When Black Venus was the ideal standard of beauty
A beautiful black woman stands in an elegantly twisting pose, her naked body rising in a series of fluidly shifting forms. She is the embodiment of Venus, the …
Unearthing a historic free African-American community
A backhoe gouged a neat T-shaped scar into a grassy lot in downtown Hampton, Va., revealing … dirt. You could see dark patches in the soil—some …
Complete nutrition for women
Vitamins and supplements to promote health With so many different choices in the vitamin aisle, many women find it difficult to choose the right ones to fit …
Skin treatment to address true indicator of one’s age
A woman’s face and hands can be tell-tale signs of years creeping by, but there is another area of the body that is often overlooked and can be …
3 Tips for staying hydrated this summer
As warmer temperatures heat up the summer nationwide, being prepared for the season’s outdoor activities means more than sunscreen protection and …
More secure shopping ahead
Following several high-profile security breaches in recent years, consumers have more reason than ever to be concerned about their privacy when using debit and …
Make your small business marketing plan “sizzle”
For small businesses and restaurants, savvy marketing can make a major difference in overall performance, especially when it comes to promoting products and …
Steelers’ Cam Thomas sued for ‘giving ex-girlfriend herpes’
Pittsburgh Steelers player Cam Thomas is being sued for allegedly giving his ex-girlfriend genital herpes. The 27-year-old lineman has also been accused of …
The lynching of Eric Garner
BY WALTER FIELDS, NNPA Columnist It was one of the most difficult scenes in Spike Lee’s classic movie “Do the Right Thing,” the brutal strangulation of …
Arizona Cardinals’ John Abrahams charged with DUI after leaving GA strip club
The mystery of Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker John Abraham’s recent absence from training camp may have been uncovered with the revelation that the …