SEEING STARS

By: DONNAMAGAZINE on 12:29 PM

"Precious" a movie based off the novel Push by Sapphire has been nominated for six Oscars. After viewing the heart wrenching drama many felt it was a front runner for the Academy Awards. Though Gabourey Sidibe is a new to the silver screen, her portrayal of a illiterate teen mom was on point. The film gave you a gritty realism, that is not always seen through a youth eyes.

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HELA Cell

By: DONNAMAGAZINE on 9:05 AM

Henrietta Lack died in 1951 of cervical cancer, yet her cells still live on. The same cells that killed her, help continue to create countless cures. Henrietta a black women went to the hospital to hopefully cure her cancer,the doctor was amazed when her cells were able to sustain and regenerated themselves. During this time no laws were set in place to restrict the use of people cells for experimentation. This gave scientist the ability to do experiments with unlimited amount of cells. The Hela cells as they are called; named after both two initials of her first and last name are now used world wide.

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Hair Trends-Mohawk

By: DONNAMAGAZINE on 8:49 AM

The Mohawk is on top of this years trends. Want to try it? The unique style is so versatile it can be done for all hair lengths and types.

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Boyfriend's Back

By: DONNAMAGAZINE on 10:53 AM

Spring 2010 is just around the corner and Boyfriend cut is a must have. What is the boyfriend essentials? Boyfriend blazer - a tailored blazer with convertible cuffs. Boyfriend jeans jeans are fitted at the waist and hip but get baggy at the leg and thigh then cuff right above the ankle.


Boyfriend Faux Leather Jacket by Lanebryant


Denim Faded Glitter Tattered Straight-Leg Jean Regular by Torrid

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