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When it comes to cultural appropriation, it appears that Black people are the only ones who say the least and get ripped off the most. It seems that every other culture is highly protective of everything from their fashions to the food to the music. Still, if you look around, you’ll see that black culture is utilized in most other cultures free and clear and it is even, in some cases, stolen as an aspect of different cultures who claim origination. [...]

Stereotypes and stigmas are pervasive in many countries, including the U.S. The expected behaviors of black men are often fueled by these stereotypes, making it more difficult for black men to achieve success in education and the job market. Throughout history, the stigmatizing of the black community, particularly men, has led to discrimination and deeply hurt black families. To fight racism, we must be aware of these stereotypes and how they harm American society as a whole. [...]

10 Bona Fide Steps To Becoming a DJ The work of a DJ is dynamic and creative; he (or she) moves his audience and guides them towards a certain feeling with his music. [...]

10 Great Gifts for Musicians Buying gifts for anyone can be quite a challenge: you don’t know how they’ll respond to the gift and you never know how much you should spend on it. But finding a gift for a musician can be even worse. [...]

Gone are the days were being thin was in and now, thankfully, every man, woman, and human being is learning to love their curves. However, it is no secret that accepting one’s body is easier said than done, so today we wanted to support our readers who are still learning to love their curves and to embrace their bellies. [...]

Top 10 Best Streaming TV Services Long gone are the days of VHS cassettes and flat screens TVs; today we’re in the era of streaming services. Every show, every character, every moment of television history is now accessible from the comfort of our homes. However, with such an expansive cast of shows, it sometimes becomes a hassle to find just the right one that fits, just that particular mood you’re in. [...]

Top 10 Black Celebrity Rehab Success Stories Celebrities are known for many things: their perfect skin, their wealth, and, quite simply, their white picket fence-type life. Nevertheless, no matter how trite the saying is, celebrities are just like us. They deal with heartbreak and loss, and they suffer and get sick. And despite the ways in which we idealize them for their best qualities, some of them do acknowledge their faults. [...]

Top 10 New Jobs Pursued By Black Entrepreneurs In media, today, black people are often showcased as athletes, actors, and singers. You open a magazine and the first black person you see is Kanye West talking about his newest album and you check out your Instagram feed and hear Zendaya answering questions about her newest role in another Marvel flick. However, black people are more than the monolithic roles that society checks them off as. [...]

Top 10 Times Beyoncé and Jay-Z Broke The Internet “From the beginning, we knew that it was her destiny to become the greatest female performer, hands down. With hits like “Bootylicious”, “Survivor,”  and “Independent Woman” she’s got a new movie called Fighting Temptation coming this Summer….” Mo’Nique spoke these words no less than 18 years ago, and they still ring true to this day. Beyoncé is undoubtedly a legend in the industry. When she first gained stardom in the trifecta that was “Destiny’s Child,” we knew she was something special. [...]

10 Celebrities Who Continued Their Education After Becoming Famous By: Princess Dominiko There’s very little talk of education within the music industry and Hollywood. [...]