WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service backed down from its plan to eliminate Saturday mail delivery because Congress barred it, officials said Wednesday. But its governing board said it’s not possible for the financially ailing agency to meet cost-cutting goals without altering its delivery schedule. Delaying “responsible changes,” the board said, only makes it […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — African-Americans have achieved tremendous gains in education over the past 50 years, but that has yet to translate into major progress toward economic equality, the National Urban League says in its latest State of Black America report. This year’s report, “Redeem the Dream: Jobs Rebuild America,” identifies unemployment as the biggest barrier […]

Highlight: According to the industry respected JD Power and Associates, a data mining company, the Tahoe ranks high in its segment, as it relates to initial quality. What’s New: With the exception of a few new exterior colors, the Tahoe is a carryover this model year. City/Hwy Mileage: 15/21 Engine/Horsepower: 5.3-liter eight-cylinder/320-hp Price Range: $58,400 […]

A rep for “Sports Illustrated” swimsuit cover model Kate Upton has dismissed reports linking the her to Sean “Diddy” Combs. Buzz emerged today suggesting they were in a relationship after paps spotted them kissing at a recent event in Miami and enjoying dinner together in New York last week. But Upton’s camp moved quickly to […]

Rick Ross’ rape lyrics in “U.E.O.N.O” have been the topic of discussion for weeks and everyone has spoke out against the Miami rapper, even fellow lyricist, Talib Kweli. Put Molly all in the champagne. She ain’t even know it. I took her home and I enjoy that. She ain’t even know it. However, the women’s rights group, UltraViolet hasn’t […]

Two 27-year-old South African men, Tshepo Cameron Modisane (pictured left) and Thoba Calvin Sithole (pictured right), tied the knot Saturday in a ceremony that is being heralded as the nation’s first gay wedding, according to the Huffington Post. The couple was married in the town of KwaDukuza and stood before 200 guests as they exchanged their vows. On a continent that […]

Most people agree that the Brad Paisley/LL Cool J duet “Accidental Racist” is well-intentioned. Both have indicated a willingness to spark a national dialogue about lingering racism in the country through the song, from Paisley’s new album, “Wheelhouse.” But it’s LL’s verse in particular that has a lot of people completely baffled, if not outraged. […]

This is Chris Paul from the TJMS running through the top stories in roughly sixty seconds with The Morning Minute. Snoop Dog, AKA, Snoop Lion, says that rap music and homosexuality do not mix.  He says Frank Ocean can be gay because he’s a singer, but rap music won’t accept it.  Well, I don’t know […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two key senators have reached a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, a Senate aide and lobbyist said Wednesday, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama‘s drive to curb firearms violence in the wake of the elementary school shootings in Connecticut. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., […]

According to Akini Jeffrey, Streetz Morning Grind producer, rapper/actor T.I. along with his wife Tiny called into the radio station Streetz 94.5 to talk with the morning show host Rashan Ali about the “Family Hustle” show on VH1 which premiered Monday night. The interview was going very well as they discussed scenes from the show. […]

According to Yahoo Sports, entertainment mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is selling his stake in the Brooklyn Nets in order to become a sports agent. Jay-Z owns less than 2 percent of the Nets but he has become the face of the organization and has a been a huge part of the franchise’s commercial success. He […]

April 15th is quickly approaching.  Many people are panicking to assure they get their taxes done before being penalized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Some are fortunate enough to actually receive a return this year.  Unfortunately, no matter how hefty the sum of return, a lot of families will frivolously blow through whatever monies owed them by […]