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Some people know from an early age they were meant to start their own business. Others find themselves starting a business due to life changes or the economy. Others may be employed, but are wondering whether the role of business owner/entrepreneur is right for them. There are a number of pros for moms looking to […]

Here is the  poem “Promise Yourself” that was shared by my new role model, Ernestine Shepherd,  74 Years Young, Black Female Body Builder. Enjoy the inspiration: Promise yourself to be strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends […]

Create a room or nook where you can reflect, be quiet, go inside, and get centered. In your daily life, you have so much to think about and to do. Between work, children, and errands, you hardly have a moment for yourself. This is why you must have a special place to renew your connection […]

From rappers to politicians, the trend seems to be popping up everywhere, men taking bottomless self-portraits of themselves and sharing them with women that they’ve befriended via social media, but never actually met in the flesh. Religion & Obesity: Can Church Really Make You Fat? After a lewd photo was sent from Rep. Anthony Weiner’s […]

Affirmation For Today: I Am Financially Secure An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking.  Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you.  The object of these positive thinking exercises is to […]

Gospel music favorites Dawkins & Dawkins have returned to the scene after a 10-year hiatus with the highly anticipated CD, From Now On due June 28, 2011. The highly regarded duo – blood brothers Anson and Eric – took a break from performing, yet their unforgettable classics have stood the test of time with national […]

I just read an argument and its rebuttal on the subject of best friends and it really made me think: is it bad to just have one best friend or is having a lot of close friends the better way to go? While from first glance, the article about the “horrors” of a child having […]

Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs announced today The Melvin Williams Group will tour Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Georgia with The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad program. The gospel group from Smithdale, Mississippi, was selected from a pool of more than 100 applicants to travel abroad […]

Life is Good.  Whenever you get down and forget that, be encouraged that you are blessed and this too shall pass.  Renowned author and spiritual advisor, Iyanla Vanzant shares an uplifting message for serenity. Related Articles: The Many Writings of Iyanla Vanzant Wholeness Blessing: We Are Not Broken Minute Mediation- Prayer for Happiness

The Feast of the Ascension is one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar, and commemorates the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day from Easter day. However, some Roman Catholic provinces have moved the observance to the following Sunday. The feast is […]