From the beginning, it looked as if the Mona Scott-Young project of Sorority Sisters series was doomed. Petitions demanding an end to this reality show about Black Greeks began circulating the Interwebs prior to even a preview of the show. Once it did have the audacity to surface, it almost immediately caused Vh1, the show’s platform, to lose major advertisers, very … [Read more...]
Singles: 7 Guiding Principles for Having Amazing Relationships in 2015
Having a successful relationship starts with knowing who you are completely. You can't fully love someone, if you are still questioning who you are, or what you could possibly bring to the table. 2014 was a year of learning and transition for many people, and if you are ready to step into 2015 with a roadmap for love, we wish you much success. We'd like to share … [Read more...]
7 Guiding Principles for a Great Marriage in 2015!
When going into a new year, we can't help but reflect back on what we've been through. Our marriage should be our most important relationship, that we should continuously nurture day after day, and year after year. A new year is great time to evaluate the strengths & weaknesses in your marriage, in addition to discussing your vision for the relationship. Over the last … [Read more...]
[Video] How to Create a Vision Board that Makes Dreams Come True!
A vision board is a visual expression of your written dreams. A vision board allows you to see all the things you want to accomplish over your life time, it allows you to dream big and be bold. It's a visual to-do list, which is much more effective than a regular hand written list. Creating a vision board is very easy and here we will show you step by step how to create one … [Read more...]
Ludacris Gets Engaged, “She Said HELL YES!”
2014 is surely the year of wedding and engagements! We can now add Ludacris and his now lovely fiancé Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, who he proposed to on Friday to this list. Ludacris has always did things out of the box, and his proposal was exactly that. The two had recently boarded his plane for a vacation with friends, when she sees "Eudoxie, Will You Marry Me" written on … [Read more...]
[Video] Former Federal Employee Sings, “He’s Dead, Dead Michael Brown” at a Charity Event as a Joke
A little more than a week ago, there was a golf charity event held at an Elks Lodge in Glendale, California for about 50-60 people. A good percentage of the people in attendance, were retired police officers. I am assuming that's the only reason Gary Fishell, a P.I and former employee of the Federal Government, thought creating his own version of "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" to "He's … [Read more...]
[Video] Travis & Elvira from America’s Got Talent Say “I Do”
Last year, Travis Pratt became an internet sensation when he surprised America as he belted out a beautiful opera melody on America's Got Talent. He quickly reinforced that you should never judge a book by its cover. After his performance, he then surprised his girlfriend, Elvira, with a surprise proposal. Pratt who is originally from Tifton, Georgia, fell in love with … [Read more...]
Woman Attempts to Trademark, “I Can’t Breathe” Is it Morally Right to Profit off of Someone’s Loss?
"I can't breathe" were the last words spoken by Eric Garner, after dying from a chokehold at the hands of NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo. Catherine L. Crump, 57, of Illinois recently tried to trademark this now infamous phrase, "I can't breathe". In the last few weeks, we have seen celebrities and protesters wear this phrase on t-shirts, sweat shirts, hats, etc. to support the … [Read more...]
You Can’t Sit With Us! 3 Things Married Women Should Consider Before Breaking-Up with Their Single Friends
By Nicole Huffman Hollins When a woman gets married, one of the issues she is faced with is how close she should remain to her single friends. This may become a serious dilemma because other married couples, her mom, her pastor, her dog, all say that it is improper to maintain close relationships with women who are not in the "club." Before you decide to give your single … [Read more...]
FREE Singles Webinar: The Secret Formula for Upgrading Your Dating and Love Life on Tuesday, December 23rd
With 2015 fast approaching, many people are planning on getting their life in order, their dating life that is. Many Singles visit BMWK to get tips, how-tos and what to look out for when looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right. Well, here is your chance to ask questions LIVE and listen first hand regarding The Secret Formula for Upgrading Your Dating and Love Life. If you’re a single … [Read more...]
Congressional Staffers Walk Out and Raise Their Hands in Support
On Thursday, a gathering of black congressional staffers and other Capitol employees walked out in protest of the recent grand jury decisions failing to indict the two officers who killed Eric Garner and Michael Brown. They raised their hands in the air, invoking the last words of Brown's "Hands up, don't shoot", protesting of the killing of unarmed black men by police. This … [Read more...]
(Video) Whitney Houston’s Biopic Lifetime Trailer Released
Many can agree that Whitney Houston may be the greatest singer of her generation, an artist we lost too soon. A real fan has followed her journey as a singer, a wife & a mother. And now her life has come to the small screen. Whitney is Angela Bassett's, American Horror Story and What's Love Got to Do With It, directorial debut, which airs on the Lifetime Network … [Read more...]
Alia Atkinson, First Black Woman to Make History in Swimming
Over the weekend, Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson became the first Black woman to win a world swimming title when she defeated her competition in the 100m breast stroke at the FINA World Swimming Championships. Atkinson was able to complete the race with a time of 1 minute and 2.36 seconds, tying the world … [Read more...]
Garner’s Wife, “No I Don’t Accept His Apology!” After Grand Jury Decides Not Guilty
On Wednesday, a Staten Island grand jury cleared another white officer in the death of an unarmed black man. In July, officer Daniel Pantaleo, 29, attempted to arrest Eric Garner, 43 for selling loose, untaxed cigarettes, by putting him in a chokehold. A move Pantaleo describes as a takedown maneuver, but unfortunately that move ended Garner's life. This decision came one … [Read more...]
Celebrity Reactions to Grand Jury Verdict #MikeBrown
Last night, almost everyone I personally know was in front of their television or on social media waiting for the indictment verdict against Officer Darren Wilson for shooting the unarmed teenager, Michael Brown. The longer the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch spoke about the case, the more obvious it seemed that Officer Darren Wilson would go … [Read more...]