Disney hosted its annual Dreamer’s Academy event last weekend. The Academy is an annual youth enrichment program that supports the dreams of more than 100 imaginative teens every year. The program was designed to immerse the students in creative and non-conventional career opportunities and was created for high school students who […]
Oooh chile, help me. Serena had a major scare last month and I really don’t know how I feel about it. If this could happen to her, what does that mean for me? *sigh* For some reason, the advice from my 9th grade P.E. instructor is ringing in my head […]
Yes, you read the post title correctly and this is no April Fool’s joke (wouldn’t that be cruel? lol). I can’t make this stuff up, people. I don’t think I have ever heard of this particular public health observance day (there are so many – for a full list, please […]
Last week, we lost a great American icon, Elizabeth Taylor. I have always had a fond respect for her – not only was she an academy award-winning actress, she was a beautiful, confident and quick-witted vixen that seemed to be generous in many ways. I appreciated her candor and can […]
I just had to share this article. I have never been a 1-a-day pill advocate. Whether it be vitamins, medication or birth control – I am always inconsistent. When it comes to birth control, this leaves a tremendous amount of room for error – enough for a 9-month special delivery. […]
By Nancy Gottesman, O – The Oprah Magazine The powerful link between emotional outlook and physical health is no secret. “I didn’t believe in it when I started out 40 years ago,” says Martin Seligman, PhD, one of the preeminent experts in the field of positive psychology and author of […]
Not to beat the ‘Single/Degreed Black Women’ debate to death, but I am really interested in the so-called ‘residual’ effects of all of the relationship dynamics that are dominating our cultural dialogue (insert Steve Harvey book link, recent article from Tracy McMillan, etc. – you get my point). Has anybody looked […]
For every new thing that sticks in today’s culture, there has to be some context – context about why it’s needed, why it’s relevant and why it should stay and remain a part of a community’s culture. Free Condoms and Lollipops may not bring you as much pleasure as your […]