Natasha Trethewey Named U.S. Poet Laureate
Natasha Trethewey was named United States Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress on June 7, 2012. She is the first African American to be
June 11, 2012
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Natasha Trethewey was named United States Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress on June 7, 2012. She is the first African American to be
The man known as the “Miami Zombie” was buried on Saturday, June 9, 2012, according to CBS News. Rudy Eugene, 31, was remembered by friends
I woke up this Sunday morning, excited about the prospect of spending time in the house of the Lord. At times, my work week can
5 Stylish Father’s Day Gifts for Black Men 2012 Be honest. Most Dads could use an upgrade in the accessory department, so why not
We don’t know the entire circumstances surrounding the arrest of mega-church pastor Dr. Creflo Dollar of World Changers Ministries in suburban Atlanta, but I have
Eric Jerome Dickey has built a strong reputation as a bestselling writer since the mid-1990s. After working in the aerospace industry, the Memphis native quit
Georgia State University outpaced every college in America to become the top school to graduate blacks in the nation, according to a report from Diverse
(Family Features) – Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, education or location, the number of Americans who are obese, diabetic or suffer from heart and
Dollar Arrested A popular Atlanta pastor was arrested this morning on charges of battery. According to Channel 2 Action News, megachurch icon Creflo A. Dollar
Reclaiming Diva: Life Lessons from the Original Dream Girl by Sheryl Lee Ralph Famed actress Sheryl Lee Ralph just published her first book recounting her life as
There are numerous factors that go into ranking the least attractive city, both figuratively and literally. For example, New York ranked well outside the top
Banks Dating Man 14 Years Younger Than Her
Franklin Awarded Honorary Degree The inimitable Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, was once again lauded for her incredible vocal abilities this week. The legendary singer was awarded an
Top Miami and NYC clubs for the Black, Rich, and Famous. Are you there? When choosing a popular celebrity destination like Miami or New York
It’s more than a work of art. Andre Woolery’s mixtape series featuring Jay-Z (“The Tackover”), “It’s All About the Benjamins,” Kanye West (“Tacks on Tacks
Danny Simmons is the eldest of the Simmons brothers’ triumvirate, the hip-hop bosses from Hollis Queens, N.Y., that includes business mogul Russell Simmons and rapper
Zombie Attacks Continue Another bizarre zombie attack has occurred for the fourth time in recent weeks. According to KATC Louisiana, a 43-year-old man high on bath salts
Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé, Kanye and Oprah too, are examples for those who choose to see and understand what to do. Celebrities cues have their value
5 Black Bloggers to Know and Follow Today The top black bloggers to know in the nation were in Philadelphia this past weekend to attend
The Atlanta art community is pleased to welcome the tremendous work of the late Hale Woodruff, an artist and Atlanta University professor who was commissioned
