU, “few states require or ensure adequate access to menstrual products in correctional facilities.” This leaves the amount, quality, and frequency of the menstrual hygiene products distributed to incarcerated persons at the discretion of the individual facilities.” Additionally, the Georgetown Law Review reports that incarcerated persons “may be required to purchase menstrual hygiene products from prison commissaries, though it can take more than 20 hours of work at prison wages to earn enough money to purchase a one month supply of pads or tampons.”
At the most basic level, Ruby Love is putting attention on period care so that attention can be taken off of one of the body’s most natural processes, said Ettiene. “Our signature leak-proof technology provides maximum absorption and protection in all apparel so that period days can be like every other day.”
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"Periods may be involuntary but they certainly aren’t free. There are empty seats in classrooms and cubicles around the world daily because individuals are unable to obtain the necessary menstrual hygiene products needed to live their lives. In November, Scotland became the first country to provide free period products to all who need them but this groundbreaking legislation is only a small step towards dismantling what’s known as the “pink tax” and the many sexist and classist policies that punish people for a natural bodily function they didn’t ask for, nor control.\nAnd it’s not just an issue abroad. A 2019 study published in the Journal Obstetrics & Gynecology found that nearly two-thirds of low-income women in St. Louis, MO, have difficulty accessing the products they need. Black women are particularly at risk for facing period poverty, but they’re also stepping in to create change and call out the culture that deems menstruation a “luxury.” We spoke to three of them about how they’re raising awareness around period disparities and providing resources in their communities.\nSabrina Browne\nPublic relations professional and Girl Scouts Board Member Sabrina Browne was shocked when she learned the realities of period poverty in the United States.\n“My base knowledge of period poverty was that this was something that was impacting women and girls predominantly in third-world or war-torn countries,” Browne told MadameNoire. The more she learned, however, the more she felt compelled to act. “I’ve become much more aware of what period poverty actually means in this country and how it’s impacting women and girls who look like me specifically — Black and Brown women. It was so important for me to get involved.”\nPrior to joining the fight against period poverty, Browne routinely advocated for women to receive more professional resources, but after researching this issue, she realized there were even more basic needs women and girls were lacking. By partnering with The Flow Initiative Foundation, she procured more than 2,000 menstrual products to donate to those in need.\n“People don’t realize the cycle that comes to fruition when you’re a woman or you’re a girl and you’re not able to access menstrual health products,” Browne explained, pointing out that at the very least this could mean missing days of school or work. “It does have a ripple effect across your education, across your career” she added. “How can we keep more women and girls in school? How can we continue to build a pipeline of future female leaders? It starts with health. It starts with menstrual health, and that’s why it’s so important to raise awareness for period poverty. I want to see more young girls who look like me in the corporate boardroom, getting those degrees, finishing their MBAs. But if something as simple as not having a tampon is standing in their way, if not being able to have a pad is standing in their way, we all can take actions to make sure that a young girl and a woman is able to take that next step in her life.”\nBrowne also stressed the importance of taking an intersectional approach to solving the problem and moving conversations around periods beyond gender. “The reality is we know that women and girls tend to be the first audience that people think about when it comes to menstrual health and period poverty. But there are those who are in the LGBTQ community who are impacted, so being intersectional in our approach, being inclusive of all of those who are using the product is key,” she said. “It starts with awareness.”\nShe recommends that those who want to help begin by taking a stand in their own backyards, saying, “Starting with a community-level approach, convening your family, your neighbors, your local mayor and assemblyman or woman really helps to kind of get things off the ground. Once we’re educated on something, then we’re informed on something. And when we’re informed on something, then we can take action. So the advocacy to education to inform to action pipeline is so critical when it comes to something such as period poverty.”\nFlaviana Matata\nSupermodel Flaviana Matata has been working to provide resources to those in need in her native Tanzania through her eponymous foundation for years. Today she’s taking her efforts further by beginning her own line of menstrual hygiene products and helping break the stigma of menstruation through the hashtag #PERIODDOESNOTSTOP. Her personal care products company Lavvy is also providing educational resources for people who menstruate and their family members.\n“Beginning on the family, school, and communal level, we are providing resources and education as we firmly believe everyone should be well educated about menstruation opening the way for open dialogue,” Matata said. “It can’t be left for women only. Imagine a girl gets her first period and she is with her father, brother, uncle, are they not supposed to help as needed by at least getting her pads? We are working to break the silence around periods and normalize open conversations about it.”\nMuch of what Matata encourages comes from her own personal experience. “I speak openly about my period even with my brother and male friends,” she continued. “I have asked them to get me pads when needed as well. My periods are very painful and I normally get very sick. When needed, they have taken me to the hospital and they have always made sure I was safe and taken care of during those times. However, it’s not lost on me that this isn’t the experience for millions of others. That is what I’m working digitally to change.”\nAnd like Browne, a great deal of Matata’s work involves education around the trickle-down effects of shaming those who menstruate.\n“Periods are a part of life, we can’t ignore it or treat it as something to be ashamed of or embarrassed about,” she stated. “Both men and women should be involved in conversations about it. Collectively, we should all be working to come up with solutions to combat period poverty. Imagine missing three-five days of school every month when you’re on your period simply because you don’t have access to and funds to purchase sanitary pads. That’s an average of 48 days annually.”\nOne of Mata’s proposed solutions is to see free menstrual hygiene products distributed in educational settings with the same zeal as free condoms. “People decide to have sex, but women don’t decide to have periods.”\nCrystal Ettiene\nCrystal Ettiene has a very basic philosophy when it comes to menstruation and her period panty brand Ruby Love: “We believe that periods should never stop women from doing, being, and going,” she said.\nThe company which specializes in leak-proof undergarments, swimsuits, and loungewear makes monetary donations to aid people who lack access to menstrual hygiene products. It also distributes educational materials to “challenge common misconceptions and equip teens and with the tools they need to embrace their periods,” Ettiene said.\nRuby Love has also provided support to the Women’s Prison Association to address sanitary access. According to the ACLU, “few states require or ensure adequate access to menstrual products in correctional facilities.” This leaves the amount, quality, and frequency of the menstrual hygiene products distributed to incarcerated persons at the discretion of the individual facilities.” Additionally, the Georgetown Law Review reports that incarcerated persons “may be required to purchase menstrual hygiene products from prison commissaries, though it can take more than 20 hours of work at prison wages to earn enough money to purchase a one month supply of pads or tampons.”\nAt the most basic level, Ruby Love is putting attention on period care so that attention can be taken off of one of the body’s most natural processes, said Ettiene. “Our signature leak-proof technology provides maximum absorption and protection in all apparel so that period days can be like every other day.”",
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T.I. is up to no good, as usual. In a clip from his ExpediTIously podcast, the rapper said women are only attracted to men because of their playa energy. According to his logic, "misogyny" is what draws women in.
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T.I. is up to no good again. In a clip from his ExpediTIously podcast, the rapper once again showed he completely doesn’t understand women or how they work
In the clip, which was just a featured portion of a longer video where the rapper chats to three Black women about more of his thoughts on “marriage, sex, and parental guidance,” T.I. says that women are only attracted to men because of their playa energy. According to his logic, “misogyny” is what draws women in.
“The women out there who say they want a man who ain’t got not b*tches, dem women ain’t really want a man who ain’t got no b*tches. Just think about a man who ain’t got no b*tches and that energy, and how that is, and how that feels, and what it looks like. That’s what attracts you to that n*gga, cause he have b*tches, that energy. That ‘misogyny,’ you speak so poorly of,” the rapper said with a mocking tone towards the end.
“That sh*t provides a vibe that you are obviously attracted to,” he continued. “It puts out pheromones, you understand me? And them pheromones cause you to be attracted. And I’m not saying that it’s right to be this way or that it’s wrong to be this way, I’m just saying the fact that it is this way. I’m not trying to excuse, merely explain.”
Obviously, it is “wrong” to think that way, in addition to being just plainly inaccurate. After the years and years of T.I. saying problematic things to and about women, we put together a short list of some of the rapper’s other noteworthy hot takes when it came to his life’s approach concerning the other sex.
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"T.I. is up to no good again. In a clip from his ExpediTIously podcast, the rapper once again showed he completely doesn’t understand women or how they work\nIn the clip, which was just a featured portion of a longer video where the rapper chats to three Black women about more of his thoughts on “marriage, sex, and parental guidance,” T.I. says that women are only attracted to men because of their playa energy. According to his logic, “misogyny” is what draws women in.\n“The women out there who say they want a man who ain’t got not b*tches, dem women ain’t really want a man who ain’t got no b*tches. Just think about a man who ain’t got no b*tches and that energy, and how that is, and how that feels, and what it looks like. That’s what attracts you to that n*gga, cause he have b*tches, that energy. That ‘misogyny,’ you speak so poorly of,” the rapper said with a mocking tone towards the end.\n“That sh*t provides a vibe that you are obviously attracted to,” he continued. “It puts out pheromones, you understand me? And them pheromones cause you to be attracted. And I’m not saying that it’s right to be this way or that it’s wrong to be this way, I’m just saying the fact that it is this way. I’m not trying to excuse, merely explain.”\nObviously, it is “wrong” to think that way, in addition to being just plainly inaccurate. After the years and years of T.I. saying problematic things to and about women, we put together a short list of some of the rapper’s other noteworthy hot takes when it came to his life’s approach concerning the other sex.",
"TI Says Misogyny Is What Women Find Attractive About Men",
"T.I. is up to no good, as usual. In a clip from his ExpediTIously podcast, the rapper said women are only attracted to men because of their playa energy. According to his logic, \"misogyny\" is what draws women in."
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During a recent interview with a friend, singer Keyshia Cole apologized for not being in her seat at the start of the Verzuz battle and also explained why she was coming across like she had an attitude at the beginning.
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After a couple of postponements, one due to Ashanti’s own COVID diagnosis and another due to structural problems, folks were tired of waiting for these two R&B singers and the whole Verzuz operation to get it together and bring them the battle they had been waiting for.
So on the day of the actual battle, Thursday, January 21, when the two finally met over Instagram Live, in their respective homes, people were not okay with having to wait another hour for Keyshia Cole to be present and accounted for. Fans weren’t the only ones who took issue with her tardiness, Verzuz co-creator Swizz Beatz even hopped in the comment section to remark on disrespectful the lateness was.
After that hour, fans noticed that Cole didn’t come in with the best energy. Instead, she seemed like she had a bit of an attitude.
And instead of denying any of that or pretending that she didn’t hear any of the disappointment, Keyshia Cole decided to address and apologize for it.
During a conversation with her friend and fellow R&B singer Elijah Blake, Cole shared technical issues were the reason she didn’t appear on camera. But she did share that she was present and accounted for at the beginning of the battle.
“I want to apologize for not sitting my a** in that seat. OK? Because I was there and I should’ve sat down. I should’ve just sat in the seat no matter if I felt like the visual wasn’t clear. They said my music wasn’t gonna be right or whatever it was. I think, more so than anything, people wanted me to sit, be present…even though they didn’t know that I was present.”
Cole said OT Genasis, the rapper who initially feuded with Cole over his remake of her song, “Love,” before they made up with one another that Thursday, was the one who told her they needed to fix the internet or she would create another Teddy Riley moment.
Speaking of OT Genasis, after the Verzuz battle, Keyshia’s sister Elite Noel came forward to share her disapproval of the fact that Cole hugged Genasis after her said that he sold their mother, a known addict, crack back in the day.
Keyshia didn’t address her sister specifically but she did say this.
“For him to apologize and for us to work it out. We both apologized. It’s all good. Nobody want to focus on hate and not liking one another for 2021. It’s certain people that you can’t get along with but it’s certain people that it’s good. We on good energy. We on positivity. It’s all good.”
As far as whether or not she had an attitude when she did eventually sit down, Cole said:
“People know I wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m Keyshia Cole. That’s just the bottom line. That’s the type of person I am. But once I got there and sat in that seat, I just wanted to hurry up and start. It wasn’t until the third song where I had to pull back and say let me say that I apologize for this. Finally, we’re here and we’re in the groove.”
She also addressed the speculation that she was drunk during the battle.
“I’m also hearing that people think I was sauced up, like I was taking shots the whole time. I don’t even…that’s a known fact that you can’t be sauced up when you’re trying to sing and hit notes. So it wasn’t until the end when I was like, ‘Lemme get a couple shots.’ At the end. It was time to have a good time at that point.”
Keyshia also shared that after doing a million shows throughout the course of her career, she still gets nervous before every show.
You can listen to Keyshia’s full interview in the video below.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nAfter a couple of postponements, one due to Ashanti’s own COVID diagnosis and another due to structural problems, folks were tired of waiting for these two R&B singers and the whole Verzuz operation to get it together and bring them the battle they had been waiting for.\nSo on the day of the actual battle, Thursday, January 21, when the two finally met over Instagram Live, in their respective homes, people were not okay with having to wait another hour for Keyshia Cole to be present and accounted for. Fans weren’t the only ones who took issue with her tardiness, Verzuz co-creator Swizz Beatz even hopped in the comment section to remark on disrespectful the lateness was.\nAfter that hour, fans noticed that Cole didn’t come in with the best energy. Instead, she seemed like she had a bit of an attitude.\nAnd instead of denying any of that or pretending that she didn’t hear any of the disappointment, Keyshia Cole decided to address and apologize for it.\nDuring a conversation with her friend and fellow R&B singer Elijah Blake, Cole shared technical issues were the reason she didn’t appear on camera. But she did share that she was present and accounted for at the beginning of the battle.\n“I want to apologize for not sitting my a** in that seat. OK? Because I was there and I should’ve sat down. I should’ve just sat in the seat no matter if I felt like the visual wasn’t clear. They said my music wasn’t gonna be right or whatever it was. I think, more so than anything, people wanted me to sit, be present…even though they didn’t know that I was present.”\nCole said OT Genasis, the rapper who initially feuded with Cole over his remake of her song, “Love,” before they made up with one another that Thursday, was the one who told her they needed to fix the internet or she would create another Teddy Riley moment.\nSpeaking of OT Genasis, after the Verzuz battle, Keyshia’s sister Elite Noel came forward to share her disapproval of the fact that Cole hugged Genasis after her said that he sold their mother, a known addict, crack back in the day.\nKeyshia didn’t address her sister specifically but she did say this.\n“For him to apologize and for us to work it out. We both apologized. It’s all good. Nobody want to focus on hate and not liking one another for 2021. It’s certain people that you can’t get along with but it’s certain people that it’s good. We on good energy. We on positivity. It’s all good.”\nAs far as whether or not she had an attitude when she did eventually sit down, Cole said:\n“People know I wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m Keyshia Cole. That’s just the bottom line. That’s the type of person I am. But once I got there and sat in that seat, I just wanted to hurry up and start. It wasn’t until the third song where I had to pull back and say let me say that I apologize for this. Finally, we’re here and we’re in the groove.”\nShe also addressed the speculation that she was drunk during the battle.\n“I’m also hearing that people think I was sauced up, like I was taking shots the whole time. I don’t even…that’s a known fact that you can’t be sauced up when you’re trying to sing and hit notes. So it wasn’t until the end when I was like, ‘Lemme get a couple shots.’ At the end. It was time to have a good time at that point.”\nKeyshia also shared that after doing a million shows throughout the course of her career, she still gets nervous before every show.\nYou can listen to Keyshia’s full interview in the video below.",
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We talked with four fertility specialists who share everything you should know about the egg freezing process, from the success rate to whether you can get pregnant naturally after having the procedure. Read on for more.
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More and more, women are choosing to freeze their eggs to extend their fertility windows, and increase their chances of having a viable pregnancy later in life. While the practice is growing in popularity, with celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Meagan Good, Angela Rye, and Michaela Coel undergoing it, there’s still much to learn about the egg freezing process and everything it entails. The average person is probably unaware of the best age to start freezing her eggs, or what constitutes a good antral follicle count.
What’s more, there are several myths and misconceptions about egg freezing. First, it’s not painful, though patients could feel some slight discomfort after the egg retrieval procedure. “There may be some light cramping and a sensation of bloating/fullness which can be treated with over-the-counter pain medication,” says Lucky Sekhon, M.D., a fertility specialist and board-certified ob-gyn from New York City. “These symptoms will subside fully for most patients within days.”
And you can still get pregnant naturally after freezing your eggs. “You can naturally conceive after freezing eggs,” says Rachel A. McConnell, M.D., fertility specialist at Columbia University Fertility Center. Every month, eggs are recruited for development, and one egg is usually selected for ovulation.
Ahead, we talked with four fertility specialists who share everything you should know about the egg freezing process, from the success rate to whether you can get pregnant naturally after having the procedure. Read on for more.
What is egg freezing?
Egg freezing is the process of preserving a woman’s eggs so she can have a viable pregnancy at a later date. “It involves stimulating, extracting, freezing, and storing your eggs,” says Jane L. Frederick, M.D., reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist.
When you’re ready to pursue pregnancy, “your eggs can be thawed and fertilized with your partner’s sperm in order to create embryos,” explains Frederick. “An embryo can then be transferred into your uterus in the hope of achieving a healthy and successful pregnancy.”
To begin the process, you’ll receive hormonal injections to “stimulate your ovaries to grow multiple eggs at the same time.” The doctor will then use blood tests and ultrasounds to monitor your body’s response over the course of 10 days, says Frederick.
“Once the eggs look ‘ready’ based on hormone levels and ultrasound findings, they are then extracted under anesthesia through a very short outpatient procedure.”
How successful is egg freezing?
The success of egg freezing depends on a variety of factors. “It will vary due to the woman’s age at the time of freezing, and the freezing technique that is used,” says Rachel A. McConnell, M.D., a fertility specialist at Columbia University Fertility Center.
Sekhon adds that the number of mature eggs that you end up freezing matter, because not every egg will become an embryo. “There is a lot of drop-off and attrition from the egg to embryo stage,” she explains. “Not every egg fertilizes with sperm and turns into an embryo, and not every resulting embryo is healthy or genetically normal.”
Freezing a high number of eggs ensures that if you lose a few along the way, there will still be enough healthy embryos to use later on. While there is no exact number of eggs that can guarantee a viable pregnancy, “freezing 20 to 30 eggs would increase the probability of success,” says Frederick.
“Pregnancy rates approach 50% to 60% in good prognosis patients,” Frederick explains. And the pregnancies aren’t more dangerous because of the egg freezing process. “The technology is thought to be quite safe and has not been associated with an increased risk of birth defects, chromosomal abnormalities, or pregnancy complications compared to pregnancies derived from fresh eggs.”
At what age should you freeze your eggs?
There’s no specific age for freezing eggs, but doctors tend to think before you reach 35, or when you’re in your 20s and 30s, is ideal. “At this age, you have the advantage of preserving a good number of eggs of good quality,” says McConnell. “Women who are older will typically produce a lower number of eggs, and a higher number of the eggs will not be chromosomally normal.”
While Sekhon acknowledges that “egg quality is never perfect,” she breaks down how it changes as the years progress. “Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, so the younger you freeze, the more eggs can be accessed in any given egg freezing cycle. It’s at its best in your 20s, but even then, if all eggs were turned into embryos, we would expect 25% of those embryos to have genetic errors like the wrong number of chromosomes.”
That proportion rises with age, and increases significantly once a woman is over the age of 35, according to Sekhon. “Then by the time a woman is 38 or 39 years old, we expect 50% of any embryos resulting from her eggs to have the wrong number of chromosomes. Beyond age 40, we see 60% to 70%, or more being abnormal,” she says. If an embryo is abnormal, it’s likely they won’t implant, or if they do implant, it may result in a miscarriage.
But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. “The older a patient is and the more compromised the egg quality, the more eggs should be frozen, to improve the odds of success,” says Sekhon.
McConnell adds that physical health also plays a significant role. “If a woman is stressed, a smoker, or obese, then discontinuing the use of cigarettes, weight loss, and stress management may improve her egg freezing outcome,” she explains.
Is egg freezing painful?
No, it’s not painful, but there are a few side effects that can cause discomfort. “It’s a process that requires ovarian stimulation using injectable hormonal medication,” McConnell says. “After the stimulation process, eggs are aspirated vaginally while under a light sedation. After the procedure, mild pain may be noted, but usually controlled with over-the-counter pain reliever medications, such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.”
Some people do express discomfort with the injectable medications. “The ovaries must be stimulated, using 8 to 10 days of injectable medications, to mature the eggs that are available in that given cycle,” says Sekhon. “The injections involve small, thin-caliber needles which are used to inject hormones once or twice per day. During the course of these injections, patients come in for close monitoring every couple of days — a quick ultrasound and blood work visit to monitor their response to treatment.”
When the eggs are retrieved after the injectable medication process is over, it’s done under light sedation. “The egg retrieval procedure does not hurt, because it is done while a patient is asleep,” says Sekhon. “It takes only 5 to 10 minutes, since the ovaries are easily accessible, using a long, thin needle that passes through the vaginal wall. Once the procedure is over, the patient is discharged home after being monitored for 30 to 60 minutes. There may be some light cramping and a sensation of bloating/fullness which can be treated with over-the-counter pain medication. These symptoms will subside fully for most patients within days.”
Can you get pregnant naturally after freezing your eggs?
Yes, you can get pregnant naturally after freezing your eggs. Egg freezing won’t change your egg count or your fertility status. “Every month, eggs are recruited for development and one egg is usually selected for ovulation,” says McConnell.
Does freezing eggs stop periods?
The egg freezing process won’t stop your period. “The egg freezing process takes about 12 to 14 days, which usually starts on the second or third day of your period,” McConnell explains. “After your eggs are retrieved by a minor outpatient procedure, about two weeks later your period should return.”
What is AMH? What is a good AMH level?
AMH is shorthand for the anti-Mullerian hormone, which doctors use to determine a woman’s egg count. A good AMH level depends on your age, says Sekhon. “In general, an AMH level of 1-1.2ng/ml is considered the threshold, below which we would consider a woman to have ‘diminished ovarian reserve,’ or a low egg count. But it’s all relative. While a 1.5ng/ml would be considered normal or ‘good’ for a 40-year-old, it would be relatively low for a woman in her 20s,” she explains.
How can you increase AMH levels?
Unfortunately, you can’t increase your AMH levels. But Sekhon does acknowledge that “sometimes, the AMH level can be falsely suppressed due to long-term birth control use. In these cases, stopping birth control for a few months and retesting the AMH level may reveal higher levels.”
Can you still get pregnant with low AMH?
Yes, women with low AMH levels can still get pregnant. “A low AMH level indicates that your egg count is low, but it does not mean the egg quality is low,” says McConnell.
What is FSH? What is a normal FSH level to get pregnant?
FSH is the follicle-stimulating hormone which helps control a woman’s menstrual cycle and stimulate egg growth. Menopause is confirmed when a woman’s FSH level is consistently at 30 mIU/mL or higher, and she hasn’t had her period for 12 months. Despite the association with menopause, “there is no normal FSH level to get pregnant,” says Sekhon. “Women in premature menopause with very high FSH levels can conceive via a sporadically ovulated egg, as long as the quality of the egg is normal and intact.”
What is a good follicle count?
While noting that a good follicle count is relative, Sekhon explains that, “the threshold of 8 total follicles is used, where having less than 8 follicles on the antral follicle count signifies diminished ovarian reserve.” The follicle count provides an estimate of how many eggs can be “stimulated and retrieved in a given egg freezing cycle.”
What is a good antral follicle count?
A good antral follicle count is also tied to a woman’s age. “It is normal for the follicle count to decrease as women age,” says Karine Chung, M.D., of California Fertility Partners. “In general, for women over 35, I am happy to see 10 to 12 antral follicles per ovary. For women 40 and above, I am happy if I see about 6 antral follicles on each side.”
“Antral follicle count is a helpful predictor of how a woman’s ovaries may respond to the egg freezing or IVF process, both of which depend on our ability to convince the ovaries to ovulate multiple eggs within on month,” Chung says, adding, “in a natural menstrual cycle, only one follicle will ovulate an egg.”
What is a good follicle count for IVF?
There’s no specific number that’s an ideal follicle count for IVF, says McConnell. “Other factors that are important will be how many mature follicles, mature eggs, and quality of the eggs will be the most important factor for a successful outcome.”
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"More and more, women are choosing to freeze their eggs to extend their fertility windows, and increase their chances of having a viable pregnancy later in life. While the practice is growing in popularity, with celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Meagan Good, Angela Rye, and Michaela Coel undergoing it, there’s still much to learn about the egg freezing process and everything it entails. The average person is probably unaware of the best age to start freezing her eggs, or what constitutes a good antral follicle count.\nWhat’s more, there are several myths and misconceptions about egg freezing. First, it’s not painful, though patients could feel some slight discomfort after the egg retrieval procedure. “There may be some light cramping and a sensation of bloating/fullness which can be treated with over-the-counter pain medication,” says Lucky Sekhon, M.D., a fertility specialist and board-certified ob-gyn from New York City. “These symptoms will subside fully for most patients within days.”\nAnd you can still get pregnant naturally after freezing your eggs. “You can naturally conceive after freezing eggs,” says Rachel A. McConnell, M.D., fertility specialist at Columbia University Fertility Center. Every month, eggs are recruited for development, and one egg is usually selected for ovulation.\nAhead, we talked with four fertility specialists who share everything you should know about the egg freezing process, from the success rate to whether you can get pregnant naturally after having the procedure. Read on for more.\nWhat is egg freezing?\nEgg freezing is the process of preserving a woman’s eggs so she can have a viable pregnancy at a later date. “It involves stimulating, extracting, freezing, and storing your eggs,” says Jane L. Frederick, M.D., reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist.\nWhen you’re ready to pursue pregnancy, “your eggs can be thawed and fertilized with your partner’s sperm in order to create embryos,” explains Frederick. “An embryo can then be transferred into your uterus in the hope of achieving a healthy and successful pregnancy.”\nTo begin the process, you’ll receive hormonal injections to “stimulate your ovaries to grow multiple eggs at the same time.” The doctor will then use blood tests and ultrasounds to monitor your body’s response over the course of 10 days, says Frederick.\n“Once the eggs look ‘ready’ based on hormone levels and ultrasound findings, they are then extracted under anesthesia through a very short outpatient procedure.”\nHow successful is egg freezing?\nThe success of egg freezing depends on a variety of factors. “It will vary due to the woman’s age at the time of freezing, and the freezing technique that is used,” says Rachel A. McConnell, M.D., a fertility specialist at Columbia University Fertility Center.\nSekhon adds that the number of mature eggs that you end up freezing matter, because not every egg will become an embryo. “There is a lot of drop-off and attrition from the egg to embryo stage,” she explains. “Not every egg fertilizes with sperm and turns into an embryo, and not every resulting embryo is healthy or genetically normal.”\nFreezing a high number of eggs ensures that if you lose a few along the way, there will still be enough healthy embryos to use later on. While there is no exact number of eggs that can guarantee a viable pregnancy, “freezing 20 to 30 eggs would increase the probability of success,” says Frederick.\n“Pregnancy rates approach 50% to 60% in good prognosis patients,” Frederick explains. And the pregnancies aren’t more dangerous because of the egg freezing process. “The technology is thought to be quite safe and has not been associated with an increased risk of birth defects, chromosomal abnormalities, or pregnancy complications compared to pregnancies derived from fresh eggs.”\nAt what age should you freeze your eggs?\nThere’s no specific age for freezing eggs, but doctors tend to think before you reach 35, or when you’re in your 20s and 30s, is ideal. “At this age, you have the advantage of preserving a good number of eggs of good quality,” says McConnell. “Women who are older will typically produce a lower number of eggs, and a higher number of the eggs will not be chromosomally normal.”\nWhile Sekhon acknowledges that “egg quality is never perfect,” she breaks down how it changes as the years progress. “Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, so the younger you freeze, the more eggs can be accessed in any given egg freezing cycle. It’s at its best in your 20s, but even then, if all eggs were turned into embryos, we would expect 25% of those embryos to have genetic errors like the wrong number of chromosomes.”\nThat proportion rises with age, and increases significantly once a woman is over the age of 35, according to Sekhon. “Then by the time a woman is 38 or 39 years old, we expect 50% of any embryos resulting from her eggs to have the wrong number of chromosomes. Beyond age 40, we see 60% to 70%, or more being abnormal,” she says. If an embryo is abnormal, it’s likely they won’t implant, or if they do implant, it may result in a miscarriage.\nBut that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. “The older a patient is and the more compromised the egg quality, the more eggs should be frozen, to improve the odds of success,” says Sekhon.\nMcConnell adds that physical health also plays a significant role. “If a woman is stressed, a smoker, or obese, then discontinuing the use of cigarettes, weight loss, and stress management may improve her egg freezing outcome,” she explains.\nIs egg freezing painful?\nNo, it’s not painful, but there are a few side effects that can cause discomfort. “It’s a process that requires ovarian stimulation using injectable hormonal medication,” McConnell says. “After the stimulation process, eggs are aspirated vaginally while under a light sedation. After the procedure, mild pain may be noted, but usually controlled with over-the-counter pain reliever medications, such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.”\nSome people do express discomfort with the injectable medications. “The ovaries must be stimulated, using 8 to 10 days of injectable medications, to mature the eggs that are available in that given cycle,” says Sekhon. “The injections involve small, thin-caliber needles which are used to inject hormones once or twice per day. During the course of these injections, patients come in for close monitoring every couple of days — a quick ultrasound and blood work visit to monitor their response to treatment.”\nWhen the eggs are retrieved after the injectable medication process is over, it’s done under light sedation. “The egg retrieval procedure does not hurt, because it is done while a patient is asleep,” says Sekhon. “It takes only 5 to 10 minutes, since the ovaries are easily accessible, using a long, thin needle that passes through the vaginal wall. Once the procedure is over, the patient is discharged home after being monitored for 30 to 60 minutes. There may be some light cramping and a sensation of bloating/fullness which can be treated with over-the-counter pain medication. These symptoms will subside fully for most patients within days.”\nCan you get pregnant naturally after freezing your eggs?\nYes, you can get pregnant naturally after freezing your eggs. Egg freezing won’t change your egg count or your fertility status. “Every month, eggs are recruited for development and one egg is usually selected for ovulation,” says McConnell.\nDoes freezing eggs stop periods?\nThe egg freezing process won’t stop your period. “The egg freezing process takes about 12 to 14 days, which usually starts on the second or third day of your period,” McConnell explains. “After your eggs are retrieved by a minor outpatient procedure, about two weeks later your period should return.”\nWhat is AMH? What is a good AMH level?\nAMH is shorthand for the anti-Mullerian hormone, which doctors use to determine a woman’s egg count. A good AMH level depends on your age, says Sekhon. “In general, an AMH level of 1-1.2ng/ml is considered the threshold, below which we would consider a woman to have ‘diminished ovarian reserve,’ or a low egg count. But it’s all relative. While a 1.5ng/ml would be considered normal or ‘good’ for a 40-year-old, it would be relatively low for a woman in her 20s,” she explains.\nHow can you increase AMH levels?\nUnfortunately, you can’t increase your AMH levels. But Sekhon does acknowledge that “sometimes, the AMH level can be falsely suppressed due to long-term birth control use. In these cases, stopping birth control for a few months and retesting the AMH level may reveal higher levels.”\nCan you still get pregnant with low AMH?\nYes, women with low AMH levels can still get pregnant. “A low AMH level indicates that your egg count is low, but it does not mean the egg quality is low,” says McConnell.\nWhat is FSH? What is a normal FSH level to get pregnant?\nFSH is the follicle-stimulating hormone which helps control a woman’s menstrual cycle and stimulate egg growth. Menopause is confirmed when a woman’s FSH level is consistently at 30 mIU/mL or higher, and she hasn’t had her period for 12 months. Despite the association with menopause, “there is no normal FSH level to get pregnant,” says Sekhon. “Women in premature menopause with very high FSH levels can conceive via a sporadically ovulated egg, as long as the quality of the egg is normal and intact.”\nWhat is a good follicle count?\nWhile noting that a good follicle count is relative, Sekhon explains that, “the threshold of 8 total follicles is used, where having less than 8 follicles on the antral follicle count signifies diminished ovarian reserve.” The follicle count provides an estimate of how many eggs can be “stimulated and retrieved in a given egg freezing cycle.”\nWhat is a good antral follicle count?\nA good antral follicle count is also tied to a woman’s age. “It is normal for the follicle count to decrease as women age,” says Karine Chung, M.D., of California Fertility Partners. “In general, for women over 35, I am happy to see 10 to 12 antral follicles per ovary. For women 40 and above, I am happy if I see about 6 antral follicles on each side.”\n“Antral follicle count is a helpful predictor of how a woman’s ovaries may respond to the egg freezing or IVF process, both of which depend on our ability to convince the ovaries to ovulate multiple eggs within on month,” Chung says, adding, “in a natural menstrual cycle, only one follicle will ovulate an egg.”\nWhat is a good follicle count for IVF?\nThere’s no specific number that’s an ideal follicle count for IVF, says McConnell. “Other factors that are important will be how many mature follicles, mature eggs, and quality of the eggs will be the most important factor for a successful outcome.”\nRELATED STORIES:\nShould You Freeze Your Eggs?\n15 Facts About Freezing Your Eggs",
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In a recent interview, John David Washington spoke with Variety about his new film "Malcolm & Marie," and the controversial age gap between him and co-star Zendaya, which has been causing lots of buzz in anticipation of the film's premiere on Feb. 5 via Netflix.
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John David Washington recently spoke with Variety about his new film Malcolm & Marie, and the controversial age gap between he and co-star Zendaya, which has been causing lots of buzz in anticipation of the film’s premiere on Feb. 5 via Netflix.
Washington, who is 36, said that while many have been worried that 24-year-old Zendaya was too young of a co-star for him in the film, which is a “story of love,” he hasn’t been concerned about the age gap between them. In fact, Washington shared that Zendaya is the one who held the most experience and wisdom when it came down to the pair acting out their roles. As he put it, Malcolm & Marie will be an opportunity for viewers to see what she’s really capable of as a woman.
“I wasn’t concerned about it because she is a woman. People are going to see in this film how much of a woman she is,” he said. “She has far more experience than I do in the industry. I’ve only been in it for seven years. She’s been in it longer, so I’m learning from her. I’m the rookie. I was leaning on her for a lot. Some of the stories she’s shared about what she’s had to go through with Twitter and everything. I appreciated her wisdom and discernment when it comes to this business. I admire that.”
“What I’m really excited for people to see when the film is released – they’re going to see how mature she is in this role,” he added.
The film is about a director and his girlfriend who find their relationship challenged after the premiere of his latest project. Though being released on Netflix and starring big names like Zendaya, the movie is said to be an independent drama that emotionally and intimately frames for viewers the intensity of tumultuous love. In the trailer of the film, the phrases “This is not a love story,” “This is the story of love” sweep across the screen as black-and-white clips show Washington and Zendaya showcasing a wide range of emotions as they deal with the highs and lows of their relationship.
Even though Washington wasn’t coming into the role without any acting knowledge, the fact that Zendaya was able to give him advice as the two worked on the film together definitely speaks greatly of her maturity. Whether people are ready for it or not, Zendaya is clearly trying to leave some of the “childhood actress” persona she’s gained over the years in the past. Even though it might feel a bit strange to see her in this film acting out a seemingly very adult, dramatic, and sensual version of love on screen, people can’t deny that she’s a really good actress. That being said, at the end of the day, she deserves the chance to further her career, especially as she grows both personally and professionally.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nJohn David Washington recently spoke with Variety about his new film Malcolm & Marie, and the controversial age gap between he and co-star Zendaya, which has been causing lots of buzz in anticipation of the film’s premiere on Feb. 5 via Netflix.\nWashington, who is 36, said that while many have been worried that 24-year-old Zendaya was too young of a co-star for him in the film, which is a “story of love,” he hasn’t been concerned about the age gap between them. In fact, Washington shared that Zendaya is the one who held the most experience and wisdom when it came down to the pair acting out their roles. As he put it, Malcolm & Marie will be an opportunity for viewers to see what she’s really capable of as a woman.\n“I wasn’t concerned about it because she is a woman. People are going to see in this film how much of a woman she is,” he said. “She has far more experience than I do in the industry. I’ve only been in it for seven years. She’s been in it longer, so I’m learning from her. I’m the rookie. I was leaning on her for a lot. Some of the stories she’s shared about what she’s had to go through with Twitter and everything. I appreciated her wisdom and discernment when it comes to this business. I admire that.”\n“What I’m really excited for people to see when the film is released – they’re going to see how mature she is in this role,” he added.\nThe film is about a director and his girlfriend who find their relationship challenged after the premiere of his latest project. Though being released on Netflix and starring big names like Zendaya, the movie is said to be an independent drama that emotionally and intimately frames for viewers the intensity of tumultuous love. In the trailer of the film, the phrases “This is not a love story,” “This is the story of love” sweep across the screen as black-and-white clips show Washington and Zendaya showcasing a wide range of emotions as they deal with the highs and lows of their relationship.\nEven though Washington wasn’t coming into the role without any acting knowledge, the fact that Zendaya was able to give him advice as the two worked on the film together definitely speaks greatly of her maturity. Whether people are ready for it or not, Zendaya is clearly trying to leave some of the “childhood actress” persona she’s gained over the years in the past. Even though it might feel a bit strange to see her in this film acting out a seemingly very adult, dramatic, and sensual version of love on screen, people can’t deny that she’s a really good actress. That being said, at the end of the day, she deserves the chance to further her career, especially as she grows both personally and professionally.",
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The roles for Lashana Lynch keep rolling in. In addition to her role in the latest Bond film, she is set to star in Netflix's new "Matilda" musical.
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If you’re a child of the nineties, you probably grew up on the movie Matilda starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, and a host of other memorable characters.
One of them being Ms. Honey, played by Embeth Davidtz in the film from 1996.
Now that we’re in the age of reboot and remake, quite a few of our favorites are getting a rebrand. And this time, Ms. Honey will be played by actress Lashana Lynch in Netflix’s musical Matilda.
Lynch starred in Captain Marvel, and incited racists when it was announced that she would be the next Bond in the new James Bond film No Time to Die.
Matilda has already been turned into a musical for Broadway and now it will be coming to streaming platforms.
According to Variety, “The musical movie is based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 children’s classic about a 5-year-old named Matilda, whose precocious nature and gift for telekinesis help her overcome bullying from her parents, classmates and even the school’s principal Miss Trunchbull.”
Matthew Warchus directed the Broadway musical and is on board to direct the film as well.
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"If you’re a child of the nineties, you probably grew up on the movie Matilda starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, and a host of other memorable characters.\nOne of them being Ms. Honey, played by Embeth Davidtz in the film from 1996.\nNow that we’re in the age of reboot and remake, quite a few of our favorites are getting a rebrand. And this time, Ms. Honey will be played by actress Lashana Lynch in Netflix’s musical Matilda.\nLynch starred in Captain Marvel, and incited racists when it was announced that she would be the next Bond in the new James Bond film No Time to Die.\nMatilda has already been turned into a musical for Broadway and now it will be coming to streaming platforms.\nAccording to Variety, “The musical movie is based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 children’s classic about a 5-year-old named Matilda, whose precocious nature and gift for telekinesis help her overcome bullying from her parents, classmates and even the school’s principal Miss Trunchbull.”\nMatthew Warchus directed the Broadway musical and is on board to direct the film as well.",
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We spoke with Kiana Powell, brand strategist, CEO of Forward PR, and creator of the Vision To Brand: 6-Week Group Coaching Program for female entrepreneurs. She went over some of the destructive thoughts to ignore when starting your own business with us.
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Deciding to no longer be an employee, but to be your own boss – and possibly the boss of others – is an empowering but an also frightening moment. It means deciding, “I believe that I have what it takes to be the leader of my own career destiny. I believe I can give up the security of being on someone else’s payroll, and that things will work out for me.” It’s an incredible change! It requires something that not everyone is comfortable exhibiting: confidence. Confidence, we can fear, goes against our desires to be humble, be grateful, be “realistic,” and be a lot of other things society tells people (especially women) to be. Embodying the confidence to start your own business absolutely doesn’t have to mean ditching humility or gratitude, but many can fear that’s exactly what it means.
There are, of course, also the more practical fears that come with starting a business, like how to get funding, how to market yourself, how to develop your brand, who to hire, and so much more. Your brain is built to protect itself, so this is around the time it may start rolling out thoughts that it thinks will keep you safe, but are actually destructive. Don’t listen to them. We spoke with Kiana Powell, brand strategist, CEO of Forward PR, and creator of the Vision To Brand: 6-Week Group Coaching Program for female entrepreneurs. She went over some of the destructive thoughts to ignore when starting your own business with us.
Know that it is normal
These thoughts are no reason to step back. In fact, they’re very normal. “Transitioning into becoming a full-time entrepreneur is a scary, but exciting moment in one’s life,” Powell says. “When a person realizes that they have the power to make a living from what they are truly passionate about, there are millions of thoughts that can cause resentment and fear when deciding to take that leap of faith.”
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"Deciding to no longer be an employee, but to be your own boss – and possibly the boss of others – is an empowering but an also frightening moment. It means deciding, “I believe that I have what it takes to be the leader of my own career destiny. I believe I can give up the security of being on someone else’s payroll, and that things will work out for me.” It’s an incredible change! It requires something that not everyone is comfortable exhibiting: confidence. Confidence, we can fear, goes against our desires to be humble, be grateful, be “realistic,” and be a lot of other things society tells people (especially women) to be. Embodying the confidence to start your own business absolutely doesn’t have to mean ditching humility or gratitude, but many can fear that’s exactly what it means.\nThere are, of course, also the more practical fears that come with starting a business, like how to get funding, how to market yourself, how to develop your brand, who to hire, and so much more. Your brain is built to protect itself, so this is around the time it may start rolling out thoughts that it thinks will keep you safe, but are actually destructive. Don’t listen to them. We spoke with Kiana Powell, brand strategist, CEO of Forward PR, and creator of the Vision To Brand: 6-Week Group Coaching Program for female entrepreneurs. She went over some of the destructive thoughts to ignore when starting your own business with us.\nKnow that it is normal\nThese thoughts are no reason to step back. In fact, they’re very normal. “Transitioning into becoming a full-time entrepreneur is a scary, but exciting moment in one’s life,” Powell says. “When a person realizes that they have the power to make a living from what they are truly passionate about, there are millions of thoughts that can cause resentment and fear when deciding to take that leap of faith.”",
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From voicemails done by close celebrity friends to a petition for a Mary J. boot collection, this website is a worthy tribute to the Queen.
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#ToMaryWithLove: Site In Honor Of Mary J. Blige Launched On Her 50th B-Day
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Sure, plenty of people are fans of Mary J. Blige. They can sing some of her greatest hits word-for-word and imitate her now-iconic “Go Mary!” two-step to “Be Happy.” But a select group of creative devotees have turned their love for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul into an impressive website.
TOMARYWITHLOVE.com launches today (January 11) on the singer’s 50th birthday. The site is dedicated to giving Blige her roses as she reaches a major milestone birthday. It has everything from “voicemails” done by her celebrity friends and fans, articles about her undeniable influence, and even a boot archive to help you learn more about a bevvy of the signature thigh-highs Blige has worn over the years. (You can even sign a petition to try and persuade Blige to start a boot line for the masses.)
It’s quite the accomplishment by those who worked together to create this colorful homage: Yaba Blay, founder of Professional Black Girl, Tarana Burke author and organizer of the #MeToo Movement, Syreeta Gates of The Gates Preserve, and writer Karen Good Marable.
“Mary has been such a major part of my life since 1991-1992,” Burke tells MadameNoire. “She’s from where I’m from and has sung the soundtrack to my life in so many ways. I’m just excited to give her the flowers and love she deserves right now. Because as she says herself: she is a queen and leader and a living legend.”
The idea originated from Blay, who crowned the legendary singer the “patron saint” of professional Black girls. Its end result is a thoughtful celebration of an artist who has had such impact on so many.
“What can we say that hasn’t already been said? What you’re about to experience here, on TOMARYWITHLOVE.com, is evidence of just how much you mean to US, Black folk in particular, Professional Black Girls especially,” the intro page reads in a letter to Blige. “We love you DEEP. And we could not let this milestone birthday pass without giving you your flowers.”
To launch the site, TOMARYWITHLOVE.com will be marking Blige’s birthday with a full roster of events on social media, including a DJ set of her hits at noon. And while the site goes live on her 50th birthday, there’s a lot to learn from it even after the special occasion ends. There’s an insightful interview with her longtime stylist Misa Hylton-Brim, as well as plenty of written works that explain why she’s due a whole platform honoring her greatness.
If you’d like to get in on the celebration, or just want to go full Mary Stan today and every day, visit TOMARYWITHLOVE.com and follow #ToMaryWithLove all day on Instagram and Twitter to honor the queen. Hail Mary!
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"Sure, plenty of people are fans of Mary J. Blige. They can sing some of her greatest hits word-for-word and imitate her now-iconic “Go Mary!” two-step to “Be Happy.” But a select group of creative devotees have turned their love for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul into an impressive website.\nTOMARYWITHLOVE.com launches today (January 11) on the singer’s 50th birthday. The site is dedicated to giving Blige her roses as she reaches a major milestone birthday. It has everything from “voicemails” done by her celebrity friends and fans, articles about her undeniable influence, and even a boot archive to help you learn more about a bevvy of the signature thigh-highs Blige has worn over the years. (You can even sign a petition to try and persuade Blige to start a boot line for the masses.)\nIt’s quite the accomplishment by those who worked together to create this colorful homage: Yaba Blay, founder of Professional Black Girl, Tarana Burke author and organizer of the #MeToo Movement, Syreeta Gates of The Gates Preserve, and writer Karen Good Marable.\n“Mary has been such a major part of my life since 1991-1992,” Burke tells MadameNoire. “She’s from where I’m from and has sung the soundtrack to my life in so many ways. I’m just excited to give her the flowers and love she deserves right now. Because as she says herself: she is a queen and leader and a living legend.”\nThe idea originated from Blay, who crowned the legendary singer the “patron saint” of professional Black girls. Its end result is a thoughtful celebration of an artist who has had such impact on so many.\n“What can we say that hasn’t already been said? What you’re about to experience here, on TOMARYWITHLOVE.com, is evidence of just how much you mean to US, Black folk in particular, Professional Black Girls especially,” the intro page reads in a letter to Blige. “We love you DEEP. And we could not let this milestone birthday pass without giving you your flowers.”\nTo launch the site, TOMARYWITHLOVE.com will be marking Blige’s birthday with a full roster of events on social media, including a DJ set of her hits at noon. And while the site goes live on her 50th birthday, there’s a lot to learn from it even after the special occasion ends. There’s an insightful interview with her longtime stylist Misa Hylton-Brim, as well as plenty of written works that explain why she’s due a whole platform honoring her greatness.\nIf you’d like to get in on the celebration, or just want to go full Mary Stan today and every day, visit TOMARYWITHLOVE.com and follow #ToMaryWithLove all day on Instagram and Twitter to honor the queen. Hail Mary!",
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Adrienne Houghton, who's been open about fertility struggles, said there are some who ask on social media about when she's going to have kids not to be offensive but because they care. However, whatever the reasoning for asking, she's no longer addressing such questions and comments.
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Adrienne Houghton Says She’s Asked “Every Day” Why She Has No Kids Yet
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We recently told you that former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams decided to address a troll on social media who told her she needed to have children. While she gave a firm but respectful clapback, it’s not easy for anyone to deal with having people minding their uterus. It’s especially hard though for people in the public eye. Like Williams, Adrienne Houghton has dealt with questions about when she’s going to have children, questions that came in full force after she married Israel Houghton in 2016 and said that in 2018 she was hoping to start a family. When that didn’t happen, the inquiries increased, and Houghton admitted during a recent episode of The Real that it can all be very “hurtful.”
Speaking on Williams’s handling of the troll, Houghton talked about people who felt they were owed an explanation for what’s going on in your body based on her own experiences.
“I really think that we have this concept in our mind, and I can say this from someone who struggles with fertility, that we put this pressure on women and we almost make them feel like they’re not woman enough if they don’t have children. Or that they’re not woman enough if they don’t want children,” she said. “Then it’s a question of, ‘Well why don’t you want kids? Is something wrong with you? What’s wrong with you? You must have had a messed up childhood.’ It’s really hurtful. Just like Michelle said, you never know what someone’s journey has been. You never know their why. But sadly, social media has given people a platform to poke at others when they have no idea what the backstory may be.”
She did note that there are some who ask on social media not to be offensive but because they love babies and/or they genuinely want to see people happily married with children. However, she’s no longer addressing such questions and comments.
“I don’t even respond,” she said. “People ask me every day why I don’t have kids.”
Back in 2018, Houghton told MadameNoire that she didn’t regret initially sharing her hopes of starting a family on the show, though outside pressure came with doing so.
“I don’t regret it because, again, there is somebody that may be watching it that it may encourage. And at the same time, yes, it is crazy to hear every day that I’m pregnant when I am not pregnant,” she said at the time. “Let me tell you when it actually happens…”
“And I’m in no rush. I think it’s important to say that as well,” she added. “Yes, I’d like to extend my family, but I am in no rush. I want what God wants for me more than anything.”
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The "Trap Queen" rapper apologized to his daughters and the current woman in his life for his "bad decisions."
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Fetty Wap Admits He’s Not ‘Proud Of The Man I Am Today’
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When Fetty Wap isn’t in the news for music, he is being slammed by one of the mothers of his six children. He was also married for a one year and then had a bitter divorce that ended with claims that he was physically abusive and a cheater. It looks like he has realized that he hasn’t been the best man to the women in his life because he shared an apologetic message via his social media. On his Instagram story, he apologized to his current girlfriend and his daughters.
He started off by admitting to his “bad decisions” and apologized for the way he has treated the current lady in his life.
“It comes a point in life when you gotta man up and stop blaming everybody for your own actions,” he wrote. “I made a lot of mistakes and bad decisions in my life…& for the most part I never given them a second thought but…maybe because I’m getting older or for once I was really happy [for real] I let my greed and pride step in the way and I didn’t let these [people] [know] how much of a good woman I had by my side…everything I thought about you was false. I never had to second guess you but I didn’t return that energy…I stressed you out over s*** I could’ve changed and could have simply just not [involved] myself…you was there through everything this year…all the deaths…the shootings…everything.”
The “My Way” rapper was then remorseful for the way he has carried himself as a father as well and said he has “embarrassed” his daughters.
“I’m sorry for embarrassing you & embarrassing my daughters as a father,” he added. “I know if someone treated my daughters the way I’ve treated people I would be in max lockup. I am not proud of the man I am today but Ima change that for myself and for my children especially my daughters and for you.”
It looks like Fetty Wap wants to start off 2021 by trying to be a better version of himself. See him post below.
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Everyone is buzzing with anticipation for Netflix's new film Malcolm & Marie, which is set to premiere on Feb 5. While doing a press interview for the upcoming project, lead actress Zendaya discussed the controversy surrounding the 12-year age gap between her and her co-star John David Washington.
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Zendaya Addressed The Age Gap Between Her And Co-Star John David Washington
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Everyone is buzzing with anticipation for Netflix’s new film Malcolm & Marie, which is set to be released on Feb 5. While doing a press interview for the upcoming film, lead actress Zendaya discussed the controversy surrounding the 12-year age gap between her and her co-star John David Washington.
While speaking with Entertainment Tonight Canada, Zendaya, who is 24, shared that it’s understandable some viewers have been apprehensive about seeing her play opposite Washington, who is 36, especially since she’s played the role of teenager for a large portion of her career. That being said, because Marie was a character that was written specifically for her by her close friend and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, she thinks Marie is a symbol for who she is now, in addition to the woman she will be in the future.
“I guess I kind of understand it a little bit because I have been playing 16 since I was 16,” the actress said about the controversy. Speaking on her youthful appearance and playing the part of Marie she said, “You know, thankfully, ‘Black don’t crack,’ so I probably sometimes look a bit young, but I am a grown woman so this was special to me. Not only because it was written for me, but I think it was also written to me, and the woman I’m growing into. I think that was hugely what Marie kind of turned out to be while Sam was writing.”
“It’s special when a character is written for us, you know?” she continued. “This is who he thought of as he was writing it and we were able to be a part of that process from the beginning, being able to talk with him for hours after — he’d write pages, we’d talk about it for however long — it really is a special experience unlike anything I’ve been a part of to that degree.”
“Yea I’m very, I’m grateful for the whole process,” the actress added. “I couldn’t have asked for a better role to take that step.”
In addition to being a part of shaping the character she played in the film, last July Deadline reported Zendaya also helped fund Malcolm & Marie during its pre-production and production phases, as did Washington.
When giving his take on the age gap between himself and his co-star last month, Washington said, “I wasn’t concerned about it because she is a woman. People are going to see in this film how much of a woman she is.”
As of now, we know Washington will be playing a brooding film director who’s awaiting a critic’s review about his newly premiered film alongside his girlfriend, played by Zendaya. With Malcolm & Marie’s release only a few days away, only time will tell what real-life critics have to say about how the duo’s tumultuous romance plays out onscreen and if the age gap makes any difference.
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After revealing their relationship to the world in December, they have decided to part ways.
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Supa Cent & Sage The Gemini Have Broken Up
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After flooding social media with lovey dovey Instagram Live sessions and posts, Raynell “Supa Cent” Steward and rapper Sage the Gemini have ended their relationship. Sage the Gemini wrote in his Instagram story on January 29, 2021 that he was simply “single.” When his post was re-posted by The Shade Room, Supa Cent commented under it saying “Whew! Yasssssirrrr!” with praise emojis.
The “Red Nose” rapper also commented under one of The Shade Room’s posts about their breakup.
“Regardless I wish her the best God bless,” he wrote.
He also deleted most of the pictures from his Instagram page, only leaving up four posts. He explained why he did that in a now-deleted message in his Instagram story.
“Only deleted our pics because I don’t want to be measured by the internet this is real life love and I don’t want it to be mixed up!”
It was confirmed that they were dating back in December 2020. Though their relationship was a shock to us, they claimed they knew each other for 11 years. Them announcing their relationship was also unexpected because shortly before they made their debut, Steward was on social media professing her love for another man whose name wasn’t revealed. When they received backlash, the Oakland, California native made sure to respond to the naysayers.
“Some people get caught up, and in social media and celebrity worlds because it’s interesting to them BUT you have to realize YOU DON’T KNOW THEM lol ya’ll be KILLIN ME lol so crazy,” he wrote on his Instagram story. “Send Positive energy out you’ll be fine I promise. This happy s**t good for you I ain’t goin back.”
It’s unfortunate that they didn’t work out because the 28-year-old rapper seemed dedicated to the relationship.
“Support me in being the man that I am supposed to be for her and wish me luck on love progress and consistency,” he told The Shade Room when their relationship was revealed.
Steward hasn’t said much about the breakup via social media.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nAfter flooding social media with lovey dovey Instagram Live sessions and posts, Raynell “Supa Cent” Steward and rapper Sage the Gemini have ended their relationship. Sage the Gemini wrote in his Instagram story on January 29, 2021 that he was simply “single.” When his post was re-posted by The Shade Room, Supa Cent commented under it saying “Whew! Yasssssirrrr!” with praise emojis.\nThe “Red Nose” rapper also commented under one of The Shade Room’s posts about their breakup.\n“Regardless I wish her the best God bless,” he wrote.\nHe also deleted most of the pictures from his Instagram page, only leaving up four posts. He explained why he did that in a now-deleted message in his Instagram story.\n“Only deleted our pics because I don’t want to be measured by the internet this is real life love and I don’t want it to be mixed up!”\nIt was confirmed that they were dating back in December 2020. Though their relationship was a shock to us, they claimed they knew each other for 11 years. Them announcing their relationship was also unexpected because shortly before they made their debut, Steward was on social media professing her love for another man whose name wasn’t revealed. When they received backlash, the Oakland, California native made sure to respond to the naysayers.\n“Some people get caught up, and in social media and celebrity worlds because it’s interesting to them BUT you have to realize YOU DON’T KNOW THEM lol ya’ll be KILLIN ME lol so crazy,” he wrote on his Instagram story. “Send Positive energy out you’ll be fine I promise. This happy s**t good for you I ain’t goin back.”\nIt’s unfortunate that they didn’t work out because the 28-year-old rapper seemed dedicated to the relationship.\n“Support me in being the man that I am supposed to be for her and wish me luck on love progress and consistency,” he told The Shade Room when their relationship was revealed.\nSteward hasn’t said much about the breakup via social media.",
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Rapper and TV personality Tokyo Vanity shares what led her to hold onto her virginity for as long as she did and if she had regrets once she turned in her V-card to her fellow rapper ex-boyfriend.
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During a recently released interview with DJ Smallz Eyez (you read that right), rapper and TV personality Tokyo Vanity talked about what was behind her decision to wait a while before losing her virginity.
The star waited until she was 24 to have sex, and she memorized all the details when she finally did.
“I lost my virginity last year, 2019,” she said. “July 3rd, 2019, 1:26 a.m. on a Wednesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana [laughs].”
After waiting so long, when asked if she had any misgivings about turning in her V-card, she said no. “I can’t take it back so what I’m a regret it for.”
“I was never waiting on marriage or nothin’. It’s just like, life was moving so fast you know,” she said while speaking on what led her to wait. “I blew up when I was 18…I was 18 years old when I first became a public figure. So I had just graduated from high school and sh-t like that. So I was still a virgin after I graduated high school and it was like, ‘damn. It’s really too late.'”
She said she didn’t want to lose her virginity once she was in the public eye to a guy who would go and tell everyone for attention. She protected herself and chose to wait until she felt it was the right time and with the right person she could trust.
“So then I was like no…I just always felt like when I did it, I just wanted to do it with somebody where I loved them and they loved me,” she said.
She also had some concerns about STIs and pregnancy after watching many young women she grew up with find themselves dealing with such issues. Nevertheless, she said that wasn’t a factor in her decision to hold onto her virginity for as long as she did.
“I just was waiting because that’s what I wanted to do,” she said.
Tokyo initially opened up on LHHATL in 2018 about being a virgin at an older age. Many were surprised, others were impressed, and some had less than kind things to say. Whatever the reaction, she wasn’t bothered one way or another.
“I feel like there’s so many other people out there like me, but they don’t talk about what it is that they’re doing or they don’t talk about that because they feel like it’s embarrassing or maybe people are gonna make fun of them,” she told VH1 in 2018. “But, I don’t give a f–k about nobody making fun of me because, at the end of the day, I’m what was normal.”
When Tokyo did lose her virginity, she shared that she lost it to ex-boyfriend and rapper BC Jay. When they went their separate ways in 2020, she took to social media to share the news in the hopes of keeping people from tagging her in images of him with a new woman he was spotted with.
“I can honestly say this is my first love. My first…I lost my virginity to. And coming out here and telling everybody this is one of the hardest things I ever had to do in my life because I’m a private person.” she said on Instagram last summer. “And honestly, it’s embarrassing because everybody be laughing at you and having so much to say when y’all be going through way worse sh-t than what I’m going through.”
Despite the heartbreak at that time, when asked how they’re doing in the present in her DJ Smallz Eyes interview, Tokyo said she and BC Jay were in a good place. And perhaps, they might hook up again. Emphasis on hook up, not reunite.
“We’re cool. Ain’t no beef or whatever,” she said. “I’ll probably still wanna f–k one day or something, but you know, we’re cool. Ain’t no beef.”
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In an exclusive sneak peek at Monday’s new episode of Taraji P. Henson‘s Facebook Watch series Peace of Mind with Taraji, the actress and her best friend, Tracie Jade, speak with a young woman named Diana who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In the clip, Dianna talks about her experience with mental illness, starting way before she was even aware that anything was going on with her. She shares that her mother struggled with schizophrenia and that living with her through such battles was an incredibly difficult experience as Dianna had to be the “adult” in the house.
She told Taraji and Tracie that after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder a decade ago, she knows “the signs when it happens. I can feel for it. I can understand when it’s coming.”
When asked if the disorder ran in her family, she opened up about watching her mother deal with schizophrenia.
“I knew about mental illness because of my mother,” she said. “My mother had schizophrenia. The first episode she had I was 7. I woke up and the police came and took her and I just remember staying with my grandma for a long period of time. So yes, I am very, very familiar with mental illness. I was always like, ‘Here we go again. Here we go again.'”
Her mother would eventually pass and Dianna ended up having to drop out of college in order to care for her brother, who was two years old at the time. Thinking back on watching her mom’s episodes, including ones that occurred in public, she admitted that she questioned God.
“I felt angry, I felt mad, I felt upset with God,” she said. “Why my mom? Why would you give this to somebody?”
The conversation is a part of the January 18 episode entitled, “Are You Bipolar and Going Undiagnosed?” Dianna and a young man named Iman both share their stories of having bipolar disorder from a young age and the way in which it plays a role in their daily lives.
Peace of Mind premiered in December with the purpose of putting a spotlight on the mental health issues people don’t talk enough about but deal with in everyday life. Back when she was promoting the series, Henson said that Black people specifically needed to stop being afraid of opening up. It’s an experience she can identify with all too well.
“As Black people, we’re conditioned to push through and be strong and pray our problems away. And after awhile, that … wasn’t working,” she told The Washington Post. “So I found it harder for me to get out of the dark places because I had been pushing so much, and I’m pushing through my trauma instead of unpacking it and healing it. Enough was enough.”
Check out the clip from the newest episode and be sure to tune in every Monday and Wednesday at noon on Facebook Watch.
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"MadameNoire Featured Video\nIn an exclusive sneak peek at Monday’s new episode of Taraji P. Henson‘s Facebook Watch series Peace of Mind with Taraji, the actress and her best friend, Tracie Jade, speak with a young woman named Diana who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In the clip, Dianna talks about her experience with mental illness, starting way before she was even aware that anything was going on with her. She shares that her mother struggled with schizophrenia and that living with her through such battles was an incredibly difficult experience as Dianna had to be the “adult” in the house.\nShe told Taraji and Tracie that after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder a decade ago, she knows “the signs when it happens. I can feel for it. I can understand when it’s coming.”\nWhen asked if the disorder ran in her family, she opened up about watching her mother deal with schizophrenia.\n“I knew about mental illness because of my mother,” she said. “My mother had schizophrenia. The first episode she had I was 7. I woke up and the police came and took her and I just remember staying with my grandma for a long period of time. So yes, I am very, very familiar with mental illness. I was always like, ‘Here we go again. Here we go again.'”\nHer mother would eventually pass and Dianna ended up having to drop out of college in order to care for her brother, who was two years old at the time. Thinking back on watching her mom’s episodes, including ones that occurred in public, she admitted that she questioned God.\n“I felt angry, I felt mad, I felt upset with God,” she said. “Why my mom? Why would you give this to somebody?”\nThe conversation is a part of the January 18 episode entitled, “Are You Bipolar and Going Undiagnosed?” Dianna and a young man named Iman both share their stories of having bipolar disorder from a young age and the way in which it plays a role in their daily lives.\nPeace of Mind premiered in December with the purpose of putting a spotlight on the mental health issues people don’t talk enough about but deal with in everyday life. Back when she was promoting the series, Henson said that Black people specifically needed to stop being afraid of opening up. It’s an experience she can identify with all too well.\n“As Black people, we’re conditioned to push through and be strong and pray our problems away. And after awhile, that … wasn’t working,” she told The Washington Post. “So I found it harder for me to get out of the dark places because I had been pushing so much, and I’m pushing through my trauma instead of unpacking it and healing it. Enough was enough.”\nCheck out the clip from the newest episode and be sure to tune in every Monday and Wednesday at noon on Facebook Watch.",
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