Little Known Black History Fact: Eugene Allen
Eugene Allen was a staple in the White House, serving as a butler for eight presidential administrations for over 34 years. Eugene Allen was born…
Daily Archive: June 21, 2012
Top News
Montgomery Ala. Apologizes for Wrongful Killing of Black Man
The Montgomery, Alabama City Council issued a statement Tuesday night apologizing to the family of black man, mistakenly gunned down by police 37 years ago,…
Michael Cottman
ANALYSIS: Romney Goes After the Black Vote
Mitt Romney is not giving up on the black vote. The billionaire Republican nominee for president will address the NAACP’s national convention in July at…
On Screen
Angela Bofill is Unsung
Don’t feel sorry for Angela Bofill. That is the message you get in the July 2 episode of TV One’s new season of “Unsung.” The…
Entertainment News
What in the Weekend? The Jacksons Hit the Road
This weekend, enjoy the summer months because they are all too short. Summertime should be full of barbeques, vacations and concerts, before the more serious…
On Screen
Lauren London Joining ‘The Game’
Best known for either her role in the hit movie "ATL" or being the mother of one of rapper Lil'Wayne's children, actress Lauren London has…
Entertainment News
Audra McDonald Sidelined from Broadway’s ‘Porgy and Bess’
If you had tickets to specifically see Audra McDonald in Broadway’s “The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess,” you’re out of luck – at least for the…
National News
Judge Throws Out 3 of 51 Counts Against Sandusky
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — The judge overseeing Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial has thrown out three of the 51 charges in the case, leaving…
National News
Young Boy Leads Church as Ordained Minister
An 11-year–old Maryland boy was ordained as a minister at his parents’ church. Ezekiel Stoddard said that he decided to become a minister after hearing…
Top News
GOP, Holder Open to Talks Before Contempt Vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Both House Republican officials and Attorney General Eric Holder say they're willing to negotiate an end to a potential constitutional confrontation in…
