National

Selfies might be the fad of the 21st century but retired General Colin Powell proves that it is old news! Powell wrote on his Facebook page, ”Throwback Thursday – I was doing selfies 60 years before you Facebook folks. Eat your heart out Ellen!” He posted the message along with a snapshot of himself back in the 1950s […]

Entertainment

  Forest Whitaker is on a real winning streak. This year his leading role in the blockbuster The Butler is generating serious Oscar buzz, and now he has reportedly signed on to play former Secretary of State Colin Powell in an upcoming biopic. Actor Jeffrey Wright previously played Powell in Oliver Stone’s 2008 film W, but the influential Republican […]

Men's Health

  Black men develop prostate cancer 60% more often than white men. In addition, they have a higher chance of dying from it. Because of this heightened risk, Black men are encouraged to start prostate cancer screening early with yearly PSA tests and physical exams at age 40, and even earlier  if they have a strong […]