No disrespect, but Sister Souljah is back. The unorthodox hip-hop generation activist, speaker and author has unleashed her critically acclaimed fourth literary work, Midnight and the Meaning of Love. Souljah took us on a political expedition with her debut of {No Disrespect} in the 1990s and moved readers to the edge of their seats with […]
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R&B Sensation Jagged Edge Talks Love, Black Women and Good Music on New Album ‘The Remedy’
Timeless, soulful, classic and simply “good music” is what Grammy-nominated Jagged Edge (JE) has delivered for more than a decade. A breath of fresh air and a positive replenishment of what has been missing in the world of R&B, Wingo, Kyle and twins Brandon and Brian are back with their golden seventh album, The Remedy, […]
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District of Columbia Communities Celebrate Love, Commitment on Black Marriage Day
On March 27, more than 300 communities across the nation celebrated the promising future of Black families during the ninth annual Black Marriage Day. From Detroit to Dallas and Atlanta to New York, Black marriage festivities demonstrated the collective efforts of community partnerships and unity. In the District, thousands of couples celebrated Black Marriage Day […]
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B. Smith Kicks Off ‘B. Discovered: An Official Search for D.C.’s Next Great Singer’
While millions of American viewers tune in to “American Idol” each week, lifestyle tycoon, entrepreneur and home décor designer B. Smith is kicking off an official search for the next great singer in the nation’s capital. B. Smith, the longtime owner of B. Smith’s restaurant in Manhattan and exclusive enclave Sag Harbor, launched her own […]
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United Nations Foundation’s ‘Girl Up’ Campaign Kicks Off in D.C.
There is a United Nations “girlafesto” that says, “I am a girl….I am me. I follow. I lead. I learn. I teach. I change my clothes, my hair, my music and my mind. I have a voice that speaks, ideas to stand on, and a world to step up to.” The empowering message of the […]