Anyone who meets superstar rapper-actor T.I. will probably walk away with two conclusions. This young brother is dedicated to his craft and dedicated to not forgetting where he comes from. His star is destined to shine even brighter with the Aug. 27 release of the Takers movie, in which he shines on-camera as the character […]

When one thinks of cookies, losing weight usually is not the next thought that comes to mind. But that is exactly what is happening to patients of Dr. Stanford Siegal (creator of the Siegal cookie diet) such as charismatic defensive tackle Kris Jenkins of the New York Jets. In May, vocal Jets head coach Rex […]

Very seldom are we blessed to see the blossoming of a true icon before our very eyes. Tip “T.I.” Harris has long been known as one of the best emcees in hip-hop history, but like most rap greats he is not content to just be a hit in the eyes of Billboard magazine but wants […]

America is constantly inundated with negative news concerning inner-city schools. From excessive violence, to teen pregnancy and a dropout problem, mainstream media would have one believe that all urban educational institutions are a battleground in which our soldiers cannot prevail. However, conflict resolution programs such as Lead for America (LFA), located in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. […]

The racist rant heard around the world from critically-acclaimed actor Mel Gibson has been the talk of Black America in recent weeks. Everyone from barbers to entertainers like Whoopi Goldberg have weighed in on Gibson’s latest racial tirade in which he told his ex-girlfriend that she was going to “be raped by a pack of […]

I am constantly amazed at our celebrity obsession in America. When we recognize talent in someone we build them up and put them on a pedestal before they have even achieved any level of greatness in their respective arena in life and wonder why that attention can turn egotistical and narcissistic before our very eyes. […]

Over the past few years, John C. Reilly (Step Brothers) and Jonah Hill (Get Him to the Greek) have immortalized themselves as comedic giants. Nevertheless, what was once missing from their stellar careers has now been found as the pair combine their great comedic timing with a vulnerable and seriousness not seen in their other […]

Often the public is inundated with negative stories surrounding American athletes. The brawl at the club many times overshadows the service to the community in many mainstream media stories of professional athletes. Nevertheless, many athletes such as the late Manute Bol used their fortune and fame to give back to causes bigger than themselves, usually […]

South Carolina politics has seen its share of media scrutiny recently. From Governor Mark Sanford having an affair with a South American reporter to Congressman Joe Wilson shouting “you lie” to President Barack Obama during a presidential address to Congress, South Carolina politics has been anything but immune to controversy. However, the latest controversy centering […]

Since the early days of the film industry, moviegoers have been captivated by tales of organized crimes and the “glamorous” lives of gangsters. However, very few films tell the story of how life’s desperation can lead to a life of crime, not just the desire to live that glamorous life. Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema is a […]