For The Love of Black Music
Written by Nicole D. Davis The Congo drum opening, of the O’Jay’s, “I Love Music”, cuts to the core of our musical soul connecting…
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New Book Showcases Encore Business Owners of Faith & Color
There is no disputing Queen Oprah’s influence and business acumen. She provides jobs for many as well as opportunities for others to make money….
Designing With Pastels
Written by Kesha Franklin, CEO – The Beautiful Experience Springtime is the perfect opportunity to decorate with colors like pastels that are reminiscent of…
Black women front and center of power in Baltimore’s aftermath
Written by Amanda Sakuma, Originally printed on MSNBC BALTIMORE – On her first day as attorney general, Loretta Lynch watched from afar as Baltimore…
HBO’s Bessie Smith Film featuring Queen Latifah to Premiere May 16
Latifah stars in Bessie as the Empress of the Blues, one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s. Directed by Dee Rees,…
Marijuana Companies Are Getting a Makeover: The Evolution of the Blooming Industry
Written by Ellen Chang (Originally posted on Mainstreet.com) The walls of Kind Love in Denver are covered with professional artwork from local artists while…
Angie Stone’s Domestic Violence Arrest: Control Anger Before It Controls You
Written by Staff writer (Blackdoctor.org) Can you tell when your anger gets out of control? According to a DeKalb County police incident report, R&B…
Cassandra Wilson reflects on Billie Holiday at 100
Written by Howard Reich (Originally posted on the Chicago Tribune) Even now, as we approach next month’s centennial of Billie Holiday’s birth, the singer’s…
The Top 10 Black Men Over 40
OK, here is our top 10 eye candy. Happy Valentines Day XOXO 10). Jamie Foxx, Academy Award winner, Actor, Singer, Comedian 9). Stephen Bishop, Actor,…
Lessons from Desiree Rogers
Written by Jodie Patterson, Cofounder of Doo Bob Beauty.com “Transitions of any kind require patience”, says Desiree Rogers, and then a swift and courageous power…