Ruby Robinson, a graduate of Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, was surprised at her graduation ceremony on Monday when her father unexpectedly appeared, greeting her with a bouquet of flowers on the ceremonial stage. Army Captain Keith Robinson, a 25-year army veteran, did not think he would be able to make his daughter's … [Read more...]
Videos
VIDEO: Flex and Shanice Premieres on Oprah Winfrey Network
We all remember Grammy-nominated artist, Shanice, and her husband, Flex Alexander, most known for his role in the hit series "One on One." Like me, I am sure you are wondering where have they been and what have they been up to. To find out tune in to their new docuseries on OWN called "Flex and Shanice." Premiering on Saturday, May 31st, "Flex and Shanice" takes us into … [Read more...]
Taraji P. Henson and Terrance Howard Star in New Fox Series
A new drama series, created by Lee Daniels, will premiere on Fox for the 2014-2015 season called Empire. Starring Taraji P. Henson and Terrance Howard, Empire definitely looks like it will be filled with plenty of drama and more twists and turns than we can keep up with. In Empire, Howard plays the chief officer of a record label called Empire Entertainment. Henson plays … [Read more...]
Kid President Gets His Own TV Show
10-year old Robby Novak, known to most as Kid President, announced last week that he will be getting his own variety show on the family-friendly Hub Network and the show starts this June. Robby is known for his inspirational (and funny) viral videos on YouTube. His new show on Hub Network is called “Kid President: Declaration of Awesome,” and is produced by SoulPancake … [Read more...]
Engagement Video: Surprise Proposal at Lifeline Church in Chicago
It's obvious that we are all about Black love, which is why we love sharing a great engagement video. Maurice Fitzgerald proposed to his girlfriend, Tanika Jones, at Lifeline Church in Chicago, Illinois. By the look on Tanika's face, she definitely didn't see this coming. Tanika Jones is the Editor in Chief of Armed Magazine, a publication dedicated to educating and … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Illinois Students Look to Change Stereotypes of Black Men
Inspired by a similar video created by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at the University of Illinois, "Suit and Tie in the 217," features junior and senior males from Central and Centennial high schools in East Central Illinois donning just that, suits and ties. Their intent: to challenge the stereotypes of young, African American men. "When people see a Black person, … [Read more...]
Video: Sneak Peek at Lifetime’s “A Day Late and A Dollar Short” Starring Whoopi Goldberg and Tichina Arnold
Lately, it seems like LIfetime is dishing out great films that really speak to Black women. After releasing hits like “The Gabby Douglas Story” and “Steel Magnolias,” Lifetime TV is now getting ready to air the world premier of A Day Late and a Dollar Short, based on the novel by New York Times best-selling author, Terry McMillan. In the film, Viola Price (played by Whoopi … [Read more...]
VIDEO: After the Fifth Proposal, She Said Yes!
Jacques Bastien, founder of social media agency, Boogie, met Dahcia Lyons five years ago while in college at the University at Albany. Today, Lyons is the VP of Strategy for Boogie and Bastien's girlfriend turned fiancée...five proposals later. From singing her the same song over and over to creating a website just for her, in just one week, Bastien found four creatively … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Official Trailer for New James Brown Movie
Are you ready to find out the real story behind the Godfather of Soul’s life? Set for release on August 1, prepare to see “Get on Up,” the James Brown biopic. In the film, James Brown is portrayed by the star of “42,” Chadwick Boseman. The film portrays Brown’s life as an impoverished child, his time spent in prison, and his journey to stardom. The film also stars Viola … [Read more...]
Official “Annie” Trailer Starring Quvenzhané Wallis & Jamie Fox
Details: Release Date: December 19, 2014 Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony) Director: Will Gluck Screenwriter: Emma Thompson, Aline Brosh McKenna, Will Gluck Starring: Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Cameron Diaz [youtube id="nrxc8rS2W2E"] Synopsis: A Broadway classic that has delighted audiences for generations comes to the big screen … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep5 | The Lie About 49% of Black Males
Episode 6 Debuts Monday March 10, 2014 Click here to see the previous episodes. From Janks Morton: "This week's episode is to show how the symbiotic relationship between academics, media and the non-profit industrial complex skews and reports data that largely goes unchecked and distorts the narrative about the state of Black America. Seldom if ever are citations, … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep4 | Black Women Top This List
As we near the end of Black History month we take time to celebrate our sistas again who are currently making history with their pursuit of education. Check out our latest episode of Truths You Won't Believe, where Janks Morton breaks down the numbers and shares how black women are #1 in race and gender when it comes to this statistic. Episode 5 Debuts Monday March 3, … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep3 | The Real Black Male Dropout Rate
What is the dropout rate for black males in the United States? If you say 50% or higher you're not even close! Here's the truth. Come get you some! Episode 4 Debuts Monday Feb. 24, 2014 Click here to see the previous episodes. Sources: Census Bureau Current Population Survey (CPS) October 1967 through 2012 Link: … [Read more...]
Malcolm X Responds to Nicki Minaj & The Disrespect of Black History
Black History Month is supposed to be a time of honoring and remembering our unsung heroes, from the ones we learned about only briefly in school, to the ones who are making history in more present times. But unfortunately, it's also a time where we find ourselves frustrated by people who appear to be setting us back rather than propelling us forward. Young Money artist … [Read more...]
How I Pulled Off a Surprise Proposal at the Chrisette Michele Concert
I have been dating Tawanna for about a year and a half. Once I knew she was the one, the next step was to decide how to make the proposal happen. There’s a creative side to me that wanted to do something that had never been done before, or something elaborate and entertaining. I also considered maybe it would be best to keep it private and personal. I struggled with a … [Read more...]