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[/caption] Hundreds of black men, adorned in lime green shirts, answered their pastors call to show their presence uptown for July 4th. The effort spearheaded by University City Church Pastor Michael Stevens was in response to last month’s uptown murder during Memorial Day weekend. The killing highlighted the continued problem with unsupervised youth converging uptown. […]
VIA: Elev8.com Kim Burrell and I discuss “The Love Album” and why she named it that; to have love, be genuine with one another in marriage, in ministry and in life. Gospel Video Of The Day: Make A Move – Royal Tailor Burrell encourages those to “Be confident about what God gave you” and she […]
When I think about the fourth of July, my mind is motionless. I don’t get happy, sad, angry or thoughtful. As a 40-year old man, I can’t even get excited about the fireworks anymore. The holiday means as much to me as the birthday of my biological father who abandoned me at birth. In fact, […]
More than 40 years ago, both political parties (Democratic and Republicans) made strategic decisions that are still being felt today. In the 1960s, the Republican Party formally adopted the “Southern Strategy.” The Southern Strategy was a deliberate strategy by the Republican Party of the 1960s concocted to win elections in Southern states by exploiting anti-Black […]
While the “Star Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem, has been sung for nearly two centuries, many African-Americans throughout the years sang a different tune. “Lift Every Every Voice And Sing,” a poem written by literary pioneer James Weldon Johnson, is often dubbed “The Black National Anthem.” The poem was originally performed in honor of Abraham […]
On this Independence Day, I would like us to pay homage to nine African-Americans who have not only fought for our Independence and civil rights, but have also opened doors for African-Americans in military and political offices.
The Soul Train has finally made its last stop, and what better place than the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture for the show’s 40th anniversary? Last night, the Smithsonian showcased an exhibit featuring a collection from what many know as the “hippest trip in America.” One of the first Black shows […]
This weekend promises plenty of activities for families to enjoy the Fourth of July. The festivities starting Saturday and ending with the big gathering on Monday. If you’re planning to head up Monday for the celebration at Memorial Stadium expect to see an even larger than the usually large police presence at the stadium as […]
Veteran Naomi Campbell and newcomer Rob Evans are the faces of Givenchy’s Fall/Winter 2011 campaign. The two models pose in black but gilded pieces from the upcoming collection. They snarl, growl and show their fangs for the camera. We love Naomi’s panther-like stance! Naomi Campbell Debuts T-Shirt Collaboration With Fiorucci & i-D Mag [PHOTOS] Naomi […]
MSNBC indefinitely suspended Time magazine editor Mark Halperin after Halperin said President Obama acted like a d— during Wednesday’s press conference. Halperin made the comments during MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” Halperin quickly apologized. MSNBC’s statement: Mark Halperin’s comments this morning were completely inappropriate and unacceptable. We apologize to the President, The White House and all of […]
We can’t get enough of the neon trend, but covering yourself in anything that glows may seem a little intimidating. So check out five easy ways to incorporate neon into your wardrobe, courtesy of Refinery29. Neon In The Nude: Pair the brightest bright with a neutral for a megawatt contrast. This is a surefire way […]