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Cheryl White was the first black female jockey in the United States. She made her mark while riding her mother’s horse, Ace Reward. Though she finished last in her first race, she made her winning mark in countless races to come.   White’s father, Raymond White, was a noted owner and trainer at the tracks […]

Emlen “The Gremlin” Tunnell of Pennsylvania was the first black and first defensive player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. He was known as one of the greatest defensive backs in the history of the game. Like all the best players of his era, Tunnell suffered through severe injuries, […]

President Barack Obama talked with the “TJMS” about Hurricane Irene, the Martin Luther King Memorial, jobs and health care Tuesday, August 30th. In case you may have missed it, audio and transcript of the conversation are provided below! Click here for Part Two of the “TJMS” interview with the president. The following is a transcript of “The Tom Joyner […]

HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston woman got an abortion for her 12-year-old mentally disabled daughter in an effort to hide evidence that her son sexually assaulted the girl, authorities said. The woman made her initial court appearance Monday on a charge of tampering with evidence. Prosecutors allege in court documents that she took her daughter […]

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney’s acclaimed “The Help” will need no help against a trio of 3-D newcomers, sweeping up around $20 million to top the domestic box office chart on its second weekend out. After debuting in the No. 2 spot last weekend, the film about sisterhood in the racially divided 1960s’ South has […]

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Saturday, Aug. 20 “Tia and Tamera – Last Fling Before the Ring” at 10 p.m. on Style Black America’s favorite twin set bares all in their reality show; this week, Tia tells Tamera she’s too pregnant to participate in her bachelorette party. Tune in!

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Deborah Madden, an FBI spokeswoman in Mississippi, said Wednesday that the bureau is investigating the June 26 death of James Craig Anderson. Madden said the agency wants to “determine whether federal civil rights crimes occurred.” Anderson’s death flamed anger across the country when a surveillance video was made public of him being run over near […]

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Sinbad is back! The veteran funnyman is using his found-again fame for a good cause this weekend. On Friday, Aug. 19, he’s heading to Texas Southern University, one of the nation’s largest historically black collges and universities, for a comedy show that will benefit students at the school. The “Back to School Laugh Out,” starring […]

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HEY FAMILY!  The 2011 Allstate® Tom Joyner Family Reunion will be here quicker than you think. And as always, this is an event FOR US BY US.  We are taking over the family vacation capital of the world – Orlando, Florida. With events just for you and your family while continuing to offer the best […]

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Controversy surrounds the placing of monuments dedicated toward Araminta Ross, also known as Harriet Tubman, the conductor of the Underground Railroad. Tubman, who was known to threaten an escaping slave with a bullet if they chose to turn back, was a Maryland native, and 2013 will mark the centennial memorial of her passing.   Representatives […]

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Brian McKnight has crafted a long-term career based on his musical talent and keen songwriting, an accomplishment that stands out now in this youth-obsessed, hip-hop dominant, technologically-based music era. McKnight’s done things the old-fashioned way: By honing his craft and creating music that his fan base appreciates. It’s pretty shocking that, despite his success and […]