8 Motivational Quotes For Success From The Highly Successful
Ava DuVernay/Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival The road to success is paved with confidence, hard work, and the ability to stay motivated. Just ask the stars…
6 Dating Dos & Don’ts After Divorce
Starting over can be difficult – especially when it applies to dating. Perhaps even trickier than deciding what to wear, where to go, whether to go dutch – not to…
Coping With Common Multiple Myeloma Side Effects
Although it’s considered a rare cancer, African Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer which forms as the result of an…
The Solar Eclipse: What’s Safe & What’s Not?
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. An eclipse is a natural phenomenon. However, in some ancient and modern…
Loretta Devine: Longevity Through Love
(Photo credit: Loretta Devine Instagram) Many associate Loretta Devine, with her many memorable performances on both the big and small screen, including the hit movies Waiting to Exhale and Jumping…
Comedian & Activist Dick Gregory Dies At 84
(Photo credit: Instagram) Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers by telling it like it is and expertly redefining what to laugh at and what to take…
5 Best (And Worst) Packaged Deli Meats
Every week, 15 percent of Americans purchase processed deli meat. That’s 45 million people. According to one survey, more than half of all Americans chow down at least once or…
Here’s What Can Happen If You Take Prenatal Vitamins When You’re Not Pregnant
Prenatal vitamins are essential for both mothers and their babies. Not only are they vital for baby’s development, but ingredients such as calcium, folic acid, and iron (to name a…
Tooth Eruptions: When Should My Child Get Molars?
Whether you have a newborn on the verge of teething, or a tween, experiencing the third coming of their adult molars, you’re likely familiar with the pain accompanied by these…
See Clearly: 5 Tips For Healthy Vision
African Americans are at higher risk for eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, which can lead to vision loss and blindness unless detected early. To help increase eye health…