So, what do you do to prepare for marriage anyway? When you fall in love and spend almost all of your time with your boo you feel like you’re a perfect fit. You know them better than they know themselves…or …
Daily Motivation 10.31.12
Inhale the future, exhale the past; inhale the good, exhale the good! – Barbara O Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. What a wonderful gift of life. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. The beginning and the end. Inhale peace, exhale confusion – it is just …
Daily Motivation 10.30.12
Mistakes Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped. — African proverb If you’re taking action, you’ll make mistakes. When you make a mistake, that’s great! You just learned something. Admit your mistakes and examine them carefully. Take …
Domestic Violence & Black Women
by MoShay LaRen According to Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community, Black women who are battered have more physical ailments, mental health issues, are less likely to practice safe sex, and are more likely to abuse substances …
Fighting Weight: The Jump Rope Workout
For this workout, all you need is a standard jump rope and a little timer you can buy for ten bucks. You can jump rope anywhere, and you can do it if you’re traveling or if it’s raining out—you just need a …
Eat Healthy…Without Going Broke
By Violet Smith Eating healthy, delicious meals is more expensive than eating junk (or eating the same boring thing every single day), right? Not necessarily! Did you know that, with a little organization and creativity, you can save money and …
Daily Motivation 10.29.12
Start every day as a winner Expect good things to happen. And you’ll find the good in whatever happens. Circumstances will work in your favor when you’re focused on finding the positive. Expect the best of other people. When they …
[NEW MUSIC] AB The Confidant #supporthonestmusic
Many of you know of Aaron “Ab The Confidant“ Abernathy, and if you aren’t please allow me to introduce you. I collaborated with him on “Howard Girls” off of my Music Fan First album. Ab is an accomplished songwriter and …
Daydreaming Boosts Creativity, Study Suggests
Permission to daydream, granted. A new study in the journal Psychological Science shows that allowing your mind to wander might actually be good for your creative prowess. Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found an association between daydreaming and creative problem-solving. Their …
‘Michael Jackson: Bad25′ Documentary To Air On Thanksgiving Day [SNEAK PEEK]
Fans have been waiting impatiently for Spike Lee to finish his documentary on Michael Jackson‘s landmark project, Bad. They will finally have a chance to view Spike Lee’s labor of love on Thanksgiving Day. ABC will air the documentary as part of …
Daily Motivation 10.26.12
More plentiful When you make use of your strength, it does not get used up. It grows. When you give your love to others, it does not diminish the love you have. It deepens and enriches that love. When you …
CeeLo Remakes ‘This Christmas’
Christmas just got a little more festive. The colorful artist that is CeeLo Green is preparing for the release of a Christmas album called “CeeLo’s Magic Moment.” Expect the quirky-soulful sounds CeeLo is known for, only in a holiday context. He calls it “the real deal, and …
How to reduce stress in 10 easy steps
Do you ever feel the need to scream out at the top of your lungs? Unless you are auditioning for the next Tarzan movie (seriously do they make them anymore?) you probably feel stressed! Learning how to slow down our …
What The New Myspace Will Offer Musicians & Fans
By Knar Bedian of Evolver.fm. Yes, we all know, the new Myspace redesign is beautiful. The obvious emphasis on aesthetics is even present in its choice of video platform: Rather than useYouTube, it seems the partially-Justin Timberlake-backed company created an account with designer-friendly …
Tank Releases Record Label
By Brittney M. Walker Tank is moving on up to where all the money is made. The crooner known for his sexy lyrics and sexy body just launched his own record label, Soundbase Entertainment. The first artist on his …
Daily Motivation 10.25.12
Live the treasure Open your eyes and see the treasure, the treasure of being alive today. It’s sitting right in front of you. It’s here this very moment, ready to be lived. And it’s overflowing with fabulous possibilities. Fill this …
5 Things Men SHOULD Say To Women
Last week I gave you five things men should never say to women. This week I’m here to flip it and tell you five things men should say to women — particularly when you’ve been in a relationship for some time. …
5 Ways to Tell Her I’m Sorry
By Rainier Fulcan Let’s face it, we all make mistakes in our relationships. Sometimes, a simple apology is enough to smooth things out. Other times, it takes a bit more effort to get yourself out of the dog house. If you’ve …
Keep The Kisses Coming! Why Couples Should Never Stop Smooching
Do you remember your first kiss? I received my first peck when I was four years old. I was hiding in the closet with a neighbor during a game of hide-and-go-seek when he planted his ashy-lips on mine. It was …
Daily Motivation 10.24.12
Pick something positive When life starts getting too negative, pick something positive from the infinite possibilities available to you. Pick something positive and then focus the energy of your attention and your effort on it. Find something to learn, develop …