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Deon Kipping made an early impact with “I Don’t Look Like (What I’ve Been Through)” with a top 10 debut on iTunes. He is currently on tour with Kirk Franklin, and is adding more fans at each stop. According to Kipping, this song is a “declaration for anyone who has gone through any hardship, difficulty […]

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said The Occupy Wall Street demonstrations are “as American as apple pie,” during a recent interview with CNN’s Piers Morgan. Powell said that even though his parents didn’t make much while he was growing up in New York, they were able to find stable work, unlike many people who […]

Gleaming hair is a sign of youth and vitality, so when a woman has lackluster hair—it ages her. Pollution, harsh chemicals, and heat styling can…

A nonprofit organization has taken the American food pyramid concept and applied it to African Americans. Oldways, a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization, has launched The African Heritage Diet Pyramid. The pyramid uses traditional African dishes and was made possible by a grant from the Wal-Mart foundation. It differs from the traditional American diet […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The daughter of the late James Brown is not happy with the court system. She wants a judge to throw the book at one of her dad’s former trustees who was sentenced to house arrest. “Injustice,” said Deanna Brown. “A true injustice has been done.” RELATED: Join Us In Thanking Veterans The James […]

The percentage of African-American military enlistees has drastically declined since the 1980s. RELATED: Join Us In Thanking Veterans

On this very special Veterans Day [11-11-11] We want to hear from you and we want you to share a story or give a salute to the Veteran in your life. Feel Free to leave any of your comments about your vets in our comment box below.

Sometimes we lose sight of who we are and why we have people around. I hope this word keeps you or someone you know encouraged today. I posted this because it comes at a time where my trust for certain people have become little or none and because I need a constant reminder that everyone […]

Written by @itsthecaptain The aspect of worship from church to church does indeed vary. I got to be honest…I have NEVER seen something quite like this! Its been tagged as double dutch praise! Believe it or not, it’s self explanatory. Check out the video below. LOL! At the lady who turn that cartwheel and got […]

My father, William Baxter Gaines Sr., and I always had a contentious relationship. He didn’t talk much to his children about his military experience. He did not hug, read bedtime stories, give out compliments or kiss goodnight. This didn’t seem to bother my siblings. I, on the other hand, languished. I took my father’s shunning […]

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain was caught on tape yesterday cracking a joke about Anita Hill amidst his sexual harassment scandal. Hill, a law professor, charged Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas 20 years ago with sexual harassment. See also: Rick Perry Jeopardizes Campaign With ‘The Stumble’ See also: Weekend Getaway Guide: Washington, D.C. Cain was making a […]

Homeless veterans are more likely to die on the streets than non-veterans, a new study revealed. Veterans who return from serving and fall straight into homelessness are 11 percentage points more likely to develop life-threatening diseases than non-veteran homeless people, the 100,000 Homeless Campaign concluded in a study published Tuesday. See also: Rep. Charles: Still […]