President Obama was just in Atlanta this week, but will be back in May to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College, the White House confirmed to Politico, the online news and politics website. “Morehouse College, one of the nation’s leading Historical Black Colleges and Universities, is among the best and brightest institutions of higher [...]
Strange But Beautiful Beaches of Hawaii And The World
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
Getting to Hawaii’s Papakolea Beach isn’t easy—travelers must endure a hot, rugged, nearly three-mile hike along sea cliffs to reach it. Yet people make the trek every day. Why? Papakolea’s sand isn’t golden or white—or even black. It’s a deep olive green. Most of us would relish a day at any old beach. But there’s [...]
Rap Artists Highlighting More Mature Themes, Curbing Violent Lyrics
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
Among the most important rap albums released over the last year or so, one contains a song about Nas’ complicated relationship with his teenage daughter. Another has a track in which Killer Mike outlines President Reagan’s contribution to the prison-industrial complex. A third disc finds Drake pondering the impossibility of real-life romantic connection in the [...]
Meet 12-Year-Old Atlanta Entrepreneur Maya Penn
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
Maya Penn’s small business-success story has appeared in Forbes, Black Enterprise, Ebony, Huffington Post, Rebook and Atlanta’s Fox 5 News. And she’s only 12 years old. The multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer, artist, animator, illustrator and writer would seem to be an anomaly when compared with her contemporaries in the seventh grade. But for the Atlanta-based young trep, [...]
Plant Protein, Animal Protein: Which is Better For Health?
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
The connection between our diet and health is incredibly powerful. Changing the food that we eat can substantially change the way we look and feel. It is a common misconception in American culture that more protein equals more muscle and less fat. With American obesity at an all time high, it is important to have a good [...]
Critics Not Impressed With ‘Beyonce: Life is But a Dream’
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
The R&B superstar premieres a self-directed HBO documentary a week after her Super Bowl halftime show, but don’t expect depth from this micromanaged video diary. Oh, Bey. Just to be sure everyone does obey and stick to the 100 percent sanctioned version, the subject puts herself in charge in Beyonce: Life Is But a Dream. Executive [...]
Ghana Taking Stage as an Investment Growth Paradise
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
The Economist once labelled Africa “The Hopeless Continent.” In a U-turn it then granted Africa the label “Hopeful Continent.” Ghana is now the fastest-growing economy on the “Hopeful Continent.” More and more, the prospects for African countries are beginning to stir exciting opportunities for investors and capitalization prospects. Significantly, the USAID has identified Ghana’s openness [...]
HTC Newest Smartphone Details Leaked
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
Either HTC has the worst corporate security known to humankind, or it is intentionally showing off its brand new smartphone on the sly before it officially introduces it to reporters next week. HTC has invited the media to attend an event in New York City on Feb. 19. The company is expected to reveal its [...]
For Parents of Adults Less Career Advice is More
February 16, 2013 | Posted by
A talented 27-year-old client of mine complained that her mother, a vice-president, was on her back to lobby for a larger bonus and an exercise subsidy. She said her mother didn’t understand the difference between being at the top of the ladder and the bottom when it comes to latitude for negotiating perks, even if [...]
Which Jazz Artists Collected Grammy Awards
February 16, 2013 | Posted by
Pianist Chick Corea, keyboardist Robert Glasper, guitarist Pat Metheny and bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding were among the winners at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, presented on Feb. 10 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Corea took home Grammys in the categories Best Instrumental Composition (for “Mozart Goes Dancing,” a track from his Concord Jazz duo [...]
