Did you know that upping your activity levels lowers your stress? Get going with these 7 strategies. via Move more and stress less: 7 stress-busting fitness strategies — Looking Forward

MEET SIMON-Peter Frimpong, a 13-year old Ghanaian American from Aurora, Colorado. The 8th-grader is one of about 100 top science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students from across the USA. Earlier this year, he was invited to the 2016 White House Science Fair. He presented President Obama with a functional artificial leg that he designed […] … Continue reading Simon-Peter Frimpong, 13, is one of the top science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students from across the USA — TheYoungEmpire

AFTER CLOSING out her ANTI World tour, performing on multiple festival stages and receiving the MTV Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs, things aren’t slowing down for Rihanna. The Diamonds singer was cast in the new film Ocean’s Eight – an all-female spin-off of the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy – and photos have surfaced of the … Continue reading Rihanna starts work on all-female ‘Ocean’s Eight’ movie alongside Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett — TheYoungEmpire

The R&B diva and sweet potato pie Queen is taking her cooking talents to TV! Patti LaBelle has landed her own cooking show on the Cooking Chanel. Her 6-episode series will begin airing Saturday, December 3 at 11am. Related Stories: #PattisPies : Patti LaBelle Releasing New Deserts At Walmart!!! Oww Owww!! Patti Labelle Is Dating… via … Continue reading “C’mon Patti!” Patti LaBelle Lands Her Own Cooking Show!! — K97.5

MEET 21-YEAR-OLD Jewell Jones, the youngest person ever elected as a state representative in Inkster, Michigan. At 20, the young councilman, who is the first politician in his family, became the youngest person to ever sit on Inkster’s six-member City Council, after he was sworn into office in November. Inkster is a majority African American […] … Continue reading Michigan councilman Jewell Jones, 21, becomes the youngest-ever state representative — TheYoungEmpire

Lee Daniels’ Empire spin off is coming. It’s called Star and its supposed to be really good. Jury’s still out on that but, we do have a sneak peek HERE!! Check it out and let us know if you’ll be watching or not!! According to the JasmineBrand: On Wednesday, Dec. 14, FOX will a special premiere… … Continue reading Lee Daniels Gives A Sneak Peek Of Empire Spin Off… — K97.5

An Alabama NAACP branch criticizes a grand jury's decision not to indict a Mobile police officer. The officer fatally shot a Black teen during a traffic stop, and many questions remain about the incident. via Local NAACP Questions Grand Jury Decision Not To Indict Alabama Officer Who Fatally Shot Michael Moore — K97.5

For the last few years, the Black Lives Matter movement has been at the center of activism, protesting a number of issues plaguing the black community including police brutality and racial injustice. However while we regularly see images of males from the movement such as Deray McKesson, the female founders have garnered much less of… via … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Founders Among ‘Glamour’ Magazine’s Women Of The Year Honorees — K97.5

“Dear beautiful brown-skinned girl, I look into your eyes and see the light and hope of myself. In this photo you are just about to turn 20, posing outside the television station where you were recently hired as a reporter. You’re proud of yourself for getting the job, but uncertain you’ll be able to manage […] … Continue reading ‘Knowing there is a high calling is what will sustain and fulfill you’ – Oprah’s letter to her younger self — TheYoungEmpire