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Brown Beauty: Colorism Within Black America and Beyond
The idea that lighter skin is more beautiful permeates within black America and beyond – measurable in microaggressions and systematic oppression.
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February 2020
February 2020 — The Skin Issue
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A Closer Look at Our Go-To Skin Care Oils
They grab our attention when we see them listed on product labels, but how much do we really know about the ins and outs – and dos and don’ts – of our favorite oils?
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A Peek Inside the World of Professional Cuddlers
A solid squeeze has the power to lift your spirits and lower your blood pressure. Once thought as something only to be shared between lovers and friends, some have stepped up to provide cuddles to those who desire it while making a few extra bucks themselves.
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Dermatologist Dr. Brittany Carter-Snell Gives Her Winter Skin Care Tips
The Carter Snell Skin Center doctor is helping us have beautiful, healthy skin year-round.
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With Interracial Relationships, We’re Down for the Swirl When it’s Good for the Black Girl
Black men are far more likely than black women to marry outside of the race – and more likely to get married period. Is it time for black women to expand their search for love?
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Freelancer and Filmmaker Jasmine Espy Shares Her Battle Over Hidradenitis Suppurativa
After years of frustration and misdiagnoses, Espy got control of the debilitating skin condition. Now she’s chronicled her journey in a documentary, ‘My Gold Lining.’
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Danielle Atkinson, Founder and Executive Director, Mothering Justice
A lifelong passion for advocacy led this mom of six to form an organization that empowers mothers of color to fight for economic equity.
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The Washtenaw County African American Genealogy Society Traces Our Roots
Cheryl Garnett and Omer Jean Winborn says this area is rich in African American history.
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The Detroit Pepper Company Delivers the Good Stuff
The East English Village takeout restaurant serves up stuffed bell peppers, salads, smoothies and more.
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Ask the Expert: Why is it Important to Get a Pap Screening?
Dr. Simisola Caxton-Idowu says young women should begin regular Pap testing at age 21.
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Lanette’s Shrimp House Opens in the Old Miley & Miley Shrimp Shack Spot
Lawyer Todd Perkins opened the Highland Park restaurant as an homage to his late wife Jetuan Lanette.
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SEEN: Wayne State University’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Luncheon
On Jan. 21, WSU invited the community to the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center to honor and celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.