Fifteen years ago today hip-hop star Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, died in Los Angeles from gunshot wounds. There are many speculations about what happened that day, but his case is still unsolved. We lost of the best artists that day, but fortunately we still have the legacy of his music. Biggie’s music a reminder of how the hip-hop community still needs to grow with the violence and competitions or “beef” that continues in the industry and decrease in creativity that has become the norm in the music industry. Biggie was an original and that is how I will always remember him.
Enjoy this link to Biggie’s “One More Chance” video. You’ll see a lot of music celebs like Mary J. Blige.
Last Friday, the ABC Daytime talk show, The View, featured the family of Mishell-Nicole DiAmonde Green. Mishell (pictured above) is a New York City teen who was missing for several months. The family, along with Derrica Wilson, president and CEO of the Black and Missing Foundation, were on the show to bring awareness to Mishell’s case and to discuss the lack of media attention given to other missing black teens. Fortunately, this story had a happy ending. A few minutes after the show aired, an anonymous caller gave Mishell’s location and added she was with a male and could be in danger. At this time, all the details of Mishell’s experience when she was missing are unknown.
I wanted to share this story with you out there, because it’s so important for teen girls to keep safe. Little details have been released about Mishell’s ordeal, but it’s very possible the person she could have met the man she was found with online. There have been many cases in the last few years, where girls have met men posing as boys online. Some of these girls take the next step of meeting with the person face-to-face, which can sometimes have a tragic ending. Please be safe when using the internet.
Here are some tips to keep you and your friends safe:
1. Let someone know where you are at all times. You may feel like your parents are being overprotective, but if something happens, they will be able to let the police know where you were supposed to be at a certain time.
2. Don’t take a risk by meeting someone you meet online in-person. If you decide to anyway, make sure that you take a friend with you.
3. Don’t give out your address to someone you’ve just met. With Google Maps and other technology, it’s very easy for someone to find your exact location.
4. If you feel like a relationship with a boy or someone is getting dangerous, please tell your parents or other adult. They may be upset initially, but it’s better for you to be safe at home, instead of in dangerous situation out on the streets.
Double Dutch Magazine is here for smart and fashionable girls like you! (yes, you:) We’re located in Brooklyn, New York, so we will keep you updated with the hottest styles in New York City. We also discuss all the things that are so important in your world like celebs, friends, music and college. We’re here to make your journey of life as fun as possible, so join us and bring your girls, too!
The Christmas holidays are only a few days away. It’s very possible that you may get some unwanted gifts or you may not get the Wii or iPad you wanted. Holidays are about family and remembering to be grateful for what we have. There are people who wish they had simple things, like a family, a home and consistent meals to eat. So, keep this in mind if you starting pouting about something you wish you had. Some may wish they had what you take for granted. Now, go spread some love during the holidays!
Imagine a 20hour plus flight (inclusive of waiting hours) from Amsterdam,Netherlands to Harare, Zimbabwe,(capital) then a 3 and half hour drive to Gweru,Zimbabwe (my home town). I’m finally home and can truly appreciate the beauty of the motherland.I was greeted with my first proper safari-sun-set, it was beyond beautiful- and it reminded me of all the other beautiful things my country has to offer, despite the negative side that is always shown in media. If ever you get the chance to visit Africa, definitely pick Zimbabwe, not only to see one of the seven wonders of the world, The Victoria Falls, but also to just generally have a feel of the diversity in culture, cuisine and wildlife.
We’d love to get some feedback and learn more about Double Dutch girls!
You may even have a chance win a $15 iTunes gift card. You can use the gift card to purchase music, movies, tv shows, games and more! All you will need to do is complete our quick and easy online survey and you could be a winner!!
Here are some rules:
You must be a girl
You are age 12-17
You must complete the survey by 5 pm EST Monday, September 26, 2011.
Please make sure you give us your correct contact info. If we are unable to contact you, another winner will be selected.
Remember those unbearable painful walks back home. Whether your feet is aching away on the train or the cab ride home?
I feel your pain.
We all want to express our outer-beauty. And sometimes – beauty is pain.
And not just for girls who love sporting heels, but I’m writing for the sporty chicks as well.
Here’s one cure to blisters that I discovered on a recent MTV blog post.
Mouthwash!
Here’s How:
Soak a cotton ball in a mouthwash and pat onto your blister. Repeat as many times throughout the day.
Why it works:
The thymol ingredient in the mouthwash is a helpful ingredient that will help shorten healing time. Also, the menthol in the mouthwash will temporarily numb the pain! So you won’t have to count the days until your next high-heel wearing fiesta.
MTV did not disappoint with last night’s Video Music Awards a.k.a. The VMAs. There were great performances by future mama, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Kanye and Chris Brown. Of course, our girl Lady Gaga kept it kooky by staying in character as her alter ego, Jo Calderone. It was great to see Britney Spears receive a VMA honor. She’s been through a lot over the past few years. She deserves to be recognized as a talented, dynamic performer and a trendsetter. Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj kept everyone entertained with their big, bright fashions. The dedication to Amy Winehouse was cool, but sad, at the same time. Her video with the legendary singer, Tony Bennett, shows she could have evolved into a great jazz singer. It was one of the best music awards shows I’ve seen in a long time. Maybe this will raise the bar and give other awards programs the motivation to be more creative with the shows they present to honor music artists.
Hurricane Irene came in with a fury, but New York City made it through. It’s amazing how we can adapt to situations when we need to, and sometimes it forces us to “stop.” We live in such a fast-paced city. When is the last time you stopped? Unfortunately, it sometimes takes extreme weather, illness or loss of a loved one for us to realize it’s ok for us to slow down and ree-lax. As girls, we often have this pressure of being multi-taskers: checking our twitter accounts while talking on the cell and texting someone. All at the same time. It sounds cool and fancy, but sometimes doing too much all at the same time can cause you to be stressed out, overwhelmed or make mistakes. Hmm, what do you think would happen if you sent, “Let’s go to the movies tomorrow, Jaden?” Oops, you sent that message to Chris. So, take a moment to enjoy life at a slower pace. You’ll be able to focus and enjoy the moment.
Jen
P.S. Take a look at what we’ve been up to in the month of August:
Congrats to our girl Bey, on her baby! We wish you all the best during your pregnancy:)
Here’s How:
Double Dutch 