By Ashley Michelle Williams Jalen Rose can now add “educator” to his long list of social contributions. SEE ALSO: Why Obama’s Critics Are Right Who Will Be Gifford’s Successor? The former NBA star and current ESPN analyst has established the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) in his hometown of Detroit in order to help improve […]
Several times a week, a group of six women and one man pray for their city as they drive through their gang-infested neighborhood in New Orleans, according to The Times Picayune. SEE ALSO: Do Gun BuyBack Problems Actually Work Millie Campbell (pictured), 76, and Betty Minor, 69, are a part of the group who have […]
The co-director of Tracy Morgan’s new film Predisposed told Entertainment Weekly that the comedian is doing much better after collapsing at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Filmmaker Ron Nyswaner told EW that the “30 Rock” star passed out due to altitude sickness combined with his diabetes. Morgan is expected to check out […]
Are you truly trusting God’s ability, or are you hoping that He follows your directions well? Often when we say we trust God, what we’re REALLY doing is hoping that He follows through on how WE thought it should be worked out. Then, if it doesn’t work out that way, our faith in God takes […]
We were introduced to Towanda Braxton via “Braxton Family Values,” a reality show showcasing songstress Toni Braxton and her four sisters who have proven to be closer than a tight knitted scarf. Trina, Towanda, Tamar, Toni and Tracey, let us into their lives filled of real world problems such as: relationship woes, family issues and […]
Radio One Atlanta hosted its annual New Year, New You health fair this weekend at Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral. The event featured health advice from professionals, panels, vendors and performances by Isaac Caree, Avery Sunshine and others. Check out photos from the event below!
Brandy recently said that her “dream role” would be portraying Whitney Houston in a movie, and let other actresses know that she would be the best person to play Whitney. The two co-starred in the 1997 remake of Cinderella. Brandy said she has Whitney’s personality and “isms” down, but doesn’t want to do the singing. […]
Does Malcolm X deserve a federal holiday? Toure, a New York Times best-selling author, thinks so. He penned a Time Magazine column arguing that the civil rights legend is equally deserving of a federal holiday as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. SEE ALSO: Why Obama’s Critics Are Right What would we celebrate on “Malcolm X […]
Not long ago, Aretha Franklin surprised fans with the news that she and her longtime friend, William “Willie” Willkerson, were engaged and planned to tie the knot in June or July. Well, get ready for another surprise — the Queen of Soul has called off the wedding. In a statement, Franklin said, “Regretfully, To Our […]
Sick of living with his estranged wife at his Dallas, Texas, residence, Deion Sanders filed papers last week to have Pilar thrown out of their home, according to TMZ. SEE ALSO: Halle’s Stalker Sentenced To 386 Days In Jail From Deion’s perspective, his home is his “separate property,” property that he owns independently from Pilar. […]
As we previously reported, during a fundraising stop at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater, President Barack Obama wowed the crowd with a brief rendition of Al Green’s classic, “Let’s Stay Together.” The legendary soul singer and reverend, who was in the audience, told TMZ that the Commander-In-Chief was “terrific” and “he nailed it.” What do you […]
Rosalind Brewer has been named CEO of Sams Club, Elev8 reports. SEE ALSO: Dr. Joyce, Roland Martin Talk Tyler Perry, Black Women Romney Dominates Florida Airwaves She will be the first female and the first black woman to assume a CEO role in one of the company’s business units. Brewer, 49, is replacing Brian Cornell, […]
