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• Here’s Why Nearly Two-Thirds Of Black Americans Are Grappling With Financial Stress

  24-01-2025 22:51
  Stressed black businesswoman working on a laptop in an office aloneBy Kimberly Wilson ·Updated January 24, 2025In 2025, financial wellness isn’t just about money—it’s about survival. Especially given the recent changes in the administration and the bleak reality of what the next four years will look like.Unfortunately, new research from Intuit reveals this stark truth: 61% of Black Americans aged 18-35 are grappling with intense financial stress, a number that exposes th
  
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• 5 Parenting Trends That Should End In 2025 According To An Expert

  24-01-2025 21:53
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post 5 Parenting Trends That Should End In 2025 According To An Expert appeared first on Essence.
  
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• STARZ Announces Premiere Date And First Look At Season 4 Of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’

  24-01-2025 18:00
  
  By Okla Jones ·Updated January 24, 2025Today, STARZ revealed that the highly anticipated fourth season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan will premiere on Friday, March 7. Alongside the release date, audiences can now see a thrilling first look at the upcoming installment, hinting at the explosive drama set to unfold.As season three left fans with a jaw-dropping twist, this edition raises the stakes even higher. The Thomas family, led by the fierce and formidable Raquel “Raq” T
  
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• Quad Webb Is Not Here To Play By Anyone’s Rules

  24-01-2025 17:57
  
  By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 24, 2025Quad Webb has become synonymous with >Married to Medicine, she has mastered the art of navigating chaos with charm, all while redefining the rules of success. In a genre often criticized for its performative drama, Quad strikes the perfect balance between delivering just enough theatrics to keep viewers hooked and grounding it all with a dose of unvarnished reality.When we connected, Quad was candid, reflective, and, as always, unapologetical
  
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• The How-To For A Healthier You: Don’t Sleep On Sleep – Meet Your Fitness Goals By Getting Some Rest

  24-01-2025 17:48
  By Dominique Fluker ·The post The How-To For A Healthier You: Don’t Sleep On Sleep – Meet Your Fitness Goals By Getting Some Rest appeared first on Essence.
  
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• How The New Administration Might Affect The Black Beauty Business

  24-01-2025 16:55
  Composite by India Espy-JonesBy Lyric Christian, Founder of Mind Candy Beauty ·Updated January 24, 2025As we step into a new political era, the nation watches with bated breath. A mix of unease and caution >Black-owned beauty businesses, the question feels especially urgent.Under the first Trump administration, tariffs became a favored economic tool, reshaping industries across the board. It appears these policies will persist under his renewed leadership. For Black beauty brands&mdash
  
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• Lil Wayne’s Kids Are Growing Up Before Our Eyes

  24-01-2025 16:54
  
  By Victoria Uwumarogie ·The post Lil Wayne’s Kids Are Growing Up Before Our Eyes appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Essence Fashion Digest: Mickalene Thomas X Marfa Stance Launch Collaboration, Alaïa Opens New Flagship, And More

  24-01-2025 16:37
  
  By Mecca Pryor ·Updated January 24, 2025This week in fashion has been packed with exciting highlights. First up, Alaïa unveiled its new flagship store in Paris, adding a fresh chapter to its legacy. Over on Madison Avenue, Alice + Olivia debuted an experimental pop-up called the Jean Bar, offering a unique shopping experience. Next up, Mickalene Thomas and British fashion brand Marfa Stance have launched an outerwear collection.Meanwhile, Brandon Blackwood is launching its Vale
  
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• King Family Responds After Trump Orders Release Of Assassination Files On Civil Rights Leader

  24-01-2025 15:56
  By Essence News Editors ·Updated January 24, 2025President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to declassify FBI files related to the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., President John F. Kennedy and former U.S. Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.“That’s a big one, huh?” Trump remarked. “I know people have been waiting on this … for decades.” He added, “Everything will be revealed.”The King family revea
  
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• Meagan Good Reflects On Engagement To Jonathan Majors: ‘I Just Can’t Stop Smiling’

  24-01-2025 14:24
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Meagan Good Reflects On Engagement To Jonathan Majors: ‘I Just Can’t Stop Smiling’ appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Achieve The Viral Margiela Porcelain Skin With Pat McGrath’s New Product

  24-01-2025 01:32
  
  courtesy of Pat McGrath LabsBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 23, 2025This time last year, the legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath presented one of the greatest beauty looks of all time at John Galliano’s final Maison Margiela couture show in Paris. The theatrical 1930s look—revealed in the dank underbelly of an arc bridge near the infamous Seine—turned rickety-walking models into dolls with porcelain skin.Following the show, the beauty community begged McGrath to unv
  
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• Satou Sabally Teams Up With Adidas Basketball To Redefine The Game On And Off The Court

  23-01-2025 22:48
  By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated January 23, 2025Satou Sabally continues to cement her place as one of the most dynamic figures in sports. And now, the WNBA All-Star, is bringing that electric energy to a brand new stage as the latest addition to adidas Basketball’s powerhouse roster of athletes. This partnership isn’t just about athletic prowess —it’s about breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.“Joining the adidas Basketball family is a dream c
  
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• Pregnant hairdresser demoted to cleaning and making tea awarded £90,000 payout - Metro.co.uk

  23-01-2025 22:39 via news.google.com
  Pregnant hairdresser demoted to cleaning and making tea awarded £90,000 payout  Metro.co.uk
  
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• TS Madison On The Art Of Affirming Yourself

  23-01-2025 21:58
  By Martine Thompson ·The post TS Madison On The Art Of Affirming Yourself appeared first on Essence.
  
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• SZA Joins Kendrick Lamar In New Trailer For Apple Music’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

  23-01-2025 21:24
  By Okla Jones ·Updated January 23, 2025Today, the music world ignited with excitement as Kendrick Lamar and Apple Music unveiled the official trailer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. The electrifying teaser confirmed that Grammy-winning artist SZA will join Lamar as a special guest, setting the stage for a legendary performance on one of the world’s biggest platforms.Produced by DPS in collaboration with Roc Nation and executive producer Jesse Collins, the halftime
  
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• Lela Rochon Fuqua And Yvette Nicole Brown Embody Sisterhood In ‘The Family Business: New Orleans’

  23-01-2025 21:04
  By Okla Jones ·Updated January 23, 2025There’s always been something special about the Big Easy—a city hums with history, culture, and a resilience that runs deep. It’s the perfect backdrop for The Family Business: New Orleans, the latest installment in Carl Weber’s gripping crime drama universe. The show expands on the legacy of the Duncan family, this time centering on Big Shirley Duncan and her fight to protect Midnight Blues, a beloved underground casino and n
  
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• Africa In 2024: A Year Of Breakthroughs And Transformation

  23-01-2025 19:33
  
  By Stephanie Busari and Ifeanyi Abraham ·The post Africa In 2024: A Year Of Breakthroughs And Transformation appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Sharelle Rosado Provides An Update On Where She Stands With Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson 

  23-01-2025 19:12
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Sharelle Rosado Provides An Update On Where She Stands With Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson  appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Mum’s fury as sadistic killer, 49, who stabbed hairdresser 60 times & carved swastikas on her body is r... - The Sun

  23-01-2025 18:00 via news.google.com
  Mum’s fury as sadistic killer, 49, who stabbed hairdresser 60 times & carved swastikas on her body is r...  The Sun
  
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• Susan L. Taylor’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments

  23-01-2025 17:56
  
  Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for for National CARES Mentoring MovementBy Larry Stansbury ·Updated January 23, 2025Susan L. Taylor is the trailblazing former Editor-In-Chief and Beauty Editor of ESSENCE Magazine. Not only is she known for her inspirational column In The Spirit, she’s always embodied timeless and elegant beauty. Think: her iconic cornrows, red lipstick, and winged eyeliner.In the spirit of her birthday today, let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we? For star
  
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• Pregnant hairdresser wins £90,000 payout after being demoted to cleaning and making the tea once she announced - Daily Mail

  23-01-2025 17:22 via news.google.com
  Pregnant hairdresser wins £90,000 payout after being demoted to cleaning and making the tea once she announced  Daily Mail
  
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• Sci-Fi Author Octavia Butler Predicted LA Fires In “Parable Of The Sower”

  23-01-2025 16:49
  By Melissa Noel ·Updated January 23, 2025The post Sci-Fi Author Octavia Butler Predicted LA Fires In “Parable Of The Sower” appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Sheryl Underwood Has Strong Views About Shacking Up With Men

  23-01-2025 16:30
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Sheryl Underwood Has Strong Views About Shacking Up With Men appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo And More Receive 97th Academy Award Nominations

  23-01-2025 16:27
  
  By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 23, 2025The 2025 Academy Award nominations have ignited a much-needed conversation about diversity in Hollywood, shining a spotlight on Black talent that, for so long, has been either overlooked or relegated to the margins. This year’s nominations are a powerful reminder of how far the industry has come since the #OscarsSoWhite movement took the world by storm nearly a decade ago. Yet, even as Black nominees make strides, the lack of broader repre
  
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• Style Takes The Court

  23-01-2025 15:00
  
  By Robyn Mowatt ·The post Style Takes The Court appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Nominate your favourite salon to win our Hairdresser of the Year 2025 award - Salisbury Journal

  23-01-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Nominate your favourite salon to win our Hairdresser of the Year 2025 award  Salisbury Journal
  
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• Nominate your favourite salon to win our Hairdresser of the Year 2025 award - Hampshire Chronicle

  23-01-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Nominate your favourite salon to win our Hairdresser of the Year 2025 award  Hampshire Chronicle
  
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• Top hairdresser encourages others to take part in Echo competition - Southern Daily Echo

  23-01-2025 04:30 via news.google.com
  Top hairdresser encourages others to take part in Echo competition  Southern Daily Echo
  
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• Gina Prince-Bythewood To Direct Adaptation Of ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’

  23-01-2025 01:52
  Clockwise from top left: Thuso Mbedu (Gilbert Flores), Amandla Stenberg (Mike Marsland), Damson Idris (Amy Sussman), Tosin Cole (Nicky J Sims), Lashana Lynch (Samir Hussein), Idris Elba (Marc Piasecki), Cynthia Erivo (Gilbert Flores), and Viola Davis (Gilbert Flores).By Okla Jones ·Updated January 22, 2025Paramount Pictures has officially announced that award-winning director Gina Prince-Bythewood will helm the highly anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel,
  
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• Power Moves: The Door Acquires DISRPT, A Black Woman-Founded Culture-Driven PR Agency

  22-01-2025 22:57
  By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated January 22, 2025In a landscape where authentic storytelling and cultural impact reign supreme, Adriane Jefferson has achieved what many founders only dream of —The Door, a leading creative relations agency, announced today its acquisition of DISRPT Agency, the culture-forward public relations firm Jefferson built from the ground up.The groundbreaking deal marks a significant milestone for Jefferson, who founded DISRPT to address a crucial gap in the mark
  
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• Sweet Success: How This Black-Owned Vegan Bakery Is Redefining Dessert Culture

  22-01-2025 22:28
  
  By Kimberly Wilson ·The post Sweet Success: How This Black-Owned Vegan Bakery Is Redefining Dessert Culture appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Pat McGrath Delivered Flawless Skin At Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton FW25 Show

  22-01-2025 21:54
  
  By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 22, 2025Last night, men’s creative director Pharrell Williams presented his Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2025 collection, in collaboration with Japanese designer Nigo, at The Louvre in Paris. While the collaboration commemorated their almost 25-year friendship, Pat McGrath celebrated the male models by sending them down the runway with ultra flawless and hydrated skin. Idris Elba, Sabrina Dhowre Elba at the Louis Vuitton fashion show during Pa
  
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• Michael Strahan Shares The ‘Hardest Thing’ He Had To Hear During His Daughter’s Cancer Battle

  22-01-2025 18:25
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Michael Strahan Shares The ‘Hardest Thing’ He Had To Hear During His Daughter’s Cancer Battle appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Get Your Mind Right: Stress-Relief Tips For Moms To Overcome Overwhelm This Year

  22-01-2025 17:56
  Some days, I feel like I’m suffocating. It feels like Sara Elysée, licensed mental health counselor, certified clinical trauma professional, and founder of SoundMind Wellness, tells ESSENCE. “That brain-body connection — it does show up. For one person, it could be a headache. It could be increased feelings of irritability. Sometimes, it’s stomach issues. Even though we may not think we know our bodies, we do. Listen to your body.”Recognize Your TriggersIn ad
  
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• Everything To Know About Pharrell And Louis Vuitton’s FW25 Show

  22-01-2025 17:55
  
  By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated January 22, 2025On Tuesday, we received another glimpse into Pharrell William’s fantastical universe at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall/Winter 2025 show. A surprise announcement that Pharrell and Nigo collaborated on the collection was an exciting injection of fashion news to start everyone’s morning. What ensued was a vast myriad of intentional clothing and accessories. Streetwear inclinations were at the core of the collection. Slim-fitting trous
  
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• In The Chair With: Jessica Davis

  22-01-2025 16:54
  Courtesy of Jessica DavisBy Stixx Mathews ·Updated January 22, 2025“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career journeys, what they’ve learned from their clients, and their top hair care tips. The Memphis hair scene is booming with talented stylists that have >Jessica Davis, who stands at the forefront of the community, exemplifying the perfe
  
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• Tamar Braxton And Her Mom, “Ms. E” Set To Launch Cooking Show In March

  22-01-2025 16:40
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Tamar Braxton And Her Mom, “Ms. E” Set To Launch Cooking Show In March appeared first on Essence.
  
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• Black Celebrity Couples Shine At Louis Vuitton Menswear Show During Paris Fashion Week

  22-01-2025 16:38
  By Victoria Uwumarogie ·Updated January 22, 2025Lovers love Louis Vuitton! Paris Fashion Week is in full effect, and as usual, the excitement was high for PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 21: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) (L-R) Designers Nigo and Pharrell Williams acknowledge the audience during the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 21, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Krist
  
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• WATCH: Here’s How to Maximize Your 2025 PTO

  22-01-2025 16:28
  By Essence ·Updated January 22, 2025 Stop leaving PTO on the table — here’s your blueprint for maximizing all of your days off in 2025. TOPICS:  pto Vacation work The post WATCH: Here’s How to Maximize Your 2025 PTO appeared first on Essence.
  
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• WATCH: ‘Harlem’ Premiere, CFP National Championship Weekend, And More

  22-01-2025 16:28
  By Essence ·Updated January 22, 2025 From Hollywood to Houston, see how your favorite celebrities showed up and showed out this week. TOPICS:  celebrities coco jones harlem Meagan Good The post WATCH: ‘Harlem’ Premiere, CFP National Championship Weekend, And More appeared first on Essence.
  
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• ‘Abbott Elementary ‘Scores Early Season 5 Renewal At ABC

  22-01-2025 15:00
  By Okla Jones ·Updated January 22, 2025Stop the presses—ABC’s award-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary has officially been renewed for a fifth season, marking yet another milestone for the hit mockumentary sitcom. The announcement continues what has become an annual tradition for the network—giving Abbott Elementary an early renewal and solidifying its place in ABC’s 2025-26 lineup. The news comes as no surprise, following the show’s highly successful w
  
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• Trump Dismantles Federal DEI Programs, Calling Them”Radical And Wasteful”

  22-01-2025 14:53
  By Melissa Noel ·Updated January 22, 2025On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed an executive order eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. Calling them “illegal and immoral discrimination programs,” Trump framed the decision as a return to what he described as a “merit-based society.”In an order titled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,” Tr
  
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• Protected: ‘Built to Host’: How New Orleans Is Turning Super Bowl LIX Into Long-Term Community Impact

  22-01-2025 00:11
  This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password:The post Protected: ‘Built to Host’: How New Orleans Is Turning Super Bowl LIX Into Long-Term Community Impact appeared first on Essence.
  
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• ‘Built to Host’: How New Orleans Is Turning Super Bowl LIX Into Long-Term Community Impact

  22-01-2025 00:11
  By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated January 22, 2025On any given day, the heartbeat of New Orleans pulses through its streets with an energy that’s hard to replicate. Just ask any ESSENCE Festival of Culture attendee.But come February 9th, as Super Bowl LIX descends upon the Crescent City, that energy will reach a fever pitch. For Marcus Brown, executive vice president and general counsel of Entergy – the only Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans – this moment repre
  
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• Colts Neck Hairdresser Makes Local Connections With Recycling Company - Patch

  21-01-2025 21:49 via news.google.com
  Colts Neck Hairdresser Makes Local Connections With Recycling Company  Patch
  
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• Product Of The Week: EADEM Mami Wata Mist

  21-01-2025 21:38
  Composite by India Espy-JonesBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 21, 2025In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products that our writers can’t live without.The core of A-beauty is about more than just incredible ingredients from the motherland. It is also about celebrating the ancient wisdom
  
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• The Significance Of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Cowrie Shells Worn At The 2025 Inauguration

  21-01-2025 21:14
  
  By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated January 21, 2025The saying goes a picture is worth 1,000 words. To the inaugural festivities of President Donald Trump, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was spotted wearing a striking collar with matching earrings. Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments. For many of us stateside Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a moment to breathe and at times peel back a lay
  
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• Gilbert Arenas And Melli Monaco Are Married!

  21-01-2025 20:19
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Gilbert Arenas And Melli Monaco Are Married! appeared first on Essence.
  
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• The Business of Beating Imposter Syndrome, According To Aisha Turner, Executive Producer For MSNBC Audio

  21-01-2025 19:32
  By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post The Business of Beating Imposter Syndrome, According To Aisha Turner, Executive Producer For MSNBC Audio appeared first on Essence.
  
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• REVIEW: ‘One Of Them Days’ Is A Refreshing Take On Buddy Comedy

  21-01-2025 17:23
  
  By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 21, 2025In the first Black women buddy comedy since the Robert Townsend-directed B.A.P.S., (1997) One Of Them Days gives us exactly what we need in two Black female leads—dynamic chemistry, laugh-out-loud moments, and an unapologetic celebration of sisterhood that feels both real and fresh. Issa Rae’s latest production offering is a love letter to Black joy and sisterhood, a reminder of the unshakeable bond that can carry two women through e
  
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