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CHICAGO — When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn’t just Chicago-style – it was “Soul Train” style, complete with Afro wigs, bell bottoms and hip-shaking in the streets. SEE ALSO: 5 Ways “Soul Train” Changed America The 40th anniversary celebrations for “Soul Train” traced a remarkable journey for […]

Don Cornelius, 75, was found dead in an apparent suicide at his Sherman Oaks home on Wednesday morning.  There is speculation he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, but police are investigating.  Still, Cornelius will always be remembered as a hero to many, especially urban kids growing up in the ’70s. SEE ALSO: […]

Baltimore’s history as one of the southernmost free cities for African Americans during the era of abolition has resulted in an incredible wealth and depth of black history, culture and heritage. Take advantage of special events, exhibits and programs all over the city this and every month. Fourth Annual Reginald F. Lewis Museum High School […]

Part 1       Part 2     On Thursday, May 26, 2011, on The Larry Young Morning Show there was a Special Edition : The State Argues that HBCU (Historically Black College’s and Universities)  are Not Needed – A Civil Rights Lawsuit .This special edition was to support Historical Black Colleges and Universities; […]

Tis’ the season to get fit and ready for the summer. Women of all sizes and shapes are diligently in the gym, on the track or in the comforts of their home exercising with their favorite workout DVD on a mission. With each pound, inch and fat we lose ,who is cheering and supporting  you […]

All across the airwaves,  media outlets reported long standing children’s’ show, “Sesame Street” was pulling the skit of singer Katy Perry and Elmo’s remix of “Hot and Cold” off their season premiere episode due to excessive comments from parents complaining about too much cleavage from the “I Kissed A Girl” star. What appeared to be […]

Here’s part II of our interview with Kelly Price.  She’s definitely busy with the community and gearing up for her new album coming out this October.  check out what Kelly had to say. ELEV8:  Are you involved with any other community service projects? KELLY PRICE:  Yes, I’m involved with this exciting organization called, “Broadway in […]

(from AOL BlackVoices) School breakfast, lunch, summer programs and subsidized meals for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are vital to the health and well-being of the nation’s children and adolescents, despite claims of links to obesity, according to an updated report. Approximately one in six infants, children and adolescents live in homes that experience limited […]

True diversity is having a seat at the table for not only the Ava DuVernays, Shonda Rhimes, and Mara Brock Akils, but also for the slew of talented outsiders knocking at the door like Stacey Muhammad.

Latesha has owned the digital and social media marketing realm making her many card games, including Black Card Revoked, a cultural phenomenon.