Author: Monique

Laura Harrier, Saweetie, Tessa Thompson and Yara Shahidi all rock baby hair.

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March 1, 2023

What’s The Big Deal About Baby Hair?

Velma has had a journey from stereotypical nerd to queer icon.

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February 20, 2023

Queer Coded: Velma’s Evolution As A Queer Icon

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February 14, 2023

Departed Witnesses: The Doomed ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Love Story That Never Happened

Missing review

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February 6, 2023

Mo’ Reviews: ‘Missing’ Is Fun, But Shows Cracks In The Façade Of Tech-Thrillers

Growing up in Birmingham, AL

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February 1, 2023

After The Civil Rights Movement: Growing Up In Birmingham, Alabama

The journey to self-love can be a tough one, but first you have to realize it's necessary. In the image, Monique looks pensively with her hand supporting her face.

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December 27, 2022

I’m Terrible At Self-Love. Here’s How I’m Striving To Get Better At It For The New Year

Our America: Reclaiming Turtle Island

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November 21, 2022

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month With ‘Our America: Reclaiming Turtle Island’

Tenoch Huerta and Lupita Nyong'o pictured dancing in a rom-com looking illustration with the words "Rom-com when?"

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November 20, 2022

“Rom-Com When?”: Fans Demand A Genre-Defying Rom-Com Starring Tenoch Huerta Mejía And Lupita Nyong’o

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review

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November 15, 2022

Mo’ Reviews: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Achieves Extraordinary Heights (Light Spoilers)

Our America: Mission Montford

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November 10, 2022

‘Our America: Mission Montford Point’ Celebrates The First Black U.S. Marines In New TV Documentary