Shantell sits down with neosoul duo Kindred the Family Soul. They talk about how they got their start, work-life balance (they have 6 children) and upcoming projects. The couple also talk about what it’s like to work with your life partner. Photo: kindredthefamilysoul.com
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Mario Van Peebles on Staying Power
A Conversation with Mario Van Peebles
Shantell speaks with veteran actor, director and activist Mario Van Peebles. He tells her how he got started in show business. They also touch on his latest film “We the Party” and the actor offers some advice on how to pursue your dreams no matter what the cost.
The Hair Dilemma
First off, I’d like to start off by saying this will not be another piece about natural hair and it being some sort of liberation for the black woman. Nor will it be an exploration of the many different ways in which black women wear their hair. All good topics, but frankly we’ve had those […]
The Gabby Douglas Hair Debate: What’s Wrong Dear Black Women?
If you’re an American, you should be proud. Olympics 2012 is in full swing and our athletes have been killing it. Especially Gabby Douglas. The 16-year-old gymnast earned not one, but two gold medals for her (insert the best adjective to describe her performance here). While most of the world is being blown away by […]
Trayvon Martin Case: Why it Has EVERYTHING To Do With Race
As I sit in front of my computer, reading the Facebook comments left on 17 year-old Trayvon Martin’s page, I start to cry. Cry for the life of a young boy lost, cry for the family and friends who now have to leave messages of fond memories on his profile, cry for the injustice that […]