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SZA has shared a strong message for women in the latest issue of British Vogue. During her interview with the publication, she declared that women don’t need a man. SZA explained, “We don’t need [men] to survive or be valid functioning members of society. [Women are] representing themselves in a new grown-up demographic that’s probably quite threatening […]

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A video surfaced last month of Brandy taking credit for her and Monica’s duet, “The Boy Is Mine,” saying at the end of a performance, “The song is mine. I gotta claim what’s mine. If I don’t got the boy, I’ve got the song. You know what I’m saying?” Meanwhile, during a performance in Houston last week, Monica […]

JAY-Z shouted out Kanye West during his recent “4:44 Tour” stop in Chicago. After playing Ye’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” JAY told the crowd, “Shout out Kanye West. Peace and love.” In other news, JAY has reconciled with his former mentor, Jaz-O. The two took a photo together with producer No I.D. backstage at JAY’s […]

Serena Williams is thrilled about motherhood and wrote a sweet message to her unborn child. She writes, My Dearest Baby, You gave me the strength I didn’t know I had. You taught me the true meaning of serenity and peace. I can’t wait to meet you. I can’t wait for you to join the players box […]

I never thought seeing three teenage girls perform a poem, could be so impactful. But an “impact” is just what Belissa Escobedo, Rhiannon McGavin, and Zariya Allen, members of the Get Lit organization are trying to accomplish with their passionate and thought provoking poetic piece – “Somewhere in America“ Watch as these three young members perform “Somewhere in […]

The good thing about living in the future as we do these days is that we rarely have time to get bored with a piece…

Check out Rev. Al’s message for this MLK Holiday. You may think he’s talking about someone else, but think again. Click here for More.

Videos

O.K. just watch the video and you will have to tell a friend about The Kid President and his Mothers Day Message. Click Here for More

Events

Bishop T.D. Jakes is nothing short of a blessing to everyone he comes in contact with. At Women’s Empowerment 2013 he delivered an uplifting word that stirred the spirit in the room. Women left understanding the importance of their gifts and received  encouragement to use them. Via thelightnc.com:

As you know, over the Christmas holiday, I had hip replacement surgery. I want to thank my friend Skip Murphy for sitting in, doing an excellent job and keeping things “on the one.” http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=blog_inner/35942/1573138/The Fly Jock

I think we all have something we need to do, and we’re being held off by fear, procrastination, stubbornness – or all of the above.   As you know, I recently had hip replacement surgery that I’ve needed for a while (And thank you so much to those of you who sent me well wishes […]

The worst kind of brawl you can get into is one with an opponent who has nothing to lose. Think about it. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=blog_inner/34458/1573138/The Fly Jock