Thank God Barack and Michelle Happened to Black Love

October 03, 2012

When the first presidential debate airs on Oct. 3, the Village Celebration's Chandra Thomas Whitfield writes, she'll be watching while also reflecting gratefully on the 20th wedding anniversary of America's first couple.

What's Wrong With Liking 'Redbone Girls'?

The backlash over Eric Benet's new ode to a light-skinned lady has this writer seeing red.

Mardi Gras Party Chez Ms. Dupre

The “voodoo priestess of comedy” speaks out about segregated Carnival traditions, how she will feed 2,500 guests today and moving into her dream house along the “white” side of the parade route.

More Than Beads, Booze and Boobs

Forget Girls Gone Wild. This Mardi Gras, a New Orleans native celebrates the 100th anniversary of the black Zulu Krewe.