KC's own Joshua Packwood

This weekend he makes history.
He'll be the first white valedictorian to graduate from Morehouse, the historically black, all male college.

And he's from Kansas City. His name is Joshua Packwood. CNN did a great story on him, exploring his experience at an HBCU and the life that lead him there. Click the pic to read about him.

Valerie Jarrett, Obama's best friend and adviser

Who your friends are say a lot about you. In many ways, they are our reflections. There is a chance that Barack Obama could be the next president, and his best friend and adviser is Valerie Jarrett.

Aaliyah
Seven years after her death, it's still hard to believe Aaliyah is gone. I look at artists like Ciara, Rihanna, Cherish, even Justin Timberlake, and I see Aaliyah's influences. Fader magazine gave her the cover of the annual icon issue, in stores now. Here's a snippet from the press release.

Clinton or Obama? Who will it be?

West Virginians head to the polls today for the state's Democratic primary between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

West Virginia is expected to vote Clinton in a major way, and it could help her close the gap between her and Obama. Click the pic for a CNN story on what this primary could really mean.

LeBron does more with less...

Kobe Bryant is the MVP, and in my opinion, he deserves it. But some feel LeBron, who came in fourth behind Kobe, deserved more consideration.

Nicole Richie

So, I was reading Jezebel today and came across a very interesting story that ran in the New York Post (click the pic) on the pampered pregnancy.

In short, it's all about this indulgent trend among moms-to-be: manis, pedis, waxes, hair, all the fab stuff before the big delivery.

Sex and the City

Yes, I am a longtime fan of "Sex and the City." But, in the years that the show has been off air, I have definitely come to view things differently than I did as a college student. Nevertheless, I'm excited to see the show on the big screen (May 30th if Oprah didn't remind you enough times last week). We all have our favorite character, and for many women, it's hands down Carrie Bradshaw. If you are a fan of Carrie, you should click the pic and check out a really great story on Sarah Jessica Parker that recently ran in New York magazine. It talks about how the show changed New York, SJP's status and a lot of women all over the world. What's your take on the show?

Lauryn & Clef were once "just friends"

I firmly believe that friendship has little to do with gender. Some of the best friendships can exist between a man and a woman.

Be One Less.

By now, most people have seen the "One Less" Gardasil commercials with the cheesy, catchy song. And if you haven't seen the commercials, surely you have heard about the vaccine. It's no joke, if you are a female under 26, you need to take this very seriously. And now the pricey vaccine ($300-$500) is being offered for free at select clinics in Kansas and Missouri. (Click the pic for locations in the KC area)

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