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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. [...]

10 Beautiful Celebs Who Celebrate Their 4C Kinks and Curls Natural hair care is trending more than ever amongst both black and white communities, alike. However, despite the record number of individuals showing off their natural tresses and curls, the people—individuals with 4c hair— who started this trend have seemingly become cast out of the growing online community through bullying. Nevertheless, a record number of black celebrities with 4C hair have decided to trash their wigs and weaves to show off their kinks and curls.  10. [...]

The genres of Hip-Hop and Rap are filled with some of the world’s most talented, influential and successful lyricists. Names such as Jay-Z, Nas, Lil’ Wayne, Drake, and many others have gone on to break records and sell countless amounts of hits, making them some of the biggest names in music. Although names such as Jay-z and Lil’ Wayne sustained their success, others faded away just like the way they emerged onto the scene. [...]

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ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Brenda Russell attends the 2011 NAMM Show - Day 3 at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 14, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images for NAMM) It is said that when one rises, one should always reach back and help another. [...]

(Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) The Brilliance of Dave Chappelle Some call him the GOAT (including himself). Others label him the voice of his generation. He’s been called polarizing, divisive, transphobic, racist and cancelled. However, the appellation fans of comedy use most often is brilliant. That is a lofty and historically dangerous moniker for a stand-up comedian. [...]

I will not deny one of the things I really love about Los Angeles is waking up each and every day to extremely bright sunshine it is an amazing feeling to get out of bed and know that the weather is going to be amazing. I dreamed of living in LA as a kid growing up in Buffalo, New York a far cry from Los Angeles and a culture shock upon arriving. In 1979, I talked my high school teacher's aide named Debbie into bringing the drama class to Los Angeles for a trip. [...]

 We are all born with the ability to know when we are in danger. I like to call this the "Yellow light Warning." Have you ever noticed that just about anything negative that has ever happened to you, there was some kind of warning beforehand? We have be keen on any situation that can hinder our positive developmental stages. [...]

The number of success stories from black entrepreneurs in regards to their businesses is constantly on the increase, a positive remark considering the world is known to have a lot of racial discrimination. If you are a black entrepreneur seeking to invest in a business and would want to be certain that you will not be going downhill in terms of your business' success, then the following are businesses ventures that you should take into consideration: Auto repair It is quite challenging taking a car to the car shop for simple repairs. [...]