The hit program “Married to Medicine” on Bravo started its third season in June and it is one of several successful shows on the network. The show revolves around the lives of six Atlanta women whose lives are centered in the healthcare field either by profession or by their spouse.
Dawn Richard, also known as Dawn, is paving a way for herself as an indie artist. The former Danity Kane member just released her new solo album “BlackHeart” and is set to release the third installment of her album trilogy “RedemptionHeart” in early 2016.
Sparkling dimmed stage lights and a roar of claps and screams filled the air when legendary singer Aretha Franklin entered the stage at her Aug. 2 Microsoft Theater concert. It’s easy to say that the Queen of Soul is a living legend with a timeless voice. Even at 73, her voice has remained as powerful as it was 50 years ago when she started her career.
This week’s facts about Black history figures.
On July 25 in Lisle, Illinois, 28 year-old Sandra Bland was laid to rest by her family and friends. Over 1,000 people attended her funeral at DuPage African Methodist Episcopal Church.
All hail the Queen! The Queen of Soul that is. Yes, Aretha Franklin is making her way Los Angeles for her August 2 concert at Microsoft Theater (formerly L.A. Live Nokia Theatre).
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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a place where many African American students come to become adults by embracing the Black college experience.
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ABC’s sitcom “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi can’t wait for the second season to kick off this fall.
Located on West Pico Boulevard stood an all white building with a restaurant sign printed in white and green that read “Maurice’s Snack ‘n’ Chat”. The restaurant that was opened in 1978 was owned by 98 year-old Maurice Prince.
50 Cent declared bankruptcy on July 13 after losing a multi-million dollar lawsuit. The filing comes after Lavonia Leviston won a $5 million jury verdict against 50 after the court determined the rapper intentionally leaked a sex tape in which she was featured. Leviston is the former girlfriend and mother of rapper Rick Ross’ child.
1955- E. Frederic Morrow was appointed as an administrative aide to President Eisenhower and became the first African American to hold an executive position in the White House staff.
Grammy-nominated rapper Wale has no issue explaining how he has evolved as a musician. “Before I was just a dope rapper and now aware of how to compose music,” he said.
Empire fans hold on to your seats because Lucious Lyon’s mother has arrived! Yes, you heard it right Lucious’ mother will make an appearance on season two and former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland will take on the role, according to E! Online.