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• Melania Trump's Israeli Hairdresser - NY Blueprint

  09-01-2017 23:46 via nyblueprint.com
  
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  Messing with the Zohan is one thing — but messing with the First Lady elect's hair-do is a horse's mane of a different color. Recently, Hollywood actress Olivia Wilde made a change to her appearance that sent more than a physical message. The 32-year ...
  
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• MIT Eliminates Diversity Statement Requirement For Faculty Applicants, Says ‘They Don’t Work’

  10-05-2024 04:38
  
  Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images By ESSENCE Staff ·Updated May 9, 2024The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced that it will no longer require diversity statements from prospective faculty. According to The Hill, the school said President Sally Kornbluth directed the decision “with the support of the Provost, Chancellor, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and all six academic deans,”“My goals are to tap into the full scope of human talent, to
  
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• The Top Moments At FIT’s Future Of Fashion Show And Gala

  10-05-2024 01:39
  
  Getty Images By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated May 9, 2024At The Glasshouse in New York City, the Fashion Institute of Technology held its Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday evening. As a part of the significant night, a group of talented rising designers presented knitwear, sportswear, occasionwear, intimate apparel, and children’s wear. What was most compelling about their designs was their dedication to staying true to themselves as creators. While some moments throughout the gala were >J
  
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• “Full Circle Family Moment”: Georgia Tech’s First Black Graduate Presents Granddaughter With Her Diploma

  10-05-2024 01:38
  By Melissa Noel ·Updated May 9, 2024When Deanna Yancey walked across the stage during her May 3 graduation from Georgia Institute of Technology, a very special person presented her with her diploma—her grandfather, who wasthe firstBlack student to graduate from the school.The heartwarming moment took place almost 60 years after Ronald Yancey made history inJune 1965 as the only Black person among 300 graduates to earn an engineering degree. To now share this moment with her trailbla
  
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• Kimora Lee Simmons Talks The Importance Of Self-Confidence At 25th Annual Smile Train Gala

  10-05-2024 00:31
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 08: Kimora Lee Simmons, Ming Lee Simmons and Aoki Lee Simmons attend the Smile Train 25th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Smile Train) By Keyaira Boone ·Updated May 9, 2024Kimora Lee Simmons knows the value of confidence. The Smile Train ambassador shared why she donates her time and resources to the cleft-focused organization with ESSENCE at their 25th-anniversary gala at Ci
  
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• Shaboozey: Country Music’s Newest Superstar

  10-05-2024 00:01
  
  Photo Credit: Daniel Prakopcyk By Okla Jones ·Updated May 9, 2024Shaboozey is carving out his own lane. Building upon the success of his appearances on two of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tracks—“SPAGHETTII” and “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN’”—the Virginia native earned a Billboard 100 top 10 hit with the country track, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The record blends sounds of hip-hop, country, and folk into a sonic melting pot that serves as a
  
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• Is Your Skin Barrier Compromised? Here’s How To Tell

  09-05-2024 21:50
  
  Alberto Case / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated May 9, 2024It’s easy to tell if your skin has hyperpigmentation, breakouts, or dryness. However, the cause may be hidden behind your most persistent skin concerns. “The skin barrier is your body’s first line of defense protecting you from the outside environment,” esthetician and founder of Black Skin Directory, Dija Ayodele tells ESSENCE. Defending against pollution, UV rays, and bacteria, a compromised skin
  
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• Jaleel White Is Married! Meet His Wife, Nicoletta

  09-05-2024 20:52
  
  Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Jaleel White Is Married! Meet His Wife, Nicoletta appeared first on Essence.
  
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• How Lisa Price Is Improving The Black Birthing Experience

  09-05-2024 20:39
  
  By India Espy-Jones & Akili King ·Updated May 9, 2024Like many Black birthing people, Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price unfortunately didn’t have great birth experiences. “I didn’t have birth experiences that nearly took my life, but they definitely weren’t pleasant and they didn’t go as planned,” she shares with ESSENCE. And with Black women three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, and with 60% of those
  
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• Where To Buy Mules By Black Designers

  09-05-2024 18:13
  
  Blackstock & Weber By Julian Randall ·Updated May 9, 2024Something about a mule makes it a more exciting buy than any other shoe. Is it the ability to comfortably wear one that isn’t only meant to protect? Does it still have the leisurely feel of something that was once only worn indoors? Or is it the eroticism that comes with one part of the foot being revealed and the rest concealed?Indeed, part of it is the anatomy of the shoe–often having no quarters and only a vamp&nd
  
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• 4C FILES: Pattern Power

  09-05-2024 18:05
  
  By Larry Stansbury ·Updated May 9, 2024I remember the day I started middle school—walking through the hallways feeling confident with my fresh haircut. Later, I noticed another student with curly hair similar to mine. As I approached him, a group of classmates began teasing him about his hair.  After that disturbing experience, I promised myself I would not grow out my hair, even though my mom encouraged me to do so. I decided to get a haircut every two weeks to avoid bein
  
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• Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, A Pillar In The HBCU Ecosystem Gets Honored For Her Work

  09-05-2024 18:00
  
  By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 8, 2024HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in helping to forgetarget="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (HBCU ELI) recently announced that Executive Director and 18th President of Bennett College, Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, was honored with the Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) 2024 ‘Arch of Triumph Award’ on April 6.“I’m grateful to my family at JCSU for this esteem
  
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• Meet The Nail Artist Behind Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Press-Ons

  09-05-2024 16:55
  
  Aliah Anderson / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated May 9, 2024Following the release of her Pink Friday 2 fragrance, Nicki Minaj has dug her rhinestone-plated claws back into the world of beauty. This time, the queen of rap released Pink Friday Nails after teasing the launch late last year. Her first collection, released a couple of months ago, included 11 press-on designs featuring as many as 300 gems. To help her bring this new nail empire to life, she brought on her personal nai
  
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• How To Accessorize With Quiet Luxury In Mind

  09-05-2024 15:00
  
  Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated May 9, 2024The quiet luxury conversation has finally died down since its wake in 2023, but the effects haven’t. Minimally designed jewelry is the main result of this and we are the beneficiaries. Often, when getting dressed I’ll reach for a simple pair of hoop earrings to accompany an outfit, but there’s an abundance of other shapes that are still considered minimal and embody quiet luxury. Pieces like the ones popularized b
  
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• 3 Ways To Peacefully Breakup With Your Partner

  09-05-2024 14:20
  
  Dominique Fluker ·The post 3 Ways To Peacefully Breakup With Your Partner appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Pinky Cole Hayes Surprises Savannah State University Grads With $8.75M Donation During Her Commencement Speech

  09-05-2024 14:00
  
  By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 9, 2024 Pinky Cole Hayesknows what it’s like to The post Pinky Cole Hayes Surprises Savannah State University Grads With $8.75M Donation During Her Commencement Speech appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Atlanta To Pay $3.8 Million To Family Of Church Deacon Who Died After Being Tased By Police

  09-05-2024 13:56
  
  By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated May 9, 2024The Atlanta City Council unanimously agreed to pay a $3.8 million settlement to the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman Sr., who died after being tased by a police officer last year.The altercation with the officer occurred last August after the 62-year-old was involved in a minor car crash and subsequently “refused to sign a citation finding him at fault for the crash,” according to police. Hollman, the chairman of deacon ministry at Live
  
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• Despite A National Rent Hike Slowdown, Black Renters Are Still Suffering Per A Recent Zillow Report

  09-05-2024 13:00
  
  Real Estate Agent holding house key By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 8, 2024The average rent in the United States is $1,515/month, which is 0.6% higher than this time last year according to recent data from Apartments.com. Although this is slightly lower than years past, it’s still causing many BIPOC renters deep distress.A new Zillow report undergirds, pointing out that nearly half of all renter households remain cost-burdened, with BIPOC households disproportionately
  
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• An HBCU-Focused Cybersecurity Consortium Is Coming And It’s Aiming To Shape The Next Gen Of Experts

  09-05-2024 13:00
  
  By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 8, 2024Cybersecurity pays the big bucks. Entry-level positions can pay more than $100,000 per year and offer life>PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), are helping to create a pipeline for Black students’ entry into the industry. In partnership with Southern Company, PROPEL recently announced the launch of its cybersecurity consortium, an initiative that aims to give students the
  
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• Hairdresser to former PM shuts salon after 40 years - Henley Standard

  09-05-2024 10:28 via news.google.com
  
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• Young Hairdresser named in ‘Skills Olympics’ line-up - Concept Hair

  09-05-2024 09:59 via news.google.com
  
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• Need A Break From Work? Here’s How To Spend The Perfect Ditch Day In Washington D.C.

  09-05-2024 07:24
  
  Young African American woman taking a selfie. Concept of enjoying life and on vacation. By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated May 9, 2024Feeling the weight of work-life balance tipping in favor of the “work” side a bit too much lately? Girl, we feel you. That’s why it might be time to indulge in a well-deserved ditch day. And what better place to escape the daily grind than the vibrant streets of Washington D.C.? Whether you’re local, or embarking on the city for a
  
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• Summer Freelancing: 5 Strategies To Ride The Seasonal Wave To Success

  09-05-2024 01:48
  
  Shot of an attractive young businesswoman sitting and working on her laptop in a coffee shop during the day By Ebony Flake ·Updated May 8, 2024Freelancers are a distinctive type of worker who, according to a ResearchGate study, excel most when working creatively and independently in highly autonomous environments. Their aptitude in the “hustle economy” is often driven by the exhilaration of continuous learning. Every contract presents an exciting opportunity for growth, furthe
  
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• She gave her hairdresser's daughter $18000; over the next 17 years she gave $3 million more - now she's broke - WWLTV.com

  09-05-2024 01:35 via news.google.com
  She gave her hairdresser's daughter $18000; over the next 17 years she gave $3 million more - now she's broke  WWLTV.com
  
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• New York Governor Kathy Hochul Faces Backlash For Saying Black Kids In The Bronx Don’t Know What Computers Are

  09-05-2024 00:36
  
  Pacific Press By Melissa Noel ·Updated May 8, 2024New York Governor Kathy Hochul is under fire for saying that Black children in the Bronx don’t know the word “computer.”“Right now, we have young Black kids growing up in the Bronx who don’t even know what the word ‘computer’ is,” she said. “They don’t know these things.” The Democratic Governor made these remarks during a technology panel in Los Angeles while discussing New
  
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• This Counter-Staining Spice Can Actually Be Used On Your Teeth

  08-05-2024 23:24
  
  Jonathan Knowles / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated May 8, 2024Turmeric has benefits that aren’t just confined to the kitchen. This counter-staining spice can actually be used in your bathroom as well. More specifically, on your teeth. “Turmeric has been used throughout history for medicinal purposes because it helps reduce inflammation,” cosmetic dental surgeon at Eden Dental Aesthetics, Dr. Brandon Mack tells ESSENCE. “There are some studies that have sh
  
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• ÁWET Is Creating Community Vibes For All

  08-05-2024 23:08
  
  By Skylar Mitchell ·Updated May 8, 2024Eritrean tailor Goitom Woldegebriel sharpened his aesthetic consciousness in the shadow of war, witnessing the Eritrean-Ethiopian conflict firsthand during his youth. After an extended period of transience, he planted roots in New York, where he continued his generational process in tailoring and craftsmanship. Today, the family’s label and Soho storefront are named for Woldegebriel’s son, Áwet, which means victory in Tigriny&mdash
  
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• Candace Parker Announced As President Of Adidas Women’s Basketball

  08-05-2024 22:42
  
  Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Published May 8, 2024Whether on or off the court, the legendary WNBA player Candace Parker will always shine. Now, she’s been appointed as the new president of Adidas’s women’s basketball sector. Recently, in late April, Parker announced she was retiring from playing pro basketball which caused an uproar of shock and support from her fans and players. She’s legendary in the WNBA as she’s played in the league for 16 seasons.&n
  
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• Here’s How This National Cycling Club Honors A Black Biking Legend And Makes The Sport More Accessible

  08-05-2024 21:00
  
  By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated May 8, 2024May is National Bike Month, and the conversation around Black history and cycling would not be complete without discussing Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor. He was an undisputed GOAT–Schwinn Bikes hails him as “the greatest sprinter of all time. He won numerous competitions and world titles, set multiple world records, and was one of the very first Black celebrity athletes.”Between 1898 and 1899, Taylor “establish
  
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• WATCH: In My Feed – A Look at the Celebrity Kids Attending Prom in 2024

  08-05-2024 19:30
  
  By Essence ·Updated May 8, 2024 From Master P to Gizelle Bryant and Dwyane Wade, the children of your favorite stars are getting all gussied up for prom season. TOPICS:  black celebrity kids Prom The post WATCH: In My Feed –A Look at the Celebrity Kids Attending Prom in 2024 appeared first on Essence.
  
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