Originally posted Apr 2, 2021 I was first introduced to Nicole Byer on MTV’s Girl Code. It’s very rare to see a dark skinned, Black, plus size woman on TV, especially if she’s not the butt of a joke. She was hilarious and I was instantly obsessed. The world got to know her as the […]
Originally posted May 7, 2021 So, you wanna be bougie but are unsure where to begin? Well, you have come to the right place. I have deemed myself to be “low maintenance bougie” for the last few years. The word “bougie” is an African American Vernacular English (AAVE) term that describes a person that is
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Originally posted Jun 15, 2020 We love celebrities, right? The lavish lifestyles, the access, the excess. Celebrities love nothing more than flaunting. Floyd Mayweather walks around with a suitcase full of money. Tyler Perry just built a multi-million dollar production studio. For the most part, we enjoy seeing Black celebrities succeed. The idea that they
Originally posted Mar 25, 2022 Summer is right around the corner. In what is shaping up to be one of the first “normal” summers since before Covid began, everyone is eager to get outside. Skims, the shapewear brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has chosen this summer to launch a swimwear collection. Launched in 2019, Skims
Originally posted Feb 12, 2021 The increase in demand for more Black films has been fascinating to experience. Even with the influx of films, one question still remains: where are the films of Black people just existing? The content that does not include themes of police brutality, trauma, racism, gang life, or slavery. The latest
Originally posted Jun 30, 2020 Any shopper knows that the beginning of spring means the premiere of new styles. Gone are the frumpy monotone sweaters and jeans. In with the lightweight fabrics and beautiful prints. Spring/Summer is hands down my favorite season to shop because the possibilities are endless. It is so easy to mix
The DC Voice is excited to announce the return of Undie-Fined Moments! Over the next few weeks, we will be re-posting a number of the articles that adorned this website in anticipation of Undie-fined Moments return to The DC Voice. Welcome back! Originally posted – September 3, 2020 Recently, a tweet went viral that read
PHOTOS COURTESY OF IMDB One of the most important movements of this generation is “Me Too,” or #MeToo. It has taken down serial predators like Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, and R. Kelly. As a result, women are finally able to redefine what consent means and what qualifies as rape – things that have been inaccurately
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When I first heard Jordan Peele was recreating Candyman, I knew I had to see it. I love Jordan Peele’s work. From Get Out to Lovecraft Country, everything Jordan Peele has his hand in is captivating. When I learned Nia DaCosta (Little Woods), Yahaya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen) and Teyonah Parris (WandaVision) were involved, I became
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As of August 20th, Old Navy has launched its new BODEQUALITY initiative. The new campaign features “Saturday Night Live” and “Shrill” star Aidy Bryant. Plus size women of all shapes and sizes are featured in Old Navy’s signature denim. They also emailed all cardholders and mail subscribers the press release. Old Navy’s BODEQUALITY aims to
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