THE LYON KINGS… This year, the world was introduced to FOX’s runaway hit Empire and the Lyon family—led by a diabolical patriarch and a just-released ex-con matriarch. Season one’s finale left 16.7 million viewers hanging by a thread. Fans eagerly tuned in each week to watch the fictional Lyon brothers—Trai Byers (Andre), Jussie Smollett (Jamal) and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray … [Read more...]
Black Male Raises $16,000 to Fund His Dream But Police Steal It Assuming its Drug Money
Joseph Rivers like many young people had big dreams of traveling to Hollywood and making it big! His family believed him so much, that they raised $16,000 for him to leave his home town from Michigan and move to LA. On April, 15, 22-year-old Rivers changed trains at the Amtrak station in Albuquerque, New Mexico with all his belongings including an envelope with $16,000 in … [Read more...]
[New Music Alert] Prince Releases Song Inspired by Freddie Gray and Baltimore, Listen Here…
Prince did a concert for the city of Baltimore at a peaceful protest and debuted his new song, written especially for the city. Listen here and share your thoughts: BALTIMORE lyrics by Prince NPG RECORDS, copyright 2015 NOBODY GOT IN NOBODY'S WAY SO EYE GUESS U COULD SAY IT WAS A GOOD DAY AT LEAST A LITTLE BETTER THAN THE DAY IN BALTIMORE DOES ANYBODY HEAR … [Read more...]
Free Couples Webinar: No More Frustration and Rejection – How to Regain Intimacy and Desire in Your Relationship on Tuesday May 19th
After years of being married, it's easy to get into a routine of life. When that happens, desire and intimacy can sometimes get lost in the shuffle of children, family, bills, and career. For some, it's easy to get it back and pick up where you left off but for some - it can cause the entire relationship to shift. You may feel that there is no coming back from the loss of … [Read more...]
[Video] School Director Apologies After Her Statement Literally Makes All the Black People Leave
It doesn't seem like racial comments, actions or blame will stop anytime soon. If you happened to watch the news, be on social media or even see CNN this weekend - you could not have missed the one statement by TNT Academy of Stone Mountain Director, Nancy Gordeuk, that abruptly ended a high school graduation. Gordeuk, was recorded saying, "Look whose leaving! All the black … [Read more...]
GrownZone Offers One Day Intensive on Romance and Finance in Atlanta
GrownZone.com founders and authors of Loving in the Grown Zone, Zara D. Green and Alfred A. Edmond Jr are coming to Atlanta on May 16h for a 1 Day Wealthy Love Intensive on romance and finance. Whether you are married, dating, or in their words "boo'd up", this session will help you learn to attract, create and sustain the healthy love and prosperity that you desire and … [Read more...]
President Obama Issues Proclamation for National Day of Prayer
President Obama issued the following proclamation for National Day of Prayer: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 2015 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION When women and men of all backgrounds and beliefs are free to practice their faiths without fear or coercion, it bolsters our religious communities and helps to lift up diverse and vibrant societies … [Read more...]
Florida 17 Year Old Youngest Person to Pass The Bar in Britain
Gabrielle Turnquest, an American teenager, has become the youngest person to become a qualified barrister in England and Wales in more than 600 years. Gabrielle passed her Graduate Diploma in Law at the just 17, when the average lawyer passes the Bar Professional Training Course at the age of 27. She is now 18 and still not old enough to buy a drink in her home town of … [Read more...]
#MomOfTheYear – Why I Think She Was Right!
Also read: #MomOfTheYear – Why I'm Not Applauding Her Actions! If you watch TV on any level, you can’t miss what is going on in Baltimore. Even more, you’ve probably seen the video that has gone viral of Toya Graham basically whopping/beating/chastising her teenage son for potentially participating in the riots. For every person that supports her, there is someone who does … [Read more...]
CNN Mistakes Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for Gang Members
On Tuesday, members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. sat together in a Baltimore Town Hall, CNN anchor Erin Burnett mistakenly called them gang members! “We’ve got gang members right there….” said the Erin Burnett Tag @CNN ?? Zeta Phi Beta sorority Inc. is #NOT a gang?? #CNN?? #BS #gs4tp A video posted by Greek Shenanigans™? (@greekshenanigans3.5) on Apr 29, 2015 at … [Read more...]
Starbucks Shuts Down the #RaceTogether Campaign After One Week
Just last week we wrote about Starbucks dipping into race relations with their #RaceTogether Campaign. Baristas across the nation were told to write #RaceTogether on cups to spark engaging conversation about what's going on in this country with race. Starbucks gives up on #RaceTogether after one week, because it solved racism. … [Read more...]
Ice Cubes, Friday, Goes Back to 400 Theaters for 20th Anniversary
Do you remember where you were when you first watched Ice Cube's classic, Friday? It's hard to believe that this movie turns 20 years old next month! Friday, originally stared Ice Cube and Chris Tucker in 1995! If that doesn't make you feel old or well, seasoned! In celebration of the 20th Anniversary, American theaters are screening the movie in 400 theaters across the country … [Read more...]
[Video] A Super Cute Natural Hair Style for Girls that You Can Do at Home in Just 25 Minutes
As busy mom's we sometimes struggle with getting our own hair complete with a cute style, and adding a daughter to the mix - add more style challenges. We want our daughters hair to be healthy, cute and appropriate. Here's the step-by-step tutorial from our a friends at NATURALICIOUS1, with a super cute and quick hair style you can create at home for your daughter in just 25 … [Read more...]
Kerry Washington Debuts a New Hair Cut on Ebony’s March/April Issue
Kerry Washington, Scandal star and activist, may be a Hollywood “it” girl, but she doesn’t shop images of her adorable baby to the tabloids or post pics of her handsome hubby on Instagram for #ManCrushMonday. That’s why it’s so refreshing to go behind the scenes with Washington and learn more about her personal passions, latest projects and carefully guarded family life in the … [Read more...]
Black Marriage Day 2015 Event Listing
Black Marriage Day is March 22, 2015 and the theme for this year is Respect the Ring! Black Marriage Day started in 2003 with just 30 cities and has grown to over 300 communities across the country. There are many celebrations happening across the country. Take a peek at the list below and see if you are near any of these celebrations and add yours to the link … [Read more...]