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Ezinne Ukoha
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The Comeback Kid

Recently on the train ride home, after four blissful days of rest and lots of fun hosted by my first love — NYC — it was clear that the fixed smile on my face wasn’t going to fade anytime soon. …

Life Lessons

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The Comeback Kid
The Comeback Kid
Life Lessons

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3 days ago

Why the “Today” Show’s Thin Test Was a Woeful Failure

America’s bitter obsession with losing weight in an effort to attain the unattainable continues to breed more misinformation at the expense of impressionable consumers. The latest case of the media cowardly leaning into false narratives for rating glory took place on NBC’s Today show during a segment featuring a viral…

Body Image

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Why the “Today” Show’s Thin Test Was a Woeful Failure
Why the “Today” Show’s Thin Test Was a Woeful Failure
Body Image

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May 28

Tina Turner Gave Me The Best

Then and for always — The legendary singer and spectacular performer Tina Turner has passed away. I got the news while checking my Twitter feed after a minibreak. I sat there stunned and incredibly sad that the reigning Queen of Rock n’ Roll, who had helped define my early years, was now flying high. She…

Music

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Tina Turner Gave Me The Best
Tina Turner Gave Me The Best
Music

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May 13

Fifty

God spoke to me the day I turned 50. It was in the middle of panic. The affliction of expectations gone awry. Not quite despair; but quivers of practiced longing for what can’t be. Life can breathe without you. You notice it more as the years pile up. God’s notice…

Poem

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Fifty
Fifty
Poem

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May 4

Why Did Jordan Neely Have To Die?

Jordan Neely was a 30-year-old Black man with a history of mental illness. …

Mental Health

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Why Did Jordan Neely Have To Die?
Why Did Jordan Neely Have To Die?
Mental Health

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May 28, 2022

America Will Never Fight Against Gun Violence

We live by the gun and die by the gun — America loves holidays. Any excuse to escape the 9 to 5 grind, even for a day is cause for celebration. Memorial Day weekend kicks off the beginning of summer, and that translates to a fun and relaxing time with loved ones. …

Gun Violence

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America Will Never Fight Against Gun Violence
America Will Never Fight Against Gun Violence
Gun Violence

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May 20, 2022

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus Is Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs For The Future

The owner of FinTech lending platform EnrichHER wants to level the playing field in a competitive industry that’s still exclusive — When it comes to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, for those of us who are lacking the instincts of an entrepreneurial spirit, it can be quite intimidating figuring out the ins and outs of a not-so-familiar industry. This is why Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, founder and CEO of FinTech…

Finance

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Dr. Roshawnna Novellus Is Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs For The Future
Dr. Roshawnna Novellus Is Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs For The Future
Finance

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May 1, 2022

Why Are Black Women Forced To Defend Their Victimhood?

Both Megan The Stallion and Lizzo can’t catch a break — It’s hard to believe that it was back in 2020 when the breaking news confirmed that Megan Thee Stallion had been shot. As details emerged about what went down that fateful night, things took an ominous turn as the pieces slowly came together to create even more confusion and chaos. …

Black Women

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Why Are Black Women Forced To Defend Their Victimhood?
Why Are Black Women Forced To Defend Their Victimhood?
Black Women

5 min read


Apr 24, 2022

Reflections

Sitting here and reflecting on the magic of life and how one minute can be very different from the next — in a flash. People only love you when you’re winning and consistently on top. When shit hits the fan and you find yourself stuck in unpredictability with a cascade…

Life Lessons

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Reflections
Reflections
Life Lessons

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Mar 29, 2022

Will Smith Assaulted Chris Rock Because He Could, And That’s The Issue

The 94th Academy Awards took place this past Sunday in the bosom of Hollywood’s bedazzled playground and I barely remembered it was on, if not for my timeline being accosted with images of the rich and famous. In my younger days when I had dreams of walking the red carpet…

Academy Awards

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Will Smith Assaulted Chris Rock Because He Could, And That’s The Issue
Will Smith Assaulted Chris Rock Because He Could, And That’s The Issue
Academy Awards

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Ezinne Ukoha

Ezinne Ukoha

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