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Despite all of the shortcomings, there is something special about Bennett. It doesn’t have the prestige of Hampton, the bourgeoisie of Howard or the glitz of Florida A&M; but black women are educated and celebrated here and there is no greater experience in the world.… Read More Celebrating “A Different World”
As I witnessed the media’s coverage of Golden Gabby’s hair, it reminded me of that beautiful afternoon in March 2011 when I decided to enter creamy crack rehab with a big chop.… Read More Mind Your Business
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