Are schools the next new chapter in celebrity investments? After Oprah, Magic Johnson, Will and Jada Smith, Jalen Rose and Deion Sanders, the Bad Boy himself, Sean "Diddy" Combs recently announced the opening of his charter school. It may not be high on the investment portfolio as say a vodka brand would (especially considering it's supposed to be a free charter school), but it … [Read more...]
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Two Interesting Facts About Marriage from Across the World
It’s always interesting to see how life operates in other parts of the world. Scientists and politicians always seem to weigh the questions: Would something that works there work here? And vice versa? What could we learn from these cultures and what could they learn from us? What would be the result if even part of these other aspects were incorporated into our culture? I … [Read more...]
Why Black People Can’t Forget our Battle with Diabetes
The hip-hop community was shocked and saddened by the death of one of its musical legends: rapper Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor of A Tribe Called Quest. Over the past few days, the radios have blared the group’s most memorable records, and the social media timelines have flooded with pictures of the rapper and his most enduring lyrics. While there was an overwhelming outpouring … [Read more...]
Girls, We Run the World (of Sports?)
Okay, maybe the headline was a stretch. Women don’t run the entirety of the sports world. But we, women, certainly deserve our credit. And shame on you, Mr. Raymond Moore, for thinking otherwise. Raymond Moore, the former tennis tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open in California, resigned Monday evening after making the audacious comment about women tennis stars who … [Read more...]
The Inspiring Story Behind President Obama’s Cuba Visit
All eyes will be watching for a coming change as our nation's First Family is scheduled to depart Cuba today. According to the Whitehouse.gov, the trip "marks a historic milestone in the normalization process between the United States and Cuba." The President and his administration seek to expand relations with the island nation and thus improve the lives of the Cuban … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Is the Modern Marriage Unbreakable? More Americans Believe It Is
In the current climate, there is no surprise Americans hold more favorable views on premarital sex, premarital cohabitation and having children out of wedlock than they did just a decade earlier. But perhaps what’s most surprising is that fewer Americans agree with divorce now than they did 10 years ago. According to a CDC and National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) … [Read more...]
What A Trump Presidency Might Look Like
After yesterday’s primaries in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, Missouri and Illinois, it’s looking more evident Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee. This puts him one step closer to the Oval Office. Everyone doubted his chances up until this point, so it would be wise to consider the very real possibility Trump could be our next president. So from now until the general … [Read more...]
Are You Guilty of Letting Technology Raise Your Kids? You’ll Want to Read This
Let’s be real. What parent hasn’t left their children to entertain themselves down an endless rabbit hole of YouTube videos. I’m not proud to admit it, but even as I write this, my child is visiting with Auntie Siri, her favorite babysitter. “Mommy just needs to finish working real quick, so go back to the Disney app, and no more watching WorldStar fights, okay, … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek into the Next Biggest Thing in the App Industry and a Black Woman Created It!
Meet Stephanie Lampkin. She’s smart, she’s innovative and she’s also black. She’s the genius behind what might be the next big thing in the app industry. Her app Blendoor, which is being described ad Tinder for the career market, is already being considered by big companies, such as Google, Twitter, AirBnb and LinkedIn. Stephanie Lampkin she has a … [Read more...]
Our Tips for Stress-Free Travel This Spring Break
Spring is in the air. And coincidentally, we are, too—and in record numbers. The Los Angeles Times just published a story, predicting a 3 percent increase in air travel this Spring Break season. An estimated 140 million U.S. airline passengers will hit the airways in the months of March and April. That’s 4 million more passengers than last year. If you’re among the spring … [Read more...]
Can Serena Now Rightfully Claim Her No.1 Ranking on the Forbes List?
UPDATE: Serena Williams is officially now the highest paid female athlete. According to Forbes, she ranks only behind LeBron James in terms of marketing pull for all active athletes. So enjoy your new No.1 ranking, Serena; you deserve it. Continue to read why this is such a big deal! We (meaning #TeamSerena) were always baffled Serena Williams was not the highest paid female … [Read more...]
I Was Tired of Being Played, so Now I’m Celibate
Is it really possible for a young woman in 2016 to date while being celibate? In this day and age, sex is at every turn in our world, staring us right in the face. Turn on any prime time TV drama, and you're bound to see a steamy love scene (roughly one per segment if you're a Scandal fan). Listen to pop radio, and you'll inevitably hear songs depicting the deed (or other … [Read more...]
Ladies, This is Quite Possibly the Easiest Weight Loss Trick You Could Ever Follow
Looking to shed a few pounds before the start of summer? Then, there's good news for you. Researchers have found new insight to battle your cravings. Just in time for the beginning of Sleep Awareness Month, a new study released this week has linked lack of sleep to overeating. The study published in the Sleep journal found that people who don’t get adequate sleep tend to … [Read more...]
American Girl Tackles Civil Rights History with New Doll
I remember getting my Addy Walker doll, when she was introduced to the American Girl collection in 1993. I can’t say I remember asking for her or even wanting her, but one day, she was there. At first, I was kind of taken back by her plain appearance and clothing—just a simple, pink frock. I mean, the dolls with the crimp-it-yourself hair were all the rage then, and this doll … [Read more...]
New Study Finds Opposites Don’t Attract, So Leave Him Alone
If you’re once again thinking you can change him, think again. According to a new study from researchers at University of Kansas and Wellesley College, individuals with opposing personalities and interests are less likely to pair and/or adapt for their partners. So if he’s not on your wavelength now, don’t bother working on him because he’ll likely never change. “Change is … [Read more...]