Category Archives: Opinion

Dim The Lights – Whitney Houston

You already know. The impact is endless. Another legend gone. We send our condolences to the family of iconic singer Whitney Houston, who died suddenly in Beverly Hills on Saturday, prior to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party. Houston was 48 years … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – David Peaston

Unfortunately, when the death train  starts rolling, it seems never-ending. In addition, to the deaths of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and boxing icon Angelo Dundee, singer David Peaston died on Wednesday. Peaston was best known for his multiple-win run … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Angelo Dundee

As we continue to deal with the death of Don Cornelius, boxing training legend Angelo Dundee also died on Wednesday of a heart attack. Dundee was best known as the legendary trainer for boxing greats Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Don Cornelius

As we all know by now, the world is dealing with the loss of Don Cornelius, creator and host of the iconic, Soul Train, from an apparent suicide. Authorities responded to a call reporting hearing gunfire and discovered Cornelius dead … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Sade!

Aesthetic Elevation wants to send a sincere Happy Birthday to Sade, the baddest chick to ever wax poetic on a track.

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RiaRob Revealed: RiaRob Returns

First and foremost, Happy New Year! And no, I am not late. I am actually right on time. It has been a little over two months to the day since my last post and I must say that it’s good … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – Joe Frazier and Heavy D

Losing is never an easy thing to deal with. When we lose our love ones, it is always difficult as we deal with death, grief, and moving forward in various ways. What proves more difficult is what those losses truly … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – Andy Rooney

  Andy Rooney died Friday night at the age of 92  from complications from minor surgery. Rooney recently stepped down from his post at 60 Minutes, capping a storied 60+ year career complete with rhetoric and funny gripes for all. … Continue reading

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RiaRob Revealed – NABJ Media Institute

As the fall season continues to roll on by, I have been working diligently on my writing and business endeavors. That meant reaching out and participating in organizations that pique my interest. Having recently joined the National Association of Black … Continue reading

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58: – The Movie Everyone Needs to See

There are times when you see a movie that touches your spirit, you cry a good cry, then simply go home.  Then there is a movie where you are willed into having no other choice but to DO SOMETHING. After … Continue reading

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