The odds were stacked against Chinaza Duson from birth. Born in Buffalo, New York, her mother was a prostitute and her father was a pimp. Duson soon found herself in a youth home. However, being taught discipline and the value
Nothing makes a parent prouder than to see their child overcome a great obstacle. One of those moments is best captured when witnessing a child succeed in academia. While many parents have the chance to experience such an occasion, it’s
Beyoncé’s most recent musical project, “Lemonade,” was a trending topic immediately after its release and has spawned several discussions that are also still trending. Now it may receive even more accolades, as the hour-long musical piece will be considered for
In an interview with VladTV, Lord Jamar discussed Phife Dawg’s passing and the fact that many legendary rappers and the deceased are rarely appreciated while alive. [jwplatform LH5X6jZb]
Ted Cruz, the only Republican candidate who may have a shot at the presidency other than Donald Trump, announced Carly Fiorina as his running mate today. “This is a choice that you are telling the American people this is an
A lot of liberal celebrities are not pleased with Donald Trump’s lead in the 2016 presidential race. In fact, many are promising to leave the United States if the Republican front-runner is elected. Trump has gotten wind of this, and
As part of Cola-Cola’s “Share a Cup and a Song” campaign, Andra Day and the lyrics to her ballad “Rise Up” will appear or 40 million of the company’s cups. Purchasers of the cups will have access to a short
Alexandra Shipp, who starred as late singer Aaliyah in the heavily criticized Lifetime biopic, has a new gig. She’s playing a young Storm in the upcoming ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ film. Fox released the final trailer Tuesday. The film will be in
Ten years ago, a book was released that laid a solid foundation for many aspiring entrepreneurs. The Hustler’s 10 Commandments served as not only a manual on how to jump-start a career as your own boss and stay on the
Even though Lil Kim’s face has been transforming for almost a decade, her fans are still in disbelief every time she debuts a new look. Her newest face that she showed off on Sunday once again shocked many and became
Famed R&B singer Billy Paul died Sunday after being recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his manager, Beverly Gay, told NBC10. Paul, born Paul Williams, had been hospitalized last week at Temple University Hospital, but passed away at his home in
[jwplatform WpN5H7Kb] Eddie Murphy’s first film in 4 years will be “Mr. Church.” Murphy plays Henry Joseph Church, who signs on to cook for a White family and the dying mother. Over the years, he and the woman’s daughter develop a
Dr. Eric Walsh is suing the Georgia Department of Public Health for firing him after reviewing his anti-gay church sermons. Dr. Walsh, a Christian pastor of Pasadena, California, has a doctorate in public health and worked as an advisor on
President Barack Obama attended a town hall meeting at the Royal Horticulture Halls in central London on Saturday. While there, he answered questions about LGBTQ rights and civil rights. He explained his views on the Black Lives Matter movement in
Two pastors have engaged in a longtime verbal battle, but one is finally taking matters to the hands of the law. Florida-based Pastor Earl Carter has made videos with several shocking accusations against Church of God in Christ (COGIC) leader
Police attempted to prevent violence from erupting at a White supremacy rally Saturday morning in Stone Mountain, Georgia as others showed up in opposition to the meeting. Eight counter-protesters and one rally member were arrested. Although the “Rock Stone Mountain”
Faye Wilkins of Devon, England, didn’t realize her reproductive organs were abnormal until she hit puberty. When the rest of her friends were menstruating, she was only experiencing pain. She had also formed a lump that her mother thought may have been
With 760,000 students dropping out of school in the U.S. per year, it’s imperative that children around the nation have more role models and mentors to be used as an influence and inspiration to stay in school, work hard, and
A transgender woman’s mother has received some justice for the death of her daughter, but her heart remains heavy. On Tuesday, 25-year-old James Dixon was sentenced to 12 years in prison for murdering Islan Nettles, a 21-year-old transwoman. Dixon had
The Dream Project is an upcoming business symposium that will feature wildly successful entrepreneurs offering the right tools to those who have a dream of living their calling in a major way. Teneshia Jackson Warner, CEO of the New York-based
