Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Before we get into my reflections from New Jack City, which debuted in theaters 25 years ago this week, I will start by saying, yes I am aware it is a fictional story about crack. Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes), the drug kingpin responsible for initiating a sea of crack addicted individuals […]
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During an editorial meeting three weeks ago, a writer needed help with a post that required throwback TV knowledge. My editor quickly said, “Collaborate with Tyler, she is a TV aficionado.” My reaction. Yes, I am a human pop of video of television. I’m sitting on random facts about shows that people have either forgotten
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Another successful Twitter chat, and yes it was trending again! Thanks to the lovely ladies that showed up and dropped jewels Thursday night. I want to especially express my appreciation to my #GirlsWriteIn Twitter chat cohosts, @glamsaavy and @GaptoothDiva. The next #GirlsWriteIn is scheduled for March 24th @ 8:00 p.m./est. Please be on the lookout
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I saw this video on Facebook Wednesday. The comments are mean and vile. I would laugh. But the way my karma is set up… ..I will refrain from the perceived comedy. Here I am with my wig fully in place. Here I am with my wig not fully in place. Let’s take a trip back
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Photo Credit: She’s Gotta Have It (1986) As Shonda Rhimes basked in her Year of Yes, I endured a Year of No Sex. God, I pray my parents never see this. Just the other day, my dad asked, “Baby, if I tell people to go to GirlTyler.com, is that where they’ll find your work?”. I
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Think back to your childhood. Who was the one teacher or mentor that gave 100% of their prime existence to ensure you grew up live out your potential? Former students at Morgan Park High School in Illinois attribute their success to Ms. Gabrielyn Watson-Foster. Watch them surprise the beloved chorus teacher years after graduation. Nice
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Photo: Getty Images When you heard President Obama go poliratchet (politically ratchet) at a press conference on ISIS strategy last fall, the African diaspora knew what time it was. The first sitting President to use ‘pop off’ in regards to foreign policy. He’s been rather buttoned up for the last seven years, and now the
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If you grew up watching, Martin you know that he is chill deficient. The fictional Martin Payne navigated his late 20’s/early 30’s with absolutely no sense whatsoever. The silly antics, relationship drama, radio shenanigans and foolish friends made for a perfect 90’s sitcom. Even in it’s rerun glory, you won’t find an ounce of educational
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Angelique Kerber beats out Serena Williams for the Australian Open title. 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Not the news I wanted to wake up to on a Saturday morning. Serena Williams is a fan favorite with an impressive record to match, but she is most certainly not above defeat. How she handled the loss to her German
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One of the most talked about deals in Hollywood happening right now is Fox Searchlight acquiring “The Birth of a Nation”, the story of Nat Turner’s 1831 deadly slave revolt. The deal went for $17.5 million. I wrote an article and posted it to Blavity early in the week and became immediately fascinated by the
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