The newly-opened Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. will finally be officially dedicated on October 16th. The original dedication was set for August 28th, the 48th anniversary of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, but had to be postponed due to Hurricane Irene. President Barack Obama had been scheduled to speak and up […]
As we evaluate the impact of President Obama’s job creation efforts, researchers from the University of Michigan are monitoring the effect of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity. According to their findings, prevention and treatment are necessary, but more of an emphasis needs to be placed on treatment, especially among minorities. “Effective treatment […]
NEW YORK — Activist and MSNBC Politicsnation host Rev. Al Sharpton continues to advocate for victims of police brutality by taking up the case of 56-year-old Denise Gay. Gay, who was sitting outside of her Brooklyn home last weekend, was shot and killed by a stray bullet during a shootout between police and two men. […]
My mother always told me: “Your face is your prize.” Regardless of how correct she actually was, I watched her spend hundreds of dollars on face products every month. Cleanser, Serum, Moisturizer – at about $30 to $70 a pop – were part of my vocabulary very early on. So, imagine my dismay when I […]
So you’ve finally hit your goal weight, and you look amazing! What now? While you’re well aware of what type of commitment it takes to reach your goal, it also takes a huge commitment to stay there. A new study shows that using “rewards” and “reminders” can help you maintain your weight loss. The researchers […]
CANTON “CJ” JONES – Part singer, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger and entrepreneur… Part singer, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger and entrepreneur, Canton Jones, a Deerfield Beach, Florida native, has ministered to and performed in front of millions of people during his career as a music artist. Since beginning his career and ministry as a Gospel Music […]
Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher of the Dallas Cowboys, Dancing with the Stars champion, and successful real-estate investor, outlines the principles that helped him become a winner on and off the football field. In this book he encourages you to live your God-given dream, now. Emmitt reveals that it’s not only vision and […]
NEW YORK — The New York Fire Department’s heroism during the attacks of 9/11 were remembered during the 10th anniversary of the attacks yesterday. Yet to some there was something missing from the tributes and memorials, the 12 Black firefighters who died that day. The Huffington Post reports: Leon Smith was one of 12 black […]
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans drink coffee. Are you one of the 8 out of 10 drinkers? Regular coffee drinking can have some negative effects on your health, but they can also encourage great things. FDA Approves Freezing Love Handles Off Just like anything else in life there are pros and cons. Here are the […]
Being the daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown seems like it would come with immense pressure. For the most part we expect Bobbi Kristina to sing and dance like a goddess. Even though Bobbi has struggled, she has taken to Youtube to show her skills. Can she sing like her mother or even half […]
10 years ago today, a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center shook the world. Over 3,000 people perished in the Twin Towers and millions were effected. Celebs weighted in on where they were when the towers fell: Gabourey Sidibe “September 11, 2001 was the beginning of my first week at Borough of Manhattan Community […]
Check here for love coverage of the many 9/11 memorials around the country, including President Obama at Ground Zero.