Detroit couple celebrates 7 years of open marriage and 7th daughter

The number seven represents completeness and perfection in both the physical and spiritual connection. Author and entrepreneur Akia Brown recently gave birth to husband Brian Maurice Brown’s seventh daughter, Bella Mi’Angel. Arriving a few weeks early, the latest addition to

Brown Girls Read book club empowers future leaders

Many of us are familiar with the saying, if you want to hide something from Black people put it in a book. Tamela Todd is ensuring young Black girls in Detroit acquire the knowledge they need in order to flourish.

Ledisi advocates for HIV awareness, prevention and treatment

Ledisi is letting her love for her community rule. During her recent tour stop in Detroit, the Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter and actress met with members of Detroit’s Black Treatment Advocates Network (BTAN) and the Detroit Health Department. She spoke with

Je’Caryous Johnson on his hit stage plays, future projects

Je’Caryous Johnson is the methodical mastermind behind popular stage plays like Things Your Man Won’t Do and Married but Single. His latest production, Two Can Play That Game is a hilarious adaption of the film featuring Vivica A. Fox’s reprisal of her lead role. Currently

What ‘Reclaiming Our Time’ means at the Women’s Convention

We won’t sit down. We won’t be quiet. We won’t take up less space. We are #ReclaimingOurTime  This statement embodies the energy at the inaugural Women’s Convention in Detroit this weekend. Birthed from a need to restore humanity, this massive event

‘Two Can Play That Game’ stage play wins over Detroit

This past Sweetest Day weekend in Detroit was full of gifts, love, and drama as audiences came out to see the Two Can Play That Game stageplay. Held at the historic Music Hall, the Je’Caryous Johnson production is based on the

Black Girls Code partners with GM to launch Detroit chapter

The innovative organization Black Girls Code is expanding. In partnership with General Motors, BGC has launched its Detroit chapter. This partnership aims to increase interest in STEM careers for girls of color. Women of color are underrepresented in STEM fields, especially in

EPMD remains ‘Strictly Business’

Real hip-hop lives. Hip-hop legends Run-D.M.C., EPMD and Rakim moved the crowd at Detroit’s Chene Park this past weekend. Presented by Fort Knox Entertainment, the show was jam-packed with a sold-out crowd. “I wanted to throw the most epic concert, party, reunion,

Benny Boom talks making of ‘All Eyez On Me’ (video)

The untold story of one of the most influential hip-hop musicians of all time, All Eyez on Me releases on Digital HD today (Aug. 22) and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD) and DVD Sept. 5 from Lionsgate. In a gritty narration

Alison Vaughn is your goal digging success and style coach

Whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur, you must prepare for success. CEO and founder of Jackets for Jobs, Alison Vaughn helps others reach success with a viable community resource. During its 17 years in operation, JFJ has assisted over 21K

Dru Hill honored in Detroit, performs for adoring fans

Dru Hill accepts the Spirit of Detroit Award from Detroit City Councilwoman Janeé Ayers Photo Credit: Montez Miller The ’90s R&B groups continue to show us why summers are not the same without them. The recent Kiss fest in Detroit

Xscape reveals who they would like to play them in biopic

Satisfying our thirst for true R&B — and celebrity drama, Xscape is putting together their biopic, which will be executive produced by industry powerhouse Mona Scott-Young. The group’s long-awaited reunion has day one and new fans geeked. Their recent tour kickoff