Mornings with my Alzheimer’s-stricken mom

"Ernie let's me watch TV!"  I have made it a policy that when I’m caregiving Mommy (Patricia Hill), there is “No television until after...

A mother and son share the realities of his incarceration

The following story is by Undine Lee and Calvin Edwards as told to Angela Kinamore... I will never forget the devastation I felt as I...

Exercise can shave years off your age

Regular exercise can help you build stronger muscles, stave off chronic illnesses, make you tight in the waist and yes, even cute in the...

Kevin J. Goff discusses honoring great-grandaunt Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel was one of the most recognizable Black actresses of her time. She will forever hold the prestigious honor of being the first...

We love…poetry by Louise Eagle

The Best Is Yet to Come Show me a rainbow /that blankets the sky Touch me the clouds / as they amble by Cover me with moonbeams...

Should you take a daily nap?

Russell Wilson, 55, looks forward to coming home for lunch from work every day to take a 20-minute nap. The New York City executive...

Part II: Motown’s Queen Martha Reeves heats it up with 50BOLD

Here is part II of the recent conversation 50BOLD had with Her Majesty Motown’s Queen, Martha Reeves. 50BOLD: When you were on the road can you talk about...

Grown Folks Biz: Legendary makeup meister Reggie Wells just keeps going

Reggie Wells is legendary and don’t get it twisted! He has worked his makeup magic on some of the most celebrated faces like Michelle...

Is your car road trip ready?

The hot weather is here, and you’re revved up to get away from it all but is your car able to make the journey...

Can gratitude really make you healthier?

We've come to learn that gratitude is a key to psychological well-being. Gratitude can make people happier, improve their relationships, and potentially even counteract...

Men’s shapewear is a hot seller

We all know there are women who feel compelled to corral their body fat into a piece of shapewear that can possibly necrotize flesh.  Don't...

50BOLD’s honorary Black person: Jane Fonda

Actress and activist Jane Fonda is 50BOLD's Honorary Black Person. Jane has been an activist for most of her 80 years. During the 1960’s when Jane...