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[VIDEO] Pastor Keion Henderson Responds to Backlash Following Viral Video
Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty By now, you’ve probably seen the clip of Pastor Keion Henderson of Lighthouse Church audibly silencing a woman, who is seemingly overcome by emotion, during praise and...
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NAACP President Derrick Johnson Is Being Awarded For His Efforts To Ban...
Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty On Thursday, Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, will be honored with the highest accolade — the Champion Award — for his effort to combat the tobacco...
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Bridging The Wellness Gap: Mental Health Apps for Black Users
Source: MoMo Productions / Getty For many Black folx, the mental health conversation has often been shrouded in stigma and a lack of culturally competent resources. Mental health struggles have...
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5 Scriptures On The Influential Role Of A Mother
Source: andreswd / Getty Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honor the matriarchs of the family and those who have followed in their footsteps. Each year the day swiftly approaches and people are...
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Me’Kayla Opens Up About Putting In “Werk” And Trusting God
Me’Kayla may be young, but her captivating voice speaks for itself. In the 12th grade, Me’kayla signed to Motown Records, a clear sign that her angels were putting in “werk.” The 20-year-old singer...
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How To Build Emotional Awareness
Source: Super Scout / Getty May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while the usual topics of anxiety, depression, mood and emotional disorders are most discussed around this time, curiosity led me on...
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Black Students Fare Better In Schools With More Black Teachers, Parents Say...
Source: Klaus Vedfelt / Getty A recent study released by the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) suggests that Black parents want to see more Black leaders in education. 70% of African American parents...
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New Study To Evaluate Why Black Women Face Higher Mortality Rates From Cancer
Source: LWA/Dann Tardif / Getty A new study launched by the American Cancer Society, will investigate why Black women experience disproportionately higher mortality rates from different types of...
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No Plot Twist Here: A New Study Finds Even Black Preschoolers Are Routinely...
Source: Kiwis / Getty A new 2024 report focused on the youngest children has found that there is “ongoing, excessive, and inequitable over-disciplining of Black students, especially boys.” The study,...
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Humility in Worship: What Does Worship Really Look Like?
Source: NoonVirachada / Getty How can you tell if someone is truly worshiping or just putting on a show? That’s the question at hand after a video surfaced this weekend of Pastor Keion Henderson...
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Elmo’s Viral Check-In Prompts New Mental Health Initiative
Source: Paul Zimmerman / Getty Elmo made a friendly appearance on “Good Morning America” this week to discuss Sesame Street’s new initiative highlighting mental health awareness. Earlier this year,...
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Civil Rights Icon Daisy Bates Honored With Statue In US Capitol
Source: Afro Newspaper/Gado / Getty The late great Civil Rights leader and journalist Daisy Bates was honored with a statue unveiled Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol. According to Reuters, the bronze...
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Mary J Blige Brings Her ‘Strength Of A Woman’ Festival To New York City
Source: Ilya S. Savenok / Getty Mary J. Blige brings her 3rd annual Strength of a Woman festival and summit to the Big Apple, giving New Yorkers a lit way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. Blige...
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Viral Video Of Male Teacher Getting His Braids Taken Out By His Female...
Source: Klaus Vedfelt / Getty A clip of a male teacher allowing his female students to take out his braids has gone viral, sparking a polarizing debate across social media. The clip shows user Jaq Le...
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‘Family Matters’ Star Jaleel White Is Officially Off The Market
Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Jaleel White, aka “Steve” or “Stefan Urkel,” is officially off the market! The Family Matters childhood crush (for many of us born in the ’80s) wed Nicoletta Ruhl on...
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Creator’s Corner: How Kelontae Gavin Went From Cafeteria To Center Stage
Source: Carol Lee Rose / Getty NAME: Kelontae Gavin OCCUPATION: Gospel Singer/Worship Leader LOCATION: Summerville, South Carolina (by way of Charleston, South Carolina) HOW ARE YOU USING YOUR GIFT TO...
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Former NBA Player Nate Robinson’s Alma Mater Helps Him Look For Kidney Donor
Source: MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images / Getty The University of Washington is amplifying a desperate plea from former NBA point guard Nate Robinson. The school is trying to land him a...
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Healthy, But Not So Boring, Game Day Snacks
Source: FG Trade / Getty There’s a reason the veggie tray is always left over at the end of a get-together. It’s boring. Let’s face it, even grand attempts to spice it up with various dips, sauces,...
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VP Kamala Harris Delivers Surprise Video To HBCU Students For Their...
Source: RYAN COLLERD / Getty A handful of HBCU students were delivered a surprise congratulatory message from Vice President Kamala Harris during their commencement ceremonies this week, according to...
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5 Significant Mother Figures In The Bible
Source: Marco VDM / Getty Before there was Claire Huxtable and Aunt Viv, there was Eve and Mary. These mothers in the Bible – known for nurturing, raising and keeping the family in tact – have been...
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