Last night, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder battled the San Antonio Spurs in the best of four series for the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. For those of you unfamiliar with Kevin Durant (and therefore basketball altogether, obviously), you probably recognize him more from the popular meme, which surfaced on the web after his 2014 acceptance speech for the NBA … [Read more...]
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Our Photo Gallery of the Cutest Celebrity Mom and Child Pictures
[tps_header] No language can express the power, and beauty, and heroism, and majesty of a mother’s love. —Poet Edwin Hubbell Chapin In honor of this upcoming Mother's Day, we want to show off these super cute pictures of celebrity mothers and their children. Enjoy![/tps_header] Tracee Ellis Ross and her mother Diana Ross The two beauties, who look like more like … [Read more...]
“The Great White Way” Has Gone Full Color. 5 Broadway Shows to Support Now
The Tony Awards have announced their latest nominations. And we were delighted to see many colorful faces on the nomination list. This is especially great news after the #OscarsSoWhite backlash, which sparked after no actors of color received Academy Award nominations over the last two years. So if you have not yet been to NYC to support any of these great productions, which … [Read more...]
10 Things Your Mom Needs to Hear You Say This Mother’s Day
It never fails. Every Mother's Day, my local radio station plays Tupac's "Dear Mama" and Boyz II Men "Mama," and I ball my eyes out. My mother is my soft spot, my comfort place and God's gift to me. However, sometimes I drop the ball in letting my mom know how amazing she is. But these days I'm all about "flowers for the living." Here are 10 things my mom needs to hear me say … [Read more...]
‘The Wire’ Actor Gives a Refreshing Tribute to Mothers and Women with a New Music Video
Actor Tray Chaney, who is best known for his role as "Poot" on HBO's The Wire, now stars as Kendrick in Bounce TV's Saints And Sinners alongside Clifton Powell and Vanessa Bell Calloway. Just before Mother's Day, the actor/rapper is putting his love and dedication for his mother in song with "Love For You," now available on iTunes. "I've always wanted to provide an anthem … [Read more...]
This Spoken Word Artist Shares 7 Poetic Love Lessons We May Have Forgotten
If you haven't heard the name Prince Ea yet, you will very soon. This young poet, activist, speaker, director and content creator is quite clear on his mission of changing the world. His messages of change, hope and love have even been featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. Prince Ea shared his upcoming project with BMWK and even reminded us of some very valuable … [Read more...]
3 Teachers Appreciation Gift Ideas for Parents with Bad Children
If you're one of the parents of a semi-naughty to an all-the-way wicked child, then here's your forewarning: DO NOT FORGET Teacher Appreciation Week this coming May 3rd. There is nothing more awkward than showing up to pick up/drop off your kid at school/preschool, where you find your child's teacher proudly displaying a desk full of gifts and treats. While you try to sneak … [Read more...]
Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” from a Regular Married Dude’s Perspective
My wife and I weren't even planning on buying HBO until Sunday, so we can catch that Game of Thrones. But once Beyoncé's name starting blowing up in my texts and social media, we were like, "let's go ahead and start this subscription a day early because clearly Beyoncé has something she wants to say to the world and who are we to not lend our ear." And I have to admit, I … [Read more...]
Music Legend Prince Dies Today
Legendary singer Prince was announced dead today. The 57-year-old had recently struggled with health issues weeks prior, leading to postponed concerts and an emergency landing. Prince had recently released an album, Hit n Run Phase Two, and was touring—his most recent date April 21 in Atlanta. The world will miss your artistry and your impact on music. R.I.P. Prince … [Read more...]
The Entire Senior Class of This Inner-City Chicago High School Gets Admitted to College
Because we see so many negative stories and portrayals of black culture in the media, we here at BMWK love the opportunity to showcase our people in a positive light. We've been troubled over the past few years to hear about the inner-city violence among black youths in Chicago. So, when this video came into our inbox, we jumped at the opportunity to post this for our BMWK … [Read more...]
Alumni, Sound Off. Did Your College Make the Top 50 List?
You've likely seen the annual Best Colleges rankings from U.S. News and World Reports, but now there is a new ranking, specifically for African Americans. ESSENCE partnered with Money Magazine to unveil their inaugural list of the 50 Best Colleges for African Americans. In addition to typical data such as graduation rates, post-college earnings and college costs, the list … [Read more...]
Is Separate but Equal Okay in Your Beauty Supply Store?
No, beauty stores aren't intentionally segregating shoppers. And no, white women and black women aren't being forced to remain apart while shopping for hair products. But a new commercial has raised concern about what could be considered modern-day segregation and its implications. In the SheaMoisture commercial seen below, black hair care products are often labeled "ethnic" … [Read more...]
Looking to Grow Your Family? Put Down the Coffee and Read This
Expectant mothers are always bombarded with warnings of what to do and what not to do. Prenatal guidance say things like don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t sleep on your back, don’t sleep on your stomach, don’t lift heavy weights, don’t take certain medicines, etc. Well according to a new study, you might want to add a new one to the list. Consider you caffeine intake. And men … [Read more...]
Why Online Dating Shows No Love for Black Girls
In a small study of college-aged men, these males were more likely to rate profiles higher if the females were of their same race. Yet, those who claim not to hold a racial bias in regards to their dating preference were more likely to show proclivity toward a race. It’s interesting to note that both black men and white men, who claimed race wasn’t a factor, were more likely … [Read more...]
Dear Black Republicans, It’s Time We Talked
Hello Black Republicans...if you're listening and you do exist, we'd like to say sorry. We're not sorry for your stance or any other Republican strategy you've aligned with. That's your opinion, and we respect it. We're sorry because we understand your plight. As minorities, we know how hard it can be to be underrepresented and cast into the margins of society. And for you, … [Read more...]