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Lauryn Hill released from prison, drops new song ‘Consumerism’

Rapper-singer Lauryn Hill has been released from prison after serving her three month sentence for failing to file tax returns. The former Fugee served her time at the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, a minimum security facility. Hill pleaded guilty to failing to pay taxes on more than $1.8 million earned between 2005 and 2007.

Breast Cancer Awareness or Pink Consumerism?

October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a serious health concern across the globe. African American women who develop breast cancer are