If there were ever an argument to convince people to be careful who they procreate with, this one from the internet is everything you need to know. This past weekend, the story of this Black father arguing with the mother of his child, a White woman, about a hairstyle he’d chosen for his daughter. What ensues is a extremely tense and racially charged conversation about how this woman doesn’t consider her child Black and certainly doesn’t want her to look it. [ madamenoire ] Viola Davis Thought She Needed To Lose Weight To Play Annalise Keating Viola Davis has become the face of Black girl realness, using every opportunity she has to speak on the reality of being a Black woman in Hollywood who doesn’t fall into the “conventional” ideal of beauty. Just last night Davis was honored at the Critics’ Choice Awards with the first-ever #SeeHer award, “an honor that recognized her work furthering the portrayal of three-dimensional women onscreen,” USA Today noted. And in receiving the feminist honor, Davis nervously told the crowd: “It’s hard to accept being a role model for women when you’re trying to lose weight.” [ madamenoire ] DJ Khaled Partners With Palmers Cocoa Butter Lotion 2016 was a wash for a lot of people, but DJ Khaled continued to pile up multiple wins. The latest is the Miami DJ and Snapchat guru partnering with Palmers Cocoa Butter. Yes, you read that right. Khaled has linked with Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion for a DJ Khaled x Palmer’s capsule collection, which will be available starting tomorrow, December 13. The collection includes varieties of the brand’s classic Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion emblazoned with Khaled’s catchprases; We The Best Glow, Live Life Smooth and They Block. The bottles also feature imagery of Khaled’s gold key emoji and his autograph, and will be available in 8.5 oz. and 13.5 oz. sizes. They’ll run you a reasonable $6.50 and $7.95, respectively. [ hiphopwired ] Kendall Jenner and A$AP Rocky Rollin’ Together [ tmz ] John Legend Has One Last Request Before President Obama Leaves Office [ the urban daily ] Christina Aguilera & Kylie Jenner Kiss For Singer’s 36th Birthday: See The Smooch [ iheartradio ] Mariah Carey To Tour With Lionel Richie [ balleralert ] ‘Moonlight’ Director Barry Jenkins Will Save Us From Another #OscarsSoWhite [ huffingtonpost ]
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This White Mother’s Response To Her Black Daughter’s Hairstyle Will Make You Sick