For over a decade, author Niobia Bryant has entranced a loyal legion of readers, first with tantalizing romances and now, under the identity of Meesha Mink, urban fiction. 2007’s Desperate Hoodwives kicked off the first successful series and now the award-winning writer has penned Kiss The Ring, another explosive tale brimming with sex, drugs and… Continue reading Meesha Mink’s “Kiss The Ring,” A MOC Book Review Exclusive
Category: Pop Life
Miscellaneous topics, trends and columns
Not Together, Yet Parents Forever: Shielding Kids From The Crossfire
Some folks prefer comedies or reality shows, but when it comes to my limited TV time, I’m a Judge Judy fan. She’s got her abrasive moments, sure, but if you watch for long enough, there are elements from all the above, especially when it comes to family law. Time and again, Judge Sheindlin can be… Continue reading Not Together, Yet Parents Forever: Shielding Kids From The Crossfire
Author & Icon: Ilyasah Shabazz’ “Malcolm Little,” The MOC Preview & Knowshi.com Interview Link
….Nearly 50 years after his death, the Muslim minister and Human and Civil Rights leader remains a much-discussed part of world history, but few are aware of the culture and characteristics that molded him into the man he became, part of the reason why Ms. Shabazz authored the critically-acclaimed book [Malcolm Little] (illustrated poignantly by… Continue reading Author & Icon: Ilyasah Shabazz’ “Malcolm Little,” The MOC Preview & Knowshi.com Interview Link
From Businesswoman To “Hip-Hop Professional,” The Briefing Shanti Das Interview
When it comes to careers, the golden trifecta of money, power and respect can be hard for anyone to achieve, particularly in the music biz. The path to profitability hinges on a tenuous tightrope that swings on the whims of a buying public, a truth known all too well by industry insider Shanti Das. After… Continue reading From Businesswoman To “Hip-Hop Professional,” The Briefing Shanti Das Interview
Shanti Das: Executive-Level “Hip-Hop Professional,” The MOC Preview/ST Story Link
……”I called the book The Hip-Hop Professional because I started working in the hip-hop culture,” the Atlanta-based industry vet shared during a recent stop in Dallas. “but the tips I include in the book can transcend to fit any industry. I want everyone to draw inspiration from it because there are tips that we all… Continue reading Shanti Das: Executive-Level “Hip-Hop Professional,” The MOC Preview/ST Story Link