Get your tissues ready…. The Grio reports that during an interview with NBC’s chief education correspondent Rehema Ellis, 29-year-old Rasan Portlock brought tears to the eyes of his 10-year-old son Ryheim over his son’s academic achievement. The father and son sat down with Ellis to talk about the academic improvements made at Devonshire Elementary School in Charlotte, … [Read more...]
Rapper, Father, Husband Tray Chaney is Hungry, Humble and Honest
Rapper/Actor Tray Chaney became well known for his role as Poot, a young drug dealer on HBO’s The Wire, and has most recently become known as rapper and writer of anthems like the bullying prevention song Mike Bully and the LIVE World AIDS Anthem. Now with his new EP Hungry Humble Honest the rapper, actor, husband and father takes a departure from the anthems he’s most recently … [Read more...]
Three Wedding Gifts You Need that No One Ever Buys
One of the most exciting parts of the months leading up to our wedding was being able to go to different stores and websites and “shop” like a rockstar, putting all kinds of fantasy items on our gift registry. If I knew then what I know now, I may have skipped the silverware, and added a few different types of items to our wedding wish list. Marriage Counseling Sessions Some … [Read more...]
Five Reasons Why Women Should Stop Trying to Keep a Man
I see it all the time from women old and young; advice for women on how to keep a man so he won’t stray. Most often this advice is along the lines of “make sure you’re sleeping with your man eight times a day so he’s satisfied when he leaves the house” or “make sure you keep your six-pack abs so he won’t look at anybody else’s.” At the end of the day though, I believe the … [Read more...]
What Do You Think of Jada’s Response to Open Marriage Rumors?
In a recent interview with HuffPost , Jada Pinkett Smith addressed the constant rumor that she and Will have an open relationship. In much prettier language she said “yes” after taking a 15-mile trip to get there. The fact that as humans we are going to make our own decisions is a given. I agree with Jada to the extent that trying to control your spouse’s every action is a … [Read more...]
Why is it Still So Hard to Find Black Baby Dolls?
Last week I went into a popular big box store to buy my six-year-old cousin a birthday gift. With a four-year-old son and a teen daughter, its not often that I venture into the pink aisles. And since I don’t know what’s hot in little-girl-world these days, my default is usually clothes or books. But this day, I decided to live on the edge. After browsing through the selection … [Read more...]
4 Ways Christian Parents Fail Their Children
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Many of the parents in my church growing up I’m sure believed they were doing exactly what this scripture teaches---laying a strong foundation of faith for their children. As I grew up, however, I witnessed many of my peers in church, and myself at times, fall privy to sex, … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Angela Bassett Talks Marriage and Motherhood
LaLa Anthony spoke out against split rumors to Access Hollywood, saying that she and hubby Carmelo Anthony are as strong as ever and that their marriage, like any other, has its ups and downs. Mrs. Anthony says that juggling busy careers, parenting, and a relationship is not easy, but that the pair is committed to making it work. "We're in a real relationship - we have our ups, … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Sisters Tia and Tamara Appear on the Cover of Essence and More…
LL Cool J will take the stage at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas next week. Other hip hop icons Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and Doug E. Fresh will join LL for what promises to be a hot show. "It's just going to be really authentic and just a lot of energy," LL told VIBE. "It’ll be generational. You’ll see parents bringing their kids and people who are seeing some of us perform … [Read more...]
Raising Phenoms: Robert and Gianna Howard Talk Raising Their Two Golf Superstars
In 2011, at age 17, golfer Ginger Howard, now 18, made history by becoming the youngest African-American woman golfer to turn professional, setting her sights on competing in the LPGA. Although talking to Ginger and her younger sister Robbi, 17, is much like talking to your typical, sweet, 17-and-18 year-old girls, the two young women are anything but ordinary. The Howard … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Carmelo and LaLa Respond to Divorce Rumors
Carmelo Anthony and wife LaLa are the latest targets of internet divorce rumors, but the pair shut down the rumor mill showing up arm and arm and all smiles leaving Scott’s restaurant in London this week. Carmelo also addressed rumors of a split telling the New York Post, “Just letting you know me and my wife have no problems. We’re good.” Twin actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry … [Read more...]
REVIEW: The Real Husbands of Hollywood Premiere Brings Lots of Laughs
Fist fights, name dropping, jealousy, lawsuits and falling out with best friends is pretty standard fare in today’s reality shows. The Real Husbands of Hollywood packed all this and more into tonight’s half-hour premiere on BET. But unlike the Real Housewives or Love and Hip Hop, the on-screen “drama” was strictly comedy. Comedian Kevin Hart stars in the “mockumentary” which … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Black Stars are Lighting Up the Airwaves this Winter
Lifetime is giving shine to many of Hollywood’s married leading ladies in February. “Betty and Coretta,” the new Lifetime original biopic starring Angela Bassett and Mary J. Blige, will premiere on the network during Black History Month. Bassett plays Coretta Scott King and Blige plays wife of Malcolm X, Betty Shabazz, in the film which focuses on the bond shared by the two … [Read more...]
Reality TV? New Show “All My Babies Mamas” is Our Own Doing
Lord Why? Right now, even as I am writing this post about the new reality television special, “All My Babies Mamas,” I am conflicted as to whether I should be giving this foolishness any more attention than it deserves, which is none whatsoever. Oxygen Media is billing the show as a daring one-hour special centering around one man, his many women, and the many children he … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Holly Robinson-Peete Hosts Girl’s Night Out and more….
Actor Samuel L. Jackson brought some laughs to the web in a surprising way this week: through a “sad-off” with actress Anne Hathaway. Both actors are starring in dramas this holiday season—Samuel L. in Django Unchained and Anne in Les Miserables. The two stars battle it out in this hilarious clip on Funny or Die arguing over whose flick is the saddest. Actress Tia … [Read more...]