January 11, 2012 Ana Valeska
Columnist Ana Valeska takes a clear, unequivocal stance against cyber bullying. Cyber words can hurt just as much as the real thing, and most times, have even graver consequences.
December 28, 2011 Tiffani Knowles
NEWD Managing Editor Tiffani Knowles shares a bit of her NEWD journey as the NEWD team prepares to launch NEWDradio - a 24/7 broadcast of the audio companion to NEWD. Starting January 2, 2012, listen LIVE to NEWDradio!
December 14, 2011 Blessings s. Makanani
Love. It's the most powerful human desire. Yet, some toy with it and revile it. Our newest freelance columnist Blessings Makanani from Malawi, Africa posits his own thoughts about the power of love.
November 30, 2011 Ana Valeska
Columnist Ana Valeska expresses how she shares at least some characteristics with the controversial, typically Asian "tiger mom." This term became uber popular after author Amy Chua chronicled her own story of being a tiger mom to her daughters in her 2011 memoir, Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mother.
November 30, 2011 Alicia Ramsay
Sex. It is one of the most dominant tools of influence within society. A major money-making brand. But there may be one institution that has opted out of the sex game. The church. What are the costs of its reticence? Teens gone wild.
October 19, 2011 Alicia Ramsay
The other woman. The concubine. The geisha. We've been socialized to look down upon these women. But why not so much the men involved in the affair? Are they not to bear blame?
August 23, 2011 Andre Barracks
Pass the Courvoisier! Many prepare all week to hit the clubs or lounges on the weekend and 'have a few' with their friends. But, is it necessary to drink alcohol in order to have a good time?
August 23, 2011 Christina Valladares
In today's economy, starting your own small business is risky business. But with today's technology, and inexpensive marketing methods, it is definitely a risk worth taking. From SEO to social networking, you can build a small business on less than a budget of $100 per month.
August 10, 2011 Alicia Ramsay
They get the hottest sneakers, the latest video games and the greatest birthday gifts. All in lieu of a parent's physical presence. Barrel children is a term coined to describe children whose parents leave them to pursue opportunities in super power countries like the U.S., UK and Canada. Their story is the untold story of immigration.
July 13, 2011 Alicia Ramsay
Nestled at the edge of New York City's Greenwich Village, the exclusive Le Souk Lounge and Restaurant presented an inviting energy as dimmed lights gleamed from medieval-like lamps suspended from the ceilings at Fashion Fete on Thursday, June 30 from 6:30 p.m to 10 p.m.