by Candace | Dec 29, 2015 | Positivity
Since Raleigh Little Theatre’s first production of Cinderella in 1984, this year was the first time the leading lady was played by a black woman, Ms. Destiny Diamond McNeil. The “Cinderella” production started December 4th and concluded December 20th. McNeil is...
by Candace | Dec 27, 2015 | Positivity
Just like many other 10 year old’s, Esther Okade, loves “Frozen” and playing her dolls. What makes her stand out is the fact that she’s currently working on obtaining an undergraduate degree. What’s even more amazing is she wanted to start at the age of 7 but...
by Forest Parks | Dec 27, 2015 | Positivity
The new year is almost here and it’s as good a time as any to make sure the year starts with pro-community action. Grass roots campaigns can and do shape the country and one initiative really can make an impact on the black community. This action is the CashMob....
by Randall Barnes | Dec 25, 2015 | A List Categories, Black 365, Celebrities, Culture, History, Modern History, News, Positivity
One of the greatest aspects of going to an HBCU is the unpredictability. It’s an experience. There’s truly never a dull moment! Your favorite celebrity could pop up on the campus unnoted, especially around homecoming season. The situation that occurred at Fort Valley...
by Koba | Dec 23, 2015 | Positivity
Let me first state that I love feel good stories like this. Most people wonder why they are unsuccessful. Let me be the first to say that through experience, I can assure you that there are no shortcuts to success. Secondly, perseverance is needed in order to get what...
by Koba | Dec 22, 2015 | Celebrities, Positivity
There’s no telling how many kids dream of what it would be like to be on the same team as James Harden; on Sunday, 40 local kids found out. The Houston Rockets superstar and his mom took 20 single mothers and their kids, all dressed in “Team Harden” T-shirts and blue...
by Koba | Dec 22, 2015 | Celebrities, Positivity
Many people just sit back and complain about things, while others stand up and take action. The few who choose to do something are the ones who make a difference; they live the change they want to see in this world. RZA, leader of the Hip Hop group Wu-Tang Clan, is...
by Koba | Dec 20, 2015 | Positivity
James Moss of Colorado was reminded how strong the power of kindness can be after thousands of strangers raised over $30,000 for him and his son. Moss was featured on #GoBeKind, a YouTube series by philanthropist and motivational speaker Leon Logothetis, who performs...
by Koba | Dec 20, 2015 | Positivity
Kenwood Academy’s valedictorian, Arianna Alexander, wants to go to college to learn about business. As it turns out, she has a number of options. “It was a lot to take in. I received emails, letters. It was just like, ‘Come here, come here!’...
by Koba | Dec 20, 2015 | Positivity
This is definitely a feel good story. I remember how the black community felt once Tiger Woods came on the scene. The sport of golf had never seen anything like him. Before Tiger Woods, golfing was predominately a white man sport reserved ONLY for white men. Then a...
