Off Colour • 10th February 2021

Interview with Marvel’s Voices Writer Stephanie ‘Repeat Infringer’ Williams!

Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Williams, the creator and writer of webcomics Parenthood Activate! , BUT WHAT IF THOUGH and recently, Living Heroes. An amazing freelance writer who currently writes for SYFYFANGRRLS, and MARVEL VOICES LEGACY. Portia Lightfoot: Thank you for taking time out of your day to talk to me today. So, let’s jump right in. Tell us, a little about yourself, you’re comic, and the content, you create? Stephanie Williams: Yes, of course! My first we

OffColour.org • 23rd September 2020

Girlfriends (2000): Toxic Friendships or Practical Behavior?

When you think of your friends, you think of people who are always there for you. Friends, you can call at 2 in the morning when you’re crying, and without question, your friends are there in a heartbeat crying with you. Ready to help you work through your problems. In that same spirit, Girlfriends is a TV sitcom that premiered on September 11, 2000—centered around a group of four black women who are always there for each other through thick and thin.

Nerdy POC • 25th July 2019

Cyberpunk 2077: The Dream For Representation

I’ve been following CD Projekt Red for a couple of years now after I played The Witcher 3 and fell in love with it. They created this fantastic world and made it a game to remember, instantly becoming one of my favourite RPGs of all time. When I heard about Cyberpunk 2077, I was immediately drawn in and scoured the internet often for any new information I could find. Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world RPG that is finally coming to multiple gaming platforms on April 16, 2020. CD Projekt Red has alr

DualShockers • 25th July 2019

The First Trailer for Netflix’s The Witcher Actually Has Me Very Excited

The First Trailer for Netflix’s The Witcher Actually Has Me Very Excited Netflix has finally given us a gift by dropping the first trailer for The Witcher series, and as a fan of the novels, I'm looking forward to it even more now. Whether you’re a fan of the books, the video games, or you just want to see how well Henry Cavill can portray the series’ well-known character, Geralt of Rivia, was destined to be made into a proper movie or TV series. Rumors have been floating around for a few year

DualShockers • 6th June 2019

E3 2019 Dreams — I Want a Release Date for Cyberpunk 2077

Ready, set, go: Cyberpunk 2077 is already set to make an appearance at E3 2019, and all I want is an official release date announcement. I’ve been tuning into E3 for almost a decade, and it’s by far one of my favorite times of the year. Each year, gamers from all over the world either attend E3 or view live from home via Twitch, Twitter, YouTube, or other streaming platforms. I’m a gamer who likes to watch every conference, even if I don’t play or have an interest in a certain game because the

DualShockers • 12th May 2019

Final Fantasy 8 Meets Louis Vuitton in Fashion Show Music Selection

I'm suspecting the people at Louis Vuitton are low key game nerds after playing “Liberi Fatali" from Final Fantasy 8 during their fashion show. Louis Vuitton is a well-known high-end brand that people adore. From the signature Never Full MM tote, in addition to the iconic Louis Vuitton Speedy. On Wednesday night, May 8, the European designer brand took to Kennedy Airport to reveal its 2020 cruise collection. Not only did the fashion show feature swanky new clothes and accessories, but the show

DualShockers • 31st March 2019

The Witcher Netflix Series is Filming in a Breathtaking Location

The Witcher Netflix Series is Filming in a Breathtaking Location Netflix's The Witcher series' newest filming location in Hungary is absolutely breathtaking in these photos. Since Netflix announced they were turning into a series, they’ve been stingy with juicy details on the shows progress. Aside from announcing a few cast members, giving us a sneak peek of Henry Cavill in the iconic white hair, and announcing Anya Chalotra as Yennefer and Freya Allan as Ciri. They’ve kept a tight lid on ever

DualShockers • 30th March 2019

NieR: Automata Cosplay of 2B Adds Curly Haired Chic to a Fan Favorite

In a different take on 2B, cosplayer Shellanin adds some curly chic to the fan-favorite character from Yoko Taro's NieR: Automata. Cosplayer Shellanin went viral on Twitter recently over her latest cosplay with a twist. Instead of wearing a more canon straight-haired white wig for YoRHa No.2 Type B, Shellanin added a voluminous curly haired white wig that elevates the 2B cosplay in a totally different direction. Seen below, you can check out the photoshoot from cosplayer Shellanin: Shellanin

The Girl Side • 27th September 2018

The Best Snacks That Helps With Cravings And Keeps You Healthy

Everyone loves snacks, but not all snacks are created equal. including chocolate chip cookies and let’s be honest, there is no substitute for the real thing. Unfortunately eating chocolate chip cookies isn’t great for your health and eventually, all of that sugar could lead to health problems and weight gain. 10 years ago there weren’t many healthy options that would satisfy your sugar cravings, but now we have many brands to choose from. Being healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up the good s

The Girl Side • 19th September 2018

California Just Made A Serious Move And It Involves The Beauty Industry

I remember when I first started wearing makeup. I didn’t know what I was doing, much less know what beauty products to use. My foundation was 2 shades too dark, I had no idea I had to fill in my eyebrows, and when it came to applying eyeshadow I didn’t even bother trying. One of the things I never paid attention to when it came to my makeup was the ingredients and like a lot of things, including food. I didn’t really care what was on the ingredients. As long as the makeup I was buying made me l

The Girl Side • 18th September 2018

Why It’s Time To Move On From Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has become so popular that it’s been incorporated into everything from food, skincare, and makeup products. If you pick up a face moisturizer, you’ll probably see on the packaging that the product now “contains coconut oil” as if coconut oil is a new revelation and for some people it is, but now its time to move on. In recent years, research shows that coconut oil has a level 4 Comedogenic rating. Comedogenic ratings which scale from 0 to 5 help determine how oils and emollients wil

The Girl Side • 18th September 2018

Why It’s Time To Move On From Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has become so popular that it’s been incorporated into everything from food, skincare, and makeup products. If you pick up a face moisturizer, you’ll probably see on the packaging that the product now “contains coconut oil” as if coconut oil is a new revelation and for some people it is, but now its time to move on. In recent years, research shows that coconut oil has a level 4 Comedogenic rating. Comedogenic ratings which scale from 0 to 5 help determine how oils and emollients wil

The Girl Side • 6th September 2018

Love Working Out But Hate The Gym? Here Are Some Great Alternatives

Working out can be tough, but enjoyable. When you first start out it feels like a grueling process and even if you’re experienced in the fitness world there are some parts you just don’t want to deal with. *cough cough* cardio. Let’s be real here for a second. Going to the gym can get stale very quickly and sure you can change up your routine, but it’s still the gym. It’s great to change things up from time to time and not make the gym your only place to get a good workout in. So, here is a lis

The Girl Side • 30th August 2018

If You Hate Overnight Oats Here’s A Great Alternative!

After giving overnight oats a try, I realized that it wasn’t for me because I still hated the texture of the oats after it was submerged in coconut milk. Overnight oats just tasted like cold oatmeal to me. Which in turn just made me toss the whole idea out the window. If you don’t like oatmeal, or just don’t like overnight oats in general then you know what I’m talking about. So, I continued my search for the perfect breakfast item. I went to google to look for an alternative for overnight oats

The Girl Side • 24th July 2018

What Products To Use If You Have Sensitive Skin

Having really sensitive skin makes you miss out on a lot of products in the beauty industry. You might want to try new cult favorites, a cleanser or moisturizer, but you’re hesitant because you’re worried your skin might break out and then you have to spend time resetting your skin, getting it back to normal. Instead of trying to figure out what products might or might not work for you. We’ve taken out the guesswork for you and came up with a great list of products that work for sensitive skin

The Girl Side • 3rd August 2018

5 Great Clothing Websites For Plus Sized Women

Being a plus sized woman is great, but sometimes It can come with a little struggle. According to quartzy.qz.com, the size of the average American women can be anywhere from a size 10, to a 16. This also depends on clothing brands as well. If you’re a frequent shopper of H&M like I am. You might have discovered their sizing to be different from other brands. For example, H&M doesn’t carry size 16 in their stores. In fact, they only carry up to size 14. Leaving you to order larger sizes online.

The Girl Side • 1st July 2018

Why The Show The Bold Type Is A Step In The Right Direction

The Bold Type focuses on 3 young women in their mid-twenties trying to find themselves and thrive within their careers, while working at Scarlet magazine, and living in New York City. Cliche intro yes, but The Bold Type is much more than that. The characters Kat Edison (Aisha Dee), is discovering her sexuality and a new relationship with a Muslim artist named Adena. Sutton Brady (Meghann Fahy) is trying to find a new career outside of being an assistant, and Jane Sloan (Katie Stevens), is a

The Girl Side • 11th July 2018

The Newest Dating Trend: Orbiting

2018 has brought us a lot of trends and some of the biggest dating trends to date. Ghosting, breadcrumbing, stashing, and now the latest trend, orbiting. No, it doesn’t have anything to do with space, but if you aren’t careful you might find yourself a victim of orbiting. Unfortunately, when it comes to online dating there is no easy way to escape these trends. Have you ever met someone, you two hang out? You have an awesome time together, and request each other on social media. Or you might kn

The Girl Side • 22nd June 2018

What Happened To 90's Romcom's?

90’s Rom-Coms have probably been your best friend from the time you were a young teen. If you were born in the early 90’s or the 80’s. 90’s Rom-Coms had a special place in your heart. You probably watched 10 Things I Hate About You, wishing and dreaming that Patrick Verona, played by Heath Ledger was your boyfriend. You probably also wished that you were best friends with Cher, in Clueless, who was played by Alicia Silverstone. Maybe you thought you could be Julianne’s best friend in My Best

The Girl Side • 16th June 2018

5 Ways To Participate And Take Action During Pride Month

It’s pride month! and it’s more than just seeing people who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community out and about and being proud. It’s more than changing your phone wallpaper to the pride colors. Pride is about the LGBTQ+ community fighting and continuing to fight for equal rights. Even if you don’t know anyone who is  LGBTQ+, doesn’t mean you can’t be a part of the movement. Most people love a good party but throwing a pride party celebration is a great way for you to skip the crowded parades and