Researchers say they have discovered “ultra-bad” cholesterol in some patients and the discovery can be a game changer for treating heart disease. Ultra-bad cholesterol is stickier than normal bad cholesterol – known as LDL – meaning it’s more likely to attach to arterial walls. This is more dangerous because when LDL attaches to artery walls […]
Congregants at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church welcomed Long with applause and cheers when he took the stage at the 8 a.m. service Sunday. Just two days prior, the lawsuits brought by four young men alleging Long of coercing them into sexual relationships were officially dismissed “with prejudice” Friday. Lawyers for both sides have given […]
Jourdan Dunn shows us off how to pull off peasant skirts and tops in the March 2011 issue of Vogue UK. The “Ocean Colour Scene” spread features Jourdan (and fellow model Karmen Redaru) in pieces from Jil Sander, Yves Saint Laurent and Marc Jacobs. “It’s a wondrous view: big, bold, spicy hues on cottons and […]
Born Anthony Charles Williams II in San Diego, California, B. SLADE™ (formerly known as TONEX™) [later stylized as TON3X™] has released several hundred songs on 24 albums over a span of 14 years, while producing several others for both gospel and secular artists. How did Gospel Artist Tonex Become Gay Activist B-Slade? [Video] He has […]
The Obama administration is about to ditch the food pyramid, that symbol of healthy eating for the last two decades. In its place officials are dishing up a simple, plate-shaped symbol, sliced into wedges for the basic food groups and half-filled with fruits and vegetables. The circular plate, which will be unveiled Thursday, is meant […]
Oprah’s final show was as big as we expected – and the proof is in the numbers. Her Wednesday episode, the last in a three-day “goodbye” special – drew in a 13.3 “household rating,” meaning 15-20 million viewers. Just a week earlier, she was averaging a 5.4 rating, meaning 7.345 million viewers. So, her finale […]
African-Americans held the first Memorial Day. However, in 1865, it was called “Decoration Day.” What was once a little known fact is now being outed by Yale University history professor David Blight, who, 15 years ago was doing research for a forthcoming book when he stumbled upon a box of unorganized papers of a Union […]
The Yolanda Adams Health & Wellness Tour was held recently at the St. Philip AME Church in Decatur, GA. Check out the pictures below!
We all know the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. They contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients to keep our bodies running in peak condition. Study after study shows that people who consume the most fruits and veggies are less at risk for a host of illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. And so, […]
Trin-i-tee 5:7 is very aware that we are all struggling to make every dollar stretch. Therefore, they have come up with something to help us all out.Angel & Chanel want to help you out. Gospel music duo Trin-i-tee 5:7 is giving away free gas! Don’t we all need that?! lol World Premiere Trin-i-tee 5:7:”Heaven Hear […]
Here are some smart ways for you to deal and get along better with your in-laws if you do not already have a blooming relationship with yours. And if you are one of those lucky few who get along fantastically with the in-laws, be sure to share your secrets with the rest of us here […]
“Dark Girls” is a new documentary by Bill Duke that explores the deep-seated biases and attitudes towards skin color, particularly that of dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture. What are your thoughts on this controversial issue within in the black community? Are we still stuck on “color concept” in the 21st […]