LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quincy Jones says he never told porn producer Joe Francis that casino mogul Steve Wynn threatened to kill him and have him buried in the desert. The Grammy-winning record producer testified Thursday in Wynn's slander trial against Francis, which focuses on claims by the "Girls Gone Wild" founder that the casino […]

If you scanned the crowds last week at the Republican National Convention looking for the faces of African-American delegates, they may have been difficult to find. Only 47 African-Americans served as delegates to the Republican National Convention last week in Tampa, Fla., out of a total of 2,286, according to data from the Joint Center […]

Actor Clifton Powell has been a familiar face in black film for many years with roles in classic films like "Ray," "Friday," and "Menace II Society" to name a few. Unfortunately, Powell now is in the news for something other than his movies. A Lousiana woman, using the name Kiayante Myers, is claiming Powell raped […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama's convention evolution is complete. Eight years ago, Obama rocketed into the political spotlight with a soaring convention keynote address. Four years later, he accepted the Democratic Party's nomination and became their standard bearer. On Thursday, Obama took the convention stage fighting for his job. "I recognize that times […]

Tia Mowry is a tough mommy. She endured some harsh criticism from people who called her baby ugly. But she says, it doesn’t matter what those people say, life is good and she is blessed to have her little man. “He’s the biggest joy of my life. Why would I want to hide that?” Tia […]

The fierce and fabulous Jill Scott graces the cover of the October issue of "Essence Magazine." Boasting “Black is Beautiful,” and wearing a close-cropped auburn-colored ‘fro, this bonafide soul sista strikes a pose that few women can effectively emulate. Oozing confidence, beauty, and authenticity, she tells "Essence", “This is the simplest form of myself. I […]

Charlotte, NC-Coming on the heels of the Labor Day weekend, Charlotte showed no signs of rest as this year’s host city of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Yesterday was the official kick off of the convention, but crowding the queen city’s streets were some angry protestors.   “They’ve barricaded the street up here,” said one […]

Today's "Thursday Morning Mom" is Angela Clemons of Kansas City.

Huggy Lowdown jokes with crew about Tom starting his work week on a Thursday, plus more on TJMS.  

Chris Paul blasts through 60 seconds of the Democratic National Convention and strippers earning tuition for their dancing.

Stephanie Robinson discusses the power of inspiration and the possible effects of a powerful speech from President Obama at the DNC.

Controversial black writer Richard Wright had a reputation for writing from the communist black perspective in the late 1930’s. His novels and shorts stories were known for their level of controversy. Wright was a known member of the Communist party but was not truly accepted among white communists of New York or the black communists. […]