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Just a reminder to check if you are accidentally using your data and not your wifi so you can swap back over

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this is the money dog, repost in the next 24 hours and money will come your way!!

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“Today is a great day in Hollywood.”

(Directed by Lacey Duke as shown above)

When I first picked up a camera and discovered I wanted to do nothing more in this life than tell stories through the lens of a camera, everyone else thought I was dreaming too big. I didn’t have many mentors or peers that wanted to pursue a career in cinema and television that looked like me or came from neighborhoods similar to mine. Representation was scarce. Now, I pull energy, good vibes and high hopes from these faces: black and brown men and women telling OUR stories whether it be in front of the lens or behind it. I finally feel like my dreams are closer than they appear, obtainable even more so. I finally feel like a part of a really cool, exclusive club. These are the portraits that will decorate the walls of my home someday. #strongblacklead

(Photo: Kwaku Alston/Netflix)

This project featured:

Ajiona Alexus (13 Reasons Why) Alfre Woodard (Luke Cage; Juanita) Alisha Boe (13 Reasons Why) Antoinette Robertson (Dear White People) Antonique Smith (Luke Cage) Ashley Blaine Featherson (Dear White People) Ava DuVernay (13th, Central Park Five) Brett Gray (On My Block) Britney Young (GLOW) Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things) Chante Adams (Roxanne Roxanne) Cheo Hodari Coker (Luke Cage) Danielle Brooks (Orange Is the New Black) Dawn Porter (Bobby Kennedy for President) DeRay Davis (How to Act Black) Derek Luke (13 Reasons Why) DeRon Horton (Dear White People) Gabrielle Dennis (Luke Cage) Hayley Law (Altered Carbon; Riverdale) Justin Simien (Dear White People) Justine Simmons (All About The Washingtons) Kano (Top Boy) Kat Graham (The Holiday Calendar; How It Ends) Kia Stevens (GLOW) Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black) Lena Waithe (Master of None; Dear White People; Step Sisters) Logan Browning (Dear White People) Marlon Wayans (Naked; Woke-ish) Marque Richardson (Dear White People; Step Sisters) Mike Colter (Luke Cage) Mustafa Shakir (Luke Cage) Nia Long (Roxanne Roxanne, Dear White People) Nia Jervier (Dear White People; Step Sisters) Priah Ferguson (Stranger Things) Quincy Brown (The Holiday Calendar) Rapsody (Rapture) Rev Run (All About The Washingtons) Russell Hornsby (Seven Seconds) Sacha Jenkins (Rapture) Samantha Logan (13 Reasons Why) Sierra Capri (On My Block) Simone Missick (Luke Cage) Spike Lee (She’s Gotta Have It) Steven Silver (13 Reasons Why) Sydelle Noel (GLOW) Vaneza Oliveira (3%) Yance Ford (Strong Island)

This photo was inspired by ‘A Great Day in Harlem’, a 1958 black-and-white group portrait of 57 notable jazz musicians photographed in front of a brownstone in Harlem, New York City by Art Kane. 

Netflix’s Strong Black Lead project even featured behind-the-scenes footage and photos of the talent celebrating this milestone in Hollywood together. 

Let’s keep it up!

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I fucking hate it when you’re in such a fantastically giddy mood and then you see one simple little thing that makes you think, “oh” and then you just get this empty feeling in your chest and you get nauseous and the world just crumbles and you want to just lay under a blanket and close your eyes and fall asleep and never wake up. 

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Hi babes!! Happy (late) New Year!! I had to take a much needed hiatus to work on perfecting Ro$es are Red and creating new looks and projects I can’t wait to share with you all! Soooo if you still luv me check out rosesareredstyle.com for not one but TWO new posts!! AND I HAVE A SECRET THAT YOU WILL ONLY KNOW IF YOU READ LOL!!! Be sure to say hi, let me know if I am crazy for what I did and share with all the other boss babes around the world 🍊🍊! #GIRLBOSS2018 🌹🌹🌹!!!!!!!! 🌹 🌹 🌹 #fashionblogger #blackgirlswhoblog #stylish #stylistblogger #stylishgirl #stylishblackwomen #PLTstyle #GirlsTour #sorellaboutique #vintageclothing #curvygirl #curvywomen #rihanna #curvyfashion #orange #orangefashion #snakeskin #largeboxbraids #naturalhairstyles

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Met Gala 2017

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I don’t know what you’re going through…

Maybe you’re basically homeless, maybe you’re on Month 4 and them jobs still ain’t getting back to you. Maybe you’re on stitch 42 because your boyfriend thinks you’re a punching bag. Maybe your family expects you to take care of everyone and everything when you barely taking care of yourself. Maybe you’re drowning in a $200K medical bill or frequent doctor visits that you can’t afford. Maybe you just lost a child or a lover. Maybe you’re dying inside and trying to wait it out for your life to come together.

Hear me out, what if I told you 2 years later, you’d be with a company you love? Making GOOD money. No relationship stressing you out. Your biggest dilemma is choosing between a Camaro or a Challenger. It’s been 2 years since you’ve seen or spoken to dude that used to beat your ass in his crib. Your bills on autopay. You trying to decide between Cancun or Dubai for your next birthday. After 90 days as temp-to-perm, your manager calls you in their office and offers you a permanent position with triple the pay. You’re happy, not fake happy either but genuinely happy. You can walk in any store and buy what you want. You not praying and swiping anymore. This is your life.

It’s only up from here. You going through HELL so you will really appreciate heaven. Everyday will not be perfect but these days are always better than the misery you came from. It’s on the way.

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🙏Namaste🙏

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You know what’s really hot? Not having to guess someone’s feelings or intentions

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Red Barz - Cardi B

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Get you a freak that

Genuinely loves and cares about you and your mental health.

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when u cum before u get to ur favorite part of the video

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my favorite forms of affection - holding hands - resting their head on my shoulder - tight hugs that last a long time - linking arms - lying on their lap or chest - putting their arm around me - compliments - playing with my hair

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background/color palette practice (some reference used)

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