Tragically, breast cancer has become a cause du jour in many quarters. A devastating, life-shattering disease has slowly been reduced to a boutique charity in a nation driven by superficial displays of concern. It’s in style to show support in October by joining friends for marathons or events, and there is no better way to…
The list of celebrity designers is ever-growing. In some cases, it works like Victoria Beckham’s eponymous line and Diddy’s successful Sean John brand. But in most cases, entertainers aren’t always blessed with the eye and skill set it takes to be a designer. That doesn’t top luminaries from pursuing careers in fashion though. Recently, Keyshia…
Tonight, President Obama and Mitt Romney will square off for the second presidential debate. Going into their first contest, the President had Romney on the ropes and many were looking for him to close out the race. However, Mr. Obama seemed lethargic and failed to point out Romney’s weaknesses. After the first showdown, pundits declared…
I deeply respect the natural hair community. I also respect that for some, the choice to stay in the processed camp for the time being has been made.
Growing up, many of us had our fair share of dolls. From Cabbage Patch Kids to Barbie Dolls, we happily spent hours playing house, pretending to diaper babies, or styling their hair. While many of us had white dolls (they were widely available after all), some of us opted to have black dolls. Perhaps we…
A high school in Waverly, New York thought it’d be a bright idea to reenact the domestic violence incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna, in brownface, during a pep rally. Three white students from Waverly High School planned and performed in the parody, which was previously approved by the high school staff. Matt Dishler, a…
The Motown era is one that shaped a culture with its legendary icons and prolific and timeless music. It has been the inspiration for countless films, including “Dreamgirls” and “The Jacksons,” and now, it’s making its way to Broadway. Motown: The Musical will debut on Broadway in early 2013 with previews starting March 11th and…
Beyonce stans just got an unexpected surprise. According to several reports, Bey will hit the stage in February 2013 to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. The Huffington Post reports: A source familiar with Super Bowl XLVII told The Associated Press the Grammy-winning diva will take the stage at the halftime show…
Earlier this year Nathaniel Claybrooks and Christopher Johnson filed a federal lawsuit in Nashville against The Bachelor claiming they are engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination that intentionally excludes people of color. They both claimed during an audition they were barely given a fair chance because of the color of their skin. According to…
During a recent speaking engagement at the Carmel Art and Film Festival in Monterey County California, Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of BET, had a few choice words about the current state of the network. In reminiscing about the network, she did praise Teen Summit as being one of her greatest accomplishments, “All those young people…
In addition to October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, it is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. I’m sure some people may have known/or know someone who was/is a victim of domestic violence or maybe a victim themselves.The story you’re about to read is about a woman I met while volunteering at a transitional shelter for…
