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July 13, 2021 Issue

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Culture
Color TV: These 5 Reboots Will Feature Black Stars
Hit shows and movies from the ’80s and ’90s are returning, and many are recast with representation in mind.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, July 9, 2021
3 Min Read
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Culture & Style
Low Cost Luxuries for Your Outdoor Oasis
A design pro’s 6 easy DIY upgrades give your backyard or patio a ritzy resort feel.
By Sierra Allia and Claire McIntosh
, July 9, 2021
3 Min Read
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Me Time
Beneath the Surface: I Learned to Swim in My 40s  
As a child living on Chicago’s South Side, I was afraid of water. Then, life plunged me into the deep end to paddle through love, grief, trauma, shame, joy, growth and fear.
By M Shelly Conner, Ph.D.
, July 9, 2021
4 Min Read
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Health
Queen Afua Shares 5 Habits to Help You Detox and Energize
Whether you’ve read her best-selling classic a dozen times or just discovered her on ‘Red Table Talk,’ this good health guru to the stars can help you thrive.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, July 9, 2021
4 Min Read
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Health
Girlfriends, Let’s Get Outside and Play!
AARP’s free outdoor fitness parks have the workings of a gym­ — but there are no walls, no contracts and no fees. Complimentary classes, too!
By Tamara E. Holmes
, July 9, 2021
3 Min Read
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