
Authors Debbie and Ed Smith offer tips for blending families successfully
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
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
In a story that shows the dangers of allowing drug dealing to occur in a home, a grandmother has been sentenced to jail. Police and
On Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, Harlem School of the Arts hosted its annual gala benefit to support the school’s year-round visual and performing arts programming and
Alicia Keys paid tribute to record executive Clive Davis at her charity’s annual black-tie event. Davis received the Humanitarian award for his activism in AIDS awareness
A tragic string of drug overdoses in a small Pennsylvania town continues as a couple was found dead by their daughter. Police state that a 7-year-old
A doctor in Chicago has had his medical license suspended in an emergency action by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The move
WE TV’s “Growing Up Hip Hop” season two premiere screening red carpet at The Paley Center for Media in New York City followed by the
Despite repeated warnings, some parents are still leaving their children unattended in a hot car during the summer heat. Tragically, another case of hot-car death
Watching Alton Sterling’s son cry out for him immediately filled me with emotion. What will happen to this young man? Who will guide him? Who
Tis the season for football camps, NFL drafts and signing days. While most inner city students may be trying to find their way, founders of
An argument over juice led to the death of a 2-year-old girl. According to the Detroit Free Press, the incident occurred on the east side
The hip-hop world was hit hard when accusations of sexual abuse of children were leveled against Afrika Bambaataa, founder of the Zulu Nation. The initial
Fights are not uncommon among schoolchildren. One such fight in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has resulted in the arrest of elementary school students. The kids, who ranged in
Three Black children were struck by a car driven by an Atlanta area man. Police arrested the driver identified as Ryan Lisabeth, 28, at the
The city of Flint, MI is facing an unprecedented issue and an environmental catastrophe. For the past two years, the residents have been drinking water
It’s auto show week in Detroit and the much anticipated, world-renowned North American International Auto Show always takes center stage. However, just prior to the
In a shocking display of bad taste, the Washington Post insulted the children of GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz. The newspaper published a cartoon that
State of Illinois Representative Christian Mitchell has a track record of advocating for change for the constituents he represents on the South Side of Chicago.
Sex trafficking is an issue that is becoming more prevalent as the economy worsens and opportunities decrease. From girls walking the streets to hustling on
The Mom Squad celebrated motherhood with their children at the Ringling and Barnum and Baileys Extreme Circus at the United Center in Chicago.The Chicagoland Mom