– blogged by @lanaladonna In a perfect world, men and women would receive equal pay. African American women would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Rejection would be based on qualifications rather than race.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically …

In a perfect world, men and women would receive equal pay. African American women would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Rejection would be based on qualifications rather than race. Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, who have dedicated …

– Blogged by @tktrinidad We are all excited for the movie “Black Panther” to come out on February 16th and to add to the excitement; it has been announced that #KendrickLamar produced the soundtrack with the help from Top Dawg label founder, Anthony Tiffith. The first song will be with …

Baller Beauty has more to offer than just beauty. These women are talented and simply amazing at what they do. From the likes of Tyra Banks, Halle Berry, Nia Long, and more, baller beauties are the epitome of Black Girl Magic, and exude the highest level of Black Excellence in …

After a weeklong hiatus, the Baller Alert radio hosts returned to discuss the recent events that took place over the last two weeks. To start, your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Su Solo and Ferrari Simmons revisited the 2017 Emmy Awards, where black excellence prevailed throughout the night. Both Donald …

Once again, Forbes has compiled a list to highlight the accomplishments of brilliant people. This time, to celebrate the publication’s centennial, Forbes gathered an A-to-Z encyclopedia of ideas from 100 of the Greatest Living Business Minds. Among the composed list of greats were several individuals, who have inspired and motivated …

The couple you’ve been waiting for isn’t exactly a couple just yet. Nicki Minaj, was seen celebrating with Nas at his private birthday dinner at The Pool Lounge in New York City, on Wednesday.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to an E News insider, “Nicki and Nas are just very dear friends nothing romantic. …

  A Missouri lawmaker may be facing serious consequences after leaving a Facebook comment that caught the attention of the Secret Service. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just two days after Trump condemned “both sides” for the violence that took place at the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Democratic state Senator #MariaChappelleNadal took to …

Nicki Minaj appeared on The Ellen Show where Ellen was able to get to the bottom of all the rumors; are Nicki and Nas an item?   Ellen began by asking Nicki about her Paris Fashion Week outfit, in which she wore her bare breast as an accessory. Shockingly, Ellen uses …

Several public and private HBCUs are looking to increase the representation in a few underprovided cities and towns across the country. According to HBCU Digest, nine HBCU’s in particular, including Southern University, Alcorn State University, and Tuskegee University, are working to organize a Black Male Teacher Training Initiative, a mass …

On Wednesday, former Baylor University head coach, Art Briles, released a statement to deny any foul play on his part in regards to over 50 acts of rapes, connected to 31 football players, during his time at the university. Last month, a Baylor University alum filed a suit against the school, …

The president of Morehouse College is speaking up after he, and several other HBCU representatives, met with Donald Trump earlier this week and left with nothing more than an Instagram photo.   Morehouse College President John Wilson Jr issued a statement on Thursday, after spending two days alongside Trump and …

Nearly two years ago, Donald Trump declared his candidacy for the 45th President of the United States of America. Almost seventeen months later, in a major upset, he was elected. Since then, he has laid out a blueprint for the next four years which will consist of building walls, repealing …

On Monday, the Golden Globes released the nominees for their 2017 awards show. However, like every other award show, a few fan favorites were overlooked by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. After shattering records and exceeding all expectations, 50 Cent’s hit show “Power,” still didn’t make the cut for a …

White nationalists are praising Donald Trump’s decision to hire Steve Bannon as his chief strategist. It’s no question they’d back Bannon, a former Breitbart executive, his views are about as racist and sexist as theirs are.   If you’re not familiar with Breitbart, they’re a conservative website with articles such as …

To officially begin the transfer of power, President Obama met with Donald Trump today at the White House. From pictures, this meeting seemed extremely awkward for the two men who have been extremely critical of one another for years. For the sake of the country though, President Obama offered to …

Not all superheroes wear capes. This week’s BA black excellence blog is dedicated to a student at Alabama A&M University. College is an experience of a lifetime. If you have the opportunity to go to college, I say, go for it. Although, the experience isn’t for everyone, it’s an experience …

-blogged by: @onetakestace When you think of two people to whip up your holiday meals, it’s unlikely that Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg come to mind but after personally witnessing the pair laugh, love and break bread, I can attest that they are truly a match made in heaven. Baller …

These days, it seems like this country has become so dark and dim. Due to all of the tragedies the country faces, there’s a need for hope to be restored. As the attack on black lives continues, there is a need for positivity to be reinstated within the community. So, as …

#LyorCohen, co-founder and CEO of #300Entertainment, has just been named global head of music at #YouTube. Cohen’s experience in the music industry dates back to the 1980s, starting as an artist manager at #RussellSimmons’ Rush Artist Management company. Since then, he’s worked with and headed the biggest record labels and music companies in …