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Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 20, 2020 admin Comments Off

100 Black Men of Prince George’s County On this day our nation pauses to remember the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When considering the mission of the 100, “to improve the quality of life within […]

Infertility and Pre-Pregnancy Counseling

January 17, 2020 admin Comments Off

Understanding Infertility By Desireé M. McCarthy-Keith, M.D., M.P.H Are you having trouble getting pregnant? Are you preparing for pregnancy down the road? No matter where you fall on the fertility spectrum, you should be armed with information about your reproductive […]

Blue Waters Caribbean and Seafood Grill is the “Best Kept Secret” of PG County!

January 8, 2020 admin Comments Off

This Black-Owned Business promotes culture and black chefs, while providing fresh and flavorful Caribbean-and-Seafood specialties in an otherwise known food desert. The owners goal at Blue Waters was to create a health conscious restaurant that serves fresh, flavorful, and cooked […]

Culture

THE 2020 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE SHOWCASE APRIL 11th & 12th Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch St, Philadelphia

December 30, 2019 admin Comments Off

* FREE ADMISSION * Contact AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE SHOWCASE Box 30112 Elkins Park, PA 19027info@blackhistoryshowcase.com MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the African American History and Culture Showcase (AAHCS) is to provide: an annual event that commemorates the important role African […]

Overseer Michael Chapman & Minister Ina R. Doss Chapman

December 29, 2019 admin Comments Off

Buffalo’s Black Billion– a powerful economic and community development force within the City of East Buffalo, known as the “Fruit Belt.” By Sheila Durant This story first appeared in MEA magazine What do you say about a man who means […]

Dr. Tracey R. Harris Author Of Domestic Violence…Not On My Watch

December 20, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to write, “Domestic Violence…Not On My Watch”? As a young boy, I was a silent witness to my mother’s abuse. As a young man, I was frustrated with myself that I was not around […]

Todd Belcore – Social Change In Action

December 20, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Todd Belcore is a six-time national award-winning lawyer, mediator, advocate, law lecturer and non-profit co-founder with over 20 years of experience serving communities. Todd is the Executive Director of Social Change-a non-profit at the intersection of storytelling […]

An Interview With Rissi Palmer

December 12, 2019 admin Comments Off

How has it been for you as a Black-American woman primarily working in the country music genre –both the plusses and the challenges? What was your motivation and/or inspiration to pursue that musical direction? It’s been an interesting journey, that’s […]

African American Literature Book Club, the oldest, largest, and most frequently visited website dedicated to books by, or about, people of African descent.

November 29, 2019 admin Comments Off

AALBC Now offers a one-stop-shop for fans of Black literature. For many, AALBC is a book lovers haven and a collector’s paradise. Johnson says one woman was recently willing to pay $100 for a book by bestselling crime novelist K’wan Foye that would complete […]

Six Tips for Quick and Convenient Healthy Eating During the Holidays from a Holistic Chef

November 28, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Shelley Alexander For many people, the holidays involve indulging in buffet tables loaded with lots of fattening, processed foods and sugary sweets. For those of us who strive the rest of the year to eat a healthy diet while […]

TIS Foundation Champions, Happy Thanksgiving! The COUNT DOWN for TIS Foundation Turkey Drive 2019 is on!!!

November 25, 2019 admin Comments Off

Come out and join us! TIS Foundation will be giving away turkeys, canned & boxed goods, and serving a HOT Thanksgiving meal to District of Columbia residents. TIS Foundation will also share information on mental health and nutrition. AND… IT’S […]

Waves-the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family

November 25, 2019 admin Comments Off

From writer/director Trey Edward Shults and starring Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, Alexa Demie, with Renée Elise Goldsberry and Sterling K. Brown. WAVES. WAVES is now playing in select theaters. Everywhere December 6. Waves traces the epic emotional journey […]

Wanda Durant Teams Up with The City of Seat Pleasant for Community Turkey Giveaway on Monday, November 25, 2019

November 25, 2019 admin Comments Off

Mayor Eugene W. Grant and The Real MVP, Wanda Durant, to distribute 200 turkeys to residents in need, in the City of Seat Pleasant, MD. Seat Pleasant, MD: The City of Seat Pleasant in conjunction with Wanda Durant, will host a […]

Rickey Jasper II Founder Four Thirteen Apparel

November 20, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your company. Four Thirteen Apparel is a faith based, lifestyle and fitness apparel brand. It started off as 4:13 Health and Fitness which was my online personal training brand that I transitioned to apparel […]

Bestselling Author and Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Dolvett Quince talks about his connection to type 2 diabetes.

November 14, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks You know New York Times Bestselling Author and Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Dolvett Quince for his work to help people find inner strength through introspection, connections and love. Today, his latest project is inspired by his mother, whom he tried to get […]

Through our friends at Purpose Music Group/ Art Agency Group we were introduced to Modern Day Renaissance Man BRIAN OWENS

September 11, 2019 admin Comments Off

(Husband, Father of 7, Singer, Songwriter, Minister, Instructor, Mentor , Business Man ) HEART and SOUL: Q&A with BRIAN OWENS PART 1 Thank you for taking the time to talk with us about your new single “Carry You” which has […]