Archive for the ‘The New, NEW Black Woman’ Category

The New, NEW Black Woman: Mia Love

Apr 24, in Married Swirling, Politics, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

Ha! I bet you thought all Mormons were white.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Uneku Saliu-Atawodi

Apr 7, in Editorial Staff, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Jamila Akil

Beauty, brains, and ambition, plus athleticism. Uneku Saliu-Atawodi has it all, and she’s just getting started.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Shari Neal!

Mar 28, in Fashion, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

I want one of each of all she’s got.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Actress, Masha Dowell!

Mar 16, in Humor, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

Take a look-see at another fly black chick developing a web series. Yay! More media FOR US, BY US!

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The New, NEW Black Woman: America’s First Black Female NASCAR Driver, Tia Norfleet!

Mar 4, in Sports, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

Meet the first African American female NASCAR driver.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Fleace Weaver!

Feb 26, in The New, NEW Black Woman, Travel, by Christelyn Karazin

Ooomigosh, how could you NOT love a woman who has been instrumental in introducing so many black women to international travel? Formally named, Bella Italia, Black Girl Travel, founded by Fleace, has been instrumental in organizing the enlightenment of hundreds of black women who had absolutely no idea Italian men found them irresistible. They go to other places to, and recently made a visit down to South Africa.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Gina McCauley

Feb 20, in The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

We all know who she is–the champion behind What About Our Daughters, who has the guts, brains and follow-through to stand up for black girls and women everywhere, even when most people don’t even bother. She got pissed off enough to blog when Don Imus’ ranted about a women’s basketball team looking like a bunch [...]

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Adaora Akubilo

Feb 20, in Editorial Staff, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Jamila Akil

Let me introduce you to Nigerian-American Model Adaora Akubilo, 24, who will be featured in Sports Illustratedâ€™s 2012 Swimsuit Issue.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Lori L. Tharps!

Feb 16, in The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

Tharps makes the list because she’s brave, quirky, funny, and charts her own course.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Alek Wek

Feb 15, in The New, NEW Black Woman, by Jamila Akil

Black is beautiful. But I know y’all already knew that. The fashion industry has been a bit slower to catch on, but the stunningly gorgeous model Alek Wek has taught the industry a thing or two about the allure of smooth, dark-chocolate colored skin over the years.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Fri Forjindam

Feb 13, in Dating & Marrying Ethnic Men, Married Swirling, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

Meet the brainchild behind “Wedding Nouveau” magazine

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Janelle MonÃ¡e

Feb 12, in Black Women's Empowerment, Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), The New, NEW Black Woman, by Jamila Akil

Are you looking for a black female artist who can sing, dance, writes her own songs, and doesn’t have to get half-naked in a video to put her talent on display? Look no further, meet Janelle MonÃ¡e!

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Aisha Tyler!

Feb 9, in Black Women's Empowerment, Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), Married Swirling, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

At last! Someone on The Talk that represents black women as smart, beautiful and poised. Because between Ne Ne and Sherri Underwood, LAWD knows we need someone to balance out the walking and talking stereotypes in that place.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Feb 8, in Black Women's Empowerment, Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), Married Swirling, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Jamila Akil

The New, NEW Black woman is politically aware, socially conscious, and deeply committed to any cause that she professes to support. How many women can you think of who are more passionately committed to their beliefs than Ayaan Hirsi Ali?

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Dambisa Moyo!

Feb 7, in Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), Business & Technology, The New, NEW Black Woman, by Jamila Akil

Black, beautiful, and brainy. This is my kinda chick.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Sophia A. Nelson!

Feb 6, in Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

Yes; she wrote a book, Black Woman, Redefined. Yes; she’s beautiful and accomplished. Yes; she’s a fancy schmancy lawyer and political pundit.

But that’s not why she makes this list.

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Chris-Tia Donaldson!

Feb 6, in All About Hair, Beauty & Style, Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

Thank GAWD for Chris-Tia Donaldson, author of “Thank God I’m Natural.”

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The New, NEW Black Woman: Issa Rae!

Feb 4, in Black Women's Improvement Project (BWIP), The New, NEW Black Woman, by Christelyn Karazin

OMG how could she NOT be on this list? She’s beautiful, creative and hilarious, and has created a cult following with her Awkward Black Girl (ABG) web series. ABG Trivia: Did you know that all the “Gut Busters” scenes are filmed in her father’s doctor’s office? Speaking of doctors, everyone expected Issa to follow in [...]

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