A national poll shows that while Americans are still holding on to some traditional moral values, it has validated immoral behaviors that are self-satisfying. The poll, conducted by Gallup, revealed 91 percent of respondents considered extramarital affairs immoral. In addition to cheating spouses, polygamy, cloning humans, suicide and pornography all ranked as the top five […]
Zoe Kravitz covers ASOS magazine’s July 2011 issue. Inside, she talks the “it girl” label that follows her everywhere, struggling to be best friends with Jay-Z, her parents’ style and discipline, and her latest films! She may be New York rock royalty, but the actress is flea market-loving geek at heart. On being labeled an […]
WASHINGTON — President Obama announced yesterday that June will be African-American Music Appreciation Month . Read the full proclamation from the President below: The…
As we reported earlier, the Rev. Bernice King has announced that she is stepping down as an elder at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. King said her decision to leave her post is unrelated to Bishop Eddie Long’s recent settlement of four sexual misconduct lawsuits. Bernice King spoke exclusively with our own Rhodell Lewis on […]
Working from home provides benefits that may not seem obvious at first. While many of us foresee a few advantages, such as wearing pajamas to work or setting our own hours, the actual benefits of working from home far exceed these simple luxuries. From financial gain to improved relationships, the hidden benefits of working from […]
In Rihanna’s new video for “Man Down,” the singer heads to Jamaica, where she plays a flirty island girl who rides her bike through her neighborhood, mingles with her elders and friends, sips on her Vita Coco coconut water before journeying to a nightclub where she meets a man. Their harmless dancing turns sour when […]
Last night, the Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks 92-84 in the NBA Finals. While Miami leads the series 1-0; the win was was not come by easily. Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh had a good game though none of them were consistent. Wade’s 22 points 10 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks […]
This weekend the ever-so dazzling former Top Model Eva Marcille and her Sharon Stone swag was spotted looking crisp on her way to Niecey Nash’s wedding. Clad in a black and white tuxedo pantsuit paired with a black, blue and white color blocked Prada clutch and a fresh pair of all black Mason Martin Margiela […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 90 Warren St, Roxbury, MA 02119 When: March 1973 What: In March 1973, Boston’s WILD was sold to Sheridan Broadcasting Network, who switched the station from rock and roll to an urban contemporary format. At points WILD was the only station playing R&B music in Boston. « PREVIOUS […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)CBS 30th Street Studio 270 E 30th Street, New York, NY 10001 When: April 1970 What: Miles Davis’ first certified gold record sold more than half a million copies, later being recognized as one of jazz’s greatest albums and a progenitor of the jazz rock genre. « PREVIOUS NEXT » […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)Okeh Records 25 W 45th Street When: August 10, 1920 What: Written by African-American songwriter Perry Bradford, Smith’s rendition is the first recording of vocal blues by an African American artist, selling a million copies in less than a year. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 2121 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 When: July 4, 1995 What: The Essence Music Festival debuted in 1995 and is now the largest festival to celebrate African-American contemporary music and culture in the United States. The three day celebration has always been held in New Orleans, […]