Melissa Wade

Frank Robinson was one of the greatest hitters in the game’s history, and the first black manager in Major League Baseball. Major League Baseball confirmed that the Baltimore Orioles superstar pass away on Wednesday at the age of 83. Here more about Robinson: Robinson was one of the greatest hitters in the game’s history Played 21 […]

Michael B. Jordan was totally convincing in playing the villain in Black Panther but he tells Oprah the role took a toll on his mental health. He revealed to Oprah at the taping of her “SuperSoul Conversations” TV special that he sought professional help after playing the villain. “I went to therapy, I started talking […]

NC’s need for elementary school teachers “is becoming increasingly problematic,” according to the state Department of Public Instruction. North Carolina public school teachers are not leaving their jobs in droves, but when they do leave, elementary schools are struggling the most to fill the empty teaching positions, according to a report shared with the State Board […]

Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women in the US and Doc Swiner joined us today to give tips on how to prevent and naturally treat blood pressure and heart disease. February is National Heart Health Month. If you missed the show today … listen as Melissa talks with Doc Swiner about […]

  A mother and step-father have been arrested and charged with felony child abuse inflicting serious injury on their 13 yr old daughter. Officers responded to a 911 call about a naked girl on the side of the road Monday, she initially told deputies that she was lost, but later said that she had been kidnapped. […]

Recent studies say, “For women less than 55 years old there has actually been an increase in the incidence of heart disease. Mt. Sinai hospital cardiologist, Steinbaum says, “we are seeing risk factors likes high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes increasing the risk in this population that is otherwise really healthy.” Symptoms can be different for women […]

She is the top U.S. Independent National Sales Director for Mary Kay and she is coming to Women’s Empowerment 2019. Mary Kay Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Gloria Mayfield Banks started her Mary Kay business with the goal to make an extra $200 each month to pay for her children’s daycare costs. Now, as […]

Here are some local events that are happening over this weekend.  To see more and to post your own CLICK HERE     Black History Month Celebration Event Date:  02/03/2019 Event Time:  11:00AM Is this event FREE?:  YES Venue Name:  Piney Grove F.W.B. Church Address Line 1:  244 Slocomb Road City, State, Zip:  Fayetteville,NC,28311 Event […]

Just added to the list of stellar speakers and performers for Women’s Empowerment 2019 is the mother of Black Hollywood Jenifer Lewis.  Known for so many roles in the industry most recently the mother/grandmother on the hit TV show Blackish! Soooo …… in addition to Patti LaBelle, Gloria Mayfield Banks, and Kirk Franklin we are excited to announce Jenifer […]

  The first Friday of February is Wear Red Day, which is part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. The American Heart Association says cardiovascular diseases kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds and 64% of women die from heart disease with no previous symptoms. It’s important to have regular checkups […]