By Sam McKenzie Back in September of last year, I interviewed for a position in state government under the Hogan administration. When I made my way to the waiting area, I looked up and saw a picture of the then-current Governor Larry Hogan, and Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford. As I stood there looking at his
By Black Health Matters Loved ones are good for your heart Ok, you may need a little more than love, but loving someone—a BFF (best friend forever), your significant other, your sister, your dad—does go a long way toward improving heart health. Here’s how. “Stretch those arms without delay and give someone a hug today.”
By The Associated Press Terence Blanchard, the first Black composer whose work has been heard at the Metropolitan Opera, will be given a yearlong celebration at Lincoln Center starting in March. The Met, New York Philharmonic, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Film at Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School and The New York Public Library for the
Damar Hamlin at hospital (From Damar Hamlin-Twitter) *Incapacitated Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin wants to own the phrases “Did We Win” and “Three Is Back.” Following his recent medical emergency, he has applied for two trademarks that will give him ownership over the phrases. The records of the United States Patent and Trademark Office indicate he
Syndicated entertainment columnist Dr. Eunice Moseley inks deal with Dorrance Publishing for new book. *The Pulse of Entertainment’s syndicated columnist Dr. Eunice Moseley inks deal with Dorrance Publishing for the new book Journey to Success: A Systematic Review. In the new book, Dr. Moseley explores the concept of achieving success, and overcoming setbacks and adversities
*Legendary trumpeter and celebrated soul singer Johnny Britt and R&B icon Will Downing deliver a beautiful and mesmerizing performance new song called, “Butterflies,” for Valentine’s Day. The new single “Butterflies” is available on all digital formats on February 10 and at Johnny Britt’s live concerts and www.JohnnyBritt.com. As a vocalist, Britt is joined on his
KC Chiefs Vs Cinn Bengals (Kevin C Cox-Getty Images) *(CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs are advancing to Super Bowl LVII following a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. After suffering a high ankle sprain last week in the Chiefs’ Divisional
*Affirm Originals movie presents “5000 BLANKETS” now available to stream exclusively on Pure Flix. The film is inspired by the remarkable true story of Cyndi Bunch and her young son, Phillip, whose lives are changed forever after her husband disappears during a mental health crisis. Phillip’s generosity and determination spark an entire city’s movement to
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By Joseph Green-Bishop, Texas Metro News Correspondent A frightening silence fell over the city of Memphis, as others staged demonstrations across the country, including in Dallas on Botham Jean Blvd., after the release on Friday of police videos that showed the brutally fatal beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. Videos show the African American man beaten, kicked, pepper sprayed and tased by five African American