Tyrone Garrett's father wasn't around while he was growing up. So when Tyrone's fiance, Whitney Hammond, gave birth to their daughter, he … [Read more...] about 140-Pound Weight Loss: “I Did It For My Daughter”
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12-Year-Old Launches Gourmet Vegan Popcorn Company
As the founder of J-Rock's Pop Gourmet Vegan Popcorn, 12-year-old Jayden Hammond of the South Side of Chicago sells organic popcorn made … [Read more...] about 12-Year-Old Launches Gourmet Vegan Popcorn Company
Clara Hale: “Tell Them How Great They Are”
Clara Hale was much more than a mother, a wife and businesswoman. She was a great humanitarian, a champion of the principles of … [Read more...] about Clara Hale: “Tell Them How Great They Are”
Future Doctor Graduated College At 14, Master’s at 16, PhD Student At 17!
We first reported on Thessalonika Azru-Embry when she was a 14-year-old this wiz kid graduating college, and her community couldn't be more … [Read more...] about Future Doctor Graduated College At 14, Master’s at 16, PhD Student At 17!
Rev Run & Justine Simmons: From #RelationshipGoals to #HealthGoals
We often hear about people with diabetes, but how often do you get screened for diabetes yourself? Hip hop legend Rev Run and his wife of 26 … [Read more...] about Rev Run & Justine Simmons: From #RelationshipGoals to #HealthGoals
How Carla Christine Is Making Yoga Easily Accessible In The Black Community With Yoga Green Book
When you Google images of “yoga student,” or “yoga teacher,” the first few scrolls are images of mainly petite, white women practicing and … [Read more...] about How Carla Christine Is Making Yoga Easily Accessible In The Black Community With Yoga Green Book
Remembering Actress, Singer & Minister Della Reese: “God Never Gives Up on Us”
Singer and long-time actress Della Reese thrilled audiences for decades in shows like Touched By an Angel and movies like Harlem Nights. The … [Read more...] about Remembering Actress, Singer & Minister Della Reese: “God Never Gives Up on Us”
Jazz Legend And Activist, Hugh Masekela Dies At 78
Trumpeter, composer, flugelhorn player, bandleader, singer and political activist Hugh Masekela, the legendary South African jazz musician … [Read more...] about Jazz Legend And Activist, Hugh Masekela Dies At 78
Ethically Produced Apparel & Goods = The New Wave
Black consumers now have a voice more than ever. If we don’t agree with something politically, racially or ethically, we have the power to … [Read more...] about Ethically Produced Apparel & Goods = The New Wave
How To Take The First Steps Toward Healthy Hair with Dr. Isfahan of Alodia Hair Care
When it comes to hair, all black women can relate to the beauty, effortlessness yet time-consuming and power struggles that come along with … [Read more...] about How To Take The First Steps Toward Healthy Hair with Dr. Isfahan of Alodia Hair Care
Bill Withers At 80+: “We All Need Somebody To Lean On”
Award-winning Bill Withers created a number of hits that we still hear now, either as the original hits or as samples for some of today's … [Read more...] about Bill Withers At 80+: “We All Need Somebody To Lean On”
I Am My Sisters Keeper: A Sickle Cell Story
BDO sits down with two sisters, one diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease and one that is not, as they explain why they came together to create … [Read more...] about I Am My Sisters Keeper: A Sickle Cell Story