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[www.hiphopwired.com] D’Angelo Working On New Album After Eleven Year Hiatus

It only took eleven years but apparently rumored drug abuse and run-ins with the law have kept D’Angelo away from the studio long enough. (Read)

[www.styleblazer.com] Approved: Our 15 Favorite Natural Hair Divas

Oprah can do no wrong in our book but her longtime hairstylist, Andre Walker, recently received the scorn of many women when he made comments about natural hair that left us scratching our heads. (Read)

[24wiredTV] Black Caucus Leader: African-Americans Living in ‘Depression’

Cleaver said politicians in Washington are falling short because are focused on only one issue at a time. (watch)

[www.atlantapost.com] Sneaker Aficionado Turns Entrepreneur

From Run DMC rapping about “My Adidas” to Nelly waxing poetic about “Air Force Ones,” sneakers have been a fabric in pop culture for years. (Read)

[www.madamenoire.com] Friends With Benefits: Can You Really Handle It?

You like him, he likes you; but you’re far from committed to each other. (Read)