Emancipation Proclamation was news of Freedom

Observing Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the last remaining enslaved people in Galveston, Texas – whose enslavers had withheld news of the legislation for two and a half years. The following year on June 19th, was the first official Juneteenth celebration. Today, Juneteenth is recognized as a time of jubilee; celebrating freedom, family, community, and faith in a brighter futur...

One of the greatest things I am amazed at concerning Hota Kotb, the new Co-Anchor of Today, is her ability to take on the challenge of a new high profile Professional Position (where she received media attention for being paid less than Matt Lauer) and still maintain a work /life balance while being Mommy, promoting her new children's book called I've Loved You Since Forever, and also remaining in her role with Katy Lee Gifford. I will be the first to tell you, a woman has to be driven to do...

Looking for something out of the norm for an unforgettable celebration? Whether you want to check out the world’s largest permanent ice bar in below freezing temperatures or you’d rather not freeze and still have a stellar night out, ICEBAR Orlando on International Drive is where you need to be. ICEBAR Orlando is not only the incredibly unique experience of its infamous ice bar; you can warm up afterwards in its Fire Lounge located in the same 3,0...

The MTV Music and TV Awards will air on Sunday, May 7th and we can't wait to hear the results of The Best Documentary Category, especially after we reported on Jay Z calling Kalief Browder a Prophet and the planned closing of Rikers Prison.


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The Kalief Browder Story is nominated the Best Documentary Award. It's going up against O.J. Made In America so this is definitely going to be a close one since both documentaries gained recognition and generated lots of media...

The fact that Ivanka Trump is the but of jokes in a new SNL (Saturday Night Live) Skit should not be a surpirse to anyone who believes Ivanka Trump's support of her Father is wrong and down right malicious. Sounds kind of silly right? In the video below, you can observe how SNL is poking fun at the Fashion Mogul.



Grown ups can be just as ruthless as kids at teasing and making fun of people who have different values and views. That being said, SNL's comedic approach has been crazy ever since th...

For those of you who have traveled to Daytona Beach Florida for some car action, you can expect lots of bells and whistles as you enter the sunshine if you are driving, if you pull into our Welcome Center, you will notice that it is undergoing major construction, being remodel for the better.  Trees are going up and more entertainment materials are on sale,  The inside look reminds me of a Movie Theater.  With Florida being a major entertainment travel destination, it is no wonder it has not ...

Recently I shared news of my visit to New Orleans and also posted an image of my Sister Nicole and I, smiling and enjoying each others company. Today, I want to share my an image of my Niece who uses the stage name Niya On Fire, as she engages her fans with her model moves. Speaking of Models, Niya is using the America Next Top Model Filter to show off her Model Style. Check out her pose without the Smize. We think Rimmel will be proud.

You can upload your ANTMLook Photo on the VH1 website too...

New Orleans Rapper Nice Gunz follows up with visuals for his Hard Life lyrics and releases a hood filled video that seems all to real, as it plays through. Check out the video below.

The visuals seem to match the lyrics perfectly detailing a not so perfect way of livng which may have you wondering where is the white picket fence and wishing your own American Dream.

In difference to flashing a gun on camera and belting out lyrics containing vulgarity that you will never hear a Rapper like Will ...

Thanksgiving is almost here and although we did not get to have our Wonder Woman in the White House, we still have a few things to celebrate. The United Nations named Wonder Woman as their Global Ambassador and made Global Politics seem a lot more fun and youthful. There is also a Wonder Woman Movie due in 2017 and though we d ont get to see Linda Carter sling her lasso and reflect bullets off her blinged out wrist, we get Gal Gadot, an Israleli Actress as a substitute ...

Angelina and Brad Pitt have spent a lot of years together as a couple who not only loved each other but shared a common interest in wanting to have a family. It's true that there has been a lot of jokes and naughty talk about their relationship, first about their split and now about the prenup that makes their choice to end their love seem calculated and smart. You know I was thinking about about Kanye's Gold Digger Song which will always be classic and something that will continue to be refe...

After Binge Watching If Loving You Is Wrong, on Oprah's Own Network, I feel pleased that Tyler Perry has not lost his writing mojo, since by all accounts Black, he is supposed to have changed sides and became alien to quite a few loyal members of his Black Audience. Now whether that means loss of creativity or abandonment of his core fan base, is left up to those doing the criticizing who harbor such feeling toward the Movie Mogul.


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The controversy surrou...

Since the augmented Pokemon Game came out, there has been unlimited buzz about all the fun gamers are having as they chase around the likes of Pikachu. We uncovered something that is more creative in nature and it has nothing to do with showing up at someone's home or office, in search of Pikachu. Watch this cool video I'm not sure if this will inspire anyone to deviate from their regular makeup routine like makeup lovers usually do to show themselves in a different light. Un...

First Kim Kardashian proved she is a trendsetter with her Kimojis, giving her fans a little something extra to look at in dairiaire. Mrs. West wasn't doing anything she had not been doing since her sex tape leaked and she became famous. What popularized her Kimlicious Emoji fame is not what some of you may think. It is not her body even though, as the saying goes...sex sells. It is also not because of her appearance on Keeping Up With The Kardashians. It's logical to assume what secured Kim's...

Our knee jerk reaction to all drama is in the acronym P.W.A. Pursue, Work, Acheive. We are still hard at work and there is lots on our plate, as far as task and goal go for Abornewords. Being in line with our purpose, we continue to bring you informative and entertaining content. With that in mind, we bring you some juice on tattoos which will hopefully make you ponder Artistic Expression, death, class association and a little bit of life and death. God is life! Still, there are some who prof...

The Man Right Chea, AKA Mystikal, made a name for himself by showing off his fast rap flow, starting out on The No LImit Label with Master P. After being released from prison, he continues to rebuild his career and seems to be doing a pretty good job. From doing shows and appearing at different venues, he is keeping the demand for his services up. The Rapper will star in Side Piece in what some call a movie and others a documentary. The flick is described as a Documenta...

We are asking you to save your laughter about what Lailah Muhammad is doing  in the video and think a little deeper for a moment or at least until you finish reading this  Blog Post.

Just when we thought the dopest thing about Lailah Muhammad was her ability to conquer and slay Beyoncé's dance moves, we find out that she's a woman of many talents.

Add to her credit News Anchor and Professor and you will easily realize that she can do more than pop, twist, turn and shoulder check us with neck a...

Katheryn Cryer and Jim Cryer in a scene on The Haves And The Have Nots ^____ Courtesy of OWN

It is always suppose to be about the love but when thing go wrong sometimes you may have to say what Renee Lawless said in character as Katheryn Cryer. As she drove in her vehicle, the words seem to flow like a loving sentiment but when she said "call the bastard" I knew that Katheryn Cryer was not thinking about love or any sentiment that had anything to do with it. You may have felt the same way, if y...

You do not have to Feng Shui your home to feel like you have created a personal haven. The trick is to connect the dots with what makes you feel comfortable and whole. Sometimes being a little more organized can help and Feng Shui supporters will certainly list decluttering as a top priority, when it comes to getting the right energy flowing, in your space.

Yin and Yang should agree, if you are going to get it right, according to some experts. Right now, I have to agree with Sassy Mama in LA,...

As much as we love Maritza Lugo, we felt compelled to share Dave Whamond with you, in part, for his stairwell humor and also because his Reality Check Humor has clearly made us remember the ding-dong humor of Jennifer Freeman, the Actress who played Claire Kyle on My Wife And Kids. We simply offer this image and a link to Dave Whamond's February 27th Humor.



Dave Whamond's Stairwell Humor

We need to remember to laugh every now and then so that we can maintain our position somewhere between norm...

The moment we all have been waiting for is almost here. Nice Gunz is speaking to us in a video. The disappointing thing is that he is not Rapping on some crazy beat. The New Orleans breed Rapper is however, giving us a look inside his creative, talking a bit about the origin of his Rap Name and sharing everything from the number of his Ward to music influences.

He is under the cloth of hood life, as he's looking real relaxed seated on a very comfy looking sofa wearing a RYDA MUZIK Snapback. N...

The daily hustle and bustle of work can be exhausting to say the least. Swollen ankles and aching feet that burn from treading here and there. The only comfort that you really have is in knowing that you performed at your best in all situations. Oh, a nice pay check helps too. Accomplishing goals and financial compensation are enough to make you happy. Still rewards and accomplishments may not be enough to get you to your happy place.

You ...

Contrary to what some TV fanatics believe is right, the light of the star is shining on Tika Sumpter instead of co-star Crystal R. Fox, who is best known for her role on the Crime Drama Series In The Heat Of The Night, where she played Luann Corbin, a police officer.

The two stars both have landed roles on Tyler Perry's new Series The Haves and The Have Nots. Except, Tika Sumpter seems to be out shining Fox, gaining the attention of Talk Show Host Wendy Williams.

Crystal Fox and Tika Sumpters...

Think what you want to. It's your choice. All I know is that BlogXilla wants it and he wants it bad! What could I be speaking of with such passion? Well, the Relationship Section heated up and explored the Mitching Theory, on Married 2 The Blog, A Lifestyle Blog for those seeking to become one, have a significant other, or striving to maintain their relationship. Don't fall into one of those categories? Then, you are most likely just someone who loves to indulge in good writing or ...

The idea of what it means to be a "Creative" in any field requires a different level of understanding, as far as relationships go. Networking has to take on a whole new meaning, if true connections are to happen. Intimacy, community, and commitment is required, sharing is involved, and one persons success can ultimately be tied to the actions of someone else emotionally, mentally, and physically. All three connections really define what love means. A connection with someone that goes beyond...

The Pepsi Refresh Project, the Visa ad featuring the voice of Morgan Freeman, the Gatorade Commercial that uses the words made famous by Muhammad Ali, yes, we are referring to "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee". All of these creatie advertisments included a touch of Lee Clow. He is part of the creative team responsible for bringing us the finished products that we enjoy watching, in between our favorite shows. One ad, in particular, is very inspirational and can be used as a teac...

Sam Waterson is the perfect candidate to star in a role on HBO's new series called The Newsroom. Without an actual superhero flying in and out of Lois Lanes life, The Newsroom is the only other place that really needed super man's attention. Sam Waterson is playing a role that cast him as a type of superman, the guy who is head of the networks news division, Charlie Skinner. Episode one covered the politics of news that often gets overlooked. The questions that we dare to ask and receive so...

The way American Leaders and women perceive male dominated jobs is changing everyday. Those different ideas have something to do with the times. Today's societal environment is not like the days of old, when women were less likely to be breadwinners, or even make any type of financial contribution to the household. More and more women are entering the workforce. Not only that, positions in male dominated fields are not recruiting more open minded women. Entering non traditional fields commo...

Alright, it is a little different than the way Jakarta Fashion Week happened last year, but it is more inclusive of something your whole family can enjoy over and over. The festivities have been going on for the past couple of weeks and will wrap up by end of day on May 27th. We love bringing you International Coverage because it helps you to see how big the world really is in reality. Experience is a good teacher, and the world can seem so small when the focus is only on what is happening ...

Gunna coming out again tonight to do his thing at a very familiar venue in New Orleans, La, Le Roux. If there is one thing the good folks of New Orleans know how to do is have a good time. Gunna seems to be ready to give it to the crowd yet again as we had the chance to talk with him briefly. He talked about how much energy it takes to perform at your best. Getting rest seemed to be important to him. His real concern was for his fans in the city who expect him to get the hype going at Le ...

Orlando, Florida is a good place to visit for other things besides Basketball and The Magic Kingdom. A few new ways to enjoy recreational entertainment in Florida is due to open on May 8th; in a joint effort to provide Florida Residents and tourist with some spectacular things to do with family and friends, entertainment never sounded so exciting!

When you are not watching Dwight Howard gallop up and down the court like the basketball stallion that he truly is, you will be able to absor...