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“If the allegations are true….that ain’t cool.”

Posted in Culture & Politics, DMN Briefing Columns by
Lorrie Irby Jackson

Ever since last October’s allegations of sexual harassment sent the career of Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein into a nosedive, politicians and celebrities alike have witnessed their behaviors—-past and present—- held to higher levels of scorn and scrutiny. Images and ‘receipts’ … Read the rest

December 2, 2017
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No Husband, No Cry

Posted in DMN Briefing Columns, Love & Living by
Lorrie Irby Jackson

I’ve got a quick question for all the ‘70s babies’ and ‘90s ladies’ out there——what did TV shows like The Golden Girls, Sex in the City, Girlfriends and Living Single all have in common? Answer: besides featuring predominantly-female casts, each … Read the rest

November 20, 2017
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Call a Thing a Thing….Or Pay the Price

Posted in Culture & Politics, DMN Briefing Columns by
Lorrie Irby Jackson

In the 1985 fiction novel, Linden Hills, the late author Gloria Naylor depicted the rise, and demise, of an opulent, upper class neighborhood. For decades, the historical roots, prestigious citizens and luxurious homes were the envy of many…..until the … Read the rest

November 5, 2017
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“Was There a TV/DVD Player/Electricity When You Were Growing Up?”

Posted in #MotherOfColorSays..., DMN Briefing Columns by
Lorrie Irby Jackson

The other day, Layla was home with a tummy bug. Luckily it was nothing serious, and the regular regimen of liquids, crackers, chicken noodle and Culturelle did the trick.

While Netflix was usually enough to keep her occupied, the programming … Read the rest

October 22, 2017
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Receipts, Karma & The Married Side Chick

Posted in Comedians & Personalities, Love & Living by
Lorrie Irby Jackson

Just a couple of months ago, Eniko Parrish thought she was winning in the literal game of “Life.” Several years back, the Baltimore native, who relocated to Los Angeles to launch a modeling career, quickly caught the interest, and affections … Read the rest

September 23, 2017
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