National

VIA: www.newsone.com Recently, President Barack Obama pledged his efforts as well as $900 million to stop the national high school drop out crisis. The efforts of one leader and money are not enough to stop the problem, but it is a start. The current education system offers no skills or career opportunities to the many […]

VIA CHARLOTTE OBSERVER People are going straight up crazy. Last month a guy burns down his house and crashes a plane into an IRS building in Texas. Now, a lone gunman opens fire on the Pentagon. What is going on? In this latest incident, a California man killed in a shootout with Pentagon police drove […]

Yesterday, just days before the Oscars, ESSENCE magazine honored the best and brightest Black Women in Hollywood. Sponsored by Lincoln, Essence asked the ladies to come together to celebrate the legendary achievements of some of the greatest American actresses of our times. Everyone looked amazing!!!

Hip-hop’s first couple, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, finally made it to the White House … only for a visit that is.

Rihanna brought out the robots for her performance last night at the Echo Awards. Ummm no comment!

Melyssa Ford & Toccara Give Their Opinions Of Light Skin In ‘Complexion Obsession’ In Hip Hop Part 2 of this Controversial Original Documentary Series. Why Do Black Men Prefer Light Skin Women?

VIA: www.honeymag.com Regina King’s royal status may not have been acquired at birth, but true sovereign standing is 50/50: confidence and conviction. King has proven time and time again that tenacity, staying true to one’s beliefs and smart decisions are keys to real kingdom come. She juggles many hats: mom, philanthropist, and actress. It’s apparent. […]

by Russell Simmons There is no question about the well documented history where the Black and Jews have stood together in their fight for civil rights, equality and political power.  But, not so much is said about the creative alliances in business where Blacks and Jews are and have been forging new businesses and ideas […]

This “barely there” and “sheer” trend might just being going a little too far. Check out Rihanna in this flowy green ensemble on the red carpet at the Echo Awards in Germany.

Ja Rule threw a little Bash for himself at Quo nightclub in NYC last night and Ashanti was there to help celebrate.

VIA: www.honeymag.com A wise woman once told me that there is no such thing as boyfriend/girlfriend (insert air quotes) status. You’re either married or single. I think that mentality only works for optimistic free spirits. The carefree. Those who live for the moment. Those who never pursue or search for love – they consider it […]

Acting veterans had words of wisdom for “Precious” star Gabourey Sidibe. Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis, and other prominent Oscar winning and nominated women gathered Wednesday night and advised Gaby how to handle awards day jitters.