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Twitter debates Pharrell’s ‘GIRL’ album cover

Pharrell debuted his new album, GIRL, via livestream on iTunes Radio last night. And while much of the immediate fan reaction centered on the hitmaker’s new music, soon criticism began to surface regarding the album cover. On the cover, Pharrell and three women are posing in sunglasses and bathrobes. Criticism arose due to the fact that no darker-skinned women are featured.

February 26, 2014 No Comments

Are pretty boys under attack?

Editor’s note: The following op-ed has not been edited. The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and do not represent the viewpoint of

February 19, 2014 No Comments

Azealia Banks slams A$AP Rocky over ‘dark-skinned’ comment

The always-outspoken Azealia Banks voiced her outrage at Rocky’s “dark-skinned” commentary

April 11, 2013 No Comments

Behind the Scenes With Ledisi: Does a Soul ‘Sista’ Really Have to Beg?

When you go to concerts to see your favorite artists, what you often get is the polished and rehearsed presence of the individual, right down

May 18, 2011 No Comments

Carol’s Daughter in Hot Seat for Fair-Skinned Ambassadors

The flames of the ongoing struggle for darker skinned individuals to be counted among what the world considers beautiful were fanned recently by one of

April 16, 2011 No Comments