BE FRIENDS WITH FIRST LADY ON FACEBOOK OR FOLLOW HER ON TWITTER Jill Scott’s lawsuits with Hidden Beach Records have finally been settled. According to reports, the record company initiated the lawsuit against the artist for apparently failing to fulfill her release obligations. But instead of backing down, Scott countersued. The details of the case […]
WCHB – Daytime talk-show queen Wendy Williams said on her show today she’s about to travel to Motown to interview one of her all-time favorites, Aretha Franklin. “The legendary Aretha Franklin has invited me to do an exclusive, in-person, intimate conversation with her in Detroit,” Williams said. “The way I figure, this is a once […]
This Valentine’s Day, Michelle Obama was kind enough to offer up some advice to couples on keeping their romance alive. After all, she and Barack have been married for 19 years. “I think a lot of laughing. I think in our house we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and laughter is the best form of […]
Many African-Americans question what President Obama has done for the community with unemployment rates still high amongst Blacks, and how budget cuts will affect him in the near future. Below are 13 things Pres. Obama has done to help Black America in his two years of office. RELATED: 25 reasons we love a Different World […]
Kentucky — A suspended Kentucky professor who compared student tardiness to slavery has decided to retire, school officials said. Mark Wattier, a political science professor, said he would apologize for likening two Black students’ tardiness to slavery. Read more at UPI RELATED: Black student says professor compared them to slaves Nearly half of Black college […]
If there is one person from history whose impact on the Black woman’s self-image rivals that of Oprah Winfrey, it is the hair mogul Madame C.J. Walker. Walker was the first successful Black female entrepreneur. Her insistence on involvement in both the business world and civic affairs predates Oprah’s story, and to the extent that […]
Sacramento — A Sacramento TV news crew was attacked by two dozen angry mourners outside the scene of the shooting of a 27 year-old man. Two of the crew members were pulled by the hair and kicked to the ground. Related: 25 reasons we loved Love Jones Read more at Huffington Post RELATED: CBS reporter […]
The 2000 U.S. Census recently revealed that the name “Washington” is what you may call “The Blackest Name In America.” Related: Top 9 must-see Black films Close to 90 percent of the 163,036 people found with the name Washington in the census were African-American. The story of this name began after the Civil War when […]
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On February 21, 1965, former Nation of Islam leader and influential Black Civil Rights activist Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City.
Birthday girl Rihanna performed at this year’s half-time NBA All Star game. Rihanna and Drake reunited for “What’s My Name,” and brought out Kanye West who performed “All Of The Lights”. TOP 9 MOST EXCITING BASKETBALL PLAYERS Take a look: What did you think of Rihanna’s performance? Happy Birthday Rihanna! NBA All Star Game 2011 […]