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Check out  Twelve-year-old Willow Smith and DJ MVSIC Fabrega new group  duo called Melodic Chaos called “Summer Fling.”

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What do you get when you mix natural talent, a bowl full of determination and an extra side of focus? None other than the amazing singer & songwriter, Ja’shayla! Hailing from Toledo, Ohio, Ja’Shayla was greatly influenced by gospel music and soulful singers which led her to tap into her own musical gift.

This skilled vocalist has already graced the stages of the Apollo Theatre, The Fox Theatre in Detroit with Anthony Hamilton and numerous venues in the New York area. She has been a finalist in talent events along the east coast including beauty pageants, talent showcases and most significantly, beating out over 10,000 contestants to perform for P. Diddy. Ja’Shayla has been praised by vocal experts such as celebrity vocal coaches Doc Holiday and Craig Derry for her range and vocal abilities. Her musical style is best described as Contemporary R&B/Hip-Hop. Ja’Shayla’s emotional and soulful lyrics/sound stems from her jazz and blues background as a trained saxophonist and soloist of a jazz band. Vocally, Ja’Shayla has a dynamic and powerful voice that is both original and expressive.

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Jump start your week with a shot of motivation from the amazing Oprah Winfrey on how to believe & trust yourself!

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Today we have a couple of Tusday Tunes that feature some of our fave artists at the BET Awards.Who was your fave performance?

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Kendrick Lamar & Erykah Badu

Janelle Monae & Erykah Badu

Mariah Carey

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Time to jump start this week with some positive energy from one of your fave celebs! That’s right, listen to what Pharrell has to say about reaching your dreams and how staying true to yourself will allow  you to reach your full potential!

Last week, we talked about forgiveness. Well, this week, I want to look at the other side of the equation – apologizing. It wasn’t until my early twenties that I truly learned how important and how hard it can be to apologize. I mentioned last time that forgiveness can be tough, but in a lot of instances, apologizing can be just as difficult, if not more so. The thing that makes apologizing such a difficult task is that it requires us to humble ourselves. First we have to be humble and honest enough to admit we were wrong. Then, we have to call on those same two traits to ask the person we offended for forgiveness. When those things are done sincerely, they can be very humbling, especially for the inexperienced apologizer.

See, most of us are used to giving and receiving half-assed apologies. Those are the ones that people offer without much thought or sincerity, and they rarely contain an admission of what was actually done wrong. That ain’t how it goes. A real apology requires some introspection to admit to yourself that you were wrong and that the offended party deserves to be treated better. In addition to introspection, there also has to be some perspective in order to see your actions from the other person’s point of view. Then, it requires the humility to admit the things that you just admitted to yourself to the other person. Finally, a true apology requires maturity because it takes a mature person to be able to offer up an apology and really mean it.

Yes, you may feel a little better once you apologize, but the apology isn’t about you. It’s about showing the other person enough respect to admit that you were wrong and that they weren’t deserving of that kind of treatment. A real apology is about trying to set things right. It’s about doing what you can to start the healing process for all parties involved. If you’ve ever been hurt and later received an apology, you know how much those words can mean and how they often make it so much easier to let things go. Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, so when you’re the one who did the hurting, step up and also be the one who starts the healing.

Summer is here! Yes, time to get officially excited! Ok, so even though your days and nights are surrounded by warm weather and fun times, don’t forget about your health! Take advantage of the days where you do not have to stand in the cafe line at school. This does no mean gobble down every fast food place you see either. Check out how simple choices can change your entire of day of how you feel and act! Trust me, you’ll thank us later!

Check out a couple healthy snack to keep your mind sharp for….dun dun dun summer school! You may be surprised of what’s number 1

Being smart about your funds is just as important as sporting the hottest fashion trends out right now. Hmmm… think about it. If you don’t know how to save then how are you going to buy those hot shoes for your bestie’s party next month? Your parents are going to start giving you that good ol’ side eye the next time you kindly reach your hand out for more money. So hey, before they even give you the “You need to start being responsible” speech beat them to the punch and watch your account grow! Ok, ok enough of the speech let’s see if you are a Budgetnista or not?

Closet Check!– Yes, I know the feeling of fresh clothes in your closet is somewhat addictive! You can feel yourself wanting to rip off the tags as soon as you pull it out the bag and find the perfect place to debut the new piece to your clothes collection. BUT ask yourself how often do you buy new clothes? And where are your fave stores? Do you give yourself a spending limit before going out? Oh how I know you love all these questions I’m tossing your way! Just remember that giving yourself a limit of how often and what you spend can save you extra money ! And even if you are a fan of boutiques or stores like H&M . Make sure your wardrobe is a mixture of higher, lower and thrift pieces!

A Foodie??– You’re telling yourself look, I’m not in 2nd grade anymore and packing lunches are the most annoying thing in the world. I know it seems like all 5 minutes of you preparing a meal the next day is life threatening but its not. How many times do you go to the drive thru after summer school? Or how many McGriddle wrappers are in the back of your car? Setting aside 10 extra minutes to eat breakfast at home or throwing a snack for after school will save up! You’ve probably spent 10 bucks in just vending machines already…Think about it.

Small Temptations– Well, you know that they say it’s not the big problems that drive you crazy but the small bumps in the road that will drive you up the wall. Well, it’s same for your budget. Is it easy for you to get sidetracked? Do you make a lot of thoughtless purchases? It’s not always the huge purchases that makes your account slowly dwindle, it’s more of your small daily temptations that add up! From the Redbox station to the Passion Fruit Ice Tea from star bucks to the new nail polish you snagged at the drugstore. If you really added up a week of your random buys, you just saved up for your prom shoes…Yes, it’s true.

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Time to kick up the energy this morning! Check out these dope dancers from U4ria Dance Studio based in Coral Springs, Florida!

First kick it off with the summer hit Grown Woman by Beyonce…

Time to slow things down with Alicia Keys- Fire We Make

Last but not least check their hot choreography to Ciara’s Body Party

Good Morning Fly Girls!

So, you automatically know that you’re gorgeous, fly and fierce you are no matter what size or shade you are. It’s a simple fact! It does not matter what any other person thinks or even says about your stunning beauty. As long as you know your worth and flyness, you dictate how others view you as well! As girls of color we sometimes seem divided by our sizes, hair texture, backgrounds and yes, even different shades. We all can turn on the TV and may see that different skin tones are embraced more in media.

The film’s directors Bill Duke & Channsin Berry covers the separation that some girls have with overcoming having darker skin tones in their movie “Dark Girls” that recently premiered on the OWN network. Berry said, “When Bill called me with the idea of a documentary about dark-skinned women, I was in right away. Being a dark-skinned Black man, like Bill, I have gone through similar traumas. Being separated and discriminated against by our own people. It stifles your self-esteem. Bill and I shared our similar experiences and immediately understood that we knew the best way to approach this.”

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Do you feel that this is an issue you deal with at school or with your group of friends?

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