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Books about Black Women's Body Image by various authors
The last two apps you downloaded were for diets. Ugh. Friends say that you're perfect but you'd like to lose your flabby arms, your thick thighs, and a few inches from your belly. You imagine what you'd be like if you were a size 6. You wonder if you could wear skinny boots again. But before you download another app, read these books about Black women's health and body image...
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New color scheme unveiled for Air Force One that discards Trump's design
The US Air Force unveiled a new color scheme for the new Air Force One jets under construction on Friday, doing away with the darker red, white, and blue chosen by former President Donald Trump and opting for a modernized version of the classic design of the president's aircraft.
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Ring in Spring with Hanami Hour at JINYA Ramen Bar
Acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant serving up special deals from March 22 through April 5.
Spring is here, which means that it’s a good time to smell the flowers and enjoy Hanami Hour at JINYA Ramen Bar.
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Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship
Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm, door open at 6:30 Monks Jazz Club, 501 Pedernales St Suite 2E, Austin, TX 78702
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BoardProspects Celebrates Black History Month by Recognizing The Top 25 Black Board Members in the U.S.
BoardProspects.com, an innovative software platform which has disrupted traditional board recruitment by providing corporations with direct access to a prestigious community of thousands of credentialed board candidates, today announced that it is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the Top 25 Black Board Member in the U.S. The recognition takes place in the February issue of Board Recruitment - BoardProspects' monthly e-publication examining the latest news and trends in board recruitment and composition.
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This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer
D.C.- based filmmaker streams documentary short about civil rights icon
Director Robin N. Hamilton re-releases the documentary about an extraordinary woman who went from picking cotton at age 6 to becoming an indomitable civil rights leader. Capturing a snapshot in time from her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1964, This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer packs power into 30 minutes.
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Texas Arena League Continues the 2023 Season At Legends Polo Club
‘Hockey on Horseback’ Plays the Third Leg of the Series in Dallas Feb 24-26
It’s the dawn of a new era for sports lovers in the Dallas area as the Texas Arena League (TAL) announced its 2023 season will continue at Legends Polo Club Feb 24-26.
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'The Masked Singer' debuts its most senior contestant to date
"The Masked Singer" unmasked two stars on Wednesday's Season 9 premiere, one of whom is their oldest contestant ever.
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Gov. Evers proposes $290 million from state surplus to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
Gov. Tony Evers is proposing a one-time $290 million investment from the state surplus that both the governor and Milwaukee Brewers say would keep the team in Milwaukee for the next 20 years.
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Why 'body doubling' could help you accomplish more
Once a week, ADHD coach Robin Nordmeyer joins a Zoom meeting of other coaches while she writes blogs, does administrative tasks or works on content for presentations she has been putting off. Nordmeyer, who has ADHD, isn't necessarily using the meeting to collaborate with others — she just needs their presence as a motivator to help her get things done.
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Kyrie Irving's trade causes ripple effect across the NBA
Some NBA trades are simple transactions. One team gets this player or draft picks and in return, the other franchise gets a player, or players, or draft capital.
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James Gunn announces new plans for DC film universe, including 'Superman: Legacy'
James Gunn has delivered on his promise to update DC comics enthusiasts, film nerds and the world at large with his plans for the next phase of the DC Universe.
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Houston Grand Opera Announces 2023 Concert of Arias Finalists
Following an international search, the organization selects eight artists to compete in the annual event with cash prizes on the line and the opportunity to audition for the coveted young artist progr
The competition will be livestreamed for at-home audiences, in addition to the live event and dinner
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Missing 2-year-old boy found thanks to thermal technology
Authorities in western Oklahoma used thermal technology last weekend to find a toddler who went missing from his Clinton home.
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Recycled Leather, Knits, Suedes and Silk Skirts/Tops/Dresses For Spring 23'
As the seasons start to change, so will your wardrobe choices. Gone are the thick sweaters, scarves, long coats and slickers and out come the more lightweight pieces that have been hibernating in your closet for the last 6 months.
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Netflix, NHMC & Five Organizations Release Inaugural Selections for "Created By" Initiative
The National Hispanic Media Coalition applauds the selection of diverse writers for the Created By Initiative, offering script development deals by Netflix. Out of the chosen writers, three are alumni of NHMC's writers program, Zoila Amelia Galeano, Jeffrey Nieves and Emily Eslami Nieves. NHMC would also like to congratulate our alumni Diego Moreno who was nominated by the Native American Media Alliance.
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Robin Roberts plans to marry her longtime partner this year
Robin Roberts is taking a big step in 2023. During a conversation with author and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein about setting intentions for the new year, Roberts went public with her plan to marry longtime partner, Amber Laign.
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Robin Roberts and Amber Laign are pictured here in 2018. Roberts plans to marry her longtime partner this year. Mandatory Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock
Published on January 3, 2023
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Decades of Black history were lost in an overgrown Pennsylvania cemetery until volunteers unearthed more than 800 headstones
Before she became one of America's most-decorated Special Olympics athletes, before the made-for-TV movie and the shared stages with actor Denzel Washington and Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Loretta Claiborne was a great-granddaughter -- of one Anna Johnson.
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The truth about how often you should wash your hair
A recent report about a cancer-causing chemical being detected in some dry shampoos may have you rethinking your hair care routine. But experts say there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should wash your hair — or what you can do to maintain it on the off days.
