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HBO Doc 'Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram' Reveals There's Still More Work To Be Done
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HBO Doc 'Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram' Reveals There's Still More Work To Be Done

The film recently had its LA premiere—here are nine things we learned from the screening and discussion with the filmmakers.

Here's What Amplify Africa's Inaugural Afro Ball Looked Like
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Here's What Amplify Africa's Inaugural Afro Ball Looked Like

The awards event was a celebration of excellence and ambition in the African community.

Dear White Feminists: Black Women Have Never Been Shocked by White Male Mediocrity (Neither Should You, You Raised Them)
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Dear White Feminists: Black Women Have Never Been Shocked by White Male Mediocrity (Neither Should You, You Raised Them)

An op-ed on how Black women have never been surprised at just how far being average, white and male can take you in this world.

Marc Jacobs’ Defense of White Models in Dreadlocks Was Way Worse Than His Original Sin
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Marc Jacobs’ Defense of White Models in Dreadlocks Was Way Worse Than His Original Sin

"For them, sporting locs down Jacobs’ runway is fun and edgy. For a black woman like me, it could cost me a job."

A Racist Coat Was Almost on Sale at NYFW—But Young Paris Put a Stop to It
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A Racist Coat Was Almost on Sale at NYFW—But Young Paris Put a Stop to It

Roc Nation signee Young Paris had to school Patricia Field and Suzan Pitt as to why golliwoggs are a no go in fashion, art and in life.