We love poetry by Mary Ann De Lucia

OPEN HEART   What is this connection that my soul feels when I look into your eyes Could it be a past life recall for I know our paths must have crossed many...

We remember…Philippé Wynne the voice of The Spinners

A few weeks ago on Mother's Day weekend, I was walking down the street, and suddenly I heard these beautiful lyrics blaring from a...

Not invited to the cookout–Candace “you–can-call-me-Auntie-Tom” Owens

Just who is Candace Owens? Black conservative activist? Check! Trump-loving zealot? Check! A denier of racism, a Black sellout? Check! A white supremacist in Blackface?...

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Seafood can fuel you with heart-healthy power or toxins; it all depends on what kind you choose to eat. Sadly, so many fossil fuel...

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. celebrate 50 years of good love

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. have what so many people are searching for, a love that has stood the test of time. Even...

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Once upon a time, older folks looked to retire with only three sources of income:  savings account, pensions, and Social Security. Since many financial...

Cool that heartburn asap!

Every single time Fanessa Chamberson, 59, ate anything with a tomato sauce base or fried foods, she would pay dearly with heartburn. "I used to...

An old argument settled: Is it safe to eat food off the floor?

When you drop a piece of food on the floor, is it really OK to eat if you pick up within five seconds? This...

You can make sex fun again

At this stage of our lives, many of us have been married for decades and honestly, at times sex can get scripted and become...

Go light! Tinted moisturizers and BB creams are what’s “in” this summer

Lighten up! Summer is almost here, and it's time to ditch your heavy foundation for the next few months. We all know that sunscreen...

Expert tips for lighting your home’s outdoor spaces

Many homeowners spend time and money perfecting curb appeal, but forget to make it shine at night. Experts say that properly lighting a home...

50BOLD celebrates DanceAfrica 2019 street style!

DanceAfrica is a cultural explosion--vibrant, spectacular, magical and is one of the country’s largest festivals devoted to African dance. It is a yearly event...