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Loving The Fake, Loathing The Real: Columbusing, Whiteness & Black Beauty

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

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For most parents, it’s an automatic and instinctual practice: we gaze into the faces of our babies and fall in love. From the tops of their heads to the bottoms of their feet, we gaze in wonder at the innocence … Read the rest

March 5, 2016
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I’m So Blessed, Yeh-eh-es, Yeh-eh-es, YES: Getting Older, Getting Better

Posted in DMN Briefing Columns by
Lorrie Irby Jackson

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It’s a scene from the 2012 comedy film, This is 40—-husband Pete is assembling candles on his wife Debbie’s birthday cake and one of their preteen daughters has a question: “Why does it say ’38’ and not ’40’?”
“Cuz’ … Read the rest

February 20, 2016
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SWV: “Still” Grooving & Back On The Grind

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Lorrie Irby Jackson

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Their look was fresh, the songs were fly and millions of us come of age listening to Sisters With Voices, also known as SWV. Thanks to infectious hits like “I’m So Into You,” Use Your Heart,” “Weak” and “Right Here,” … Read the rest

February 6, 2016
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CD Review Preview Link, SWV’s “Still”

Posted in Contemporary Soul/R&B, Grooves & Beats by
Lorrie Irby Jackson

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…….The years brought personal and professional changes, with only Coko remaining in music as a solo R&B and Gospel artist, but a lucrative opportunity to reunite for fans overseas saw the trio reconnect in 2005. Years later, after touring with … Read the rest

February 3, 2016
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“What Do You See When You Look Outside Your Door?”

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

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In a pivotal scene from last year’s smash biopic Straight Outta Compton, members of the hip-hop group NWA face the press after a performance of their most controversial hit, “[Expletive} Tha Police,” allegedly incited a riot in Detroit.”Your songs glamorize … Read the rest

January 23, 2016
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