The power of a name. — The world mourns and celebrates the life of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n Roll. In raw form, every time Tina hit the stage, she pushed the envelopes of rock ‘n roll and resiliency. Her Name Research claims that Tina Turner was born Martha Nell Bullock and was nicknamed Anna…

I recently watched Mo’Nique’s long-awaited, well-deserved Netflix comedy special, My Name is Mo’Nique. At the end of the special, I stared at Mo’Nique’s face as she took in the applause of the crowd, but I soon realized that was not the face of someone taking in applause. That was the…

A Letter from Me to You — Hi All! I wanted to craft a brief letter to express my gratitude to all of you that have subscribed to my account. To me, your subscription means my content appeals to you and resonates with you. It means my work is good enough for you to invest your time…

As Steve Harvey mentioned at the beginning of the interview, he does not do many podcasts (or interviews for that matter). He really doesn’t need to because we feel we know him because we see him daily on tv. As he mentioned in his interview, we invite him into our…

Many of us write well-thought-out, logical, well-structured articles that provide perspectives on important topics and current events. I believe most of us understand that not everyone will agree with our perspective, and we all have a bit of concern when we press the button to publish our masterpiece. Still, you…

Studemininity: The seamless blend of stud and femininity Shawntae Harris-Dupart, better known as Da Brat, is a highly successful rapper and radio host. Her 1994 debut album, Funkidified, made Da Brat the first female rap artist to sell one million records, solidifying her longevity in music. Studified Da Brat has always…

Now That’s ‘A Different World’ — Perhaps, one of the greatest Black love stories to grace our tv screens is the one of Whitley and Dwayne. The two started as complete opposites, grew closer, fell in love, and then the ride got interesting. After a five-month engagement, Whitley and Dwayne ended, and she began dating Byron…

My Experience at a Joe Dispenza Week-Long Advanced Workshop — Dr. Joe Dispenza broke his back in several places many years ago, after being hit by a truck during a triathlon. He refused major surgery since the benefits were questionable. He felt there was a better/different way. So, for six months, he fixed his back by thought alone. He envisioned…

A recent Washington Times article indicates that some colleges, including the University of Notre Dame and Prince George’s Community College, are eliminating a grading system in some classes to alleviate the mental health challenges faced by the stress of performing for a grade. The article not only cites the anxiety…