R&B singer Kelly Price like many other performers grew up admiring Whitney Houston. On March 17th, the Triangle will have an opportunity to experience Kelly’s magnificient talent. She plans to do a Whitney tribute during her performance at the 2012 Women’s Empowerment. Here’s one of my favorite Kelly Price videos featuring Ron Isley

Thousands will assemble in Raleigh this morning, for the North Carolina NAACP State Conferences’ annual march on Jones Street to the North Carolina State Legislature. Participants will assemble at 9:30a.m. at Shaw University and the march begins at 10:30a.m. The (HKonJ) People’s Assembly has served as a rallying call for change to those with political […]

This weekend at the N.C Museum of History it was a celebration on life, music and culture at the African American Cultural Festival. Drums, singing and dancing echoed in the halls as many got in touch with their African roots. It was a day with more than 75 presenters with displays featuring quilts, dolls, hand […]

Today the 11th Annual African American Cultural Celebration gets underway at the N.C. Museum of History. Activities begin at 11 a.m. til 4 p.m. with more than 75 presenters. There will be musicians, award-winning authors, storytellers, dancers, playwrights, re-enactors and others who highlight the contributions of African Americans to North Carolina. The celebration is presented in […]

Red Tails,” a movie chronicling the heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terence Howard, opened this weekend. I had an opportunity to view a special screening Thursday night, the theater was filled to capacity with anxious moviegoers to finally watch a piece of history come to fruition. The highlight of the […]

January 16, 2012 will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is an excellent opportunity for Americans from all walks of life to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens our communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social issues, and moves us much […]

The focus on today’s principle is (Kujichagulia) Self Determination. Don’t miss Bradley Simmons and Elements of Percussion performance. The event is FREE and open to all. Nonperishable food items will be accepted for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. The vendor fair gets undeway at 6:30 and the candle lighting at 7:30pm in […]

If you are in need of toys this Christmas. Bishop S.L. Carney and First Lady Doris Carney of Deliverance Church International in Angier, NC. have toys that need a home. For more information contact Rev. Patrick Dewberry at 919-601-0672. Deliverance Church International is located 3328 Old Stage Rd. Angier, NC

I had the pleasure last night to be amongst the elite soldiers from Fort Bragg, the WWE Superstars and Divas including John Cena, The Miz, CM Punk, The Big Show, Sheamus, Mick Foley, Zack Ryder for the taping of the 9th WWE’s 9th annual “WWE Tribute To The Troops” holiday special. The special features R […]

Fans of love and the Oprah Winfrey Network will be pleased to learn that Fuquay-Varina, NC has moved one step closer to being named Love Town, USA. BBC Worldwide Productions and the Oprah Winfrey Network have joined forces to find a picturesque town and produce an unscripted television documentary series. The documentary series will follow […]

On Saturday, October 8th, beginning at 9:00 am, runners and walkers of all ages will meet in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh to support families living with autism across our state. The Triangle Run/Walk for Autism is part of the Second Empire Grand Prix Series and is USATF certified. It includes a 5K race, a […]

This Saturday, the City of Durham celebrates its tenth year of fun-filled family entertainment with Phoenix Fest on historic Fayetteville Street. Activities kick off with a 9 am parade beginning at Elmira Avenue and ending at Piedmont Avenue. Parade favorites include the Hillside High School Marching Band (Durham, NC), Southern High School Marching Band (Durham, […]