Dominique M Carson

Even though Juneteenth didn’t became a federal holiday until 2021 — and a Virginia holiday in 2020 — Newport News Vice Mayor Saundra Cherry has observed the independence day for years.
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It is tied to June 19, 1865 when the Union Army took control of Texas and soldiers arrived in Galveston. They announced that the Civil War had ended in April and that the enslaved were finally free; some 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Texas d...

Even though Juneteenth didn’t became a federal holiday until 2021 — and a Virginia holiday in 2020 — Newport News Vice Mayor Saundra Cherry has observed the independence day for years.
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It is tied to June 19, 1865 when the Union Army took control of Texas and soldiers arrived in Galveston. They announced that the Civil War had ended in April and that the enslaved were finally free; some 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Texas d...

A family business and East Flatbush phenom, Lips Cafe serves booze, bites, and vibes in Brooklyn, New York.
In East Flatbush, the “F” stands for food and fellowship thanks to the family-owned business, Lips Cafe. Spreading love “the Brooklyn way” – in New York’s favorite borough – on Nostrand Avenue, the hidden beauty bistro is a neighborhood favorite. Lips Cafe expresses gratitude to the community for their ongoing support through events like “Preciate Y’all”. Along with special events, Lips...

Norfolk — A traveling exhibition at Nauticus, “The Creative Mind,” recognizes African Americans in medicine, engineering, mathematics and science. It will be on display through April 2.
The exhibition includes seven panels — each about 8 feet high, 3 feet wide — of portraits and information on more than 50 individuals, including Warren Washington, a scientist who in 1975 created one of the first computer models of the earth’s climate and atmosphere. Another is Shirley Ann Jackson, the first A...

2020/2021 is a difficult time for everyone right now. We are amid the COVID-19 epidemic. It has affected everyone across the globe. However, people are still finding the strength and courage to watch Misty Tripoli and the Body Groove facilitators perform various dance workouts.
For most people, especially women, it has been a stress reliever. For 25-35 minutes a day, people are wiggling and jiggling their bodies to various musical genres. Yes, dance is a great way to burn calories and an idea...

Economist Adam Smith once said, "Entitlement is such a cancer because it is void of gratitude". So when I read this quote, it was motivational, and it encouraged others to have a gregarious attitude towards life and others. The world does not owe you anything; you have to put your best foot forward and work for what you want in life. Entitlement is an error because others believe they should have special treatment or inherent specific principles or activities.
However, when a person shows gra...

West Coast rapper, The Game had a flirtatious moment with LHHA’s television personality, and rapper Tokyo Vanity and folks speculated his interest.
Well, Tokyo Vanity clapped back at naysayers who questioned Game’s attraction towards her. Vanity said, “Stop trying to figure out who is attracted to me and worry about living in your truth and telling the world what you’re really and who you’re really attracted to. B-H I’fore I expose you.”
The LHHA star posted a picture of herself on Instagram,...

Black women also say we need to come together and help each other in need. But, how many of us mean it from the bottom of their hearts? Women are quick to give each other a hard time believing someone is trying to take over their spot purposely. Overall, we need to exercise this representation in society.
And Marvel actress, Teyonah Parris, appreciates the Marvel team to make sure she had a team that exemplifies unity and teamwork. Parris plays Monica Rambeau in Marvel’s films, WandaVision, a...

At the age of 22, gymnast Simone Biles has achieved quite a bit and continues to blow people away with her magnetic moves. As of 2020, the 4’8” athlete has a total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals.
However, Biles also experienced her share of setbacks in the sports industry. Although she is preparing for her final Olympic match six days a week, it has been a struggle for her mentally. Amidst COVID-19, she was unsure if she could compete in the Tokyo Olympics due to the outbreak of ...

North West is truly an artist in the making!
The seven-year-old landscape painting caught the Bob Ross Experience Museum’s eye and is now invited to their exhibit in Muncie, Indiana.
Rob Ross Inc’s Executive Assistant, Sarah Strohl, was amazed after viewing North’s painting and compared her talent to the late artist and Joy of Painting host, Rob Ross. If North accepts the invitation, she will participate in a special class that mentions wet-on-wet painting techniques.
The Bob Ross Experience ...

Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta reality star Adi “Bambi” Benson questions people’s parenting these days.
Last week, she posted on Instagram about her personal views on girls’ interactions with boys. Bambi mentioned why parents should reevaluate how boys should treat girls at a young age. If parents do not monitor their children and correct their transgressions, it can affect a girl’s frame of mind when she is a woman.
“Stop telling your daughters that little boys ignore them tease them, hit them, or...

Tina is very candid about family, especially when she speaks about them publicly, online. Recently, she acknowledged her son-in-law, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s gregarious and charismatic persona after discovering that Moet Hennessy obtained 50% of his champagne brand, Armand de Brignac.
Moet Hennessy, the wine division of LVMH, invested 50% of Jay-Z’s Ace of Spades’ champagne company. It was quite an achievement for the veteran emcee, and he firmly believes LVMH would take his champagne brand to ...

Celebrities like to look suitable for cameras, especially for special occasions. And actress Gabrielle Union is no exception since she has been a veteran in the entertainment industry. She made sure her attire and hair are appropriate for the public according to society’s perception of beauty.
Society follows Eurocentric beauty ideals, but Union redefined her definition of beauty and self-love over the years. She has learned how to value and appreciate her melanin skin and natural appearance....