Oliver O. Mbamara

Oliver O. Mbamara is on a mission to sustain African cultures and stories for...

Oliver O. Mbamara is a bona fide master griot who is determined to carry on the mission of sustaining African history, traditions, and culture...

Do you understand the power of prayer?

Prayer, simply put, is a conversation with a higher power. The intimacy we share with our maker is important because it sustains us especially...
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There’s a faster spreading form of the coronavirus–how can you stay safe?

A fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in at least 20 states, and people are wondering: How do I protect...
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Is your face mask causing “maskne” or other skin issues?

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought its fair share of woes for us all. Besides the more talked about medical issues, many folks are now...

20 Must-see films for Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the central, and crucial roles African-Americans played in this country's history. The story of Black History...
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Take our ‘Are You Black Enough’ quiz

Oh, so you think you know your Black history! Well, without having to resort to the internet to find answers, test your historical knowledge...

Best teas to fight colds and flu

Our elders always resorted to some tea concoction to help us kick a cold or flu to the curb. Tea can actually help soothe...

Sizzling sex tips to keep the flames hot

As 50-plussers, we know what we want (or don’t want) in bed. Age does not define how wonderful our sex life can be. Some...
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5 Tips to protect seniors from financial scams right now

Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing...
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Just for laughs! Find out when folks realized they were old

Do you remember a time when growing old was something that happened to other people? Now, you suddenly find yourself living in some sort...
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Our best lipstick picks to wear under face masks

Who says that just because we're wearing face masks during this COVID-19 pandemic, lipstick should be snatched from our makeup repertoire? Lipstick makes us...
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Celebrate the 2021 inauguration with Vice President Kamala Harris inspirational merchandise

We've got the first-ever female, African American, vice president--Kamala Harris! WON'T HE DO IT! Vice President Harris is an icon, and many folks want to remember...