Kia Speaks

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The enlightened opinions of a bougie hip-hopper who speaks her mind on everything from music, entertainment, and style to politics, religion, and the social issues in your community. Simply put...I'm your favorite blogger's favorite blogger. Get like me!

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Why Black People Can't Lose Weight

by Kia Speaks
in Life
on Mon, Apr 21, 2008 12:00AM UTC

Join author and alternative health specialist Makeisha Lee as she shares some of the cultural obstacles that inhibit African Americans from losing weight.

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Excerpts From Why Black People Can’t Lose Weight:

by Kia Speaks
on Sun, Apr 20, 2008 11:03PM UTC

by Makeisha Lee The Harmful Effects of Our Culture’s Definition of Beauty… “Studies show that Blacks are more accepting of larger body sizes than any other race. For instance, the University of Maryland explored eating... more

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VICIOUS WEIGHT LOSS CYCLE - PART I

by Kia Speaks
on Sun, Apr 20, 2008 10:57PM UTC

by Makeisha Lee Blacks are officially considered to be an endangered species due to obesity and terrifying related illness. Diets, surgeries, pills, exercise motions and potions; though easily and readily available have done... more

King James Vogue Cover

by Kia Speaks
on Tue, Apr 1, 2008 05:15PM UTC

Initially, I gave Vogue the benefit of the doubt. I mean, the only thing I hate more than racism is people making unsubstantial accusations of racism. Personally, I had never seen the King Kong photo. After seeing it side-by-side with the... more

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