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Women tend to naturally visit the doctors more frequent than men, especially if they feel something is wrong with their body. But often times, we ignore minor signs that actually can lead to serious health issues. These 5 common cancer symptoms can be easily overlooked: Unexplained Weight Loss For most women, this is a dream […]

Sometimes Jack Frost brings more than just cold weather into our lives during the winter months. Many women suffer from seasonal depression (aka the winter blues) because of the decrease in daylight that occurs in the fall and winter along the hormonal changes that come along with it. If you could use a hearty boost […]

VIA: ChicagoTribune.com Over 325,000 people are expected to attend The Dixie Classic Fair over the next week, and there’s little doubt that most of those people will consider tasting the fair’s newest treat. Fair vendors have introduced the Krispy Kreme Hamburger, a treat that likely exceeds 1,000 calories. The makers of the sinful treat take […]

Praise 103.9’s very own Lonnie Hunter has a brand new song from his forthcoming album of the same name: “I’m Back.” Take a listen and let us know what you think about it! RELATED: Lucinda Moore Talks Stellars, “Blessed” And Social Networking With Lonnie Hunter [AUDIO] RELATED: More New Music On PraisePhilly.com

Yesterday we closed our second round of The Greatest Black Sitcom of All-Time Competition narrowing down our picks from 32 to our Sweet Sixteen. No upsets to report here, but check out the scores from last week’s match-ups. The voting is now open to determine the Elite Eight. Vote now! The Cosby Show: 147 Gimme […]

Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, has made an unusual appeal on YouTube to an investment company on behalf of  several members who are facing financial hardships because of  investments  that went “sour.”

With only two weeks to go until the big V, Valentine’s Day mania is definitely heating up. But if you’re single on this day of love, and the sea of everything red and pink in the nation’s grocery and department stores is making you feel a little green, then never fear, HelloBeautiful is here, with […]

You got questions? These nine television hosts probably had them too, for a wide array of celebrities, politicians, athletes, and everyday people with amazing stories. Check out our list of the nine best black television talk show hosts. 1. Oprah Winfrey Initially The Oprah Winfrey Show was just another talk show when it debuted in […]

Mary McLeod Bethune, the daughter of slaves, became an early 20th Century educator and civil rights leader, founding both Bethune-Cookman College and the National Council of Negro Women. But Bethune became even more influential as a friend and confidant of Eleanor Roosevelt, and as an advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on Negro affairs. Bethune […]

Founded in 1912, Jarvis Christian College is an independent, four-year liberal arts college that aims to prepare students to succeed in a global and technological society. This Texas Christian college is a historically black Christian college, but welcomes students from all ethnic and religious backgrounds.

In case you missed it, Gospel great Fred Hammond talking to Tom Joyner this morning, we have you covered! Hear the full audio interview and J. Anthony Brown’s no-so-subtle jokes. Did he go too far? Fred Hammond seemed to take the jokes in stride and replied to PraisePhilly.com via Twitter saying, “I don’t pay him […]

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — A campaign to promote new businesses and create jobs, bringing together government agencies and businesses such as Intel and IBM, was launched Monday by the Obama administration. The Startup America Partnership aims to support overall entrepreneurship — with a focus on high-growth, job-creating industries such as clean energy, medicine, advanced manufacturing […]