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Why Small Moments In Your Life Can Mean The Most

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When I’m thinking about what to write, I often find myself thinking of the small moments in life that tend to make me smile and reflect on the most. I tend to get my best musings when I least expect it, such as during my daily coffee run or while maneuvering down a busy walkway on my way to work. To put the reader in my shoes, you might be waiting in line at your local coffee shop and suddenly feel the hustle and bustle of the morning seemingly slow down as the cashier makes a mistake with the register. That moment of the day might make you stop for a second and begin to realize that the urgency of your surroundings could be internalized stress rather than the actual reality. On a completely different topic, perhaps you’re checking your phone and find yourself smiling from ear to ear due to an unexpected text message. While you feel your day brighten, the other person might not even realize that what they said left you beaming. It’s usually these situations that tend to have the most impact on every day life, despite the fact that they might be quite small in the scheme of events. It truly is the meaning you add to these events that gives them their authenticity and reverence. 5 Ways To Find Inspiration From Within Observing the people around you and enjoying life moment by moment is definitely the better way to be, as you gain perspective from positioning yourself as a moment-maker in the scheme of a big world. Time isn’t infinite and shouldn’t be wasted by letting larger events obscure your view of the smaller, more intimate moments in life. Even just initiating lunch with someone new at work or calling up an old friend can be small gestures that add happiness and fulfillment to your life. If you think of each moment as a movie trailer, the big picture is the product you are generating through the choices you make. By making sure each snippet of your life counts, you have to be present and willing to put yourself out there. This means being aware of the good points of every day and keeping your glass half full, even when you feel like it is empty! Don’t let opportunities pass you by, as taking risks, within reason, is an important part of living your life to its fullest potential. Take pride in each moment, as every second has the ability to change your life! Optimism is a bit part of this, so keep your head facing the future and your eyes open to the details! What small moments stand out to you when you look back on your day-to-day memories? 5 Ways To See Beyond Expectations & Embrace The Unknown Nicki Minaj & Britney Spears Get Into Altercation At Femme Fatale Tour?! BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #44: Isaac Hayes Wins Academy Award For “Shaft” Score 1972 FACT OF THE DAY: Tupac Shakur Studied Ballet

Why Small Moments In Your Life Can Mean The Most

Why Small Moments In Your Life Can Mean The Most

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When I’m thinking about what to write, I often find myself thinking of the small moments in life that tend to make me smile and reflect on the most. I tend to get my best musings when I least expect it, such as during my daily coffee run or while maneuvering down a busy walkway on my way to work. To put the reader in my shoes, you might be waiting in line at your local coffee shop and suddenly feel the hustle and bustle of the morning seemingly slow down as the cashier makes a mistake with the register. That moment of the day might make you stop for a second and begin to realize that the urgency of your surroundings could be internalized stress rather than the actual reality. On a completely different topic, perhaps you’re checking your phone and find yourself smiling from ear to ear due to an unexpected text message. While you feel your day brighten, the other person might not even realize that what they said left you beaming. It’s usually these situations that tend to have the most impact on every day life, despite the fact that they might be quite small in the scheme of events. It truly is the meaning you add to these events that gives them their authenticity and reverence. 5 Ways To Find Inspiration From Within Observing the people around you and enjoying life moment by moment is definitely the better way to be, as you gain perspective from positioning yourself as a moment-maker in the scheme of a big world. Time isn’t infinite and shouldn’t be wasted by letting larger events obscure your view of the smaller, more intimate moments in life. Even just initiating lunch with someone new at work or calling up an old friend can be small gestures that add happiness and fulfillment to your life. If you think of each moment as a movie trailer, the big picture is the product you are generating through the choices you make. By making sure each snippet of your life counts, you have to be present and willing to put yourself out there. This means being aware of the good points of every day and keeping your glass half full, even when you feel like it is empty! Don’t let opportunities pass you by, as taking risks, within reason, is an important part of living your life to its fullest potential. Take pride in each moment, as every second has the ability to change your life! Optimism is a bit part of this, so keep your head facing the future and your eyes open to the details! What small moments stand out to you when you look back on your day-to-day memories? 5 Ways To See Beyond Expectations & Embrace The Unknown Nicki Minaj & Britney Spears Get Into Altercation At Femme Fatale Tour?! BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #44: Isaac Hayes Wins Academy Award For “Shaft” Score 1972 FACT OF THE DAY: Tupac Shakur Studied Ballet

Why Small Moments In Your Life Can Mean The Most

50 Cent’s New Single “Outlaw” [AUDIO]

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Take a listen to  50 Cent’s new single, “Outlaw” produced by Cardiak. 50′s new album is still untitled and he recently spoke about his label not handling his new album correctly and that he was going to release the first single that night. As you can see he did just that. Check out the audio below and let us know if this is hot enough to be the first single. Recent Post: 50 Cent Lets His Soul Glow In Aruba At “Things Fall Apart” Movie Premiere 50 Cent’s New Boo Was Just Engaged To DeRay Davis [Sexy PHOTOS] Tupac Shooter Confesses To 1994 Crime Shaq Involved In Sex Tape Scandal! FACT OF THE DAY: Faith Evans Sang Back Up For Al B Sure!

50 Cent’s New Single “Outlaw” [AUDIO]

Day 26 Ft. Roscoe Dash “Let It Go” [NEW MUSIC]

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Day 26 Ft. Roscoe Dash “Let It Go” [NEW MUSIC]

Simple Practices To Improve Your Credit Score

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Improving your credit score is not as difficult as you may think. First things first – you need to see exactly where you are at with your credit score.  If you don’t know where you are, you can’t get to where you want to be with improving your credit rating.  Once you know your FICO score, you can create a plan to improve your credit score more easily. #1:  Check Your FICO Score with a Tri-Merge Credit Report Once a year, request a score from the top three bureaus – Experian®, Equifax ®, and TransUnion®. Here’s a brief rundown of FICO Credit Score ranges ( estimated – will vary between companies ): 300-550 Poor May be rejected, or only accepted for very high interest rates 551-650 Average Qualify for high interest rates 651-710 Good Qualify for moderate rates 711-750 Very Good Qualify for very competitive rates 751 and up Excellent Lowest interest rates #2 :  Pay Your Bills on Time Every Time This is probably the most important thing you can do to improve a credit score.  Not doing this severely impacts your credit score.  If you haven’t been keeping up with your payments, it’s likely that your credit score has dropped substantially. How Parents Can Teach Money Management Early #3:   Actively Use One or Two of Your Best Cards, Forget the Rest (but don’t close them out) If you are have a low credit score and are having debt problems, this will require a great deal of willpower to change your habits.  Don’t spend anymore on those additional cards.  And if the cards that you are actively using are reaching their limits, that means one thing – you need to spend less and budget your money better – and starting paying in cash.  This will be temporary until you can get out your bad spending habits. #4: Don’t Push Your Cards to Their Credit Limits If you are having an issue maxing out a particular card with a lower limit, try to spread your spending out across another card.  It’s better to keep the utilization down on each card to help improve your credit rating.  Shoot for 25 or lower with your utilization rate, even if you are consistently paying them off in full every month. #5:   Reduce Your Credit Card Balances All You Can A recap of a detail in Point #1 but important to mention again.  The more you can pay down those balances, the less interest will accrue for your debt management issues and the lower your credit utilization will be.  As stated above, lower utilization should help increase your credit score quickly. Top 30 Entry Level Jobs For College Graduates Managing your financial future is as important as anything else. Make sure to stay on top of it. Is Beyonce A Liar? [VIDEO] THEN & NOW: 1980s Music Icons FACT OF THE DAY: Rick Ross Attended College On A Football Scholarship

Simple Practices To Improve Your Credit Score

5 MUSICAL MOVIES WE LOVE: “The Wiz”

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As Black musicals go it’s hard to go wrong putting Michael Jackson and Diana Ross in the same flick. But add to that Nipsey Russell and Richard Pryor and you have the makings of a classic. The Wiz , an ambitious re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz with an all Black cast , was filled with hidden messages (you peeped how Dorothy couldn’t catch a cab?) and wonderful music that has more than stood the test of time. Here are 5 Reasons we still “Ease on down the road.” 1) After talking to several people (and this is my own opinion as well), the overwhelming reason to watch The Wiz is the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. He was perfect as The Scarecrow looking for a heart; sweet, vulnerable, a loyal friend–just as people close to Michael knew him in real life. Seeing him dance quadruple circles around Diana Ross as they “eased on down the road” induces chuckles…thinking of all that beautiful talent no longer with us induces a tear (or many). 2) The songs! I am serious when I say I still see references to the songs in The Wiz at least once or twice a week on Facebook, Twitter, or somebody’s blog. They transcend generations…my neighbor just told me her three year old daughter knows every single song in the film. “You Can’t Win”, “Home” (which you can’t help but cry on unless you’re made of stone), “Ease On Down The Road,” “He’s The Wizard,” and “Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News” are all classics for the annals of history. With just the songs alone, it is a film that a family that encompasses any age can enjoy. 3) The overwhelming excess of the 70′s embodied in the film. Where to begin? It was directed by Sidney Lumet, who I’m quite certain was paid a billion dollars to be involved. The screenplay was written by Joel Schumaker (yes, of the “Batman” franchise). New songs were written by the mighty duo of Ashford and Simpson and the freaking World Trade Center used as the set for “Oz”! Costumes were designed by Oscar De La Renta and Norma Kamali (the sweatshop girls working for the evil queen could have easily stepped off today’s runway in their finery) and at any given time there were up to 135 crew members actively working on the set, not to mention hundreds and hundreds of extras. For all the money that was obviously a blank check budget for the film, it has at the very least endured as a very, very solid Black film classic that everyone knows and loves. 4) The performances of much loved icons in our community. Yes, Diana was unarguably waaaay too old for the role of 24-year-old Dorothy. But once you get past that, you can see that she really tried to do the role justice. Michael Jackson–’nuff said. Lena Horne as Glenda The Good Witch…etheral and beautiful, a sight to behold; really, could you imagine anyone else playing that role? Nipsey Russell as The Tinman is the bridge from an older time that was full of tap-dance and soft shoe, and he is a treasure of a time capsule that helps us to remember that history, our history. Mabel King, the momma from “What’s Happening” showed us another side to her that we’ve never, ever seen with Raj or Rerun. And the carryovers from the Broadway play helped fill in the holes to help keep some of the charm and magic that made someone want to bring it to the big screen to begin with (for example Ted Ross as The Cowardly Lion). And Richard Pryor as The Wiz? Check and mate. 5) The message. In it’s unique way, The Wiz gave us a message that has been told since ancient times; everything you ever need in life is already inside of you, just waiting to be discovered. The Lion showed bravery by fighting for his friends, The Tinman showed heart by feeling sadness or sympathy for his friends, and The Scarecrow made all of the smart suggestions that propelled them forward. They were all so busy trying to get to someone that would get them all the easy answers, not for one second slowing down and realizing that what they were looking for they already had the entire time. Sound familiar? RELATED POSTS: 5 MUSICAL MOVIES WE LOVE: The Five Heartbeats FACT OF THE DAY: Ashanti Was Once A Bad Girl Remember Snoop’s Perm & Curls? THEN & NOW: 1990s Music Icons CLASS OF 2001: Was G-Dep The Last Bad “Boy” Standing?

5 MUSICAL MOVIES WE LOVE: “The Wiz”

Coretta Scott King’s Eldest Sister Edythe Dies

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Edythe Scott Bagley, the older sister of Coretta Scott King, died in her Pennsylvania home, the family said Sunday. New Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Movie In The Works Bagley died at her home in Cheney, Pa. Around 7 a.m. on Saturday, said Martin Luther King III, her nephew. She had been an active member of the board of directors for the Atlanta-based King Center since it was founded in 1968 and was also a retired professor of theatre arts at Cheyney University. Her age was not available. Bagley was born in Marion, Ala., and excelled in school, eventually earning a scholarship in 1943 to Antioch College. She transferred to Ohio State University and after graduating taught students in Alabama and North Carolina.After Martin Luther King Jr. was killed, Bagley worked with her sister, Martin’s widow, to promote civil rights. She occasionally represented Coretta Scott King at events, and made radio and TV appearances on behalf of the Center for Nonviolent Social Change. It’s Our Turn To Help Build The Dream In 1971, she joined Cheyney’s faculty and was charged with developing a theatre arts major. The program was approved in 1980. She is survived by her son Arturo, who is teaching at a Delaware school, a brother and several nieces and nephews. Arthur Bagley, her husband of 56 years, died in February 2011. The funeral will be June 17 at 1 p.m. in West Chester, Pa. Her family is also planning a memorial service celebrating her life in July in Marion. Is Beyonce A Liar? [VIDEO] THEN & NOW: 1980s Music Icons FACT OF THE DAY: Rick Ross Attended College On A Football Scholarship

Coretta Scott King’s Eldest Sister Edythe Dies

T.I. To Release Song In The Next Couple Of Weeks

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Rapper T.I. is serving a sentence at an Arkansas facility for probation violation but is managing to release a song to show his appreciation for Team T.I in a couple of weeks. He also thanked Lil Wayne, Nelly, Rick Ross, and B.o.B. for their support! “What up world? Been a minute. I’d like to thank you all for the thousands of letters, cards, books, pictures and words of encouragement. I’m truly grateful. I’m sure you already know I’m nearing the end of this chapter of my life, and looking forward to taking all of the things I’ve learned with me while leaving all the rest of the “BS” behind. I’ve been tuned in somewhat to what’s been happening out there. I can’t even begin to tell y’all how much being on the outside looking in, having to witness all that’s going on (and not going on) in the game affects me. Not being able to do what I love especially.” CLICK HERE, FOR THE FULL LETTER T.I. Gets A September 29th Release Date Laz Alonso Says T.I. & Tiny Crashed Wedding Party Flo Rida Busted For DUI In $1.7 Million Bugatti BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #55: Master P’s No Limit Records Founded FACT OF THE DAY: Wiz Khalifa Was Born A Military Brat

T.I. To Release Song In The Next Couple Of Weeks

Shaq & Hoopz Acting Goofy At Taylor Swift Concert [VIDEO]

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Former Flavor of Love contestant, Hoopz and her boyfriend Shaq  are known for their humorous relationship. The two have posted many pictures of themselves acting silly and having fun and are even in the process of filming a reality show. They recently attended a Taylor Swift concert and recorded themselves during the show, screaming and having a good time. Shaq even joked that Taylor looked at him during the show. Check out the video of Shaq and Hoopz at the Taylor Swift concert below! Cute! Shaq & Hoopz’s Wild Workout [PHOTOS] Hoopz And Shaq Team Up For Reality Show Back Together? Shaq & Hoopz Visit “David Letterman” [PHOTOS] Flo Rida Busted For DUI In $1.7 Million Bugatti BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #55: Master P’s No Limit Records Founded FACT OF THE DAY: Wiz Khalifa Was Born A Military Brat

Shaq & Hoopz Acting Goofy At Taylor Swift Concert [VIDEO]

Keri Hilson Hits The Stage At “Germany’s Next Top Model” [VIDEO]

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Keri Hilson performed on the live finale of “Germany’s Top Model” in front of millions of screaming fans. Keri performed the remix to her hit single, “Pretty Girl Rock” while the models walked down the runway in the final fashion show. Check out the video of Miss Keri rocking the stage in Germany below! Get Keri Hilson’s Billboard Awards Retro Chic Look Keri Hilson Rocks The Cut-Out Trend In London [PHOTOS] Keri Hilson & Nelly “Lose Control” [NEW VIDEO] Flo Rida Busted For DUI In $1.7 Million Bugatti BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #55: Master P’s No Limit Records Founded FACT OF THE DAY: Wiz Khalifa Was Born A Military Brat

Keri Hilson Hits The Stage At “Germany’s Next Top Model” [VIDEO]