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Monday, March 31, 2014

I'm Obsessed with... Unbowed




This movie right here is why I LOVE Independent Films!! A beautiful and unique interracial love story, Unbowed is full of passion that is felt through the screen. Don't believe me? Check out the clip below.




And that Jay Tavare (who plays the male lead)? Woo, Lawd!!

Be sure to click the image at the top of the page to purchase a copy!!

Monday, March 24, 2014

Women's History Month - 5 Phenomenal Voices


Continuing with our celebration of Women's History Month, we bring you our list of the top five voices in music history. Enjoy!!




1. Aretha Franklin



2. Billie Holiday



3. Ella Fitzgerald



4. Phyllis Hyman



5. Whitney Houston



Who would you add to the list? Comment below and let us know!!

Monday, March 17, 2014

Women's History Month - 5 Inspiring Entreprenuers



This week we're honoring women who specialized in making a lot of something out of nothing!! These ladies are truly inspiring. Check them out!!!





1. Madam C.J. Walker (Trailblazing Hair-Care Mogul)



2. Mary Kay Ash (Cosmetics Mogul)




3. Oprah Winfrey (Media Mogul)




4. J. K. Rowling (Yes, she's an author, but she is also the creator of the Harry Potter empire)




5. Sophia Vergara (Not only is she an actress, she is the founder of new media company, LatinWE and her own clothing line, among other ventures.)

Monday, March 10, 2014

Women's History Month - 6 Soul-Stirring Scribes


Continuing with 2nd Street Blog's celebration of Women's History Month, today we salute 6 wonderful writers! Check them out!



Zora Neale Hurston



Toni Morrison




Maya Angelou




Alice Walker




Phillis Wheatley




Lorraine Hansberry


Monday, March 3, 2014

Women's History Month - 5 Trailblazers




In honor of Women's History Month, I'm featuring some awesome trailblazing women. Check out these Mini bios!!



Hattie McDaniel


Harriet Tubman


Rosa Parks


Ida Tarbell


Jane Addams