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 We are all born with the ability to know when we are in danger. I like to call this the "Yellow light Warning." Have you ever noticed that just about anything negative that has ever happened to you, there was some kind of warning beforehand? We have be keen on any situation that can hinder our positive developmental stages. [...]

Discover the pioneers of jazz with our guide to the top 10 Black Jazz Singers, featuring legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.

The Power of Self-EsteemSelf-esteem is a very powerful trait, but unfortunately doesn't come easy. We all have experiences in our lives that limit us,...

Tyler Perry is a billionaire and without question, the odds were absolutely against him. Initially homeless after taking his life savings and investing it into his first play he was determined not to give up.He is a Black man making films and building an empire which in Hollywood is an anomaly. He is a Black man who has completely gone against the grain of Hollywood's elite in the vain of doing what he feels is right, he has certainly garnered (not made) naysayers and enemies. [...]

10 Bona Fide Steps To Becoming a DJThe work of a DJ is dynamic and creative; he (or she) moves his audience and guides them towards a certain feeling with his music. [...]

Best Cities for Musicians to Live in For Musician and Average Rent Prices per City"Back in the day on the boulevard of Linden, we use to kick routines..." Ok, I never grew up on Linden in Queens, NY as  A Tribe Called Quest did but back in the day, most musicians would tell you that you had to journey to New York or Los Angeles if were seeking that priceless record deal. [...]

When it comes to cultural appropriation, it appears that Black people are the only ones who say the least and get ripped off the most. It seems that every other culture is highly protective of everything from their fashions to the food to the music. Still, if you look around, you’ll see that black culture is utilized in most other cultures free and clear and it is even, in some cases, stolen as an aspect of different cultures who claim origination. [...]

Starting, running and owning a business is not for the faint of heart. With over two decades in the entrepreneurial trenches, I've picked...