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Have you and your partner been together for ages — or are you still sailing along in the honeymoon phase? No matter how long you’ve been a twosome, it’s always smart to take a step back from your relationship to give it a tune-up. In fact, all relationships need TLC. Without it, partners get lazy […]

A new report has surfaced claiming that New Birth Missionary Baptist Church pastor Bishop Eddie Long is paying nearly $25 million and has given a private apology to settle claims he had improper sexual relationships with four young male parishioners. According to Redding News Review, a source who claims to be familiar with the details […]

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Fashion designer Rachel Roy has been keeping up with the changing seasons as she releases her newest clothing line. She encourages traveling in the summer by making her new line especially comfortable for fun summer adventures. Take a look at Rachel Roy’s 2011 Summer Lookbook to see real girls going on summer journeys while rocking […]

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Alicia Keys is including a documentary with the re-release of her debut album “songs in A minor.” The 10th anniversary edition will include special packaging, new liner notes, and unreleased tracks. The documentary chronicles the making of the generation-defining album and is comprised of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Alicia, her mom, her business partner […]

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An enabler is one that enables another to achieve an end; especially: one who enables another to persist in self-destructive behavior (as substance abuse) by providing excuses or by making it possible to avoid the consequences of such behavior. Before you move on to your next post feeling some peculiar air of superiority, please note […]

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With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, here are some quotes on Fatherhood from black celebrity Dads for inspiration and confirmation on the universal spirit of being a father.  Check it out and share your thoughts and comments on Fatherhood, from your point of view, in the comment box below. Rev Run “For boys you want […]

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Whitney Houston’s fans will have to wait awhile before they hear new music from the diva.  Whitney’s mentor Clive Davis recently appeared on a radio show and revealed that the 47 year old singer is not only recovering from alcohol and drug issues, she’s also battling an addiction to cigarettes. Listen to what Clive had […]

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Actress Tia Mowry and husband Cory Hardrict are anxiously awaiting their first born son next month (July).  She recently shared her days of being “with child” in her celebrity blog in Parenting Magazine.  She spoke about sharing this experience with her twin Tamera and the challenges of  working during her first trimester on the set […]

Calling Bishop Eddie Long his “friend” and “brother in the Lord,” World Changers Church pastor Creflo Dollar scolded former New Birth Missionary Baptist Church members, saying they need to return to New Birth. He added that if any ex-New Birth members were thinking of joining his College Park megachurch, they need to look elsewhere. Dollar’s […]

Family Health

If you’re a recent college graduate trying to find an entry level job, it can be a rough and tough world out there in the job market. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some of the best entry level jobs out there that are perfect for college grads looking to get a foot in the door. Check […]

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Gender inequalities have fueled several debates in history, from women having the right to vote to women in the workplace. While researching gender inequalities in different countries, I came across the controversial practice of female circumcision in Africa. This painful practice is perpetuated in Africa because of male domination embedded in the social and cultural […]

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), it is estimated that there are 19 million new sexually transmitted diseases that occur each year in the US. Many of these diseases can be treated if diagnosed early on, however, so many people are not getting tested regularly and are participating in some risky […]