It’s been an awesome weekend for the movie, “Black Panther!”  Not only has the movie become the 5th movie in history to make over $200 million in it’s opening weekend, but the movie soundtrack is a success.  Black Panther:  The Album is #1 on the Billboard 200 chart!  #BlackMagic

Recently, in an interview with Ebony Magazine, Matthew Knowles talked about “colorism” in the black community.  He admitted that he believed that his own daughters, Beyonce and Solange, would not have been as successful and played on pop radio if they had darker skin.  What are your thoughts?  Does the complexion of your skin dictate […]

John Harold Johnson (January 19, 1918 – August 8, 2005) was a businessman, publisher and founder of the Johnson Publishing Company. In 1982, he became the…

Meriam-Webster defines success as “the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect or fame” and “the correct or desired result of an attempt.” But how…

Have you ever wondered why some people strive to do great things, others settle for the best thing that comes along, and still others have…

Success is in the eye of the beholder. I remember having a conversation with my husband when we were dating. I was telling him a…

VIA: Elev8.com Naming the self-sabotaging dependencies you’ve acquired over the years is a necessary step for those intent on achieving their biggest goals in life.…

The way different people think about time is important to consider because by seeing life from a past, present, or future perspective could affect your life in a variety of ways. While past-oriented people see life as something involved with tradition, future thinkers are always planning for upcoming events, even if they’re years away. Those […]

VIA: www.elev8.com When Mo’Nique’s name was called for best supporting actress at the Academy Awards I literally got chills and felt the hairs on my arms stand up. Mo’Nique has paid her dues in the entertainment industry. She has seen some ups and I’m sure she’s seen some downs. I’m sure along the road someone […]

VIA: www.elev8.com Everyday thousands of ordinary people like you and me become victim to identity theft. Identity theft is when a criminal takes someone’s personal information (social security number, birth date, bank account number, credit card number etc.) for their personal gain. The scary thing about this type of crime is that it can happen […]