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Sesali Bowen

Pop Culture
The She's Gotta Have It Anti-Catcalling Campaign Is Happening IRL
Sesali Bowen
29 Nov 2017
TV Shows
How Netflix's She's Gotta Have It Fits In Trump's America
Sesali Bowen
28 Nov 2017
Music
The Grammys Are Way Less White For 2018
Sesali Bowen
28 Nov 2017
TV Shows
Was That Final Scene In This Is Us A Clue That Jack's De...
It's possible that this random scene in "This Is Us" was another breadcrumb towards Jack's imminent death.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
R29Binge Club: She's Gotta Have It Season 1
Nola Darling is back!
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
Let's Talk About The Scene You're Not Going To See In Netflix's <...
This scene in the 1986 spoke volumes about Lee's take on women. What's his position now?
by Sesali Bowen
Movies
What Mudbound Says About Black & White Women's Experienc...
While the trailers play up the relationship between a white man and a Black man, the meat of the film is the different experiences of its two female leads.
by Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
Finally, A Drake I Can Believe In
With all of the issues facing women, I am unmoved by anything other than solid action on our behalf. Drake finally gave us that.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
American Horror Story: Cult, Finale Recap: "Great Again"
There are only two characters left standing in the end, and that’s not the only loose end that could have been predicted.
by Sesali Bowen
Music
The Glaring Problem With The AMA Nominations
The nominees were released last month and women are lacking in some key categories.
by Sesali Bowen
Movies
Yes, Aladdin Is Still Racist
It's been 25 years since Aladdin was released, and now that we're adults, we can talk about its shortcomings.
by Sesali Bowen
Music
What Taylor Swift Can Learn From Beyoncé's Lemonade
Taylor Swift is way less subtle than she thinks she is.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
This Is Us Gets Black Women & Black Love
Even with only one Black woman in a consistent, supporting role, "This Is Us" understands that some details are really important.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
American Horror Story: Cult, Episode 10 Recap: "Charles ...
Finally, the American cult leader that has become a household name, Charles Manson, made his debut on the FX series.
by Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
The Real Reason People Like Jay-Z Are Defending Meek Mill
Meek Mill is lying in the bed he made for himself, but many are calling for the whole bed to be thrown away.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
Scared Famous Is A Perfect Case Study In The Workings Of...
VH1's latest experiment is a shining example of the workings of reality tv.
by Sesali Bowen
Health Trends
I'm Travelling Internationally While Fat & These Are The Things I...
From airplane seats to space between tables at restaurants, here's what I anxiety-searched in anticipation of a trip to Spain.
by Sesali Bowen
Movies
Why The Only Version Of Cinderella You Should Watch Need...
"The Black Cinderella" was an experience I would gladly relive if we could flip the script, and not just the characters.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
What This Is Us Gets Right About Kate's Sexuality
Kate's sex life in her twenties is relatable, and not just to plus-sized women.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
American Horror Story: Cult, Episode 9 Recap: "Drink The...
Finally, with only two episodes left, the finish line is in sight on "AHS: Cult."
by Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
The Important Lesson In Cardi B's Engagement
Many of our cultures sexist tales — like not being able to turn a hoe into a housewife — simply aren't true and Cardi proves it.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
Why This Kourtney Kardashian Moment On KUWTK Was So Hear...
It's easy to overlook how Kourtney Kardashian has been affected by her relationship with Scott, but we shouldn't.
by Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
The Problematic History Of Men Playing Fat Black Women
Men have relegated plus-sized Black women to punchlines in a way that has real effects on how the rest of our communities view us.
by Sesali Bowen
Work & Money
What It's Like To Be Plus Inside Refinery29
A fat Black girls takes on a career at one of the leading sites for millennial women.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
Beth Acted Surprisingly Out Of Character With Deja On This Is...
For the first time in over a year, Beth made me feel some type of way.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
American Horror Story: Cult Has A Problem With Mental He...
Treating mental health is often confused with enforcing the law and vice versa.
by Sesali Bowen
TV Shows
American Horror Story: Cult, Episode 8 Recap: "Winter Of...
Ally is a total savage now, in the good way.
by Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
I Know Exactly Why The Claims Against R. Kelly Aren't Taken Serio...
Unfortunately, we are still unwilling to defend and protect Black women.
by Sesali Bowen
Features
Gabourey Sidibe Explains Why Being A Black Woman Is "Pretty Lit R...
Ever since Gabourey Sidibe earned an Oscar nomination for her star turn in Lee Daniels’ 2009 movie Precious, she has been riding a wave of #BlackGirlMagi
by Sesali Bowen
Pop Culture
How To Turn Rihanna's Most Memorable GIFs Into A Halloween Costume
On a holiday where you can be anyone, why wouldn't you be Rihanna?
by Sesali Bowen
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