The reactions I received from those in the Your Black World Coalition in response to the decision by Heather Ellis to take the plea deal varied all the way across the board. There were some who felt that Heather had sold out the cause of her supporters by admitting guilt to something she maintains that she did not do. Then, there were those who felt that she was doing the pragmatic thing by accepting the punishment and moving on with her life. She is now a school teacher, engaged to be marri... Read Full Story
Thanksgiving is a time to fellowship with family and friends. Yet, every year ,millions of people go without food on this special day.
In the spirit of giving, a few big names are doing their part.
Radio and TV personality Steve Harvey and his wife, Marjorie, are handing out more than 6,000 turkeys to less-fortunate families across the country.
The couple, who currently grace the cover of Essence magazine, will host 'Steve Harvey's Big Turkey Give Day' at the Lawndale Christian Health Cente... Read Full Story
Reports are stating that Heather Ellis, the woman who faced up to 15-years in prison in an incident that started with cutting in line at a Walmart, has taken a plea deal from the prosecutor. According to the terms of the deal, Ellis will plead guilty to disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. She will also serve a year of unsupervised probation, attend an anger management course and serve four days in jail before the end of the year. Also, if she stays out of trouble for the year, the cha... Read Full Story
In 2007, I was diagnosed with acute type 1 diabetes. I was approximately 200 pounds, and had extremely poor eating habits. I've always been a foodie, and being diagnosed with diabetes was both scary, and depressing. I was wondering if I'd ever be able to enjoy a decent meal again. Taking matters into my own hands, I decided to learn how to cook for myself. I am exploring the wonderful world of braising, roasting and, gasp, veggies.It's been an enlightening, fun, delicious ride, and after she... Read Full Story
Single Parents Holiday Survival Guide
Accept Change Life after a separation, divorce or death is never going to quite be the same. You now have to share your children with their other parent (or accept that the deceased parent is no longer there.) This may take some time getting used to. It's best to use whatever means you have to accept this whether that's support groups, therapy, prayer or good friends.
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Create New Family Traditions For the last 10 years you have eaten Chr... Read Full Story
Black Friday Doorbuster Deals are designed to get people into stores early in the morning on that fateful day. As you were planning to get to stores early anyway to take advantage of Black Friday 2009 deals, what is the purpose of doorbuster deals? Doorbuster deals are really just another way for stores, such as Target and Walmart, to cut their pricing and get you to spend. So which Black Friday Doorbuster Deals are for you? Let's take a look.At Gamestop: "GameStop is opening at 6am on Black ... Read Full Story
Already set to play a character in Dark Castle's DC Comics adaptation 'The Losers,' British actor Idris Elba has been tapped to join in on another comic book film coming to the big screen.
The Hollywood Reporter states that Elba will play Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard in 'Thor,' Marvel Studios' film about the Norse god of thunder.
Also starring in the film are Chris Hemsworth, who will play Thor; Tom Hiddleston, who will play Loki; and Natalie Portman, who is the love interest Jane Foster.... Read Full Story
Already set to play a character in Dark Castle's DC Comics adaptation 'The Losers,' British actor Idris Elba has been tapped to join in on another comic book film coming to the big screen.
The Hollywood Reporter states that Elba will play Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard in 'Thor,' Marvel Studios' film about the Norse god of thunder.
Also starring in the film are Chris Hemsworth, who will play Thor; Tom Hiddleston, who will play Loki; and Natalie Portman, who is the love interest Jane Foster.... Read Full Story
If you have questions about weaves, wigs, sew ins, clip ins, extensions and/or lacefronts -- I sure hope you were watching Tyra today! On today's show, titled Tyra's Fake Hair Academy, Ms. Banks broke it down like only she could. And together with the as always, refreshingly candid Meghan McCain, they revealed a not-so-secret secret about hair extensions.
Women of ALL ethnicities wear them.
I believe Tyra is right, there is a perception (for some strange reason) that black women ar... Read Full Story
