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Joseph Douglass, grandson of Frederick Douglass, was the first nationally-known black concert violinist. His interest in music stemmed from his father and grandfather, both of…

The tale of Joan (pronounced ”Jo-Ann”) Little (pictured left) is one replete with the hardships of a young African-American woman struggling to survive in a world…

MMG spitter Stalley drops the visual for “NINTEENEIGHTY7″ from his latest project “Honest Cowboy” With the help of TDE’s ScHoolboy Q on the hook, Stalley travels…

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The recent headlines on America’s housing situation paint a rosy picture. Home prices are rising. Housing stock is dropping. And even cities like Las Vegas…

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When is New York Fashion Week? New York Fashion Week is a twice-yearly event held in February and September, and the next one runs from…

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A dance group, Dancing for Action (DFA), held a flashmob outside Senator Chuck Schumer’s Midtown office Wednesday, demanding an end to “Stand Your Ground” laws.…

He was one Mr. 106 and Park because he dominated BET’s music video show as a teenage rap star. Now in a genius BET casting…

  Are you growing, slowing, affecting or infecting folk? Are you offering encourage words to others or always finding fault in everything? Are slowing and…

With summer coming to a close, its time to think about what’s needed to get your kids ready for school. Immunizations are important not only for kids heading back to school, but also for infants and toddlers. The best way parents can protect their young children against 14 serious diseases before they turn 2 years […]

With the back to school season upon us, it’s time for parents and students to start thinking about what they need to succeed. Tools for school have changed drastically over the years, and technology plays an important role in today’s classrooms. According to a recent survey, more than nine in ten parents and teens agree […]

Lee Daniels, who has helped both Halle Berry (he produced Monster’s Ball”) and Mo’Nique (he directed “Precious”) get Oscars might be in that enviable seat…

A comedy sketch posted on Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital YouTube channel, “Harriet Tubman S*x Tape” is totally wrong and disrespectful. The video parodies the efforts of a woman who successfully led hundreds of enslaved Black men and women to freedom. During the three and half-minute clip, the implication is that the only way Ms. […]