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  When I think of Black love, two people come to mind... Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Ossie and Ruby weren't just husband and wife they were co-workers and partners who built their lives and careers together, maintaining their unique relationship for 57 years. Ossie Davis was born Raiford Chatman Davis on December 18, 1917 in Cogdell, Clinch County, Georgia. He became known as "Ossie" when the courthouse clerk who was filing his birth certificate misunderstood his mom and thought she said his name was Ossie instead of his initials R.C. Ossie came up during a time when racism was high. The KKK once threatened to shoot his dad. Following the wishes of his parents, Ossie went to Howard University but ended up dropping out in 1939 to go to New York and fulfill his dreams of becoming an actor. That same year his acting career began with the Rose McClendon Players in Harlem. Meanwhile, Ruby Dee, born Ruby Ann Wallace on October 27, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio was also pur

Before there was D'Jango, there was Harriet Tubman, a 5'2 pint-sized powerhouse also known as the "Conductor" for the Underground Railroad. Harriett Tubman, born Araminta Harriet Ross in 1820 was no stranger to slavery, she was born into it. When she was just a young girl she had a bad accident that caused a head injury. She was hit with a heavy piece of metal after a slave master tried to throw the metal at another slave and hit her instead. Because of this she suffered from seizures, headaches and narcoleptic attacks throughout her life. She lived during a time when women didn't play much of a role, they just cooked and cleaned. Harriet did her fair share of the required duties but she had a bigger role in mind, she wanted to be free. Around 1844, she got married to a free Black man, John Tubman and soon changed her name from Araminta to Harriet. Not much is known about him or their union but the marriage was complicated due to her slave status. A ma

Charles Drew, born June 3, 1904, was an African-American Inventor. Drew attended McGill University Medical School in Montreal where he was a honor student specializing in physiological anatomy. He did countless research on blood plasma and transfusions in New York City but it was during his work at Columbia University where he made discoveries relating to the preservation of blood. He found that blood could be preserved and reconstituted at a later date by separating the liquid red blood cells from the near solid plasma and freezing the two separately. When Charles Drew developed the system for the storing of blood plasma (blood bank) he revolutionized the medical profession. Dr. Drew then established the American Red Cross blood bank, he was the first director to do so. He also organized the world's first blood bank drive, which they called "Blood for Britain" because he helped supply blood plasma for the British during World War II, this ultimately saved th

One of the biggest celebration days of the year is finally here, New Year's Eve 2015!! Many people are getting ready to party like it's 1999 and if you're like me you're thinking a little bubbly can't hurt right? Wrong! Many people who consume alcoholic beverages on New Year's Eve face that dreadful feeling after a night of heavy drinking... The Hangover. You know that moment when the room just won't stop spinning, your stomach feels queasy, that disturbing pounding headache that won't go away, and without warning the toilet suddenly becomes your new BFF. Oh, and let's not forget all the promises made to God about how you'll never drink again! Will this be you on New Year's Day?? There are rituals people practice like taking aspirin before drinking to help prevent the headache. Or eating first to coat your tummy... that's an oldie but goodie, or how about drinking just as many cups of water as you drink cocktails. Truth

Are you ready for the second installment of the Forever Friday  Chi Concert Series?? If you missed the Forever Friday   Chi launch party last month featuring Kelly Price, you cheated yourself out of an AMAZING Friday night! But not to worry, this next Forever Friday  Chi event will be even more exciting than the first one so don't miss out!! Up next, RahSaan Patterson!!! How many of you remember Kids Incorporated? Here's a little trivia for ya, RahSaan Patterson was cast as "The Kid" on Kids Incorporated. He's come a long way from that show and on Saturday, December 12, 2015 RahSaan Patterson is going to give you a show, live right here at the Promontory! Singing all of his jams like the soulful and seductive Spend The Night , the body groovin' Stop By , and many more of your favorite RahSaan Patterson cuts!! Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 11, 2015 at 10am!! Our last event was standing room only so make sure you get a seat! For

Seven-time Grammy nominated R&B Diva, Kelly Price, will be performing TONIGHT at the Promontory in Hyde Park for the launch of Forever Friday Chi ! Kelly Price kicks off the Forever Friday Chi concert series which is guaranteed to bring you an experience you don't want to miss! Other guests include Brandn & Friends performing a live Jazz tribute to the Isley Brothers and DJ Thunder, DJ Sundance and DJ John Styles. There is still time to get tickets for tonight's special performance, Standing Lounge- regularly $35 on sale for $25 with the promo code "GENVIP" - to purchase click here  http://goo.gl/P4gb98  or you can come kick it with us at the After Party and groove until 2am, advance tickets on sale for just $20- to purchase click here  http://goo.gl/CvZ35t  . There are a few Premium seats left for $40 which includes access to the VIP Red Carpet and Corporate Reception from 7pm-9pm, hosted by Senator Napoleon Harris and Filmmaker Christop

Hey Young World! It's been a long time since I've written you so I figured what better way to acknowledge "Throwback Thursday" than to dig up the old blog and share some lost footage! I have so much to say because so much is happening in my life right now and I'm eager to tell you all about it, as well as share my thoughts on all that is happening with the world.  But first, check out this video interview I did a while back with Ray J!