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Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]

While you may want the chocolate and a day at the spa for Valentine’s Day, the man in your life is hoping for something besides…

Baltimore’s history as one of the southernmost free cities for African Americans during the era of abolition has resulted in an incredible wealth and depth of black history, culture and heritage. Take advantage of special events, exhibits and programs all over the city this and every month. Fourth Annual Reginald F. Lewis Museum High School […]

People deal with breakups differently: you can hold tears back all day and splurge on a carton of ice cream at night or use that…

A new study shows that apparently women are drawn to men who don't like us. Why do we spend more time on men who don't like us than on guys who do? Is it easier to make excuses for a bad guy than to accept that maybe some people just don't connect with you?

"I'm a realist" is the phrase I hear a lot of people say when giving reason to rejecting optimism. However, being optimistic can pay off when you're in a bad mood and are trying to think the best of the situation.

I came across an article that my girl Ronnette of Per Diem Newyork shared on Facebook entitled, “Are you dating a man or a Boy?”…

If you've been keeping up with MTV's hit reality show, "The Real World" then you're familiar with the recent "Back To Las Vegas" season which was full of drama, hook-ups, back stabbing, lies and of course partying. The Las Vegas cast seemed to win over the hearts of America as they were the highest rated Real World cast to date. Now one of the cast members, Naomi, is getting ready for the premiere of the new Real World challenge, Battle of the Exs, which features a few of her cast mates including her on again off again boo/hook-up buddy, Leroy. If you watched the season, then you know just what it means when you put Naomi and Leroy in a room together for more than 5 minutes! I recently had the chance to chat with Naomi about her experience with MTV. Check out my exclusive interview with her as she dishes on her experience living with seven strangers, having cameras follow her every move, dealing with the whole STD drama with Leroy on camera and her experience on the upcoming Battle of the Exs challenge!

In Part I of “The State of Manhood In America” there was a statement that I made that I want to back up and break down:…

Remaining professional when placed in a room of breathtaking, talented and just plain charismatic black men who also happen to all star in George Lucas’…