(Family Features) Resolving to commit to better self-care can happen any time of the year, but there’s something about the calendar flipping to a new year that signals a fresh start. It’s the perfect starting point for new habits and a new approach to protecting your overall wellness. Self-care takes many forms. Maintaining a well-balanced […]

MAYBE” was written by Mariah. and produced by Mike and Sarah Gardner. “Maybe was written from the vantage point of one wanting more out of life, more than ‘what ifs‘ and “probably.” After trial period, there comes a time when one wants to be solidified or come to a mutual understanding on how to move […]

New York, NY – March 30, 2023 – The SRG/ILS Group welcomes R&B crooner Ruben Studdard! Ruben joins the other music icons on the SRG/ILS roster including Chaka Khan, Brian McKnight, Angie Stone, Erica Campbell, and many others. Ruben is currently wrapping up production on his new album with producer and song writer Balewa Muhammad (Jaheim, Angie Stone, Dave Hollister, Ciara) at […]

(Family Features) Travel for pure enjoyment is on the rise, so this may be your year to plan the ultimate dream vacation. According to Sports and Leisure Research, 80% of people surveyed believe a vacation does wonders for mental health and travel is a top spending priority in the coming year. The survey indicated travelers […]

In the early 70’s I had a young uncle who paid the price for being born Black in America. There were no issues while he was on the basketball court or the football field. The moment his heart was tied to that of a Caucasian girl, however, it all changed. Our grandparents’ home was intentionally […]

President Trump’s Year-One Accomplishments By the time President Donald J. Trump scored his first big legislative victory, 2017 was almost over. That victory was his tax-cut bill. The new law lowers corporate tax rates from 35 to 21 percent and reduces individual tax rates while adding new tax breaks. It also seeks to weaken the […]

Photo credit: Robertson Design & Photography Love it or hate it, the fact remains that 2020 was what it was. In many regards it was cruel and unrelenting. COVID-19 changed the dynamics of our lives for at least ten of the twelve months of the year. Isolation, social distancing, and face coverings became the norm, […]

Rewind I woke up early one Sunday morning feeling depressed again. Part of me believed this was going to be my permanent state of mind. I was so tired of her, tired of these kids yelling and screaming, tired of this mundane existence and just tired of life itself. Fifteen years ago I married my […]

The stage had been set. It was to be a landmark day for my daughter. She would reach a milestone in her young life on February 6th, and there would be no turning back! The morning started out lovely. She was out of school, thanks to a local school holiday. Since she had the day […]

According to the 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, African American women own more than 2 million businesses, making them the leading female minority group of business owners. Statistically, women of color are 4.5 times more likely to start a business than other demographics. (https://ventureneer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-state-of-women-owned-businesses-report_FINAL.pdf) One of those 2 million impressed me with the start […]

Neo-Soul Star Lahla-Hadiya Neo-soul is a musical genre that fuses contemporary R&B and 1970s-style soul with elements of hip-hop. The music is basically modern-day soul music, with contemporary attitudes and sensibilities. Neo-Soul is said to be more soulful and has deeper messages and meanings. Let it Raine I stumbled upon a great talent when I […]

  The Lyfe Magazine recognizes the struggle many of us are facing during this time. We Would like to take a moment each week to recognize someone who is working and helping others during this stressful period. Each week we want to honor someone, … Read more → 4 Ways to Help Nurses During the […]

The Lyfe Magazine Winter 2021 issue is now available! Lyfe for the New Year! What’s in this issue? Featured Stories Positive media from The Lights of the Roundtable! Darius Stanton, Darlene Brown, Marcus Johnson and Kendrick “DJ 5 Starr” Tilghman are featured in the first issue of the new year. Mrs. Florida American 2020, Katrina […]

Lahla-Hadiya Castro Appointed to the Board of Directors for The Lyfe Magazine January 1, 2021 (White Plains, Maryland) The Lyfe Magazine is proud to announce the appointment of Lahla-Hadiya Castro to its Board of Directors. The Lyfe Magazine featured Lahla… Read more →