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News Anchor Removes Wig for Postchemo Natural-Hair Reveal

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Pam McKelvy, still bewigged. Photo: WMC-TV

by Beth Greenfield via Yahoo Shine.com

A brave Tennessee news anchor who recently beat cancer decided to confront another big demon last week — vanity — by whipping off her wig for a live and emotional on-air reveal.

“I’m going natural. No more relaxers to straighten my hair,” announced Pam McKelvy of WMC-TV during a broadcast (see video below) on Wednesday, still wearing her smooth-haired wig and introducing a preproduced segment about women and their “crowns of glory,” in which she discusses how recent chemotherapy treatments caused her to go bald. After the segment, her wig was off, revealing her recently grown-in head of short, lovely curls. “All right, this is it. This is my new hair,” said the former beauty queen and 15-year TV news vet, tearing up as she thanked co-workers for being so supportive during her breast-cancer ordeal. (At the end of the broadcast, the spirited co-anchor seated next to her showed everyone what she meant by touching her arm and exclaiming, “We love you baby, you look good. You look good, child!”)


The Memphis anchor and mother of one first got up close and personal with her viewers in 2012, when she shared her struggle with the disease, including details of a double mastectomy, and even undergoing chemo on the air. Last week, she encouraged self-love for her viewers.

An emotional McKelvy, after the big reveal. Photo: WMC-TV
“I made my choice also because I think about the message I send to young women about confidence and self-acceptance,” she said, giving a special shout-out to 12-year-old Vanessa VanDyke, the biracial Florida student who was threatened with expulsion if she didn’t tame her “distracting” natural hair. “The times are changing, and God’s delivered me with a brand-new spirit and a head full of hair, and here it is.”

The cultural movement of black women going natural has exploded in recent years, with many style and support blogs popping up around the issue. For McKelvy, going without her wig has been an empowering move. “I want everyone to know that no matter what you go through, it’s not about what’s on the outside, it’s about what’s on the inside,” she stressed. “And I feel, on the inside, I am more radiant and beautiful than I’ve ever been.”

It was a fierce and amazing TV moment — one that was self-sabotaged, if just briefly, by McKelvy’s unfortunate follow-up: “And I look at those [old, straight-haired] pictures and I don’t even recognize myself, particularly because I was so thin!”

Sigh. Well, one issue at a time, right?

via Yahoo Shine

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Derek2ILL Slays In “Magic Box” Ft. Biggz x Zero 610

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Derek2Ill is busting out the hinges of a “Magic Box.” The new single, presented by Digital Dynasty Music Group features Biggz and comes with production by Zero 610. Listeners will get minutes of in-your-face bars that will keep whack rappers on the sidelines. Classic cuts and scratches heighten the duo’s performance and message. Stream “Magic Box” and connect with the Bethlehem artist below.

Magic Box on Spotify –https://open.spotify.com/track/2frAsehYgtPrfMuxaIaEKx?si=ffaabda259754e3d

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@RickRoss Disses Luxuriously In “Champagne Moments”

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Hip Hop beef may be back, but the antics are on another level. Rick Ross didn’t take Drake’s recent dis track Push-Ups lightly. Rozay immediately took to the studio to comeback at the ‘white boy’ with a dis of his own entitled Champagne Moments. The MMG CEO explains that he is on a different level of gangster and the Instagram antics can’t get him out of a luxurious seat in his private hanger. While exposing fandom audio, switchable accusations, and fake body parts, Rozay says this beef has to end face to face. Let us know your thoughts on the official video below. Stream your copy of the single here and follow Rick Ross on Instagram and Twitter

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Kazon’s ‘My Brother’: A Harmonious Tale of Redemption and Advocacy

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In the bustling streets of Southeast, Washington DC, rapper Kazon’s latest offering, “My Brother,” emerges as a symphony of redemption and advocacy, resonating with audiences far and wide.

Kazon’s path to musical stardom has been fraught with obstacles, from brushes with the law to a brush with death that left him scarred but unbroken. Through it all, he credits his resilience to the belief that every setback is an opportunity for growth.

With “My Brother,” Kazon takes on the role of a lyrical mentor, offering guidance and solace to Black youth grappling with violence and systemic oppression. Through heartfelt verses and melodic refrains, he shares his own journey of redemption, using his past mistakes as a catalyst for change.

At its core, “My Brother” is a call to action—a plea for unity, love, and advocacy within the Black community. Kazon’s harmonious tale serves as a reminder that through solidarity and advocacy, we can effect real change and pave the way for a brighter future.

As the final notes of “My Brother” fade into the ether, Kazon’s message lingers: every trial is a testament to our strength, and every mistake is a chance to do better. Through his music, he invites us to join him in a journey of redemption and advocacy—one that holds the promise of a more just and equitable world for all.

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