This is a great way to boost your mood for the day. Take the Black Girls Rock! pledge written by spiritual counselor, Iyanla Vanzant and watch the awards show in November on BET. I’ve seen two different dates, the 4th and the 7th, so check your local listings for the correct day and time. Btw, ifContinue reading “Take the Black Girls Rock Pledge”
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MC Lyte Rocks the Mic in Brooklyn at Restoration Rocks!
On Saturday, October 6, 2012 crowds of old-school and new-school hip-hop fans gathered on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, NY to to celebrate the arts and culture of Bedford-Stuyvesant at the 6th Annual Restoration Rocks! music festival., The event was presented by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Corporation and the Soul of Brooklyn. The festival featured the music ofContinue reading “MC Lyte Rocks the Mic in Brooklyn at Restoration Rocks!”
See Mickalene Thomas’s Art at First Saturdays!
Viewing the paintings of Mickalene Thomas should be on your to do list this weekend. The first Saturday of each month, The Brooklyn Museum hosts its Target First Saturdays event. Each event has a theme and includes free admission to the museum after 5 pm. This month’s theme is 1970s to celebrate the exhibit ofContinue reading “See Mickalene Thomas’s Art at First Saturdays!”
It’s a Lifetime Network Weekend: The Carlina White Story and Steel Magnolias
If you’re looking for some great TV this weekend, go to the Lifetime Network. There are two great movies on Saturday and Sunday featuring African-American actresses. This Saturday, October 6, 2012 tune in to “Abducted: The Carlina White Story.” You may remember this one from the headlines. The movie describes the story of Carlina White,Continue reading “It’s a Lifetime Network Weekend: The Carlina White Story and Steel Magnolias”
MC Lyte Returns to Brooklyn!
This Saturday October 6th, hip-hop artist MC Lyte returns to Brooklyn for Restoration Rocks! The 6th annual music festival is presented by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, in collaboration with Soul of Brooklyn. The event kicks off at 12 pm and ends at 5 pm. The festival features a performance by one of the best female lyricist,Continue reading “MC Lyte Returns to Brooklyn!”
5 Easy Fall Fashion Tips
Staying in fashion does not need to be hard. Here are five fashion trends to keep you in style. Click on the 5 Fall Fashion Trends below and you’ll see an example of each. Jeweled Collars: This gives you the look of a necklace, but it’s attached to your clothing. Mixed Prints: In this look,Continue reading “5 Easy Fall Fashion Tips”
Black Girls Rock! Queens Camp Apply Now!
Black Girls Rock!, the wonderful organization for teen girls led by former model and DJ, Beverly Bond will host its 2nd “Queens Camp” this summer. Black Girls Rock will hold the two-week leadership camp in Rhinebeck, NY. If you want to enhance your leadership skills, apply to this camp by May 15! Click here forContinue reading “Black Girls Rock! Queens Camp Apply Now!”
New Video for “Blessed” by Jilly from Philly
Happy Monday! Check out the new video from Jill Scott. It’s a great song for a rainy Monday: Video for Blessed Peace, Jen
Artist to Watch: Emile Sande
Today’s “Joint of the Day” on BET’s 106&Park video show countdown was for the song, “Next to Me” by Scottish-born singer, Emile Sande. Her video looks like it was filmed in warehouse, which featured only her playing the piano and a drummer. I think this is great because you are completely focused in on herContinue reading “Artist to Watch: Emile Sande”
Sista-2-Sista Youth Summit Rocks!
by Jen Threat If you are a teen and you are looking for positive, uplifting events, no need to look any further. Now in its fifth year, The Sista-2-Sista Youth Summit continues to motivate and inspire more than 125 New York City teens–and it’s free! On March 31, 2012 the planning committee of the GyeContinue reading “Sista-2-Sista Youth Summit Rocks!”
Double Dutch 