Check the Lyrics: Not Just the Beat
Check the Lyrics: Not Just the Beat
By AKIL PARKERAs a high school teacher in Philadelphia, upon observing
my students listening to music
on…
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ADA-Singing With The Angels
In a time where contemporary gospel music is taking over the conventional Christian hymns and rewriting how the belief in God is expressed t…
The Laff House Presents The Fresh Faces of Comedy
Maurice Davis (stage name Reese Davis) is a Comedian, Actor, Entrepreneur and proud father of four who spent his younger years living betwee…
Khadijah’s Book Korner
Tiffany Haddish grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles. She learned to survive by making people laugh. If …
Wardrobe Staples to Own By 30
Turning 30 soon? Or simplycreeping toward the major
milestone? Well, get ready to
celebrate, to take inventory, and make a
smart decision to…
2019 Women of Influence | Oshunbumi Fernandez-West, CEO of ODUNDE
Oshunbumi Fernandez-West heads the ODUNDE Festival, the largest African-American festival in the U.S. After taking over the festival at a young age, Fernandez-West gracefully fulfilled her role, expanding the festival so that it now has a $30 million economic impact on the State of Pennsylvania. She also expanded the brand into ODUNDE365, allowing her to provide year-round African-American programming in schools, community centers and public venues. This includes cultural classes in African Dance, Afrobeat Hip Hop, Yoga, Karate, Modeling and a array of other programs.. Fernandez-West is often asked to speak on her work to increase cultural awareness and expression
Love for Mymah
On July 28th 2018, members of the DATI theater production celebrated with hearts full of pride and joy, a milestone in their 41st year of ex…
Never Too Young to Learn Self -Love
By Mariam DembeleChelsea Onyiriuka was four-years-old when she came home from school distraught. She asked her mom, “Am I beautiful? Why is …
The First Lady of Philadelphia Soul and Funk
By SaudiaDurrant, photo credit: Derek BradProminent songstress and Philly native Lady Alma brought her soulful talent back to the City of Br…