Author: Dajonik L. Bickham
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Lil’ Kim’s 1997 Rolonda Interview: Favorite Moments
Image: amazon.comHip-Hop artist Lil’ Kim is one of the most influential figures of all time; she’s an icon. She emerged in the mid-1990s with a rather risqué image compared to her female counterparts. It’s no secret or surprise that Hip-Hop was a male dominated genre. Female rappers wanted listeners to focus primarily on the messages […]
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Opinions: 1990s/Early 2000s Hip-Hop Edition
Image: rapindia.co I don’t feel like an introduction is necessary. Let’s get right into the topic! The decline of Urban Fashion (Hip-Hop related clothing brands; Street Wear) was one of the worst things to happen in hip-hop history– FUBU, Cross Colours, Coogi, Baby Phat, Wu Wear, Sean John, Karl Kani, and Rocawear were all pivotal […]
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Underrated Black Beauties of the 1990s and Early 2000s
In case you haven’t noticed from some of my previous articles, I LOVE the 1990s and early 2000s. The culture of these periods were and still are classic. This was the time where (unambiguous) natural beauty was appreciated the most. Natural African features were celebrated. In terms of makeup, less was more. All body types […]
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So… Hustle Culture…
“Time is money”. “They’re sleeping while you’re working”. “You gotta hustle hard”. “It’s time to rise and grind”. “The hustle never stops”. “You can’t sleep for 8 hours, that’s for poor people”. “Don’t have fun in your twenties, just grind and enjoy the fruits of your labor in your forties”. “We all have the same […]
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What People Fail to Realize About Weight Loss
There are numerous misconceptions regarding the weight loss process. Whether those misconceptions come from someone trying to lose weight or others who don’t understand the work it takes to become fit, it’s wrong and should be set straight. I’ll only discuss a few below. Disclaimer: I’ve had to lose weight before and I’ve experienced what’s […]
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Allen Iverson: The NBA’s Rebel Man
Image: lovingbasketball.tumblr.com Background: Basketball is one of America’s most popular sports and is highly appealing. Allen Iverson is one of the most popular basketball players in NBA history. I was curious about his life story and decided to conduct research: read articles, viewed interviews, documentaries, and speeches. Of course, these sources would barely be enough […]
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Similarities Between Lloyd Avery II and Tupac Shakur
Image: pinterest.com Hood films depict the everyday lives of African Americans and Hispanic Americans in inner-city communities. These films explore various topics and issues including gang activity, gun violence, abuse of different aspects, poverty/financial obstacles, racial issues, parenting, educational gaps/disadvantages, drugs, hood professions, romantic relationships, and generational curses. Hip-Hop also heavily influences these films and […]
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The Platinum Era of Black Cinema: A New Wave
The 1990s was the golden era of black cinema, most notably, hood films. Films such as New Jack City, Boyz N’ the Hood, Menace to Society, Set it Off, Fresh, Juice, and Dead Presidents came out of this era (the genre really started during the late 1980s with Spike Lee joints like Do the Right […]
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Daily Baby Steps to Becoming a Better You
I’ve personally been working on the things outlined on this list/article for years now. I’m no expert and what may work for me may not work for you; as always, just take what I say into consideration. These tips may seem pointless to some people, but they can make a huge difference. Here are some […]
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That Random Poem About “Fame”
Image: pinterest.com There are good, bad, and ugly sides of fame. Some people become famous and remain the same humble, respectable, genuine, and kind-hearted people they were before. They manage their money well and are even charitable. Then you have others who become famous and are lost at what to do with their new reality. […]
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Becoming a Well-Cultured Individual
Well-cultured people have a lot of knowledge about the world. They’re well rounded individuals who are intelligent and limitless in their abilities. Some may see these people as Bourgeoisie (Boujee), but they’re self aware and appreciate valuable experiences and cherish unforgettable moments. It can be problematic lacking in certain areas because it can hinder abilities […]
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Hood Rich: It’s Perfectly Fine to Aspire to Live a Luxurious Lifestyle… As Long as You Really Can Afford It
Hood rich is very common for individuals who live in the inner city. Hood rich people are those who drive cars in price ranges beyond their means. These people love to flex with expensive shoes, hair, jewelry, makeup, fine dining, clothes from their boosters and so on all while living in low income areas. More […]
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7 Examples of Positive Representation for Blacks in Television
Images for African Americans in film and television are important in the sense that they give others who aren’t in our world a glimpse of who we are and what we’re about. Negative images, unfortunately, tend to outweigh the positive ones. Stereotypically, we are loud, uneducated, poverty stricken, destructive, and so on. While these things […]
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The Downfalls of Moesha
Disclaimer: This post was originally made on TREMG’s platform in 2020 between late summer and early fall. Moesha was a popular black sitcom that debuted in early 1996 and ended in 2001, captivating teens and anyone that resonated with its characters. The show starred singing sensation Brandy as Moesha Mitchell. Other stars throughout the seasons […]
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Strong Black Woman: The “Compliment” that Destroys the Image of the Black Woman
Disclaimer: This post was originally made on TREMG during the early fall of 2020 (September) General examples of the “Strong Black Woman”: The strong black woman archetype has been popularized in black culture and in the world overall (particularly, America) despite the fact that it does harm to the black woman image. This woman is […]
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