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An unidentified man who delivers cash for ATM machines was robbed at gunpoint by two men on February 13 in Atlanta, Ga. The deliveryman was driving his black Nissan Quest when the two men carjacked him and got off with the $20,000 he was supposed to deposit in a nearby ATM. A reward of $2,000 […]

Black folks love a good movie and over the years, we’ve had plenty that deal with all kind of Black families – from the slightly dysfunctional to the all-out crazy. (Or as Kanye would say, cray-cray.) In honor of Black History Month and with the Oscars on tap this weekend (Good luck Denzel!) we had […]

Little Known Black History Facts, Originals

Bob Motley is the only living umpire of Negro League Baseball. A shot-calling legend, Motley is known for his splits, lunges and dramatic calls at the plate. It was Motley who made the game-time decisions with Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Willie Mays on the field. Bob Motley was not only a Negro […]

Health

Annabelle Volgman says too many women feel ignored or dismissed by their doctors and the need for a place where they felt they could be taken seriously was a major impetus behind the Rush Heart Center for Women. Volgman, who is the center’s medical director, has published numerous articles about women and heart disease and […]

If You Missed It, Originals

In honor of Smokey Robinson‘s seventy-third birthday the TJMS pays tribute to the musical legend.

Originals

Tom, Sybil, and Jay Anthony. As you well know, basketballs best and brightest; from the rising starts to the legends were in Houston to celebrate the sport’s biggest showcase. As we look back at this years NBA All-Star weekend it is important to take a few lessons on how each of us can become an […]

If You Missed It, Originals

Comedian Gary Owen takes a funny look at two racially driven stories that have made headlines this week including a story about a black baby who was slapped by a white male on a plane and a black nurse who was not allowed to touch a white baby.

If You Missed It, Originals

Kevin Frazier gives the inside scoop on LaLa Anthony’s All-Star festivities, Mary J. Blige’s money problems, and Chris Bosh’s wife Adrienne Bosh’s latest problem with Lil’ Wayne.

If You Missed It, Originals

Huggy Lowdown jokes with the crew about Oscar Pistorius the “Blade Gunner”, Chris Bosh, and more on the TJMS.

If You Missed It, Originals

Today’s “Real Father, Real Men” winner is Andre Richard.

If You Missed It, Originals

Tom, Sybil, and Jay Anthony. As you well know, basketballs best and brightest; from the rising starts to the legends were in Houston to celebrate the sport’s biggest showcase. As we look back at this years NBA All-Star weekend it is important to take a few lessons on how each of us can become an […]

If You Missed It, Originals, Top News

Tom Joyner Morning Show commentator Jacque Reid goes “Inside her Story” with nurse Tonya Battle and her attorney Julie Gafkay in an exclusive interview about Battle’s suit against her employer, the Hurley Medical Center, over being banned from touching a white man’s baby after he requested that no black nurses touch his son. Read the […]