Good Morning! This morning’s motivation is simple. If you are a dreamer, never stop. Don’t be dissuaded by the way it looks now, or by what anyone else around you says. If you have a dream, you have the the power to make it happen. Check out this video, and… Read More →
Good Morning. I always enjoy listening to “how I made it” stories. You know, any successful person had to start somewhere, and when they are willing to share their journey, it is truly a special gift. No matter how you may feel about Tyler Perry‘s plays, films or TV shows,… Read More →
Good Morning. It doesn’t matter where you come from. Your humble beginnings can be the launch pad for something greater than you can ever imagine. Just ask the guy in the video below. Pharrell Williams is one of the most revered creative minds in the world of entertainment, fashion, and… Read More →
Good Morning! What happens when you’re not the best? What happens when you’re not selected first? Do you give up? Do you quit? I hope that the answer is no. Your hard work will always surpass talent. You have to make an effort in order to achieve the success you… Read More →
Good Morning! You know you have the power to SPEAK life or death, right? The words you speak have power. That’s why it’s extremely important to speak positively. If you say you can’t, you won’t. If you say it’s not possible, it’s not. If you say you’re not good enough,… Read More →
Good Morning! As the week comes to a close, you may be sitting back to take stock of what you completed and what you didn’t. Some things, you just may not have had time to do. Some things were finished because they were important. But, if you’re honest, there may… Read More →
Good Morning! We’re winding down the work week, and it’s easy to get caught up in the drudge of everyday life. Monotony will stifle your creativity, and that is NOT what you want. Your creativity is necessary, because it drives what you have to offer the world. If u you… Read More →
You may have noticed that Uptown looks a little different today. It’s for good reason. If you haven’t heard, there is legislation pending on Capitol Hill that would essentially censor the internet. Although the thought behind the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is… Read More →
Good Morning. You know every great achievement starts with a dream, right? Those dreams produce ideas, those ideas produce plans, and those plans become innovations. What do you dream about? What keeps you up at night? What are you holding back from sharing with the rest of the world? You… Read More →
Good Morning. There is a lot going on in the world. Some good, and some…well, not-so-good. I firmly believe that each of us were placed here for a reason. Finding that reason is a journey in itself, but it’s well worth it. We may not be able to solve all… Read More →
The BET Honors were taped this past Saturday (1/14) at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. The show, hosted once again by actress Gabrielle Union, is BET’s tribute to the achievements of those making a positive impact in the world. This year’s honorees included Spike Lee (Media), Mariah Carey (Entertainment),… Read More →
Good Morning. On a day our nation has set aside to honor the birth of one of the greatest figures in American History, I can not help but wonder if we truly grasp and understand the importance of the sacrifices he (and others like him) made. Dr. Martin Luther King,… Read More →