1. “Pay attention to the thing you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion, and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them.” – Ruben Chavez 2. “Live less out of habit and more out of intent.” – Unknown 3. “When you stay on purpose and refuse to be…
Month: January 2017
Pinchme.com FREE Sample Box
Today, I received my first PinchMe.com sample box! For those that aren’t familiar with PinchMe, it’s a service that offers free samples in exchange for answering surveys about the product. Initially, I was under the assumption that I would receive a monthly box, but that’s not the case. When I tried to order the January…
Your Daily Reminder from Artist Candace Nicole: When You Are Weak, God is Strong!
This morning, I woke earlier than normal and was able to begin preparing for my day so I wouldn’t be rushed. Kingston (my son) woke up with ease…which is something he RARELY does. I told myself I would have time to call into the prayer line this morning since we were doing good with time…
Upcoming Artist Alert: Meet Polo Baybee
Polo Baybee is a 19 year old upcoming artist from Jackson, Mississippi. He started his music career when he was at least 11 or 12, but he wasn’t good to be honest. He always wanted to be a famous artist one day. So he kept working on rapping and got better at age 15. He…
Paving the Way: Saluting Black Academy Award Nominees for 2017
Seems like it was just yesterday when the hashtag #oscarssowhite was trending due to the lack of diversity among nominees for Academy Awards. In other words, two years was too long to go without at least one minority nominee. In the past, celebrities weren’t as vocal as they are today. No one questioned why all…
Southern Laced Interview with Violinist Daniel D.
“Lord, allow others to be drawn to You through the gift and character embedded in me.” – Daniel D. Daniel D., a 27-year-old professional violinist from Charleston, South Carolina, started playing at the young age of 12. With a fan base reaching internationally, the skilled Charleston School of Arts alumni began touring immediately after graduation….
Top 7 African American New Book/Ebook Releases for January 2017
The Conclusion (The Greatest Love Series Book 5) Kindle Edition by Genevieve Woods The fifth installment of The Greatest Love Series will provide the conclusion, in all matters, for each couple in the series. Secrets will be revealed. Life-altering decisions will be made. And every character will face the reality that their duty is to fear…
SOUTHERN LACED Poll: Is Chrisette Michele Committing Career Suicide By Performing at Trump’s Inauguration?
Chrisette Michele may have agreed to perform at Donald Trump’s Inauguration. According to NY Daily, the deal was reached a week ago but has been kept “a big secret” because Michele’s camp feared the seven days of criticism that would surely lead up the divisive President-elect’s big day. They became especially concerned when Jennifer Holliday, who’d…
Avery*Sunshine Receives “Women of Impact” Award Before Touring w/ Musiq Soulchild
Multi-Award Winning Songbird, Avery*Sunshine Receives “Women of Impact” Award and Gears Up For 22-City NuSoul Revival Tour With Headliner Eleven-time Grammy Nominated and 2x Platinum Selling Artist, Musiq Soulchild Kicks Off Feb. 3rd 2017 In Raleigh, NC With Other Shows in Chicago, Philadelphia, NYC, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, and more. Atlanta, GA (January 17,…
Outfit of the Day: FAUX FUR
“You cannot fake chic, but you can be chic in fake fur.” – Karl Lagerfeld. CLICK HERE TO GET THIS LOOK!
Is Anita Baker Really Retiring?
If you were hoping for new music from Anita Baker in 2017, you may be out of the luck. The 58-year-old R&B soultress that’s best known for her songs ‘Sweet Love‘ and ‘Giving You the Best That I Got‘ took to Twitter to seemingly announce her retirement in a series of tweets. Lotta rumours out…
Featured Couple Eric and Tequila #24
Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? Where do you live now? My name is Tequila Lewis and I am 36 years old. I was born and raised in Columbus, Mississippi . I’m the mother of two wonderful teenagers… ages 17 and 13. I work for Ecolab. Currently, we live here in Columbus. How…
Venus Williams Wins at Australian Open
At the age of 36, Venus Williams is the oldest tennis player competing in the 2017 Australian Open. Despite her age, the seven time major champion was able to defeat Kateryna Kozlova 7-6 (8), 7-5 during a second match on Monday. Venus Williams rocks the mic, in rare form post-win. #AusOpen @ESPNTennis pic.twitter.com/o6uBDenZtY — Jonathan…
10 Inspiring Quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In celebration of the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I would like to share ten of his most famous quotes. As we reflect upon his powerful words, let us be reminded of how far we have come and how far we have yet to go. 1. Darkness cannot drive out darkness;…
8 Simple Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
The benefits of healthy eating are still not fully understood by many. This is why a lot of people are still not giving much attention to it or making this as a priority. One of the things that you gain from eating the right foods is the prevention of various diseases. Poor eating habits may…
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Did You Schedule Your Pap Smear?
January is Cervical Cancer Health Awareness Month and I couldn’t let it pass by without sharing ways to prevent cervical cancer. One of the major cause of cervical cancer is HPV (human papillomavirus), which is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity. Research has shown that there are about 79 million Americans with…
Beloved Relationships
Getting a good night sleep is paramount. So is maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner. Combine the two and you’re onto a winner! Sending a text message to your partner every night before bed can provide you with a number of benefits and improve relations between you and your other half. It can also…
Taraji P. Henson, RZA, Snoop Dogg, Common and Keegan Michael-Key will Guest Star on ‘The Simpsons’
On January 15th, The Simpsons, an animated series, will air its first one hour special on FOX featuring the following guest stars: Actress Taraji P. Henson from Empire Comedian Keegan Michael-Key Rapper RZA Rapper Snoop Dogg Rapper Common The episode, which pays homage to “The Great Gatspy”, is entitled “The Great Phatsby”. According to Entertainment Weekly, much…
Fashion Challenge: How to Rock the Colour of 2017
And the flattering title “Colour of the year” goes to… Greenery! Pantone announced their favourite colour for the year to come and brought confusion among designers, bloggers, and fashionistas all over the world. Although it might not seem like the most wearable and versatile colour at first, Greenery is actually a good thing for fashion…
Paving the Way: Saluting Black Golden Globe Award Nominees and Winners for 2017
UPDATE 1/8/17: SEE WINNERS HIGHLIGHTED IN RED BELOW!!! If you don’t normally watch the Golden Globes, this is the year to change that! Tomorrow night, the following actresses, actors, singers and producers will represent people of color worldwide: Denzel Washington: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Fences Viola Davis: Best Actress in a Supporting Role…
Former Mexican President Tweets: “I am not paying for that f—— wall.”
Yesterday, Donald Trump took to Twitter to explain that the United States would be paying to build a wall on the border of the United States and Mexico. He went on to tweet that the United States would be paid back by Mexico. The dishonest media does not report that any money spent on building…
Best Places to Live Without a Car
Over the past two centuries, the way we have utilized our resources has changed dramatically. We have so many products at our fingertips, including the automobile. Every year, we see new models flashing on commercials advertising all the new bells and whistles. Cars are fun and they have a lot of power. The idea of…
What You Should Know About The Good Oils
The true saturated nature or so-called “polyunsaturated” vegetable oil products (margarine is one) which are made by the chemical process called hydrogenation and are certainly not “polyunsaturated”. Many people misunderstand this terminology and rightly so because there is a deliberate commercial advantage in representing “margarine” as a “healthful” alternative to butter. Nevertheless, it is of…
Chris Brown or Soulja Boy ?
Now, as we have brought in the new year to turn over a new leaf and START a new year to redeem ourselves from 2016… It seems to me that these two artists might have gone another route. Yesterday, what started out as just some heart eyes under Chris Brown’s ex Karruche’s Instagram photo turned…
Beyoncé, Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar will headline the 18th annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Beyoncé, Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar will headline the 18th annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. There’s no doubt that this will be one of the biggest music events of year! Historically, 2017 will be remembered as the year that the first black woman headlined Coachella. Congratulations, Beyoncé! View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
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