Actress, singer, dancer and now author Jenifer Lewis is the Mother of Black Hollywood! The book of the same title is a page turner as she reveals her life. From belting out gospel at her church in Kinloch, Missouri, to her search for stardom, to her addiction to men, and the discovery of
Tomorrow is an important midterm election. With candidates, proposals and other issues on the ballot, it’s crucial to not only cast a vote but to protect it. The ACLU of Kansas Election Protection program is a nonpartisan effort led to defend every eligible citizen’s right to participate in
4 days until what is being dubbed the most important midterm election of our lifetime. Although the issues are serious, take some time today to have fun and get informed at the Starts in the Heart Happy Hour, sponsored by Shirley's Kitchen Cabinet. Named after the first the first black woman
The term ‘racial equity’ has been a hot topic locally. Most recently, the Lee’s Summit school district dropped plans to hire an outside firm to train staff in cultural and racial equity. A report revealed Lee’s Summit’s black students performed around 84 points below white students in
“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Mark 12:31 It took me a minute to write this. It’s been on my mind as recently I was convicted of a behavior that I hadn’t realized was sin. Self -loathing. Let me explain. I like me. In fact, I love me--better than I ever have.
The countdown to midterms is on. We are officially close to a month away -- and we need to know who wants to represent us. Us. Women. And Women of color. When black women vote, we change the outcome of elections, thus impacting policies. That is why it is imperative that we take
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6 Today is National Encouragement Day. If you’re anything
The scores high school students earn on the ACT and SAT can impact which college or university they attend and whether or not they receive scholarships. But what if I told you 25 minutes a day can make a difference in your student's testing results? Yes -- the time it takes to watch a Netflix
Today she has received her crown in glory. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has died at the age of 76. We now know she died of advanced pancreatic cancer. Here’s a statement via ABC Air Power Prep from her rep: "It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aretha
Best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby released her latest book, Better Late Than Never. This is the final story in the Reverend Curtis Black series. Throughout this journey, readers witnessed the philandering preacher go through ups, downs and extra crazy drama. But in the latter part of