Lil Boosie is sitting in a Louisiana jail cell awaiting a murder trial, but the rapper soon hopes to be freed.  The rapper, born Torrence Hatch, claims that District Attorney Hillal Moore III has a vendetta against him since Hatch mentioned him in a song.

Rebbie Jackson will be touring the country with her daughter talking about mental illness.

Origins of Yoga It is a little-known fact that Yoga first began in Africa, specifically Kemet (ancient Egypt). Yoga, which means union, is for everybody. I would like to see people of African descent reclaim this ancient holistic practice for themselves and incorporate it into their modern lives. The young Egyptians (Kamites) of Northeastern Africa […]

Fantasia Barrino boycotted the Grammy‘s this year because she wasn’t asked to participate in the tribute to Aretha Franklin.  The Queen of Soul has responded to Fantasia’s boycott.

I Love Oprah! There’s so many words that can describe who and what she represents.  I’ll share one, Regal. You can  see the elevation of her mission and vision through all that she does.  She never ceases to amazes me with her selfless acts of love and empowerment.

I Love Oprah! There’s so many words that can describe who and what she represents.  I’ll share one, Regal. You can  see the elevation of…

A Maryland man went on a job interview and was asked to provide the Department of Corrections with his social media account passwords. Related: Top 9 episodes of The Cosby Show The Maryland Department of Corrections requires new applicants and those applying for recertifications to provide “their social media account usernames and personal passwords for […]

By Rashad Phillips Often, we attempt to conceal or deny the connection between money and romantic relationships. Part of the denial is based on a lack of understanding about the functions of money and uncertainty as to the purpose of romantic relationships. The lack of knowledge regarding both money and relationships create major issues that […]

It’s Black History Month and, as always, we acknowledge those notables who came before us, inspired us, and paved the way. But that said, this year has historical implications well beyond our favorite month of the year. For 2011 is also the 150th anniversary of a not-so-civil American conflict known as the Civil War, started […]

Che “Rhymefest” Smith has made it to a run-off election for a Chicago City Council seat.  The Chicago-based rapper received 20 percent of the votes in yesterday’s election.

Nicki Minaj snarls at you from the cover of the March issue of BlackBook magazine.  In the article, “The Metoric Rise Of Nicki Minaj,” the Queen Barbie talks about how her fame has changed her life.