Black Sounds Beautiful: How Janet Jackson Went From Record-Breaker To Blacklisted To Forever Immortalized
Janet Jackson PHOTO: GABRIEL OLSEN/FILMMAGIC On this episode of Black Sounds Beautiful, relive the record-breaking highs and mettle-testing lows of five-time GRAMMY winner Janet Jackson Between selling over 100 million records and being the subject of one of the most controversial moments in pop culture history, Janet Jackson has experienced the highest highs and most crushing lows of […]
The week-long GRAMMY Week 2022 celebration will feature both virtual and live elements
The Recording Academy announced today the official GRAMMY Week schedule for the 2022 GRAMMYs Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards. The show will be broadcasting live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sun, April 3 (8-11:30 p.m., live ET/5-8:30 p.m., live PT) on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+. This […]
Making Sure You Eat Well When Working From Home
Pexels – CC0 License While remote working opportunities are a lasting stop-over from the pandemic (thanks to many forward-thinking companies seeing just how effective this can be), it’s true to say that not everyone has experience in it. If you’ve found yourself struggling to deal with the novelty of remote working, a few issues […]
The Best Ways To Express Your Own Personal Style
Image Source – CCO License Everyone has their own style, and that much should be clear to most people. But if you are keen to make sure that you are actually expressing your own personal style in some way or another, then there are plenty of ways in which you can hope to achieve this. […]
Winter Fashion Tips For 2022
Image Now that we are getting into the colder months of the year it is about time to grab those comfy sweaters and wooly hats out of the wardrobe once more and make the most of wrapping up in comfy layers for the next few months. If you are looking for some ways to […]
American Literature and The African American Woman
I am an African American, female author and writer. I stand on the shoulders of so many that came before me, and I am proud and honored to do so. I will not forget about the countless of Black women who paved the way for writers like me to share our stories and have a […]
5 Tips for Rocking Your First Date
Pexels – CCO Licence First date nerves can seem overwhelming and if you let them, they can make it impossible for you to enjoy your date and make a good impression. But, if you know a few tips and tricks for acing your first date every time, you have no need to be nervous, […]
LISTEN TO “BE MY VALENTINE” RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY BERNIE C. ON KPIU RADIO
A classic and timeless holiday, Valentine’s Day is a day of expressing love and thankfulness for everyone from friends to family To celebrate this beautiful day, KPIU Radio Hoast Bernie C. Drivetime Jazz Band presents a playlist of love songs that range from jazz oldies/new to modern/old R&B tunes. Click here>> WWW.KPIURADIO.COM LISTEN TO “BE […]
Inspiring Quotes for Black History Month: ‘Freedom Is Never Given’
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses a crowd in Jan. 1965. (Getty Images) February is Black History Month and to get ready, we rounded up 120 inspiring Black History Month quotes from civil rights icons including Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois. These powerful public figures have left a mark on our country with their insightful words, historic speeches and more. […]
6 Standout Black History Tours in the U.S.
Each February to mark Black History Month, the United States celebrates the Black men, women, and organizations that have helped move the needle forward for equality. While one month—28 days to be exact—isn’t nearly long enough to share every worthy story, tours about the topic can be an excellent experience to fill in the gaps, and […]
Xp Dinero – Hip-Hop Artist Goes Country With His New Single “Shake Ya Hiney” – Vol. 7 – Issue #2
Greetings , Welcome to our February edition and join us in celebrating Black History Month and Valentine’s Day! We honor and respect all that have blazed the trail before us and contributed to the African American experience here in America and abroad! In this special edition we have some interesting topics. First let’s talk about the […]
Stream Now The Best Romantic Movies of All Time
1The Sun Is Also a Star (2019) WARNER BROS. PICTURES/YOUTUBE Set in New York City across the span of just one day, The Sun Is Also a Star is a feel-good film that will leave you hopeful. Our favorite design moment? The neon-colored karaoke room. STREAM NOW 2Carol (2015) THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY/YOUTUBE Set in the 1950s, Carol is filled […]
From The Butler to Becoming to Homecoming, These Are the 41 Best Black Movies on Netflix
Films are a great way to get a glimpse into the culture, identity and history of a people. Whether for entertainment, education or inspiration, movies can provide a mirror to society and shape paradigms. In terms of Black history and the Black experience, film has played a huge role is informing and opening eyes. Sure, social media has played […]
23 Black Fashion Designers That Are So Chic
They’re the most stylish people in the biz, and they create even more stylish clothes.
Black History Month 2022 Theme – Black Health and Wellness
The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals and initiatives that Black communities have done to be well.