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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 […]
Food Network Star Kids is premiering Monday, August 22nd at 8pm on the Food Network channel. In this new series hosted by former teen stars-turned-celeb cooks Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, talented kid competitors will battle their way through a variety of culinary and social media challenges for the chance to become the first-ever […]
Everyone by now should be aware of the Oprah effect. This is when Oprah’s name or appearance causes an uproar among audiences or an environment. The Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana was on high alert and the vibration in the building was electric. The picture below is just a glimpse of […]
When I saw Ciara’s son, Future Zahir, using one of my favorite apps my heart fluttered. Endless Alphabet is a great way to introduce early literacy to young children in a fun way. I love how the creators, Origination Inc. use play through learning to keep kids engaged. My son used this app when he […]
Margo Jefferson, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer & literary critic, shares an insightful explanation about depression. View the video below to hear a different perspective about this mental illness. I am not a doctor nor do I choose to act as one. What I do realize is that many people need help but are afraid to […]
In partnership with loveisrespect, the 2015 Mary Kay Truth About Abuse Survey aims to explore how Americans’ understanding of domestic violence is changing, and gauge attitudes with respect to this evolving issue. One thousand men and women nationwide participated in the online survey Sept. 3-11, 2015, sharing their insights and stories on the issue of domestic violence. […]