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Marla Gibbs bet on herself and became a TV legend
“If you’re still breathing, it’s not too late.” -Marla Gibbs Marla Gibbs was a 44 year-old mother of two living in Detroit when she decided to become an actress. She moved her family to LA, went on auditions, and got cast on “The Jeffersons,” all while working full-time for United Airlines. Most people in her…
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Thinking about bell hooks
When bell hooks passed away last month, the tributes and remembrances were immediate. No one expected the fierce and brilliant hooks to go rest with the ancestors so soon. She was powerful in so many ways. bell hooks showed us transformational ideas could be easy to understand. She gave language to ways of thinking about…
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5 Songs For The End of The Week
“Cultivate your own aesthetic and your own universe. Create your own universe and share it with people you respect and love. “ -André Leon Talley Many greats have covered this gospel classic. LaVern Baker’s interpretation builds on Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s version, transforming it into a foundational Rock N’Roll record. In the pantheon of great Aretha…
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5 Songs For The End of The Week
Cooking and contemplating playlists are among my favorite procrastination activities. These are five of the songs that kept me company this week. I made stews, cookies, and didn’t do what I was supposed to be doing. “Trust your obsessions. They know you best. They will be things responsible for your survival.” –Shefon Taylor, artist
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