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What's New & Black AF On Netflix This December
Cuffin' season is officially in full effect, ladies and gentlemen, and if you're anything like me, you've been benched. Luckily, the activity that means most this season can be a one man's sport, if you so choose. Netflix and Chillin' is a recreation that is meant to be enjoyed by all, young and old; so get your wine and popcorn ready, and let's get this thing crackin.
Whether you're in this game alone and you need an excuse to get away from family drama this season or you're boo'd up and watching a flick with the fam, here are a list of Black AF titles you won't want to miss out on this month:
Malcolm X (Dec. 1)
Malcolm X
Malcolm X was murdered in the 60s, but his memory has been preserved by another national treasure in this biographical drama. In this 1992 Spike Lee-directed classic, Denzel Washington stars as Malcolm and offers an on-screen depiction of his life before his assassination.
Class Act (Dec. 1)
Amazon Prime
A young Kid 'n Play (Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin respectively) star in this 1992 film as a valedictorian and delinquent whose school records are switched. As a result, their lives are turned upside down.
Love & Basketball (Dec. 1)
Love & Basketball
Aw, shit now! Netflix done done it now! First, Love Jones, and now Love & Basketball? My Black AF heart can't take it. You can rewatch this old-school classic starring Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Alfre Woodard, and Dennis Haysbert starting December 1st.
Catwoman (Dec. 1)
Catwoman
Halle Berry is the only Catwoman we acknowledge and you can catch her slay all nine of her lives on Netflix this month.
Queen of the Damned (Dec. 1)
Queen of the Damned
Shortly before Aaliyah's untimely death, she starred as a crazy, sexy, creepy vampire in Queen of the Damned. Originally debuted in 2002, Aaliyah's brother revealed that he had to step in to assist with voiceovers after her passing. While it's a sad backstory, the movie gives us a chance to kick it one last time with one of the original princesses of 90s R&B.
Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah (Dec. 3)
After learning that her father is Jewish, Tiffany Haddish wanted to explore her Hebrew roots and have a bar mitzvah in honor of her 40th birthday. The best part about it is, we're all invited. In her first solo Netflix Comedy Special, Tiffany proves that she never has to get ready. 'Cause she stay ready.
The Last OG: Season 2 (Dec. 4)
TBS
Tiffany Haddish (Shay) and Tracy Morgan (Tray) are back for another season of The Last O.G., where Tray is on a mission to put his prison-ridden life behind him and finally discover his dreams of being a chef.
Greenleaf: Season 4 (Dec. 5)
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Canceled your cable in lieu of streaming services and missing your fam over at the Calvary Fellowship World Ministries? It's cool, sis. Me too. Lucky for us, season four of Greenleaf is making its debut on Netflix on December 5th to give you all the megachurch drama you didn't know you needed.
Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show (Dec. 6)
Produced by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris, this sketch show is Black, Black. I mean like Black AF. Earlier this year, Issa Rae, Robin Thede, and some of our favorite Black actresses of all time linked up to release A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Astronomy Club is here to prove that we are breaking into the sketch comedy scene in a major way. Featuring skits like "Magical Negro Rehab" and a horror-style scene of Black actually cracking, this show is sure to have the whole family cracking up.
A Family Reunion Christmas (Dec. 9)
Jackee Harris and Tia Mowry-Hardrict gave us the Sister, Sister reunion we didn't know we needed in this Netflix series turned Christmas special.
Private Practice: Seasons 1-6 (Dec. 22)
Private Practice
A spinoff of Grey's Anatomy,Private Practice is another Shonda Rhimes gem that's worth the binge.
Kevin Hart: Don't F**k This Up (Dec. 27)
Netflix
Kevin Hart will candidly detail the very public events and tragedies he's endured over the past year, including but not limited to his sex scandal, Oscars scandal and brutal car accident, in the Netflix documentary series, Don't F*ck This Up.
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How This New Bond Repair Line Transformed One Mother's Postpartum Shedding Into The Ultimate Curl Comeback
This article is in partnership with SheaMoisture
For Crystal Obasanya, her wash day woes came shortly after her son did. The beauty and lifestyle content creator had been natural for years, but during postpartum, she quickly learned about one reality many mothers can relate to experiencing: postpartum hair loss. “Sis had thinning hair. Sis had split ends,” she shared about her hair changes in a Reel via xoNecole.
Over a year into her postpartum journey, Crystal explained she also had dry, brittle hair, noting that keeping it hydrated before pregnancy had already been “a task.” The 4C natural recalled going from thick hair during pregnancy to a thin hairline due to postpartum shedding as “devastating.” When it came to strengthening and revitalizing her hair, the new SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection was just the thing she needed to elevate her damaged coils to revive and thrive status and get them poppin' again.
SheaMoisture is providing us with the cheat code for transforming dry and damaged strands into thriving and deeply nourished crowns. By unveiling their 4-step hair system, the SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection is equipping you with the tools to reverse signs of hair damage caused by protective styling, heat, and color and is uniquely formulated for Type 3 and 4 hair textures.
The haircare system revives damaged natural hair by repairing and rebuilding broken hair bonds through a game-changing combination of HydroPlex Technology and AminoBlend Complex, a unique blend of fortifying amino acids formulated specifically for curly and coily hair. Scientifically proven to reduce breakage by 84% and make your hair six times stronger (vs. non-conditioning shampoo), the collection infuses your hair with the nourishment it craves and the strength it deserves.
All five products of the SheaMoisture Bond Collection are infused with natural strengthening ingredients like Amla Oil and fair-trade shea butter. The collection consists of the 4-step breakage-fighting Bond Repair system, as well as the Bonding Oil.
“When trying it out, I quickly noticed that my hair felt revived and renewed, and my curls were so hydrated,” Crystal said while using the Amla-infused Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner. “I also felt my hair strands were stronger.” So much so that the influencer felt brave enough to get her hair braided shortly thereafter. “I can definitely say that I will be keeping it in my hair wash routine,” she added in the caption of her Reel about her positive experience using the products.
SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection is making bond-building a key player in your wash day routines and the purveyor of life for thirsty manes. Because who doesn't want stronger, shinier, happier hair?
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The Bond Repair Collection Shampoo is the first step in the 4-step Bond Repair system, all of which are powered by the uniquely formulated AminoBlend, and HydroPlex, SheaMoisture’s technology that rebuilds hair strength at its core.
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Tailored to repair styling damage, this creamy conditioner locks in 12x more moisture than standard non-conditioning shampoos, boosting damaged hair strength by 1.5x with significantly less breakage. The creamy SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Conditioner deeply hydrates, enhances manageability, and leaves your hair looking healthier and shinier.
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This Ultra Moisturizing reparative masque is a moisture-rich game-changer for those dealing with the aftermath of hair damage caused by styling. The SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Masque delivers 13 times more moisture compared to non-conditioning shampoos, ensuring your hair feels nourished and soft. Designed to repair and rejuvenate, this masque significantly strengthens damaged hair — making it twice as strong while reducing breakage.
Step Four: Bond Repair Collection Leave-In Conditioner
Elevate your curl game with SheaMoisture’s Bond Repair Collection Leave-In Conditioner. Lightweight and hydrating, the Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner provides 12x more moisture than non-conditioning shampoos and tames frizz with 24-hour humidity control. Designed to define curls and coils, the leave-in conditioner enhances softness and shine allowing you to detangle effortlessly.
Bonding Oil
The SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Bonding Oil is a multitasking all-in-one formula that acts as a heat protectant and provides the hair with moisture, strength, shine, damage protection, and intense nourishment. This lightweight oil not only offers 24-hour frizz and humidity control but also fortifies your tresses, making them up to 5 times stronger with significantly less breakage.
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Shaunie Henderson On Being A Nontraditional Pastor Wife
Shaunie Henderson, the creator and executive producer of Basketball Wives, redefines traditional expectations as a pastor's spouse and first lady of The Lighthouse Church.
The star's journey began with a whirlwind romance with Pastor Keion Henderson in 2020, which led to their marriage years later. Since then, Shaunie has embraced many typical first lady roles, including supporting her husband, engaging in ministry responsibilities, providing spiritual leadership, and conducting community outreach.
Yet, the 49-year-old's background sets her apart from other first ladies. Shaunie brings a unique perspective as a public figure, which stems from her previous marriage to NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and her experience in reality television.
In an interview with xoNecole, while promoting her memoir Undefeated, the Basketball Wives creator discussed what being a first lady means to her and how she has lived her life non-traditionally.
When asked if she had always been nontraditional, Shaunie revealed that throughout her life, she has made it her mission to better herself by learning from experiences and breaking harmful cycles.
Shaunie Henderson and Pastor Keion Henderson
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“I think that's just who I am. I can’t say I intentionally go against the grain. In the book, I talk about things from my childhood, like my dad being late all the time. I was totally opposite with my kids when they were in school. I was always there early. My mother is not affectionate, and she doesn't verbally say, ‘I love you,’ but she does things to let you know. That's the way she shows her love,” she said when describing her relationship with her parents.
“But because I missed that 'I love you' and hugging and kissing, I do that with my kids. I try to always give what I needed myself. There were basketball wives who weren’t very nice to me, so I went out of my way to make sure that once I was a wife that I didn't treat anybody else like that. No one was going to feel like that on my watch.”
Toward the end of the conversation, when discussing her first lady responsibilities and the pressures of upholding that image, the mother of five explained she isn't too hard on herself to fit the mold, given her significantly different background from most first ladies and her relatively new role.
“As far as being first lady, now, I'm not knocking how any first ladies decide to operate but I just knew that the idea of what that usually is was not me. And, to be honest, rightfully so. I'm probably the only first lady that created a reality show that has been on television since 2010. My life is not remotely close to that of most first ladies. We've experienced completely different things. Most of them have been pastor’s wives for a long time, this is all new for me. I come with an entirely different journey; that wouldn’t lend itself to being a traditional first lady,” she stated.
Shaunie's nontraditional approach appears to work in her favor, as she has been welcomed with open arms just as she is.
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