Meet producer extraordinaire Jason Orr, founder of the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival, and producer writer and director of the award-winning film, FunkJazz Kafé: Diary
A recent episode of BET’s “Being Mary Jane” addressed the African American rigid cultural definition of masculinity. Gabrielle Union’s character, Mary Jane Paul, was sharing her hesitance in
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and Brooklyn Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is the time when ladies anticipate that special gift from their
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birth name was Michael, not Martin. On January 15, 1929, the famous Civil Rights leader was born Michael King, Jr.
There are many untold stories of Black Americans who were a vital part of the emancipation of our people and the building of the United
Photo credit: Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Meet artist Adu Jahmal, whose unique artwork adorns wine bottles. Read on for what he had to say
Social media is singing the praises of BET’s new series “The Quad,” which premiered Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 10 p.m. ET: Angel C. Dye (@blkgrlpoet)
Who is Empress Naima? I am a fourth-generation psychic and spiritual practitioner born and raised in the south Louisiana bayou country. My gifts were passed
Danny Simmons is among many Philadelphia artists and arts organizations brimming with anticipation of a renaissance in the city. New things are happening, new people
Hadiza Lawal (@wovenblends) and Nick Barney (@n.effect) are among the dozen artists who have inspired a new temporary gallery now open at the World of Coca–Cola. Though
Source: Facebook University of Michigan Issa Rae shared her “awkward Black girl” magic during the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. symposium at the University of Michigan.
Google is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr Day with a special doodle and a homepage promotion of a curated collection of Civil Rights photography from
City officials in Biloxi, Mississippi declares that Martin Luther King Day would be recognized there as “Great Americans Day.” In an effort to diminish the
On Monday, Jan. 16, the nation will celebrate the life of trailblazing civil rights activist, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his words
A high school senior’s parent’s disapproval of her dating a Black student has publically backfired. Allie Dowdle, 18, is a graduating senior at a private
Every bride wants her wedding day to be special, beautiful and unique. One Atlanta bride-to-be has taken steps to assure that her wedding will be
With the rising divorce rates, it is not uncommon for families to merge and create blended households. But combining families from different backgrounds may not
The recent torture of a White teen, described as a special needs student has ignited a national dialogue on race in America. Since the inception of
The horrific torture and beating of a Chicago man with special needs shocked the country. Not just because the man was beaten, but because the beating
Rocking and knocking boots and hooking up before you commit to a partner at the altar could increase your chance of divorcing. A University of Utah
