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You Must Be Olivia Pope
I’ve noticed a few discernible differences in season two of Shonda Rhimes’ television show Scandal. For those who have not been watching the drama, Scandal features, as its main protagonist, a woman...
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
So I’m a bit late in the game as I’ve only recently discovered Issa Rae’s fabulous web series, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. As has been said by others, her show is unique and fills a void...
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This post can also be found at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yaahemaa-obiriyeboah/cover-girls_b_3562660.html This past week there has been a fair amount of coverage regarding the appearance of women...
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Travelogue – Part I
Although we’re no longer in the heyday of glamorous international air travel – given increased security concerns and the tightened belts of nearly all airlines – I still get excited about the prospect...
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Travelogue -Part II
I’m writing this post over what is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. I’m now several weeks into my trip to Asia and I’m feeling overwhelmingly grateful for the experience. So many people would love to be...
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Daddy Issues
So, I’m a big fan of Shonda Rhimes’ Scandal. (I’ve written about the show before). I wouldn’t describe myself as obsessive exactly, but let’s just say, I haven’t missed an episode. If you haven’t...
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Tortured Artist
Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinhoodh Matadin for The New York Times I had the intention of posting something very different this week, but upon hearing of the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman I changed my...
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Lupita
Captured By: Christian MacDonald I don’t know her, and am unlikely to ever meet her, but I am so happy for Lupita Nyong’o. (Warning: in this post, I will proceed to gush at length). She appears to be a...
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Another Great One is Gone
The great Maya Angelou has passed. In reading the commentaries on her life, I’ve come to realize how little (shamefully) I really knew about her. I was aware, of course, of her talents as a writer and...
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Hear My Voice
Photo by Katia Pershin So, today is a big day for me. Not only is it my birthday, but it is also the official launch day for my music website. I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I’m a musician, but...
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