Award-Winning Photographer Jason Miccolo Johnson Unveils Major Exhibition
For the first time in ten years, the photography of award-winning photojournalist Jason Miccolo Johnson will be on display in two galleries in the Washington, DC area. Opening at the Anacostia Arts...
View ArticleIs Hostages the next fall TV show to be cancelled?
By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor I had such high hopes for CBS’ Hostages as a big fan of Dylan McDermott and Toni Collette – and yes I even like Jerry Bruckheimer. But this show was a disappointment from...
View ArticleIt is About Time Hollywood produced such a charming romantic comedy this year
By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor About Time is the movie we have been looking for this year. The most romantic movie I have seen so far. The plot is more believable than it has a right to be, primarily...
View ArticleThe Best Man Holiday offers something for everyone
By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor The Best Man Holiday is a movie for couples or girlfriends. It is a flick that offers something for everyone: DRAMA (even a cat fight), faith, tears and plenty of laughs!...
View ArticleGrudge Match earns three stars
By Dwight Brown (NNPA) This is a charming and disarming geezer sports movie. Somewhat formulaic, but a lot of fun regardless. In fact, you may get so caught up in the moment you’ll celebrate your gray...
View ArticleA few of 2013 Best Films are still in theaters
By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic In a banner year for filmmaking, black films, filmmakers, screenwriters and actors thrived. You can enjoy their movies, and those of other people who showcased their...
View Article“The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd absolutely soars!
Your best friend has been all a-flutter about something lately. You haven’t seen much of her, in fact. She’s been sticking close to her nest but that’s okay. Next time you get together, it’ll be just...
View ArticleNDG Bookshelf: Saint Monkey is a book worth spending your time
By Terri Schlichenmeyer The first time you saw her, it was all you could do to resist touching her curls. They were perfect, just like her fingers and her apple-dumpling cheeks. Her eyes drew you in,...
View ArticleMarriage therapy minus the therapy
Try to see it my way / Do I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on? —The Beatles, “We Can Work It Out” Is it possible to observe an argument with your spouse from the vantage point of an objective...
View ArticleLearn a few things in “Living Safely, Aging Well”
By Terri Schlichenmeyer The third step from the bottom squeaks when you tread on it – which is something you tried to remember when you snuck in after curfew. There’s a light switch near the door that...
View ArticleSNL’s spoof spotlights Scandal’s silliness
The SNL spoof of Scandal has freed me to admit something: My name is Ruth and I have a confession — I don’t LOVE Scandal, I barely like it at times. I have tried, I promise I tried! I watched the very...
View ArticleCommon featured on Game of Thrones: The Mixtape
Common drops The Ladder for Catch the Throne: The Mixtape compilation featuring also Big Boi and Daddy Yankee. I really like it, what do you think? Of course HBO is tempting me to come back, but so far...
View ArticleSpring break read for your teen: Charly’s Epic Fiascos: Beware of Boys
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Warm fuzzies. That’s what you get when you help someone. You feel good because you did some good. Honestly, it’s sometimes hard to know who benefits more from your good deed –...
View Article‘The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living’ encourages training your mind
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Lately, it seems as though everything sets your teeth on edge. The neighbors are way too noisy. Customer service… isn’t. Your in-laws are a bunch of ingrates. And your...
View ArticleRio 2 is a pure delight for families on Easter weekend
By Dwight Brown, NNPA Film Critic You know what they say, “Birds with blue feathers have to stick together!” In this spirited and very sweet sequel to the box office hit Rio ($486 million in...
View ArticlePearl Cleage’s ‘Things I Should Have Told My Daughter’ is a must read
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Dear Diary… You’ve written that many times in your life. Little hurts, schoolgirl crushes, firsts, lasts, and thoughts. It’s all written in your journal so you’d see where you...
View ArticleBelle reveals a little known story and a rising star
By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor The release of Belle on Mother’s Day weekend in Dallas is perfect, it is the ideal movie for the family. Mom and daughters will enjoy the rich beauty of the film, the...
View Article“Mistakes I Made at Work” is an excellent book to give to to graduates
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Everybody knows what you did. It didn’t take long for word to get around, actually; you can tell by the smirks and the lack of eye-contact in the hall. It was a colossal...
View ArticleIs Michael Jackson’s Xscape good? Depends on who you ask
Michael Jackson’s estate was paid quite a pretty penny by Sony for his unreleased songs. They have now released Xscape which features songs with Justin Timbaland and others. Is it good? Well depends on...
View ArticleSC Johnson heir could serve only two months for sexual assault of 12 year old...
It is hard to imagine but SC Johnson heir, Samuel Curtis Johnson III, could spend as little as two months in jail for repeated sexual assault of his 12 year old step daughter. Somehow this billionaire...
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