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5 Must Watch Movies on the Black College Experience

5 Must Watch Movies on the Black College Experience

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are important to the black American experience. Back when black students were not allowed to attend colleges with white students, black colleges were made to deliver education that blacks rightfully deserved. HBCUs not only continue to be an integral part of American education for black students who want to continue learning about their culture and shape their identity, they also have fascinating aspects that make them stand out from white colleges such as step dance rituals and all black fraternities and sororities. These and other unique trademarks have made their way on to the big screen, showing audiences the nuances and complexities of HBCU life. Here are 5 films on the black college experience that you need to see: 

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Virtual Game Night Ideas

Virtual Game Night Ideas

Even though social distancing has made it more difficult to link up with your crew, you can keep your circles tight by bringing everyone together for a game night. Choose a convenient video app like Google Hangouts, Zoom, or Houseparty.

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Black Celebrities Setting the New Tones for Hollywood

Black Celebrities Setting the New Tones for Hollywood

So, we can be more than maids, criminals, and thugs, you say? Yes we can! Thanks to the new visionaries in Hollywood, black people are creating different narratives that reflect more perspectives of black life. Finally, we can say, hooray for Hollywood, and mean it! 

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How To Wear Your Favorite Izzy & Liv Products

How To Wear Your Favorite Izzy & Liv Products

We at Izzy & Liv love our supporters. We love seeing you out there loving the products you purchase and how they put a huge smile on yourself. Most of all, we love seeing you all loving yourselves and supporting other women. That’s what Izzy & Liv is all about, expressing yourself authentically while also […]

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The Perfect Spring Playlist

The Perfect Spring Playlist

Hey Ladies! What comes to mind when you think about spring? Is it love? A week-long vacation from school or work? New beginnings? I think spring can be all of those things. Simultaneously, it makes the halfway point of the year. Most of us could be taking the time to reflect and asked: “what have […]

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A Playlist to Inspire Activism

A Playlist to Inspire Activism

With February and March being two months dedicated to our history (black people and women), a lot of us find ourselves in the position where we are both celebrating our pasts and finding ways that we can improve our futures. For some that looks like volunteering in our communities, for others it might look like […]

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Black Love Movies to Watch This Week

Black Love Movies to Watch This Week

At halfway through the month, it’s officially Valentine’s Day. And since it’s also black history month, what better day to celebrate black love. If you’re planning to keep your Valentine’s Day celebrations ilowkey tonight and into the weekend, here are 5 black love movies to watch. 1.) Love & Basketball (2000)– Love & Basketball still remains a favorite among […]

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5 Reasons We Loved “Living Single”

5 Reasons We Loved “Living Single”

Check it out! Ch-Ch-Check it out! In case you’ve been living under a rock, Hulu is streaming all seasons of Living Single and we are hype! In honor of this epic event and to give you a reason to cancel your plans and binge watch a season or three this weekend, we’re taking a trip […]

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Boss Women Playlist

Boss Women Playlist

Happy New Year, Ladies! We made it to 2018 and it’s lit! You have your goals all lined up. You are energized and feel you are ready to go out there to make 2018 your year. No matter what you want to achieve, you should have a good idea of how you want to feel […]

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