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Close your eyes for a few seconds and notice how you’re feeling. Are you confident, scattered, hopeful, or weary? How would you describe the state of your soul? Your soul is the source of what makes

By: BEN LAFFIN A look back at the career of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead Sunday. He was perhaps the most admired American actor of his generation. Click link Or, copy and paste this URL

Your National News Day 5 February 2014 National As a major distrubtion of health, medical and beauty suppliers C V S Pharmacies are butting out to keep cigarettes sales in their stores. The mu

*This date marks the birth of Bob Marley in 1945. He was a Jamaican singer and songwriter whose name more than anyone represents reggae music, the tenets of Rastafarianism, and the struggle of the eco

*The birth of Alexander Pushkin in 1799 is celebrated on this date. He was a Black Russian poet and the great-grandson of Abraham Hannibal, an African general and friend of Peter the Great. As a ch

The New York Times Harry Belafonte is 86, an age that tends to focus the mind on putting one’s affairs in order. And that is why, Mr. Belafonte says, he has filed a lawsuit in federal court against th

Friday, 13 January 2012 00:52 Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe - on ChatAfrik BookClub Written by ChatAfrik BookClub Things Fall Apart tells two intertwining stories, both centering on Okonkwo

Fela: The Life and Times of an African Musical Icon by Michael E. Veal Product Description Review "Michael Veal's book presents a vibrant multifaceted portrait of, as the subtitle explains, 'an Africa

Feb. 3, 2014. Chris Brown showed up to the criminal court building in downtown Los Angeles with his girlfriend Karrueche Tran by his side. Chris and Karrueche looked very serious as they entered the

February 4, 2014 (CNN) -- The autopsy results aren't in yet, but police believe heroin played a role in the death of Academy Award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman -- if not the primary role. Usin

February 3, 2014 After Saturday Night Live drew critiques from its African-American male cast members Jay Pharoah and Kenan Thompson, the show hired Sasheer Zamata as its first black female member sin

The last thing you want to do when you get home from a long day of work is to do more work. Some days are more stressful than others so make sure you try to unwind and relax a little before continuing

Grammy award winning artist Jody Watley has been at the forefront of some of the most groundbreaking trends and movements in modern pop culture. Jody ranks as one of MTV’s most nominated solo artists

In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to focus on pioneer Mary Eliza Mahoney (May 7, 1845 – January 4, 1926). She is the first black woman to study and work as a professionally-trained nurse in th

In celebration of its new Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Dance, Alabama State University’s Department of Theatre Arts presents Eclectic Dance Company in a spring concert, Visions in Motion.