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Iyanla Vanzant Returns for New Season of “Iyanla: Fix My Life”

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterSeptember 16, 2015

Iyanla Vanzant is back! The award-winning self-help series, Iyanla: Fix My Life returns to the OWN network on Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. In the three-part season premiere, Vanzant travels to Louisville, Kentucky to help two African American pastors, whose lives have been based on lies and deception, face their true identities and come out to their families and congregations. With her help, both Pastors take bold steps towards confessing their truth, after years of keeping their sexuality a secret from those they love.

Football Sports

USC TROJANS BEGIN 2015 FALL FOOTBALL PRACTICES

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterAugust 12, 2015

The Men of Troy are back and SC football fans couldn’t be happier. On Saturday, August 8, the Trojans completed its first practice of fall training camp with 105 players participating in drills and light scrimmages at the newly renovated Brian Kennedy-Howard Jones practice field.

Entertainment Exclusive (Entertainment)

Actress Niecy Nash Receives 1st Emmy Nomination

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterAugust 5, 2015

Actress Niecy Nash received her first Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal as Denise ‘Didi” Ortley on the hit HBO show ‘Getting On’. Emmy winner Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black) and Cat Deeley, (host of So You Think You Can Dance) announced the nominations live from the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Religion

Gospel Artist Tina Campbell Gets Personal

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw (Contributing Writer)July 29, 2015

You know her as a recording artist, reality television star, wife, mother, and now it is Tina Campbell’s hope that you will know her as an overcomer. In her one-woman stage presentation, “An Evening with Tina Campbell,” she gets personal about her struggles with pride, rage, anger, and unforgiveness in the midst of dealing with her husband’s admitted sexual affairs. “2013 was a year that I wouldn’t wish on anyone. I pride myself on being open and honest and telling my truth. I didn’t want to be a hostage to my secrets…to be ashamed…so I’m talking about it all. “I

Religion

Grammy Award Winner Kirk Whalum Plays to Glorify God

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw (Contributing Writer)July 23, 2015

Kirk Whalum loves the Lord and he tells everyone who crosses his path. Just ask those in attendance at the ‘Maze featuring Frankie Beverly’ concert on July 17, at the Microsoft Theater. Whalum performed his signature mix of jazz, gospel, and R&B to the delight of the crowd. A family affair, the audience got to hear a special treat – the velvety vocals of his younger brother, Kevin Whalum. Considered a virtuoso by many and known for his extraordinary solo saxophone performance on Whitney Houston’s, “I Will Always Love You,” Kirk Whalum did not disappoint as he did what he

Opinion

ESPN’S Stuart Scott: A Dad For the Ages

By: Dr. Valerie Wardlaw Contributing WriterJanuary 9, 2015

Stuart Scott felt like family. For years, I have watched him on SportsCenter delivering the sporting news as only he could. His trademark expressions elevated the SportsCenter broadcast in ways that made us watch and listen with anticipation for one of his funky catchphrases. Of course we hoped that when we repeated the phrase the next day, we too, would deliver it like “straight butta”. Who else could say “swoopes there it is” and we knew exactly what he meant. As his colleagues, the athletes that he covered, friends and sports fans pay homage to his incredible broadcast skills;

Opinion

A Call to Rescue My Sisters: The Case Against the Show “Sorority Sisters”

By: Dr. Valerie Wardlaw Freelance WriterDecember 19, 2014

This opinion piece is not written against any individual sorority member featured on the reality show “Sorority Sisters.” It is important that I say this upfront. This piece is a call to action: to rescue my sisters from reality land who seemingly will say anything about our organizations in pursuit of fame and fortune. Fame and money are not in-and-of itself bad. I respect your hustle and your desire to make your way in the world but not at the expense of sisterhoods that you profess to love. I encourage all sisters to be bold and fearless