This holiday season, choose self-love and wholeness by investing in your own growth, setting boundaries, creating your own traditions, and celebrating small wins, rather than feeling pressured to find a partner.
Tag: Ericka Alston Buck
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and cultural advocate, dies at 94
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and daughter of Cab Calloway, passed away at age 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, arts advocacy, and cultural preservation.
The 7/7/7 rule: A fresh take on keeping your relationship fun and full of life
The 7/7/7 rule is a simple yet effective way to keep a relationship fresh and exciting by going on a date every seven days, taking a day trip or weekend getaway every seven weeks, and planning a full vacation every seven months.
A century of impact: Greater Baltimore Urban League celebrates 100 years of service
The Greater Baltimore Urban League celebrated its 100th anniversary with a gala event that recognized the contributions of individuals and organizations to advancing the social, economic and political equity of Baltimore’s Black community.
Search for missing broadway Dancer Zelig Williams continuesÂ
Broadway dancer Zelig Williams has been missing for two weeks and his family and friends are urgently appealing for help in the ongoing search, with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department using every resource to find him.
For the fellas: Keeping the flame lit with budget-friendly date nights
Date nights are a great way to keep the flame alive in a relationship, and there are many low-cost or free options to choose from, such as strolling through the park, movie night at home, and attending a free event.
Single in the City: Prioritize yourself– not excuses
It is important to recognize when someone is making excuses for not prioritizing you and to call them out, set boundaries, and prioritize yourself by focusing on self-love and communicating your needs.
Soul Rebels, Ghostface Killah and GZA to play Howard Theater on June 20
The Soul Rebels will be performing at The Howard Theater on June 20th, accompanied by the legendary Ghostface Killah and GZA, of the Wu-Tang Clan, in a unique blend of jazz, funk and hip hop.
Love and business: Merging marriage and entrepreneurship at Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company
Andrew and Jasmine Dill, the dynamic duo behind Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company, have successfully balanced their personal relationship with the demands of running a business, while also promoting diversity in the craft beer industry and launching the first Black-owned brewery in Prince George’s County.
Commencement season 2024: College seniors speak on graduating in tumultuous times
Black graduates from colleges and universities have faced challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, protests related to the Israel-Hamas war, and the right to freedom of speech, but have persevered and are now celebrating their hard-earned degrees.
Shocking new surveillance footage appears to show Diddy assaulting former girlfriend Cassie
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a disturbing video, which has been released and has sparked a federal lawsuit and an ongoing investigation into human trafficking.
Lincoln University celebrates 2024 commencement, bestows honorary doctorate to creative genius, Stevie Wonder
Lincoln University celebrated its 165th Commencement Ceremony with over 400 undergraduate and graduate students, including AFRO Arts and Culture writer Ericka Alston Buck, and honored four distinguished individuals with honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees.

