People can say a lot about Alicia Keys, but they can’t deny the fact that she works tirelessly to improve the living conditions for children who are in dire need of our support. A few weeks back, she hosted her annual “Black Ball” Fundraiser benefiting Keep A Child Alive, an… Read More →
First Lady Michelle Obama took time to speak at the 2010 NAACP Convention Monday in Kansas City, Missouri. In keeping with her current crusade against childhood obesity, Mrs. Obama touched on parent’s responsibility for the health of their children. Obesity affects African American children more than any other demographic…so the… Read More →
What color is beauty? I’d like to think that it comes in all shades, colors and variations. Unfortunately, the fashion industry does not necessarily agree. “The Colour of Beauty”, a short documentary presented by The National Film Board of Canada, details the experience of Renee Thompson, a black model on… Read More →
“WEALTH is of the heart and mind…NOT the pocket.” – Pharrell We talk a lot about what entertainers are not doing with their platform, but Pharrell Williams is definitely using his to positively impact those coming up behind him. He was recently featured on Perry’s Principles, a weekly segment that… Read More →
DONATE TO HAITI NOW! CLICK HERE TO HELP! Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones have teamed up again for a remake of the classic song “We Are The World.” Twenty five years after the original recording written by Richie and the late Michael Jackson, the new edition of the song was… Read More →
There are a lot of things that I don’t understand, but I have learned that you should never question God and His plan. That knowledge however, does not always ease the immediate pain that an unexpected and untimely death brings, especially one in a senseless manner. I met Jonathan “shoota… Read More →
The global telethon “Hope for Haiti Now” just wrapped, and it was truly an awesome show. For those of you who may have missed it live, all of the performances are available on iTunes for download, with all proceeds going directly to Haiti relief efforts. You can still call, and… Read More →
While most 13 year old boys are in 8th grade wondering what it’s like to be in high school…Stephen Stafford is TRIPLE majoring in Pre-Med, Math, and Computer Science at Morehouse College…and has been since he was 11. That is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Wouldn’t you be impressed if a more “traditional”… Read More →
One year ago today, I was in Washington DC baring cold temperatures on the National Mall for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the historic inauguration of the first African-American President of The United States, Barack Obama. Morale was high, people were unified and filled with hope for a brighter American… Read More →
If there is one thing that I am passionate about, it’s helping others. Today’s earthquake in Haiti has caused damage that will take years to repair. If you’re not aware of the details…here they are via CNN… “(CNN) — A major earthquake struck southern Haiti on Tuesday, knocking down buildings… Read More →