Style

3 Fashion Tips for Petite Women

By Majesty Acheampong The term “petite” refers to women who are 5’4 and under. I fall into this category because I am a fierce 4’11 and 3/4ths…yes, every quarter inch counts (lol). Although, I wrote this post to help out my fellow petite sistas, these styling tips are helpful for anyone who wants to be mindful of proportions and overall fit.…
Lifestyle

A Feel Good Glow – Do You Have One?

By Robin Fonsha It was a lazy Sunday afternoon and my husband and I were chilling on the sofa. He was doing his thing (flipping between golf and any other sport he could find); and I was doing my thing (reading articles social media).…
2017 May/June

Kids gain confidence through Shakespeare

By Kallan Louis Thirteen-year-old Sebastian confidently stood up and approached the front of the room. He paused, and then began reciting one of Shakespeare’s most notable soliloquies from one of his most famous works, “Macbeth:” “Tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death.…
Wellness

Find Balance: Watching Your Calorie Intake

By Elizabeth Colen Now that the weather is great, it’s nice to sit outdoors, relax and enjoy a bottle of wine. How do we enjoy those glasses of wine and stay on track with our diet?   Here are a few things you can do so that you can enjoy those nice evenings with your friends while sipping wine.…
2017 May/June

Living with Vitiligo

By Emiene Wright It started with a couple of tiny spots. Jova Jamison and Daniel Austin had only recently started dating in 1996 when Austin noticed white dots here and there on Jamison’s skin. Austin had no idea what caused the spots on his partner, but Jamison did.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, July 6 – Sunday, July 9

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings Brothers and sisters! I hope you all have enjoyed your holiday weekend and now “The Rundown” is back with a whole slew of goodies for this weekend! We’re scheduled to have to great weather, which is cool because there are a number of outdoor activities for you to indulge in!…