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September 11, 2018 Issue

Stack of 20 dollar bills going up in smoke
Work & Money
The No. 1 Money Mistake Black Women Make
When a loved one is in need, many of us give until it hurts. I know — because I went broke from “being there” for fam.
By Tamara E. Holmes
, September 7, 2018
3 Min Read
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close up collage of celebrities with hoop earrings
Style
HOOP, HOOP, HOORAY!
From modest to bodacious, our love of hoop earrings remains strong. No wonder they're a go-to accessory for stylish sisters like podcaster Phoebe Robinson, songstress Jody Watley, commentator Angela Rye and the ever-elegant actress Alfre Woodard!
By Julia Chance
, September 7, 2018
1 Min Read
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sisters, music, playlist
Playlists
(Maurice) White After Labor Day
Do you remember the 21st night of “September”? That’s not just our favorite Earth, Wind & Fire song, but it’s also the official end of summer. Here are ways to enjoy every last minute of the season — and a playlist of 41 summer grooves to set the mood!
By Claire McIntosh, editor in chief
, September 7, 2018
3 Min Read
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AARP, Sisters, Emmys, Atlanta
Culture
“We’re Rooting for Everybody Black!”
After #OscarsSoWhite, awards shows — including the Primetime Emmys airing Sept. 17 — have begun to include more diverse hosts and nominees. Atlanta creator Donald Glover is nominated in five categories!
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, September 7, 2018
3 Min Read
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A stepmother sits with her stepdaughter on the beach.
We Time
The Not-So-Gentle Art of Being a Stepmother
I thought being a stepparent was easy, until I became one.
By Sharon R. Boone
, September 7, 2018
5 Min Read
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