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Amirah Mercer

Amirah Mercer

Amirah Mercer is an entertainment writer whose work has also appeared in Salon.com and Mic.com. She writes about celebs, film & TV, and race and gender. Her passions include meditation, laughter, and the pursuit of the perfect red pout. Tweet her @StyleReelist.

Setting Records straight

How we should (and shouldn't) be talking about bi-racial twins who don't look alike

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All the reasons John Legend and Chrissy Teigen epitomize our #relationshipgoals

Very Important Lists

7 women to celebrate this month and beyond

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Alas, Jessica Williams won't be our 'Daily Show' host, but her explanation why is perf

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What you need to know about Issa Rae because she's finally coming to HBO

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Let a Woman Do It

Let's give these groundbreaking female directors ALL the awards

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Things We Can't Ignore

#OscarsSoWhite: Why the 'Selma' snub breaks my heart

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Feminist filter

Charlize Theron demands equal pay, because that's what's right

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Totally kickass women to follow on Instagram starting now!

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Acts of Bravery

Eric Garner's 24-year-old daughter stages an incredibly powerful die-in

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Incredible lady performances we're SO happy are getting award season love

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Tracee Ellis Ross drops real wisdom on why it's important to see black women's natural hair on TV

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Why it matters that musicians are sharing their thoughts on racial injustice

It's About To Get Real

The 'Serial' case is being appealed, here's what you need to know

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Sci-fi heroines just as kickass as Katniss Everdeen

Ways we want to honor Aaliyah's life, that have nothing to do with that Lifetime movie

She Works Hard for the money

Productivity hacks that will make your office life way, way easier

Myla Dalbesio in Calvin Klein's Perfect Fit campaign.

At what point is a model really considered plus-size?

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Feeling All the Feelings

Awesome celebrity visits to 'Sesame Street' — from A to Z (ish)