Raynard Jackson writes: I’ve been involved in the Republican Party for most of my adult life and continue to be amazed at the lack of interest the party shows toward the Black community. Those who have followed my writings over the years know that I have been extremely critical of the party regarding this issue.…

Married to Medicine star Mariah Huq writes: Every woman I know would love to have it all. All as in: a supporting spouse, loving kids and a thriving career. Many of us actually obtain each and every one of the aforementioned; however, once we get it, we struggle to keep it. Balancing home and business…

Twitter is more than your teenager’s main mode of communication. It can be used to take businesses and brands to the next level by leveraging strategic social media marketing methods and immediate customer service tactics, among other benefits. Announcing the relaunch of Twitter for Business , new and veteran Twitter users now have a hub…

It was one of the biggest sports stories of 2012. With a small yet controversial minority ownership stake in the Brooklyn Nets, Jay-Z helped transformed a franchise beleaguered by disinterest and perennial mediocrity into worldwide acclaim. “Jay-Z’s Influence on the Nets Eclipses His Ownership Stake ,” read a headline in the New York Times dated…

Since her resurgence in 2010 with VH1’s hit “Love & Hip Hop,” Mona Scott-Young has reigned as an entrepreneur and hip hop mogul. The show, which featured emotionally unpredictable and unstable cast members wandering through New York’s hip hop scene, sought to shed light on an industry that was unfamiliar to the masses. The weekly series has…

So you’re trying to get your spring cleaning tasks complete while catching up on the Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Mad Men and the NCAA Tournament. Things have been crazy at work and you’re trying to balance time with family and friends. And then there’s the matter of your summer body. You’ve had zero time…

Last night (April 1) marked the beginning of VH1’s latest reality show, The Gossip Game, which follows the lives of seven women behind the chatter of some of hip-hop’s biggest names. From Power 105.1’s Breakfast Club morning show host Angela Yee to broadcast journalist Sharon Carpenter, America’s favorite reality network has found a new way…

Known for his television roles on shows like A&E’s Breakout Kings, TNT’s Southland and NBC’s latest hit Deception, and his character in films such as Jumping the Broom (2011), Just Right (2010) and Avatar (2009), Laz Alonso has made quite the name for himself in Hollywood throughout the years. And now, with primetime TV shows…

Whether you’re a ridiculously busy executive or a road warrior in search of your next excursion, it’s easy to forget to pick up the essentials. When you’re balancing conference calls, client meetings and your children’s after-school activities schedule, drugstore staples such as pantyhose, razors and feminine products, as well as everyday necessities like deodorant are…

As we enter wedding season, Kenny Pugh writes at Black Enterprise: I received an e-mail from a faithful supporter regarding an issue she is having with her former fiancée. I’ll call them Kevin and Kim in order to protect the identities of the involved parties. Kevin and Kim met 3 years ago at an office…