Culture

Pastor Jennifer Carner

By Taroue Brooks Tell us again about your education/training. As the first female ordination candidate in a rural Missionary Baptist Church, my father insisted that I read every commentary and theological resource I could get my hands on.  He thought […]
Celebrity

An Interview with Marcus Patrick

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?Honestly I’ve always found it hard to fit in to the cookie cutter ideas that culture lays out for us so I pursuit what feels true to me and it always […]
Celebrity

An Interview With Artist Michael Chukes

By Taroue Brooks When did you realize that you would be able to create your art as your profession? Chukes: I was in my early twenties when I sold my first work of art.  That meant more to me that […]
Books

Nikki Giovanni’s Latest Poem: ‘Vote’

Legend Encourages The Black Vote In 2020 Election By Curtis Bunn, Urban News ServiceA Division of Zenger Nikki Giovanni is 74 now, a generation removed from the height of her poetic power. But she remains fiery and talented and has […]
Health

Holiday Grieving

By Vivianne A. Griffiths , MSN, APRN, CCLC So, here we are at the holidays. For many it will be a busy time with fun gatherings, special preparations and of course, shopping and money angst.   But not for you. Maybe […]
Culture

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

* FREE  ADMISSION * Contact  ​AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE SHOWCASE Box 30112 Elkins Park, PA 19027​info@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 […]
Culture

Artist Shawn Perkins

By Taroue Brooks How did you begin painting? I began painting after realizing that it was my true passion. Every other job I had felt like work that I didn’t enjoy. At the time I was waiting tables, but when […]
Books

Jennifer Carner – preacher, leader, public theologian, modern-day philosopher, hope dealer and Super Woman.

By Taroue Brooks Where can people buy your book?- Barnes and Noble and Amazon Tell us about your education/training. As the first female preacher in a rural Missionary Baptist Church, my father insisted that I read every commentary and theological […]
Culture

Rickey Jasper II Founder Four Thirteen Apparel

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 […]