Making history as the youngest person to ever hold the position of mayor in the city of Compton, California, 31-year-old Aja Brown is working hard to serve her community and have a meaningful impact on those around her. According to Brown, her mother and grandmother played a major role in teaching her and her siblings the importance of giving back. In an interview with … [Read more...]
News Anchor Removes Wig to Reveal Natural Hair
Pam McKelvy, a news anchor in Memphis, Tennessee, recently brought her viewers to tears as she revealed her natural hair on the air. After battling and surviving breast cancer, McKelvy decided that it was time to take off the wig and reveal her true self to her audience. While on the air, McKelvy explains, “ I want everyone to know that no matter what you go through, it’s … [Read more...]
Saucy and Sweet: R&B Singer Kelis Gets Her Own Cooking Channel Show
Recently, our girl Kelis announced on Twitter that she will have a new show on the Cooking Channel. Maybe it’s just me, but I didn’t even know Kelis could throw down in the kitchen. Her new show, Saucy & Sweet, premieres on Wednesday, February 26th at 8:30pm ET, and the show is going to highlight recipes and best dishes made by the R&B artist. According to Kelis, … [Read more...]
Dunn Verdict Raises More Issues About the Value of Our Sons’ Lives
Black parents across America are surprised by the Michael Dunn verdict handed down this weekend. Dunn, a White 47-year old man, was on trial for shooting into a car full of teenagers in Jacksonville, FL after an argument over loud music. During the shooting, 17-year old Jordan Davis was killed. Although found guilty on multiples counts of attempted murder, a mistrial was … [Read more...]
Samuel L. Jackson Blasts Reporter After Mistaking Him for Laurence Fishburne
In probably one of the most painfully embarrassing television interviews I have ever seen, KLA-TV Channel 5 entertainment reporter, Sam Rubin, made a mistake that will follow him for years to come. During a live television interview, Rubin asked Samuel L. Jackson about his Superbowl commercial. The problem is that Jackson didn’t have a Superbowl commercial; Laurence … [Read more...]
Operation Prom Helps Underprivileged Girls Have Night Of Their Dreams
Prom is a rite of passage for teenage girls across the country. Sadly, there are some that might not be able to experience it because of financial hardship. Operation Prom seeks to change that issue. Operation Prom was founded in 2005 by Noel D'Allaco in New York. The organization is now a national one with several chapters across the country. From CNN: When … [Read more...]
Brain Dead Mother Gives Birth To Twins
In the midst of tragedy, a miracle happened. Make that two miracles. Christine Bolden, a brain dead mother, gave birth to twin boys prematurely at 25 weeks. The babies are currently in Spectrum Health's NICU unit listed under critical condition. From Wood TV: MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) - A 26-year-old woman killed by a brain aneurysm, delivered twin boys at a Grand … [Read more...]
Detroit High School Students Stage Walkout To Protest Inadequate Education
Fifty students have been suspended from the all-male Frederick Douglass Academy in Detroit after participating in a walkout. The students were protesting because they felt like they were not getting an adequate education. From the Detroit Free Press: About 50 high school students at Frederick Douglass Academy in Detroit were suspended Thursday after walking … [Read more...]
4 Young Black Stars On The Rise
On Loop21, four young black stars were picked as the next big thing in Hollywood: Let's take a trip back in time, to the '90s. What were you probably watching? "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." "The Cosby Show." "Family Matters." "Kenan & Kel." "Moesha." "A Different World." Now flash forward to today. How many shows can you name that feature young black actors that are … [Read more...]
Black History Month Letter From N.C. School Causes Controversy
A letter from an elementary school asking students to wear "African-American clothing" and animal prints to commemorate Black History Month has gone viral on the internet. From WSOCTV.com: WAXHAW, N.C. "” A letter sent home with a group of elementary school students in Union County last month surfaced on the Internet this week. The letter, bringing attention to … [Read more...]
5 Rules For Working With Your Spouse Via Inc.com
Recently we've featured couples who are merging business with marriage and making it work (see the Ishman & Lamb couples). A lot of people and companies still live by the old adage; "never mix business with pleasure." Many couples though, are experiencing the unique set of rewards and challenges that come with working together and believe that the rewards are well worth … [Read more...]
USDA Buys 7 Million Pounds Of Pink Slime For School Lunches
If you didn't have a reason to go vegetarian before, you might have one now. After public outcry, fast food giants like Burger King, McDonald's and Taco Bell removed ammonia-treated meat, known as "pink slime", from their menus. However, if the USDA has its way, it might show up in elementary, middle and high school cafeterias across the country. From The … [Read more...]
Project At The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Black Male Experience In America
The Brooklyn Museum is currently showing an exhibition, The Question Bridge, that shows the Black male experience in America. The Question Bridge consists of a series of interviews from Black men of all walks of life about their experiences. The Huffington Post published an interview with the creators of the project on their site on Monday. From The Huffington Post: As we … [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...]
VIDEO: “Secret Santa” Hands Out $100 Bills In Poorest City In America
An anonymous businessman decided to spread some pre-holiday cheer by surprising some lucky (random) residents of Reading, PA, one of the poorest cities in America. Visiting thrift stores, laundromats and bus terminals, the businessman passed out $100 bills to residents, and in return, all they had to do was to do something nice for someone else. Check the video below: … [Read more...]