Truthspeak: Powerhouse poet and publisher Haki Madhubuti
He is like a quiet storm on the horizon, powerful, yet wrapped in a cloth of humility, Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti is a scholar,...
Jenifer Lewis of Black-ish talks BOLD with 50BOLD
We all know Jenifer (yes, spelled with one ‘n’) Lewis as the brazen spitfire Grandma Ruby Johnson on the ABC-TV hit comedy "Black-ish.” Lewis,...
Freedom! No more periods!
I was 47-years-old. My menstrual cycle had begun doing flip-flops. Sometimes there. Sometimes not. Oftentimes less. Then, one day, it just stopped. My Aunt...
Fight ‘raccoon eyes’ with home remedies
Under eye dark circles is one of the most common beauty-related issues that both older men and women struggle with daily. Since these types...
Wigology 101: Choosing the right wig
Nothing is worse than a do that screams, “Hi, I’m a wig” from miles away. Uhmm… news flash, there is something worse for the...
The reluctant fashionista celebrates Kangol
Celebs like Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington and even the late Princess Diana loved Kangol hats. It is iconic and one of the most...
Think you’re ready for a pet?
According to scientists, pet ownership can actually enrich people’s lives especially emotionally. Pets can satisfy both the longing for company and the desire for...
Heavy handbags, gel manicures, waist trainers, last night’s PJ’s and more will make you...
There are many older adults who have, over the past decade or so, been drawn to the culture of consumption which can translate into...
A conversation with the eminent Sonia Sanchez
“Sonia Sanchez is a lion in literature’s forest. When she writes she roars, and when she sleeps other creatures walk gingerly,” so said our...
Scary things that happen to your penis as you age
Besides hair loss, gray hair, wrinkles, aches and pains, the aging process is even crueler to men especially when it comes to sexuality. When...
Are you driving while medicated?
Linda Jenkins, 58, was prescribed a calcium channel blocker for her hypertension. Like so many consumers who are on medications, she neglected to speak...
Carolyn Butts builds bridges and fulfills dreams
It takes great tenacity, discipline, and endurance to stay the course to fulfill a mission, and that’s what trailblazer Carolyn Butts, 51, has achieved...