Nelson Mandela was considered a man of courage and character, but did you know that he was also considered a terrorist in the United States until 2008? Yes, the heroic civil rights leader unfortunately did not have the best relationship with the United States and remained on the U.S. terrorism watch list until 2008. During […]
After recently wrapping up the second leg of his North American “Yeezus” tour, Kanye West made a special appearance on the newest late night talk show, “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Kanye reflected on his SNL appearance in 2007, the ten-year anniversary of his first album, “College Dropout” and how he plans on breaking down […]
Michael B. Jordan has recently become the talk of Hollywood after his moving portrayal of a slain African American male in “Fruitvale Station,” but this was not the beginning of his budding acting career. Michael B. Jordan has appeared in several movies and television shows, including “Chronicle,” a role that was essentially rewritten for Jordan. […]
Wale has had a successful start as a rapper, but did you know that he is not the only successful entertainer in his family? Wale’s cousin, Gbenga Akinnagbe, starred as Chris Partlow on the HBO hit show “The Wire.” Akinnagbe has also starred in “Barbershop,” “Nurse Jackie” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Maybe Akinnagbe […]
Whitney Houston is arguably one of the greatest voices that has ever graced the music charts. Early in her career, Houston sang the jingle used in commercials for Bounce fabric sheets. Fortunately for fans, Whitney’s career was not limited to 45 second commercials. Whitney went on to become the most awarded female artist of all […]
Lebron James has proven to be a dependable athlete on the court during his NBA career. Unfortunately, Lebron was not the best student in fourth grade after missing 82 of 160 days of school. Lebron’s mother, Gloria James, had been arrested for petty crimes including trespassing and disorderly conduct which led to her spending seven […]
What if we told you music wasn’t always part of Kanye West’s plan? No, we aren’t referring to the possible career he would have pursued had he completed his college career. After transferring to Chicago State University, Ye dropped out to focus on music. While trying to support his budding career, he had a job […]
If you’ve seen K. Michelle perform or even witnessed her on the popular “Love and Hip Hop” series, you know that K. Michelle is a diva, but to what extent? Southern belle K. Michelle attended Florida A&M University where she was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. K. Michelle admits to being nervous […]
Known for her curvaceous curves and heavy accent, Joseline Hernandez often talks about her days as a stripper before getting into music but stripping may have been another form of working out for the seductive reality television star. Hernandez was once a personal trainer before making it big on prime time television. Yes you read […]
Our beloved “Uncle Phil,” did not only play a hero and good father role to his family on the ‘90s sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” he was a hero in real life as well. Actor James Avery, served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Avery participated in the Tet Offensive from 1968 to 1969. […]
While Nick Young is controlling the flow of the ball on the court and Kendrick Lamar is controlling the rap game, it’s safe to say although they’re in different fields talent runs in the family. Yes, you read that right Kendrick Lamar and Nick Young are cousins. Don’t feel as though you were left out, […]
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) hosted its annual awards gala to honor award-winning African Americans in the film industry. The 5th annual awards were hosted by “Sleepy Hollows” actor Orlando Jones and actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield. The awards highlighted the great strides made in the industry towards diversity. Recipients of the awards include Boone […]