NBA star Chris Paul married his long time girlfriend Jada Crawley today in Charlotte, North Carolina! Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Gabrielle Union and Lala were all attended the love union. Lebron James’ girlfriend Savannah tweeted: “The time is ticking…. So ready and excited to celebrate the union I am apart of today!!!!! Congratulations […]
We all have had moments in which we wish we could do something. The simple things in the world are the moments in which we connect to people on the most basic of levels. Book Review: What Are You Doing With Your 86400 Seconds? The moments in which we do something kind for someone else.It […]
One of the most iconic photos from 9/11 was a black woman covered in dust as she ran away from the twin towers that was about to fall on her co-workers. Marcy Borders who worked for Bank of America at the time recently revealed on “The View”, the hardships she has suffered since that fateful […]
It’s been a decade since the September 11th terrorist attack on New York City’s World Trade Center. Over the last few years, celebrities have banded together to sing songs, both uplifting and straightforward, that pay tribute to the victims and families of the tragedy. Here, we picked our top 5 musical tributes to 9/11. 5. […]
From the southside of Chicago to halls where he is the main speaker, the story of Farrah Gray is nothing short of inspirational. Gray, who grew up in an impoverished household where the fridge being empty was normal, became an entrepreneur at the young age of 6 until the age of 14 when he moved […]
American doll and apparel line, American Girl, has recently released their second African American doll in 25 years of business. The first Black doll, known as Addy Walker, was the single African-American character in the company’s Historic Collection, and a former slave. Their latest character, Cécile Rey, “a bold, confident girl from a well-to-do African-American family,” tells […]
Writer Mashaun D. Simon wrote an article on TheGrio today focusing on the foreclosures many black churches are facing as real estate agents don’t see them as lucrative businesses anymore. Read an excerpt of the article below: Gone are the days when a faith-based institution or church could simply walk into a bank and make […]
Last night, President Obama gave his long awaited speech on the $450 billion jobs bill that he is looking to pass through Congress. The reception to his speech was positive from both Democratic and Republican commentators. Now all the president has to worry about is whether Republicans will help him out on this bill, or […]
Beyonce will not be performing at the Michael Jackson Tribute concert in Wales next month. Though she was originally scheduled to put on a show via satellite, the now-pregnant singer has pulled out of even that. Now, she will simply be making “special contribution on video,” according to Ticketmaster. However, Christina Aguilera, Ne-Yo, Cee Lo, […]
After one month of having completely natural hair, I have learned more and more about myself, how people perceive me, and how to care for my hair in its natural state. Although I doubted whether or not I could pull off an extremely short haircut, I went through with the big chop without tears or […]
As summer winds down, an envelope clutch is the perfect accessory to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall. We’ve rounded up some of our faves designed to fit the essentials, that will take your from day-to-evening. Top 5 Lipsticks Under $15 [PHOTOS] Top 10 Fall 2011 Fashion Trends
The true spirit that lives on from September 11, 2001 is love. I was at work the day the buildings fell victim to hatred. I walked home with people covered in dust and dirt. I helped a man shake the debris from his clothes. I lost friends in those sterling silver towers of light. There […]