So I did a quick search and realized that I haven't done one of these since October so this is long overdue! I'm currently… ….listening to "Shame" by Tyrese. I love his voice when he sings (so velvety and full of that old school R&B feel), but I need him to keep his mouth closed unless he's singing. He has a new talk show with Rev Run that I feel like the world could do without, but that's another post for ... Read the Post...
Black History Month Facts: Medicine
Another week, another set of Black History Month facts. I'm sure you can tell by the title of today's post that I'll be focusing on medical advancements and discoveries done by Black people. Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller - the first Black psychiatrist in the US. He graduated from Livingstone College in North Carolina in 1893, obtained his MD from Boston University in 1897, and by 1899 he was named chief pathologist at ... Read the Post...
Tuneage Tuesday: 2016 Grammy Edition
My apologies, I really thought this was posting this morning at 7:30AM. I could've sworn I selected AM instead of PM. So last night was the 2016 Grammys and I was mildly entertained. There were a few good performances (Tori Kelly & James Bay, Andra Day & Ellie Goulding, Kendrick Lamar, Stevie Wonder & Pentatonix, Lionel Richie Tribute, the cast of Alexander Hamilton, Gaga), but most were pretty ... Read the Post...
Black History Month Facts: Technology
Last week I shared some BHM facts with you guys and I'm back to share more! This week I'm focusing on awesome black people in the field of technology. Gerald A. Lawson - created the first home video game system that used interchangeable cartridges, allowing gamers the ability to play a variety games and game makers to sell individual games. James E. West - helped develop the electroacoustic transducer electret ... Read the Post...