Friday, February 17, 2012 | 8:04 AM

Rahsaan Patterson Opens Up About Childhood Molestation, and Healing

Singer Rahsaan Patterson shares his painful childhood memories of molestation, and how he used music to heal.

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Friday, February 17, 2012 | 6:00 AM

40 Boundary-Breaking Black Women

Here are 40 boundary-breaking Black women who brought us to where we are today.

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Sunday, February 12, 2012 | 1:30 PM

CeCe Winans on Whitney Houston: 'She Was Not Just a Friend But a Sister'

"Whitney was not just a friend but a sister, says the gospel star. 

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Saturday, February 04, 2012 | 7:03 AM

'Sunday Best' Winner Amber Bullock on Accepting Your New Beginnings

BET's "Sunday Best" winner Amber Bullock on embracing the new.

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Saturday, February 04, 2012 | 6:47 AM

Inspired: Trin-i-Tee 5:7 on Following the Path God Has for You

Gospel duo Trin-i-tee 5:7 on the key ingredients in their “success gumbo.”

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Saturday, February 04, 2012 | 6:00 AM

5 Questions with Fred Hammond on 'God, Love and Romance'

Gospel great Fred Hammond discusses success, moving on from divorce, and his new album "God, Love & Romance."

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Friday, January 27, 2012 | 6:00 AM

Celeb Trainer Jeanette Jenkins' 5 Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health

Celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins' five easy steps to a healthier you.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 | 10:33 AM

The Write or Die Chick: A Love Letter to My Girlfriends

Death often makes you appreciate the time you have on earth. Don't waste today, celebrate life.

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Monday, January 23, 2012 | 7:43 PM

Finding Love at Any Age

A fortysomething widow, a Katrina survivor in her twenties, a thirtyish divorcee, a singer in her fifties, and a seventysomething fashion diva all found their soul mates when they least expected it. And you can, too!

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Monday, January 23, 2012 | 7:31 PM

Living Large on Less

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