*“I had to do something to show I’m an artist too,” said 57-time platinum-selling producer, songwriter, singer and keyboardist Vassal Benford (Nancy Wilson, Ne-yo,...

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Black and Missing: The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | WATCH

*When loved ones disappear, most people can depend on help from law enforcement to search far and wide for answers. But if you're Black...

Artist Spotlight

The Pulse of Entertainment: Gospel Superstar Tamela Mann to Release Live version of ‘Overcomer’

*“I wanted a comeback. Something with a different vibe and for me live goes to another place,” said Grammy Award-winning Tamela Mann about the...

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The Pulse of Entertainment: Male Print-model Kordell Beckham Makes Runway Debut in Dallas

*“I was nervous at first,” said model Kordell Beckham about his runway debut recently at the Black Heritage Celebration fashion show, produced by Willie...

Relationships

Cory A. Haywood: What Men Really Mean When We Ask Women: ‘What Do You Bring to the Table?’

*Ladies, what do you have in your toolbox that will help you and a partner of your choosing mutually nurture a healthy and fulfilling...

Columns

The Sins Of John Gray: The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | WATCH

*Trust is something that is hard to obtain, yet it’s easy to lose. When somebody betrays your trust, apologizes and asks for forgiveness -...

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Andrea Barton Reeves: Connecticut Leads on Paid Family and Medical Leave

*While we often don't realize it, it's not always the more significant factors that make it harder to lessen a vast disparity. The smaller...

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Orgs: Gov, Lawmakers Must Add Prevention Funding to Final Budget

*Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his May Revise of the state budget. Included in the whopping $300.6 billion budget proposal are generous allocations...

Artist Spotlight

The Pulse of Entertainment: Najee’s ‘Savior Fair’ Features Alyson Williams and Barry Eastmond

*“I’m inspired by working with different people,” said iconic saxophonist Najee about the motivation for his recent album “Savior Fair” (Shanachie Entertainment). The Grammy Award-winning...

Babies

The Bible Says ‘Be Fruitful and Multiply’ – But Nick Cannon Needs to Put a LOCK on His Penis!

*I won't lie ... give me everything Nick Cannon has - including a massive fortune, international fame, and a hit television show - and...

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Cory A. Haywood: I’m Not Bothered by Ciara Twerking on her Bronco Truck – But Russell Wilson Should be Outraged! | VIDEO

*Ciara is a mother of three. Uno. Dos. Tres. That's right - three little ones slid their way out of her thang-thang, making the...

Artist Spotlight

The Pulse of Entertainment: Pastor Donald Walker, Jr. Says ‘It Won’t Last’ on New Single

*“It’s a testimony, trouble won’t last. You suffer for a little while,’ said Pastor Donald Walker, Jr. about his latest inspirational single “It Won’t...

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