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#BlackGirlMagic Chicago Teen Gets Accepted Into 23 HBCUs, Offered $300K In Scholarships

#BlackGirlMagic! Ariyana Davis Accepted Into 23 HBCUs A Chicago high schooler’s inspiring story is making national headlines. Ariyana Davis, of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, has been accepted into every one of the 24 colleges she applied to. Twenty-three of those schools were historically black colleges and universities including most recently Spelman College. The last school was Eastern Illinois University, a predominantly white institution. Looks like there's another achievement that needs to be celebrated because…. I GOT INTO SPELMAN!!! #Spelman21 pic.twitter.com/WsK6NK7kbW — Ariyana Davis (@Royallovequeen1) April 3, 2017 Davis told ABC News that it was important to her to apply to HBCUs “because they are known for producing successful black professionals.” She’s been offered a whopping $300,000 in scholarships and has ultimately decided to attend Mississippi’s Alcorn State University. According to the teen, she’s excited to matriculate at the school because of the “family-oriented environment.” “I love the family-oriented environment and close-knitted community, and the opportunity they will provide to me.” Officially a Brave!!! Can't wait to bleed Purple & Gold!!! #Alcorn21 pic.twitter.com/ImJDzsKbsP — Ariyana Davis (@Royallovequeen1) April 10, 2017 Davis wants to major in accounting to become a certified public accountant. Congrats Ariyana! We love to see inspiring stories like this! Photos via Ariyana Davis

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Jennifer Lopez to Weight Critics: Eff You!

When it comes to those who have been critical of her weight, Jennifer Lopez has the same message as Jennifer Lawrence : Shut the eff up! In an interview with Cosmos for Latinas , the actress says she’s always remained strong in the face of criticism… but it hasn’t been easy. “Early on, my family really made me love who I was and what I looked like,”J. Lo tells the magazibe. “My body was nothing out of the ordinary in my neighborhood. “When I first started on television [as a Fly Girl on In Living Color ], people, and even my own manager at the time, would tell me I had to make all of these changes. But you have to stand up and say, ‘There’s nothing wrong with me or my shape or who I am, you’re the one with the problem!'” Amen, Jen! The American Idol judge goes on to say it’s all about self-confidence, something she hopes young women around the world learn for themselves. “When you can really believe that,” she says, “all of a sudden other people start believing too.” Of course, it also helps to have a strong, supportive family. Lopez understands that and gives thanks for that. “I love the family that I grew up in, the strength and passion and the heart that we bring to things and then the way I was raised – the intense love we demonstrate,” she says. For more from this gorgeous star, picks up Cosmo for Latinas’ winter 2014 issue when it goes on sale October 29.

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Jennifer Lopez to Weight Critics: Eff You!

When it comes to those who have been critical of her weight, Jennifer Lopez has the same message as Jennifer Lawrence : Shut the eff up! In an interview with Cosmos for Latinas , the actress says she’s always remained strong in the face of criticism… but it hasn’t been easy. “Early on, my family really made me love who I was and what I looked like,”J. Lo tells the magazibe. “My body was nothing out of the ordinary in my neighborhood. “When I first started on television [as a Fly Girl on In Living Color ], people, and even my own manager at the time, would tell me I had to make all of these changes. But you have to stand up and say, ‘There’s nothing wrong with me or my shape or who I am, you’re the one with the problem!'” Amen, Jen! The American Idol judge goes on to say it’s all about self-confidence, something she hopes young women around the world learn for themselves. “When you can really believe that,” she says, “all of a sudden other people start believing too.” Of course, it also helps to have a strong, supportive family. Lopez understands that and gives thanks for that. “I love the family that I grew up in, the strength and passion and the heart that we bring to things and then the way I was raised – the intense love we demonstrate,” she says. For more from this gorgeous star, picks up Cosmo for Latinas’ winter 2014 issue when it goes on sale October 29.

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Heidi Montag Wants ‘Upgrade’ Before Next Playboy Pictorial

‘Hills’ star also said she hasn’t seen Aubrey O’Day’s pictorial and doesn’t think you can compare the two. By Jocelyn Vena Heidi Montag Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/ WireImage Heidi Montag may already be the cover girl for the September issue of Playboy, but that doesn’t mean the “Hills” star isn’t already plotting what she’ll do for her next chance to be a Playmate . “Oh I definitely will do Playboy again.

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