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Thursday marked the five-year anniversary of the death of the late Luther Vandross. Luther was an amazing talent, considered one of the best in the R & B game, but his time on Earth was cut short. Like many African Americans Luther Vandross was living with diabetes and hypertension, which can be attributed to the many changes in his weight gain and loss.

Before the summer sun sets and the leaves fall, you have to check out a bed and breakfast (B&B). B&Bs offer a great family or couples vacation - or a personal moment of relaxation. Check out TheRoot's top B&Bs ... oh, and did we mention they were Black-owned?

Shrimp and grits is a low country favorite and a culinary delight. Check out this recipe adapted from Old Firehouse Restaurant in Hollywood, S.C.

Janet Jackson is on the August cover of Essence mag and looking better than ever! We put together a gallery and ranked Janet’s 10 best magazine covers.There are two different type of females– the one’s that looked better when they were younger (ie-Whitney Houston) and the ones that look better as they get older (ie-Stacey Dash). Janet Jackson is both! She was hot younger and is still beautiful at the age of 44.

VIA BET.Com: A full century-and-a-half before President Barack Obama began mesmerizing the country with his moving oratory, another Black man gave what some call his greatest speech. Frederick Douglass had not only a White parent and fatherless upbringing in common with America’s future leader; he also shared Obama’s vision to change government. It was in […]

Studies show yoga to be an effective exercise program that can help not only increase flexibility and assist in the lubrication of joints, ligaments and tendons but is also effective in the treatment of many disorders.

For years we have anticipated the closing of Eastland Mall. It has been talked about in the papers and in the streets, but it never happened. Shoppers still showed up daily. That all changed when the mall closed its doors yesterday for good.

By Tanya M. Wilson 360 You For many years I lived life wondering: ‘Why people came to me with everything?’ ‘Why was I in charge of everything?’ While visiting one of my favorite book stores, on a day that I was frustrated with most things, I spotted a book entitled “Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud […]

VIA CHARLOTTE OBSERVER In an email to supporters, the Democratic National Committee announced Wednesday that Charlotte is one of four finalists for its 2012 convention. “It’s a huge deal,” Mayor Anthony Foxx, a Democrat, told the Charlotte Observer on Wednesday night. “The 2012 Democratic National Convention carries a significant and positive economic impact and will […]

VIA ELEV8 A new gallop poll says church attendance crept up slightly in the United States this year, but one religion expert says people are lying to make themselves look good to pollsters. Slightly more than 43 percent of Americans told Gallup they attend church, synagogue or mosque weekly or almost every week, up from […]

Tea is a great alternative and offers thousands of flavors to choose from. Tea can be refreshing and soothing and promotes health. Many types of tea have positive health benefits so choosing the “right” one can be difficult. Having a little knowledge will allow you to pick the one the best for you. Here’s a few that can start you in the right direction.

PraiseCharlotte.com is pleased to welcome our new blogger Monica Wood. Who is Monica Wood aka Mo Wood? This is a loaded question. Monica Wood is one who faith walks even when she doesn’t want to…or at least that is what I am told. Through trial and error I have made some mistakes – not many […]