The Weight On Black Women In Sports; Plus, 'We Are Lady Parts'

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Does 'the talk' include consent?

In response to the rape allegations out of Cornell University, many parents are online questioning the lessons they are teaching their children.But what about the fathers who are raising the next generation of boys? What conversations are they having with their sons about consent ...  Show more

How Denée Benton conquered Hollywood, TV, and Broadway

Denée Benton is having a very good year. She’s currently starring in season four of the hit television show ‘The Gilded Age’ while starring in the production of ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play.’ But success has been a long time coming. Since her Broadway debut in 2 ...  Show more

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