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The first thing that strikes many about Amiri Baraka‘s poetry, most especially his later works, is that it carried the sharp tone of an oppressed,…

Countee Cullen (pictured), a poet who rose to fame during the Harlem Renaissance, was a contemporary of famed writer Zora Neale Hurston. Cullen amassed an…

Tuskegee Institute student Samuel “Sammy” Younge‘s (pictured) death was an unfortunate first in the history books as it relates to the Civil Rights Movement. On…

Tyler Perry is tremendously blessed and he’s known for sharing those blessings with others. He joined “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show” to talk about his…

If you’re like me, then you’re readying yourself for an epic night out of partying so hard, you’ll rival “The Hangover” and the sequel. Must…

It’s too cold to stay outside, but cabin fever is starting to set in. Here are some feature films that you and the family should…

Has “I want to get in shape,” or “I want to lose weight,” been your New Year’s resolution for the last (fill in the blank)…

Remember the days where we all ran out to purchase the latest issue of VOGUE or ELLE magazine (I still do), but thanks to bloggers…

Newly-engaged couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are America’s least desirable neighbors, according to the seventh annual Zillow Celebrity Neighbor Survey. The results showed that…

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama send a special message to everyone celebrating Kwanzaa this year. “As families and communities across our country…

Fresh off of their engagement announcement Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade shot a behind the scenes video of their Christmas photo shoot featuring the hot…

December 24th is not only Christmas Eve, but also National Eggnog Day. On a fateful day in 1826, US Military Soldiers smuggled inexpensive whiskey into…