Little Known Black History Facts
Little Known Black History Fact: Rosetta Tharpe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was the first black gospel music star of the 1930’s. Born Rosetta Nubin Tharpe in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, she was the first…
Daily Archive: February 17, 2013
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Hotties to Watch
If your Valentine’s Day was less exciting than it should have been because either you didn’t have a Valentine or the love has gone from…
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Five Reasons Why We Love Aretha
Aretha Franklin is a national treasure. The ultimate singing diva should have a statue somewhere in downtown Detroit, as she’s one of the city’s greatest…
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Know Your History: Test Your Black History Knowledge
Calling all parents, teachers, kids, and well, everyone! Think you know your black history? Challenge yourself, friends, students and the know-it-all of the family to…
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#TJMSFamilyFun: Show Us Your Favorite Family Vacation Photos
This week in Black History Month, the Tom Joyner Morning Show and BlackAmericaWeb.com will honor the black family. We want to see your favorite family…
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White House Seeks Balance in Budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new White House chief of staff says President Barack Obama is concerned about the effect the automatic budget cuts scheduled for…
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Jovan Belcher’s Mom Seeking Custody and Control of Estate
The custody battle over late Jovan Belcher’s daughter is on. Cheryl Shepard, mother of the Kansas City Chief’s linebacker, is seeking custody of four-month-old Zoey,…
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President Obama to Speak at Morehouse College Commencement
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — A White House official says President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address at all-male Morehouse College in Atlanta…
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Mother: Boy Slapped on Plane is Now Apprehensive
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis woman says her 2-year-old son was traumatized by a man accused of slapping the boy and calling him a racial…
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Prospect of Prison Looms for Sandi and Jesse Jackson Jr.
CHICAGO (AP) — The prospect of prison looms over former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife after they agreed to plead guilty to…
