Growing up, I listened to teen rappers like Bow Wow and Lil Romeo. They rapped about playing basketball and school crushes, things that most would consider normal for young men. But this upcoming generation of teen rappers has set a new standard of norms and one rapper in particular is causing a lot of controversy. Early this summer, 13-year-old Chicago rapper Lil Mouse … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Make Your Blended Family Work
Many cringe at the idea of marrying, let alone dating, someone who has children from a previous relationship. But blended families aren't as bad as they may seem. Rev Run and his wife, Justine, pulled it off and so did Steve Harvey and his wife. But for all of you who still have your doubts or want some pointers on how to make your blended family work, check out the list of … [Read more...]
Is It Okay to Discipline Someone Else’s Child?
What do you do when a child who isn't your own behaves badly? Do you discipline the child or do you confront the child's parent and let them deal with it? Some believe it is okay to take matters into their own hands while others think it's none of their business to intervene. Two experts weighed in on the issue in an article posted by the Today Show. Ian Kerner, therapist … [Read more...]
Chavis Carter Autopsy Released – Death Ruled Suicide
Last week, an Arkansas medical examiner ruled that Chavis Carter, the 21-year-old man killed by a gunshot wound to the head while handcuffed in the back of a police car, committed suicide. According to the report by Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Stephen A. Erickson of the Arkansas State Crime Lab, the bullet that killed Carter entered his skull near his right temple, four … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Pennsylvanians without ID are speaking out about the new voter ID Law.
From MSNBC's Lean Forward blog: A new voter ID law passed by Republicans in Pennsylvania could disenfranchise over three quarters of a million voters and will likely hit the poor and minorities hardest. The law's requirements are already causing confusion. And even the state official that is charged with enforcing it has acknowledged: "I don't know what the law … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Covers Ladies’ Home Journal
First lady Michelle Obama is set to grace the September 2012 cover of Ladies Home Journal. The magazine features an exclusive interview with both the first lady and President Obama. The first couple talked politics and family with the mag, highlighting the tight relationship the couple shares, their vibrant affection for one another and how athletics can increase the … [Read more...]
Teacher Being Sued For Calling Student ‘Fat, Black and Ugly’
The St. Paul Public School District and Timothy Olmsted, 6th grade teacher at the Heights Community School in St. Paul, Minnesota, are being sued by his students' families. Olmsted, who resigned after he was put on paid leave by the St. Paul Public School District, is being sued after students reported Olmsted's discrimination against African-American students. The Star … [Read more...]
85-Year-Old Couple Remarries After 48 Years of Divorce
They always say if love is meant to be, it'll come back around. Lena Henderson and Roland Davis of West Seneca, New York are a living testament to this old saying. The two, now both 85, married as teenagers and after 20 years of marriage and four children later, they divorced in 1964. But with the encouragement of their eldest daughter, Johnnie Mae Funderbirk, the two are … [Read more...]
Lupus Among Black Women
It seems like recently I have been hearing a lot about the illness lupus. I wasn't very familiar with it but I repeatedly heard about it via advertisements and television. I'm not sure how many people are aware of this illness but it is greatly affecting Black women. I think that the Black community should be informed about this. So with that being said, I just wanted to take … [Read more...]
Talking to Kids About Shooting and Guns
In a recent Today Show article, Kathy Ehrich Dowd discusses talking to your children about the Colorado movie theater shooting. Ehrich Dowd begins by stating that although this may not be a topic that you want to discuss with your children, it is very important to do so if they're old enough to have heard about it. I remember when the Columbine and Virginia Tech shootings … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Family Activities on a Budget
Times are hard financially for many. After paying for gas, groceries, mortgages and other essentials, there isn't much left to play with. A lot of families are struggling with the ability to stay within their budget and still have the financial means to take their family out for fun activities. Luckily, we came up with some tips for parents who are on a tight budget but still … [Read more...]