If you're like me you remember the 1995 movie The Tuskegee Airmen . The classic movie featuring an all-star cast definitely helped to inform millions of people about the adversities overcome and the victories achieved by blacks serving in the military during World War II. In Hollywood these days, it seems like no movie or character is off-limits when it comes to remaking … [Read more...]
Video: Bishop T.D. Jakes On The Importance Of Fatherhood
Bishop T.D. Jakes sat down with Roland Martin on a recent taping of Washington Watch with Roland Martin which airs on TV One to discuss fatherhood in the black community. During the two-part special Jakes, the pastor of The Potter's House church in Dallas, Texas, was interviewed by Martin and expounded on his beliefs on an array of fatherhood topics including fatherless … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Wedding Proposals – A Year in Review
2011 was a year for huge wedding proposals. We had "The Greatest Proposal Ever", and also a Grand Proposal on the 50-yard line. We also saw a proposal that epitomized the "Downside of Public Wedding Proposals." But this latest proposal video features Prentice Ashford. He created a clever video, mixing comedy, romance, and a lot of lip syncing to Chris Brown songs. His … [Read more...]
VIDEO: See The Trailer For Tyler Perry’s Latest Flick, “Good Deeds”
Say what you want about the man, but Tyler Perry certainly is prolific. His latest film, Good Deeds, sees him in a starring role, acting alongside Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton and Brian White. Check it out below and let us know: How do you think it looks? Will you go see it? Good Deeds hits theaters February 24. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Man Helps Families With Layaway Payments
A Chicago resident by the name of Angel lived up to his name last week when he visited a Wal-Mart to help families with layaway payments. He posted the idea on his Facebook page four days earlier and collected almost $1,500 from friends and family. Angel set out to a Wal-Mart on North Ave. in Chicago and created this video to show the supporters that their efforts were not in … [Read more...]
“If I Were a Poor Black Kid†– Is Technology All That’s Standing In Black Kids’ Way?
Forbes contributor, Gene Marks, latest article, "If I Were a Poor Black Kid," is causing quite a commotion in the blogosphere and is quickly making the rounds on the major news outlets as well as social media sites. Marks, who writes mostly articles on technology, decided to put himself in the shoes of a "poor black kid from West Philadelphia" and described how he'd use … [Read more...]
Love At The 50-Yard Line: A Grand Proposal
If you've ever been to a football game between two HBCUs, then you know that during halftime you don't go to the restroom or hit the snack bar up. You sit with anticipation of the halftime performance of the bands. During Florida A&M University's halftime performance on November 19th at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic, the divided crowd of 60,000 FAMU and … [Read more...]
Talking With Your Teen About Sexual Harassment
A recent survey conducted by the American Association of University of Women concluded that 48% of surveyed middle and high school students said that they were sexually harassed during the 2010-2011 school year. 56% of girls and 40% of boys, grades 7-12 claimed to experience some type of sexual harassment either physically, verbally, or electronically. These numbers are … [Read more...]