BET Awards 2015 Nominations
BET announces the nominations for the "BET Awards" 2015. Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj lead with six nominations. Chris Brown has been nominated for ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,’ two separate nominations in the ‘Best Collaboration’ category, two nominations in the ‘Video of the Year’ category and the ‘Coca-Cola® Viewers’ Choice Award.’ Nicki Minaj has been nominated ‘Best Collaboration,’ ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ two nominations for ‘Coca-Cola® Viewers’
Weather Alert - TxDOT MONITORS RED RIVER RISE, BRIDGES No bridges presently at risk of being overto
In association with the National Weather Service and the State Operations Center, the Texas Department of Transportation is monitoring the impacts of heavy rains in north Texas on the Red River. Presently, the river’s crest is not projected to overtop any of the bridges crossing the river. Frontage roads on I-35 and the turnaround beneath the bridge at the Texas border north of Gainesville are currently closed because of flooding. Bridges crossing the Red River downstream of
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Donald Arnette Regarding His New Book, “I Am Supposed To Be Here – The
Dr. Donald Arnette was born in New Orleans. He came to Texas when he was young, around the age of eight or nine. His dad had worked in New Orleans with the federal government. He traveled to Texas periodically and was raised in Dallas. Dr. Arnette enjoys spending time with his family and inspiring others. He was very smart when he was a kid; however, he did not want anyone to know just how smart he really was. Dr. Arnette had a strong passion for basketball. The sun would
The 2015 Empowerment Gala
The 2015 Empowerment Gala is only four weeks away. Join Dr. Sherry Blake as she equips, inspires, and empowers people to reach their goals in their lives. Dr. Sherry is the founder of the Edge Empowerment Foundation. She has spent over 25 years educating others and working to reduce stigma associated with mental illness, while promoting mental wellness. The Empowerment Gala serves as the annual black tie fundraiser event for the Edge Empowerment Foundation. The Gala will
Film Screening of "A Small Section of the World"
On Wednesday, May 20th, the San Diego Coffee Network will be screening the film “A Small Section of the World” at Balboa Park’s Museum of Photographic Arts. The film is an inspirational documentary of a community of women in Costa Rico who saw the opportunity to bring prosperity and sustainability to their community, against all odds. Participating sponsors will include Earth’s Choice, Daymar Coffee and PureFlo. Doors will open at 6 p. m. for a pre-event mixer and the film
An Interview With Jacquie Wayans
Jacquie Wayans was an only child, raised by a single mom. She found out very early on that she had a great imagination, which as an only child, that’s not uncommon. She loved, right away, being in front of a camera, she loved singing, she created skits in her mind, she was able to see movies in her head and things of that nature, from the time she was really young, but because of the dynamic between Jacquie and her mom and because her mom was a single parent, there really w
An Interview With South London Actor Juel Vas
Juel Vas was born in South London, in the late 80's, with both his parents and grandparents, who came from Jamaica. They all had a great influence on him, growing up and still, till present day, have a massive impact on his life. “I was brought up in a massive family and the positive environment has always surrounded me from an early age, till now,” Vas explains. His parents are his biggest inspirations, as they've literally supported him all of his life, with all of “craz
A Talk With Gospel Rap Artist "Tha Corinth"
My interview with Tha Corinth was more than motivating, as he not only gave me an encouraging story, but inspiring thoughts and words to walk away with. The Gospel rap artist was born in East Illinois. He is the oldest of seven children. He was introduced to music at an early age. When he was around six years old, his mother bought him a flute. At that time, he was learning how to read music on his own. Even though school he attended didn’t have a music department, he s
G.R-OWN CHILDREN & ADULTS: A Short Story by Ken BIG Blake
We can learn a lot from children. I know I have as they continuously force you to think. I awoke this morning thinking about a child I had a couple of words with months ago. This little girl was around 5 or 6 and seemed to have come out of nowhere. I was reading and looked up and there she was. She wasn’t paying me any attention but I could see that she was deep in concentrated thought. I said to myself WOW what could this little child be thinking about so strongly. I of cour
Holistic Career and Life Coach Deanna Cowling
My interview with Deanna Cowling was very informative. Ms. Cowling is presently a Holistic Career and Life Coach in Chicago, Illinois. She assists her clients with managing their work life, especially those military personnel and their families who are transitioning back to the United States. She was originally born in South Carolina and spent her former years in Guam, so to her, that is her home, as well. She is a military child and former dependent of a Retired Navy Vet
