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• Marketers Need to Understand the Fallout Over Gabby Douglas’ ‘Do’March 15, 2013, 1:54 am

  For Black Women, Issues of Image and Self-Worth Often Focus on Hair By: Pepper Miller via Big Tent on Adage.com When Gabby Douglas unexpectedly captured the Olympic Gold medal in gymnastics this summer, I was elated, peacock proud and genuinely happy for the 16-year-old and her family. It was all the more special for me because she [...]
• Except for the Obamas, Where Are Black Couples in the Media?February 28, 2013, 1:43 am

  Showing Love Is a Great Way to Reach the Black Community By: Pepper Miller via BigTent on Adage.com How often do we see or hear in the media about a black man rescuing a black woman? Tarzan rescued Jane; Matt Dillon rescued Miss Kitty; Superman rescued Lois and Spiderman rescued Mary Jane. Now, finally, we have a [...]