National News

Authorities say a woman accused of killing a young mother and abducting a 3-day-old boy had suffered a recent miscarriage. Officials in Montgomery County say Verna McClain had told her fiancé she had given birth to his child. After she had a miscarriage, McClain allegedly killed Kala Golden and abducted tiny Keegan Golden from outside […]

With millions of African-Americans at risk of being ineligible to vote in this year’s presidential election because of strict voter identification laws, a new report released Wednesday explains how civic organizations can help citizens of color obtain the required ID and vote in November. Thirty-two states have pending laws that call for voters to present […]

Tom, next year, for the performances on the Fantastic Voyage Cruise, why don’t you book Michael Jackson, James Brown, Aaliyah, Levert, Whitney Houston and Tupac? Now for those of you scratching your heads and saying, “What in the world is Stephanie talking about today?”, you must have missed the news this week about the popular […]

Little Known Black History Facts

Manning Marable was a legendary author of the long-awaited biography called, “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention.” The historian has now been awarded a Pulitzer Prize in history for his controversial novel. Marable’s 2011 biography of Malcolm X took over a decade to complete. The Dayton, Ohio native acquired education at several schools; he received […]

Health & Wellness

With prom season and graduation nearing, the issue of underage drinking and its potentially deadly consequences are on the minds of many parents. To help parents have “the talk” during April – National Alcohol Awareness Month – Anheuser-Busch has expanded its “Family Talk About Drinking” program to help parents begin and sustain meaningful conversations about […]

Music

Michael Jackson’s former British bodyguard has launched a legal bid to prove he’s the biological father of the late singer’s youngest son. Martial arts master Matt Fiddes, who provided protection for the King of Pop when he was in the UK, is filing court papers in America to demand the right to see 10-year-old Blanket, […]

Music

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and these celebrity dynasties certainly prove that old adage true. With the Jackson family setting the precedent, these families know how to keep things in-house by continuing their legacy of entertainment into the next generation. Whether it’s music, TV, movies or all of the above, […]

Music

Reaction to the death Wednesday of entertainment icon Dick Clark: ___ “Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Dick Clark. With ‘American Bandstand,’ he introduced decades’ worth of viewers to the music of our times. He reshaped the television landscape forever as a creative and innovative producer. And, of course, for […]

Music

The falsetto singer announced that he is kicking off an all-album three-city tour that will begin in Los Angeles near the end of June. He’ll take his fans on a musical journey from the past to the present, wooing the ladies and teaching men how to love. Maxwell will perform just about everything on the […]

TV & Film

“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Sheree Whitfield is finally confirming reports that she will not return to the Bravo reality show next season – but she says the decision was her choice. “After four solid seasons of helping Bravo build the show into its most successful ‘Housewives’ franchise, I have decided to leave,” […]

Entertainment News

Acura is now apologizing for running an ad seeking an African-American actor to play a car dealer who was “not too dark.” The spot — which starred Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno and aired during the Super Bowl — was cast by an agency that sent out a casting sheet looking for a “nice looking, […]

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