At the beginning of the year, some of you probably made New Year resolutions to stay fit and visit the gym. We are half way through the year. Have you been able to stick with your fitness commitments? Just in case, you haven’t, we thought we would nudge you a bit with 10 reasons why …
Solange Knowles Partners With Coca Cola’s RAIN Project for Access to Clean Water in Africa
Solange Knowles, Beyonce’s little sister, has been one of those celebrities who you can find supporting Africa, whether it be rocking African designers, granting interviews to African focused magazines; and now joining in charity initiatives to benefit Africa. Knowles recently partnered with Coca-Cola on its ‘RAIN’ initiative to provide access to clean water and sanitation …
High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America (Book Review)
High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Jessica B. Harris Foreword by Maya Angelou Bloomsbury USA Hardcover, $26.00 304 pages, Illustrated ISBN: 978-1-59691-395-0 “We [African-Americans] are a race that never before existed: a cobbled together admixture of Africa, Europe, and the Americas… Involuntarily taken from a homeland, molded in the …
How Texting Can Be the Most Effective 2.0 Love Letter: Happy Valentine’s!
I, personally, really do not like texting. I text only if I have to but, relationship coach and founder of texttheromanceback.com, Michael Fiore, says texting might be the necessary ingredient in a cell phone nation to help many get plugged back in to their relationships. Fiore urges us to use the powerful immediacy of heartfelt …
Pursue Your Passion in the Creative Field Even if Your African Parents Disagree!
Passion for theatre, music, and liberal arts, and talents in cosmetology, fashion designing, or media have never been options as careers for African parents’ children. In fact, African parents endlessly drill the exact opposite to their kids; influencing careers as doctors, pharmacists, nurses, or therapists as long as it falls under the umbrella of medicine. …