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Monica and Brandy believe in breastfeeding, but their differing opinions in methods lead to a mini-breastfeeding debate. Is it acceptable to breastfeed in public, or…
It began as Decoration Day by Freedmen (freed slaves) and other Black American families as a celebration of both black and white Union soldiers who fought for liberation and justice during the Civil War. Together with teachers and missionaries, Blacks inCharlestonorganized a May Day ceremony in 1865, which was covered by theNew Yorknewspaper, the New […]
Memorial day is around the corner and a lot of grills are getting ready to be fired up in celebration. With numerous family cookouts being held and celebrations happening all over the country we wanted to bring you a few fun facts about the heavily acknowledge day. 1. It started with the Civil War 2. […]
Patricia Louise Holte also known as Patti LaBelle was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 24, 1944 . After first joining her church choir at ten, she sung her first solo at the Beulah Baptist Church at the age of twelve. Growing up, Holte listened not only to gospel, but jazz and rhythm and blues. By her teens, “Patsy”, […]
Radio legend Hal Jackson has passed away today at the age of 97. The cause of death was not revealed. Jackson was born in Charleston, South Carolina and grew up in Washington, D.C. where he attended Howard University. According to Wikipedia, Jackson began his broadcasting career as the first African-American radio sports announcer, broadcasting Howard’s […]
Anticipation for Travis Porter‘s full-length debut From Day 1 is at an all-time high after producing a string of hits, and we have the entire…
It’s always nice to see our favorite celebrities out and about, but it’s even better to see them with their kids! Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz have been spotted court side with their son Egypt. While Beyonce has been spotted carrying her first child, Blue Ivy Carter through the streets of New York City. […]
12 years since his hiatus, D’Angelo is preparing to get back into the music scene. He recently sat down with GQ and discussed his past drug issue, his up bringing and whether or not will be hearing new music from him. Here some excerpts from the interview: Not wanting to die young: What finally made […]
Via: Foxbaltimore.com Jack Andraka invented a innovative new way of testing pancreatic cancer. Andraka was awarded first prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering fair. His patent-pending test has proved to be more than 90 percent accurate, 28 times cheaper and 1000 times more sensitive than existing tests for the disease. Click here to read […]
This afternoon BET held a press conference in NY announcing this year’s nominees, performers and host, Samuel L. Jackson. Check out the full list of nominees: “Centric Award” Common Estelle Robert Glasper Robin Thicke Tyrese Best Movie Good Deeds Laugh At My Pain Red Tails The Help Jumping the Broom Viewers’ Choice Beyonce – Love […]
