Over the weekend, President Obama took time out of addressing graduates at the celebrated, historically-black, all-male, private college, Morehouse, to remind about black men who make bad choices, chalking up failures to The Man and myriad other excuses. “We know that too many young men in our community continue to make bad choices. Growing up, I made…
Reddit user brokedowngirl has been in a long-distance relationship for two years with a man who has made her feel like “the most beautiful woman on the face of the earth.” Despite his insistence on loving her as is, brokedowngirl writes how difficult it was to bare her naked body to her significant other. I’ve…
Not only is Dwayne Wade considered a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court, he’s also taking a shot at writing. It’s hasn’t been that long since he’s gained custody of his two children, after a very messy divorce from his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches but he’s written a new book about his journey as a single parent, “A Father…
Prudential Financial conducts an “African-American Financial Experience” survey every two years. The 2013 results reveal much hasn’t changed for the 1,153 people polled for the report. Legacies of wealth are fleeting within the black American community, since many are invested in saving for retirement, paying down debt and purchasing life insurance. The Huffington Post reports:…
Here’s what the world doesn’t need, another relationship book. I blame Steve Harvey for all of this mess. Now every man thinks he’s capable of dishing out this so-called advice. Next up to bat at the “relationship expert” plate is twice divorced, Terius “The Dream” Nash. In a recent interview with Sister2Sister, The Dream stated…
The District of Columbia’s statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass will be unveiled inside the U.S. Capitol next month. The House approved a resolution Tuesday that authorized the use of the Capitol’s Emancipation Hall to unveil the statue next month on Juneteenth. All 50 states have two statues of notable figures in the Capitol, but the…
Australia’s Qantas Airlines is urging passengers to stow their Kindles and ditch their iPads to indulge in books specifically designed for their flight experience. Qantas has commissioned published works of fiction from Australian authors tailored to the length of flights. The “Stories for Every Journey” initiative is the work of Droga5 Sydney, an advertising agency…
Anger over prospective school closings in Chicago has culminated in the arrest of two dozen protesters over a three-day period of demonstrations. The protesters were calling for a moratorium on school closings in Chicago, which has the nation’s third-largest school district. The school system has selected 54 schools to be closed which would be the largest school…
Chelesa Fearce is a shining example of a student that didn’t let obstacles get in her way when it came to her education. You see, during most of Chelesa’s high school career she was homeless and living in her mother’s car. Chelesa, a senior at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, knew that…
Many women of color are suffering from “Scandal” withdrawals. The season two finale was explosive, delicious and full of the D.C. drama we pile around our televisions for every Thursday. The social media aspect of “Scandal” makes watching the program enjoyable. Live-tweeting about the Olivia Pope & Associates’ shenanigans enhances the experience. In fact, Oprah…
Rising Tennis Star Sloane Stephens for Vogue June 2013.
(Click Here to Read FULL article @ The Grio…) - From The Grio — In Zoe Saldana’s recent Allure interview, the Afro-Latina actress has once again stated that she is unconcerned with any backlash she receives for playing legendary singer and activist Nina Simone. In a perplexing statement, she compares her controversial casting as “The High Priestess…
Without a college degree, Dr. Dre has built a lucrative career around music and now he’s entering the world of academic philanthropy. Along with his longtime business partner, Jimmy Iovine, they’ve donated $70 million to the University of Southern California towards the creation of a degree that combines business, marketing, product development, design and liberal arts….
Utah Republican Mia Love is a rising star in the Grand Old Party. The first African-American mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah is considered one of the “top 10 Republicans to follow on Twitter” and was also a featured speaker at the 2012 Republican National Convention. Love, 37, ran an unsuccessful 2012 campaign for the House…
If you’re in the Los Angeles area and plan on attending LA PRIDE in June, you better start practicing your “1, 2 Step” now. Ciara is the headlining performer at this year’s LA PRIDE celebration. Her “Goodies” will no doubt be on display, along with her amazingly toned body. LA PRIDE is a three day…
I saw signs of her in the apartment, but I dismissed my thoughts until I was told that she (he talked about her as a friend) was out of town for a bit visiting family. I found her absence too convenient.
