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Finally! A Vid That Points Out Things Men Should Never Wear

The Most Important Rule In Soccer, Explained (In Time For The World Cup!)

This Is How Feminists Watch Commercials — Are You Guilty?

What It's Really Like To Straighten Naturally Curly Hair

In Lady Gaga’s song, “I Like it Rough," she talks about, well, how rough she likes it. She gives a number of similes for the experience of loving her

by Akilah Hughes

Are You Textually Frustrated? You're Not Alone

It's not hard to imagine a world without texting. When I was rocking braces and butterfly clips in the early aughts, texting was a brand-new concept.

by Akilah Hughes

Akilah Hughes Gets A Weave, Internet Weighs In

I went natural four-and-a-half years ago. For those unfamiliar, going natural is the process of returning your hair to its natural state. Gone were the

by Akilah Hughes

Akilah Hughes Finally Tackles An Age-Old Question

Akilah Hughes — the twenty-something blogger behind It's Akilah, Obviously! — has pretty much won the Internet. When she's not studying improv at UCB,

by Akilah Hughes

Is This How You Spend Your Friday Nights?

Akilah Hughes — the twenty-something blogger behind It's Akilah, Obviously! — has pretty much won the Internet. When she's not studying improv at UCB,

by Akilah Hughes

A Definitive, Totally Serious Guide To Walking In Heels

Akilah Hughes — the twenty-something blogger behind It's Akilah, Obviously! — has pretty much won the Internet. When she's not studying improv at UCB,

by Akilah Hughes