Photo credit: Facebook We can never get enough of hearing that sweet#BlackGirlMagic news. Keep it coming. Speaking of BGM, Neurosurgery resident Nancy Abu Bohnsrah has made medical history as, the first black woman to be trained as a neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins medical school. According to CNN, in the 30 years that Johns Hopkins […]
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In honor of World Poetry Day, we’re honored to share with you the poem, “Challenge Me,” written poetically by Theodore Mosley. We find it fitting to publish “Challenge Me” in honor of Women’s History Month and feature a photo of a woman who creatively and uniquely challenges herself artistically through movement. In the photograph taken by Ashley Walker, Fatima
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When Oprah Winfrey read how one Black woman’s countless contributions to science saved millions, she turned the best-selling book into her next movie. This month Oprah Winfrey, along with Broadway and TV phenom Renée Elise Goldsberry (who plays the film’s title character), star in the unheralded story of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, airing on HBO April 22nd.
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The 29-year old singer-songwriter Yuna, didn’t intend on becoming an R&B star. Or, a pop star for that matter. Born Yunalis Zarai, a devout Muslim, quiet and timid as she once described herself, Yuna was raised in a very conservative environment in Alor Setar, Malaysia, by her legal-adviser father and chemistry-teacher mother. She spent her childhood focused
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Every spring I drive along the 5 freeway passing by the beautiful flower fields in Carlsbad, CA, And, every year I tell myself I’m going to stop. Well, this year I decided to just do it. It’s kinda sad that I’ve lived in southern California for umpteen years and this is my first visit. You know
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Photo credit: Facebook Allow us to reintroduce ourselves to Captain M’Lis Ward. Ward is the first female African-American captain for a major U.S. carrier, in the history of U.S. Aviation. We’re not sure how the news about this USC Trojan alumni got by us. At any rate, we’re happy to share news about
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During the month of March, fans of legendary rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix can take a look back at rare performances, interviews, and more when the documentary becomes available on Warner Archive. This musical documentary, made three years after Jimi Hendrix’s fatal overdose at the age of 27, captures the elusive character of the Rock
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Joni Sledge, founding member of music group Sister Sledge has died at aged 60. Her publicist Biff Warren told CNN on Saturday, The Sledge family was shocked by her death as she had not been ill, Warren said. The cause of death was unknown. Formed in Philadelphia in 1971, the group of four sisters took
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If you’re looking for a brunch place with a cool atmosphere, The Patio on Goldfinch is the spot. Located in Mission Hills, off of Washington Street this is the second Patio restaurant in San Diego, with the first being located in Pacific Beach. I must admit, we were impressed as soon as we walked through the
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Chance The Rapper recent million-dollar donation to Chicago public schools has inspired other celebrities to step up and invest in America’s youth. Seattle Seahawks star Michael Bennett recently vowed to donate his 2017 endorsement money to underserved communities. “I was inspired by Chance the Rapper to ‘think bigger’ when he pledged one million dollars to Chicago kids and
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