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This article was first published in Soul Pitt Quarterly Print Magazine (Winter 2019). Copyright Soul Pitt Media. All Rights Reserved. Click article for larger view.

This article was first published in Soul Pitt Quarterly Print Magazine (Winter 2019). Copyright Soul Pitt Media. All Rights Reserved.

Hey Yall! I decided to switch up this article a little bit. You know that show that airs on The Food Network, “The Best Thing I Ate Last Week”? This article is similar to that but, it will be the best things I ate since my last article. I’ve indulged in steak, chicken, French fries and desserts, so grab a bib and fork and take an adventure with me over the past couple months.

Steak is one of my favorite foods, and I only eat it medium rare. Many people believe when the steak is prepared rare or mid rare, that it is not all the way done or it’s “bloody”. That is simply not true. The redness is myoglobin, the protein that delivers oxygen to an animal’s muscles. Heating the protein turns it a darker color. Rare meat is just cooked to a lower temperature.  Continue reading →

I love the fact that Pastor’s wives are all so different, but their goal and purpose is the same. That is to serve not only as a prayer covering for their husbands as they go forth in ministry as the shepherd, but also to partner with them in ministry. Check out the interview of the First Lady of Christ Temple Ministries, Melinda McCoy and how she balances life, so that she can complete the course set before her.

Terina J. Hicks:  Share with our readers how you got started and how long you have been working in ministry.

Melinda McCoy:  Well, let’s see, I received Christ into my life in March 1991. I saw how He was doing awesome work in my husband and I wanted that too. Digging into the Word of God I found revelation and answers for my life. Next thing, I desired to share what I learned. I started as a Sunday school teacher for the preschool children and have been teaching his Word ever since. Continue reading →

At a time when young people are distracted by social media, relationships or stressors which can impede productivity, Eugene Mosby and Amber Slaughter have established a business which serves to create positive change through credit restoration and financial planning.

Community Credit Group is an organization geared toward the creation of economic equality. They provide their clients with the tools and resources necessary to create and maintain wealth. Community Credit Group services a demographic often overlooked by traditional wealth management firms, yet in tremendous need of financial education. The inspiration to start the business came from the realization that many of the problems affecting our communities can be linked to economic disadvantages. When the Community Credit Group reference community, they have a broader definition beyond race or religion, to include anyone who can identify with their mission of creating economic equality. Continue reading →

by Kennedy McCoy

A painting sets a mood. It projects into the onlooker’s mind through the lens of personal interpretation. Some may feel inspired, while others could be discouraged. A handful could be confused or contemplative. The possibilities are endless for art—just as they are for life. Kimberly S. Carson is an African-American business owner of Painting with a Twist in Monroeville, PA. She worked in communications for twenty-three years, and as retirement approached she bought a Painting with a Twist branch. The business caught Carson’s attention after hearing about it through a friend: “I wanted to be a part of a therapeutic, enjoyable outlet. I realize nothing can predict the future but faith in your higher power can give you strength, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help this franchise grow and flourish.” Continue reading →

By Ron Fisher

Pittsburgh based hip-hop group, the Yung Old Headz, is quietly putting on for the Steel City. The group’s lead member, TNT, has been in the game since the early 1980s and hasn’t looked back since.

A few years after stepping foot onto the rap scene, TNT would link with fellow Pittsburgh emcee Mello. The two rappers would drop bars back-to-back until the group’s third member, TNT’s son DTAZ, joined the group several years ago.
Now a trio, the group is working to bring back the pure essence of hip-hop.  After dropping numerous albums and appearing on more than 30 mixtapes, the Yung Old Headz are proud to announce the release of their new project The Godfathers of Hip Hop, which dropped on March 21st. Continue reading →