Commentary

I’ve given it a lot of thought: it’s still an insult. I’m talking about Jackie Robinson’s integration of Major League Baseball way back in 1947. Or, more specifically, the condition and conditions under which said integration took place. Yes, I’ve seen “42.” Darned good movie. Excellent, in fact. And it’s based on a great story. […]

If You Missed It, Little Known Black History Facts, Originals

The Negro Motorist Green Book was a publication released in 1936 that served as a guide to African American travelers. Because of the racist conditions that existed from segregation, blacks needed a reference manual to guide them to integrated or black-friendly establishments. That’s when they turned to “The Negro Motorist Green Book: An International Travel […]

News, Top News

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus is pressing the Federal Communications Commission to cut the costs that prison inmates and their families pay for phone calls. Caucus members said Wednesday the rates can be as high as $4 per call, plus another 55-cents-per-minute for long distance calls. They said such high rates disproportionately impact […]

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Jimmy McMillan wants to be New York’s next mayor and announced he’ll be going toe-to-toe with Republican and Democrat candidates to replace Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The 66-year-old Brooklynite originally planned to run on the Republican presidential ticket in 2012. He also ran for governor of New York State leaving behind a number of memorable public […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has a strategy to discourage his daughters from rebelling, perhaps by getting a tattoo himself. Obama says he and his wife, Michelle, have told 14-year-old Malia and 11-year-old Sasha that if they ever decide to get a tattoo then “mommy and me” will get the same tattoo in the […]

National News, News

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African foundation says retired archbishop Desmond Tutu has checked into a Cape Town hospital for treatment of a persistent infection. The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation said the Nobel Peace Prize laureate will undergo tests to discover the cause of the infection. The foundation says 81-year-old Tutu spent Wednesday […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Four young victims of a deadly Alabama church bombing that marked one of the darkest moments of the civil rights movement are one step closer to receiving Congress’ highest civilian honor. By a 420-0 vote, the House has passed a measure that posthumously would award the Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae […]

Gossip

Actor Shemar Moore is known for starring in the hit crime drama “Criminal Minds” and his former role on the daytime soap opera “The Young & the Restless.” He also made a name for himself as a Hollywood playboy who has dated his fair share of quality beauties. Two of his most high-profile relationships were with Toni Braxton and Halle […]

Entertainment Video

What do moms on the go like Nikki and Mary really want for Mother’sDay? (hint, hint) Life Style Specialist Christen Rochon has a list of gadgets you don’t want to miss in Mamas Gone Wild #63. For more info go to DivasandDorks.com [ooyala code=”xwajE2Yjo7Azm5OT9UCt-6Eueuzm2SZS” player_id=”undefined”]

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CHICAGO — A Chicago woman has been arrested at least 396 times since 1978, including 92 times for theft and an alleged attack on a City Council member. Over the years, Shermain Miles, 51, was arrested 65 times for disorderly conduct and 59 times for crimes related to prostitution, among other things, according to the […]

Gossip

Oh yes, Wendy Williams is cracking down on the ladies of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” She said during her Monday show that Phaedra Parks needs to go. (Hmm, wonder what Phaedra thinks of her “friend” now? When we interviewed her 2 years ago, we tried to ask about her her husband Apollo, she shut […]

Music

Erica Campbell of Mary Mary has been talking about exploring a solo career for a while and she’s officially made the first step. The Grammy Award-winning gospel artist recently released her first single titled “A Little More Jesus.” The upbeat track doesn’t stray too far from Mary Mary’s original sound, but Erica does a good job […]