The US Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act

Edie Windsor

After months of deliberation, the US Supreme Court justices have finally passed their judgement in favor of all legally married gays and lesbians in the various US states where gay marriage is legal, including here in Washington State. The decision says that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional for denying federal benefits to married gays and lesbians.

Carpe Diem - Seize The Day!

By Gracie

Many times in life, we are always waiting on some future events, some better times or some perfect set of circumstances before we can find happiness or contentment. We always try to rush things never trying to enjoy the process or stage we are in at any point in life. Life is a process; let’s learn to take things slowly.

Persecuted For Being Gay in Nigeria

To add a "back home" feel and face to the DOMA discussion, allow me to share the story of Bisi Alimi, a Nigerian male homosexual who currently lives in the UK after being persecuted for appearing on live TV - New Dawn with Funmi Iyanda, back in 2004. Bisi currently lives with his partner, and cannot return to Nigeria.

6 Things You Should Never Say To Your Dark-Skinned Daughter

OWN asked two dozen African-American psychologists—student and professional members of The Association of Black Psychologists—to answer the question, "What should you never say to your dark-skinned daughter?" Below is a curated list of the answers some of them gave in response. These words should not just be avoided with children, but adults also.

OJB Jezreel Speaks About Fundraising For His Kidney Transplant

I confess that while I was sorry for OJB Jezreel when I first read the news of needing a kidney transplant due to renal failure, I was also disappointed and irritated that he was raising funds from the public. I felt it was beneath him, and may showcase the irresponsibility of celebrities in general and Nigerian money-come-quickly people in general.

Couple Love - Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka

Keri Hilson has been in a sweet romance with Oklahoma City Thunder player Serge Ibaka for almost a year now. Keri and Serge are not shy being in public together, and appear to be very happy with each other in the pictures that come up of them. Serge Ibaka is African - born in Congo - and Keri is down with his culture, to the extent of making fufu for them to eat :)

Magazine Covers - Chidinma Ekile on Complete Fashion

Chidinma Ekile, who arrived in the spotlight via the Project Fame TV Show route, went on to win the Best Female Act for West Africa for her single 'Kedike' at last year's KORA Awards. Since then, she continues to shine brightly. Lovely cover.

Did John Kumuyi's Wedding to Love Odih Take Place in the Deeper Life Church?

A comment from another member of the Deeper Life Bible Church to the friend who attended the wedding and wrote a defense of Love Odih [HERE] got me thinking if people may be blaming this couple unnecessarily. As much as I searched however, I could not find a venue for the wedding. If it turns out that John Kumuyi and Love Odih are no more deeper life members, and did not wed in the Deeper Life Church, dos that make everything OK? Read on for the rebuttal.

DBanj and Friends at the DKM Concert in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Dbanj was the headline act at his latest D'KingsMen -DKM Concert in Lagos last weekend. He was joined on stage by American rapper 2Chainz and reality TV actress Kenya Moore. There was also a great turnout of his friends and colleagues in the music and entertainment industry.

Star Wars Creator, George Lucas Marries Mellody Hobson

Gorge Lucas is best known for the Star Wars franchise, which premiered in the seventies but is still as wildly popular today. Last year, he sold the production company behind the movie series for $4.05 billion. George Lucas got married for the second time to his long time girlfriend and fiance, Mellody Hobson, this past weekend.