Where do you fall on the middle class chart?

During his eloquent 2013 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama outlined his agenda which included alleviating income inequality. He called on Congress to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour. The president starts, “Tonight, let’s

2013 ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Issue: Meet the models (photos)

Sports Illustrated released their coveted 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The 17 models, photographed on seven different continents, don’t disappoint. This year’s cover model is Kate Upton, again. Although she looks hot and sexy, Upton admits during her photo shoot

Beyoncé’s ‘Vogue’ cover leaked?

The alleged March 2013 issue of Vogue magazine has gone viral. It’s reportedly the fashion magazine’s Power Issue and gracing the cover is none other than pop princess Beyoncé Knowles Carter, 31. The timing is just right. Beyoncé’ is back

Lincoln sponsors ‘Essence’ Black Women in Music event (photos)

At their 4th Annual Black Women in Music Event held at Greystone Manor in West Hollywood, Essence magazine honored UK recording sensation Lianne La Havas and R&B’s own Solange Knowles. The event attracted some of Hollywood’s most -talked about talent

49ers Colin Kaepernick: Then and now

Colin Rand Kaepernick, 25, is a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA and played college football for the University of Nevada-Reno Wolf Pack, where he made quite an impression in the 2011

Super Bowl 2013: What time is kickoff?

The 47th Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 EST / 5:30 CST on CBS. It takes place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. AFC champions Baltimore Ravens (10W – 6L)

Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis’ lovers, girlfriends and kids

A future hall-of-famer at best, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, 37, will retire after this season. A contender for a Super Bowl XLVII ring and the Lombardi trophy,  Lewis is known for terrorizing opponents on the field. But when it

Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton dies at age 15 (photos)

Hadiya Pendleton is a 15-year-old teen, who had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at a second inaugural event for President Obama, has tragically lost her life. She was shot in a South Side park after taking an exam and following

Wells Fargo honors the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

National Art Exhibit Featuring the Renowned Kinsey Collection A celebration of American History through African American Art and Culture San Francisco – To honor the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) joins with several of the nation’s leading African