Best known as the affable but naive Synclaire James on the ‘90s television hit, “Living Single,” actress, writer and comedienne Kim Coles has been warming hearts for over twenty years. And even though she’s no longer gracing the silver screen each week, Kim has been continues to keep herself very busy. From serving as a face for a burgeoning natural haircare online revolution to helping women and young girls find the beauty in themselves, Kim shares with Heart... Read More
With holiday season’s arrival and a growing to-do list, our schedules can turn a joyous season into a stressful occasion. In a season giving, we must not forget the most important person in our world, self. One friend became so overwhelmed with tasks to complete during the holidays that when Christmas arrived she was too tired to get out of the bed. The gifts she put so much time into ended up becoming birthday presents for the people in her life. I remember when I was experiencing... Read More
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This Sunday “BLACK GIRLS ROCK! 2011” will air on BET for the second year in a row, celebrating some of the best and brightest women of color. Co-hosted by actresses Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, the show honors some of the most exceptional ladies in various industries including: Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar, Taraji P. Henson, Laurel J. Richie, Imani Walker, Malika Saada Saar, and Tatyana Ali. Memorable performances and appearances were made by Mary J. Blige, Erykah... Read More
In her new production, Saviour?, playwright Esther Armah tells the story of two men, engaged in a game of ultimate payback. White executive Billy Hall sues his employer when a promised promotion as CEO is given to a Black woman. Hall hires Michael Jamal Williams III, an African American attorney determined to win at any cost. The play’s reverse-racism scenario is a pleasurable foray into post-Obama America, what-ifs and score-settling, forcing its audience to confront their... Read More
Now, I wouldn’t consider myself outdoorsy by any stretch of the imagination. Sure, I enjoy biking, swimming and snorkeling. I’ve even dabbled in surfing a few times. But I’m not the kind of girl that would suggest a 20-mile hike or rock climbing (unless it’s inside of a gym). I’ve never really desired to become [...]
Pink poufy dress you’ll never wear again? $150. Fancy schmancy up-do and manicured nails? $100. Being a bridesmaid in your friend’s wedding? Priceless…or is it? According to TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com 2010 Real Weddings Survey, the average cost of being a bridesmaid is $1,695. Yikes! Once you factor in the dress, alterations, hair, makeup, gifts and [...]
Witnessing the breakdown of relationships in the Black community, Bartell Keithle decided to start a revolution by encouraging people to stop having sex. The “Booty Boycott” encourages men and women to refocus their energy on the weekend from the bedroom to self improvement and enjoying the getting-to-know-you phase of dating. See what sparked this unique [...]
Brig. Gen. Marcia Anderson is the top ranking African-American female officer in the Army Reserve. See how friendliness and family took her to new heights. What’s your “aha” moment?
