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Natural Health for African Americans

There are many chronic conditions that have a significant impact on the African American community. Diseases such as hypertension, asthma, prostate cancer and uterine fibroids. Here we will delve into each of these disorders and discuss natural approaches to address each of them. We should strive to leave a legacy

Marlon Wayans Finds His Stride with ‘Sextuplets’

In his latest Netflix venture, Marlon Wayans tackles the same challenges as some of the comedic greats before him, most notably Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. In his new film Sextuplets, the industry veteran plays not one, not two, but six characters. If I am gonna keep it all the

Review: The ‘Power’ Season 6 Premiere

The premiere of the final season of Power, aptly titled “Betrayal” popped off this week answering the question fans have been fretting over for the last year and some change – “Is Angela dead?” Despite seeing her corpse on the hospital bed and again zipped up in a bag

Viola Davis Will Star As Michelle Obama In Drama Series ‘First Ladies’

In one of the most spot on casting matches in recent history, Viola Davis is set to portray Michelle Obama in Showtime’s upcoming anthology drama series First Ladies. Written by Aaron Cooley, the project will also be executive produced through JuVee Productions, Davis and her husband Julius Tennon’s company. The

HBCUs Hope Steph Curry’s Gift Sparks A Golf Resurgence

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ernie Andrews looks out to the grounds of Washington’s historic Langston Golf Course and shrugs at the fact that fewer young black golfers are coming out to play these days. As a black man and longtime pro at a place that was once one of the few

Missy Elliott Honored At MTV VMAs; Swift Wins Top Prize

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Missy Elliott, the rapper-singer-songwriter-producer-dancer whose music videos have moved the needle over the last two decades, was honored at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, where Taylor Swift also took center stage with her gay pride anthem, “You Need to Calm Down.” Elliott earned the Michael

Eddie Murphy To Host ‘SNL’ For The First Time In 35 Years

NEW YORK (AP) — Eddie Murphy will be returning to a place that helped launch his career — “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian will be the host of the sketch comedy show on Dec. 21, marking the former cast member’s first hosting appearance since 1984. Murphy was a cast member

Five Young Poets Each Receive Awards Of $25,000

NEW YORK (AP) — Five young poets, including a National Book Award winner, have each received prizes worth just over $25,000. Poetry Foundation and Poetry magazine announced Tuesday that the Lilly Rosenberg Fellowships were given to Franny Choi, Jane Huffman, Jose Olivarez, Justin Phillip Reed and Michael Wasson. The 30-year-old

Beyoncé, Sinatra Among Those On Obama Summer Song Playlist

NEW YORK (AP) — The Obama summer playlist has everyone from Drake and Beyonce to Steely Dan and Frank Sinatra. The former president calls it “some new, some old, some fast, some slow.” Barack Obama tweeted 44 songs Saturday that he and his wife, Michelle, have been listening to. They

Stevie Wonder, Chance The Rapper, And More Perform At Dayton’s ‘Gem City Shine’ Event

  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Thousands turned out to a benefit hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle that honored victims of a mass shooting in Ohio. The star-studded “Gem City Shine” took place Sunday in Dayton’s Oregon District, the historic neighborhood that was marred by a 32-second rampage that killed nine

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