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The Bronner Bros hair show took place in Atlanta over the weekend and the who’s who of Atlanta came out to support. Celebs like LisaRaye, Derek J, Dwight Eubanks, newly-separated Lisa Wu and more were in attendance. Take a look: 5 Tips For Women Considering “The Big Chop” Bye Bye Relaxed Hair, Hello Natural Hair!

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Researchers from several prominent U.S. universities will participate tomorrow in a Baltimore conference reportedly aiming to normalize pedophilia.  According to the sponsoring organization’s website, the event will examine ways in which “minor-attracted persons” can be involved in a revision of the American Psychological Association (APA) classification of pedophilia. North Carolina Pastor Sentenced To Prison For […]

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You’ve heard of the “empty nest syndrome,” but do you know how or if it really exists? Coined, in the 1970’s by psychologists, it stereotypically applies to women as a personal struggle dealing with the loss and change as their children leave home. This psychological condition often has its greatest impact on women in autumn, […]

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“Real Housewives Of Atlanta” star Lisa Wu has separated from her footballer husband Ed Hartwell after 5 years of marriage. Lisa, who appeared on the first two seasons of the Bravo show, confirmed the news (but denied the rumored reason) via Twitter. She wrote: “Sadly. We r seperated but wld NEVER b over money. That […]

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Obesity is a leading killer in the African American community. Churches all across the country are getting in the fight for health. They are offering dental care giving out health care kits and getting in the fight to save our families. One such church in the heart of the Delta  has been fighting the good […]

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Tonight’s “Sunday’s Best” show opened up with Mary Mary Singing “Sitting With Me”. It was a great kick=off to the show’s diversity in musical approaches. This week’s episode theme  brings everyone to “Sunday’s Best On Broadway”. 8 Tracks From Mary Mary’s “Something Bigger” To Motivate You Michael Pugh “Climb Every Mountain” -Sound of Music Donnie […]

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Teairra Mari was arrested Friday after crashing her vehicle while drunk driving. Mari apologizes and admits that she is embarrassed. It was also alleged that Mari attacked her arresting police officer but she denies those allegations. Read her statement below: “Let me start by saying that this is a very embarrassing moment for me, I […]

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In Madrid during WORLD YOUTH DAY there was no lack of twisted, benighted wing-nut protesters harassing the pilgrims and young people. I recall when I attended the Word  Youth Day in Canada, a woman drove up to us stark naked, so that she could shock us. None of us reacted and she drove off.  That […]

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Fox News must have a personal vendetta against Chris Brown, that or they have a special relationship with Rihanna. Brown tweeted “No more planking for me unless it’s on a sexy lady. Lol.” which spawned a random reaction from “Halftime Report”‘s Andy Levy. “I want to talk about something that happened on Tuesday night. About 8 […]

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Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and Earnest Pugh all heat of the Billboard charts with a dose of Wow Gospel 2011. Hello Fear, the latest release from Kirk Franklin, celebrates another week atop the Billboard Top Gospel Charts this week. The album also sits at #17 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Charts and #73 on the Billboard […]

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Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977)  was an American blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress. She frequently performed jazz, big band, and pop music, on the Broadway stage and in concerts, although she began her career in the 1920s singing blues.Her best-known recordings includes, “Dinah”, “Birmingham Bertha”, “Stormy Weather” “Hottentot Potentate”, […]

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When a woman with chemically processed hair decides that she wants to go natural, she may consider doing the big chop.  To ‘big chop’ or ‘BC’ is to chop off the majority of one’s hair, which is relaxed, while leaving only the new growth, which is natural. Although many women of color are deciding to […]