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Historically it is written that the number 10 signifies divine perfection, and on July 22, 2017 the 10th anniversary of “Trae Day” will celebrate a milestone that is significantly impacting the lives of Houstonians. Frazier Othel Thompson III, bettter known as Houston’s own “Trae Tha Truth”, is a hip-hop rapper whose legacy exceeds the heart […]
Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter India.Arie released her new EP SongVersation: Medicine that is available via all digital retailers (click here). An extension of her 2013 release SongVersation, which received rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Vibe among others, this eight-song EP is India’s offering during these tumultuous times. Since 2011, India has been touring around […]
LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2017- Last night, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) handed out the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards to a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. First-time host Jeannie Mai led the show with exuberant energy and Gracies Impact Award recipient Rachel Platten treated attendees to […]
Stories like this are always wonderful to read when you learn of them. It is no surprise that Seattle Seahawks Cornerback, Richard Sherman, blessed a Varina High School student with a gift that will change her life. Richard firmly believes in the power of education and strives to use his knowledge for the greater good. […]
Matchmaker, speaker, and TV host Paul C. Brunson will premiere a new television series for single mothers titled, HELP! I NEED LOVE May 27, 2017 on ABC at 10 PM ET. Single motherhood is an experience unlike any other. There are times during the process of parenting that a mother will neglect and become quite […]
In my Beyonce’ voice, I ask “Who run the world? Girls!” The NFL recently announced the panel of speakers and special guests that will appear at the Plays for Life, the League’s Super Bowl LI Women’s Summit, which will be held on February 3 and 4 in Houston, Texas. As a female inspired blog that […]
March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health, is pleased to announce the 2016 honorees for the sixth annual March of Dimes Celebration of Babies: A Hollywood Luncheon, taking place December 9th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The 2016 honorees include Grammy Award-winning singer and Academy Award-winning […]
This weekend the dedication and opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture is taking place in Washington D.C. on the National Mall. This is truly a historic moment in time for our country, due to the fact that the efforts to build this museum began more than 100 years ago. […]
On Thursday, August 25, ESPN’s The Undefeated hosted a town hall meeting in Chicago, Illinois at the South Side YMCA. Hosted by Jemele Hill, guests participated in thorough conversations about their lives and how the senseless acts of violence are moving them to create change. View photos below and the entire town hall video here […]
As an old school lover of hip-hop, while growing up I can remember countless times sneaking into my brother’s room to admire and listen to his records of Kool Moe Dee, Run DMC, Whodini, Fat Boys and many others. Somehow I became mesmerized by this unique artistry and therefore my appreciation for the music took […]