Mickalene Thomas is an internationally-respected visual artist and filmmaker. She captures what some call “unconventionally” beautiful women and adorns them with rhinestones, bright colors and
For one ordinary black man, he had just about enough of not measuring up to Hollywood ladies man Idris Elba. Exasperated, the spurned lover composed
Atlanta area McDonald’s restaurants are celebrating Black History Month by distributing complimentary copies of their Nuggets of Knowledge book to customers at local restaurants. The
On the “A” w/Souleo… In the past few years, the lack of diversity on fashion runways has garnered mainstream attention through activists such as legendary
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Janks Morton @JanksMorton is a creator of media and entertainment for African Americans and consumers of black culture. These projects challenge audiences to make a difference
We are speaking with @MrMikeStreet Mike Street is an award-winning Senior Digital Strategist and social media consultant who has amassed an esteemed clientele that ranges from media
We are speaking with Rufus and Jenny Triplett “Ebony Magazine’s “Couple of the Year” 2012 @prisonworld @ourmarriagetips are “changing the game” in every way possible. Not
In 2013, a list was compiled of the 10 richest black people in the world: Robert L. Johnson- $550 million Sean Combs-$550 million Michael Jordan-$650
We are speaking with @WayneSutton today at 12:30p EST. Wayne Sutton is one of the only Black non-celebrity with both Facebook and Twitter Verified accounts
Valentine’s Day is here and I hope you have a few things planned out. Today is about more than just gift-giving and confessing your love
Valentine’s Day is here, and if you are having a hard time expressing or confessing your love to your loved one try using one or
Get in the mood for love with some fun facts about the sweetest holiday of the year. What is the origin of Valentine’s Day? Who
R&B/hip-hop newcomer, @ErikaKayne (Erika Tuggle), recently released the official video for her current single, “#HeartforSale,” a mid-tempo track produced by Vyrus Ent’s Grammy Award-winning producer, Casey “Case
Her father was an icon and world-changer who moved mountains socially and politically. But her subdued grace was a reminder that, in spite of Nelson Mandela’s lofty legacy and persona, she is simply a daughter who has just lost her father.
“I’m a football player, and I’m gay.” With those words, Michael Sam, an All-American defensive end from the University of Missouri, demonstrated courage far beyond
“This is very clear this needs to be investigated, someone is passing the buck, and this was not from an overdose. This nation has a
Micheal Dunn’s explosive testimony and cross examination in the loud music murder case in Florida has set Twitter afire. Most of the respondents thus far
An interesting note about the history of African American bondage brings up the little known figure of Jupiter Hammon. Hammon holds the dubious honor of
