OPINION: Celebrating Remarkable Women During Women’s History Month

OPINION: Celebrating Remarkable Women During Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. A great time to revisit and ask, "where do women fit in popular culture and in our community?" Read More

Never Give Up On Your Dreams

Never Give Up On Your Dreams
Mo’Nique has paid her dues in the entertainment industry. She has seen some ups and I’m sure she’s seen some downs. I’m sure along the road someone has told her she’s too fat. Too black. Too loud. Through it all she has been resilient, determined and had the courage to fight. Read More

I Still Love Those Fries

I Still Love Those Fries
VIA: www.thepewview.com In the fall of 2002, I was blessed with the unique opportunity to serve as the college ministry director for one of the largest and most influential churches in the country. For nearly four years, I had the opportunity to serve, counsel, lead, and learn from hundreds of college students who attended various schools within the city of Atlanta, Georgia. During that span of Read More

The Story Behind the Oscars “Kanye Moment”

via Salon.com Bigelow vs. Cameron? Streep vs. Bullock? Forget it. The most riveting face-off during Sunday's Oscar ceremony came early: When producer Elinor Burkett wrestled the microphone away from director-producer Roger Ross Williams after their film, "Music by Prudence," won for best documentary short. Read More

Methodists Unite, Set Goals In Columbia

Methodists Unite, Set Goals In Columbia
VIA CHARLOTTE OBSERVER The Great Gathering, a three-day summit of thousands of black Methodists that concluded Wednesday in Columbia, resulted in the creation of a “Male Investment Plan” and a pledge to create a new nonprofit organization to support it. Three black Methodist denominations organized the event to address the dismal statistics regarding black men from unemployment to incarceration. They plan to launch a series Read More

Author Review: Victoria Christopher Murray

Author Review: Victoria Christopher Murray
Victoria Christopher Murray is an author to watch. She creates exciting characters and suspenseful plots that allow you to anticipate with fervor the next move. Read More

Seek First The Kingdom Makes A Splash With Free

Seek First The Kingdom Makes A Splash With Free
Could Seek First The Kingdom be the outfit that picks up where Cross Movement left off? This band is the latest group I’ve discovered courtesy of Gerard Bonner’s Bonnerfide Radio show. Read More

Methodists Unite to Save Black Men

Methodists Unite to Save Black Men
Methodist denominations unite to fight unemployment, crime and other factors affecting black men. Read More

Reality Show Review: Let’s Talk About Pep

Reality Show Review: Let’s Talk About Pep
VIA: www.elev8.com Where do I begin?  As a producer, I must say the show is very well put together.  The central character, Pep of the rap group Salt-n-Pepa has three other friends with whom she shares her dating life as they share theirs.  There’s newly divorced Joumana Kidd who used to be married to NBA baller, Mr. Triple Double himself, Jason Kidd.  Then there’s the smart and savvy journalist, Jacque Reid who Read More

Maurette Brown Clark Discusses “Overnight Success”

Maurette Brown Clark Discusses “Overnight Success”
Maurette Brown Clark visits the studio and discusses "overnight success" in the gospel music industry with Melanie   Read More