Terece J. Watkins, owner of Humanity Homes Transitional and Independent Living and the founder of Celebration of Crowns, hosted a hat luncheon on Sunday, September
I flew into Detroit Saturday afternoon not sure of what to expect. Maxwell was in concert at Joe Louis Arena, and I was determined to
President Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley will travel to Denmark on Friday to support Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics. But instead of
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Story by Roz Edward Images by Ashley Walker for Steed Media Service When the remake of the 1980 hit film, Fame, rolled on to the
After many fruitless and frustrating months of trying to hunt down a job, Linda Taylor is in need of her own personal stimulus package. Most
On Saturday, Sept. 26, McDonald’s sponsored the Are You America’s Next Success Story event at the 2009 Congressional Black Caucus — the only event of its kind
First there was Essence magazine. Then there was Black Entertainment Television. Now Ebony magazine, the nation’s oldest and largest African American-oriented monthly publication, is looking
For President Barack Obama’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice, receiving the prestigious Phoenix Award from the Congressional Black Caucus is rich with
Halftime at most football games typically is an opportunity for fans to buy refreshments, taunt opposing fans and chat it up at the concession stands,
BET would not have survived its turbulent beginning without Michael Jackson, says station CEO Debra Lee. In the 1980s, Black Entertainment Television was a fledgling
In order for me to predict the future of LeBron James’ career and objectively compare it to Michael Jordan’s ongoing career, I’ve rubbed my magical
We’re all very cynical people in the media. When rumors began swirling around that Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom and socialite-turned-reality star Khloe Kardashian were
“Stargate” is one of the most popular television franchises in science fiction. With two popular installments that have been running since the mid-90s, the hit
Generally celebrities use Twitter much like the rest of us do. They crack jokes, share a few blurbs about the more mundane aspects of their
Congressional Black Caucus members expressed dismay and disgust at the unprecedented levels of hate being hurled at President Barack Obama. Yet no one from the
President Barack Obama took a few swings at the most ardent opponents of presidency and health care policy Saturday night, delighting the 4,000-strong throng at
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