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Mike Epps: Method to His Comedic Madness

Mike Epps: Method to His Comedic Madness

1/2/2012

by Amir Shaw



words by A.R. Shaw Photography by dewayne rogers for steed media service Spending the day with Mike Epps is like | READ MORE

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Depression and Dejection Root Causes  of Suicide and Rejection

Depression and Dejection Root Causes of Suicide and Rejection

1/2/2012

by Munson Steed



We laugh and we joke and assume that people who evoke merriment and glee are by design happier than you | READ MORE

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2012

Paula Patton and Adepero Oduye Featured in ‘Vanity Fair’s’ Hollywood Issue

1/2/2012

by Renee Gardner



Paula Patton and Adepero Oduye grace the 2012 Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue, so we guess that black is back in fashion | READ MORE

Don Cornelius: History, Timeline of a Legend’s Life

Don Cornelius: History, Timeline of a Legend’s Life

1/2/2012

by Terry Shropshire



Birth name: Donald Cortez Cornelius Age: 75 Born: Sept. 27, 1936, in Chicago Died: Feb. 1, 2012, in Sherman Oaks, | READ MORE

Don Cornelius: Death of a Soul Man

Don Cornelius: Death of a Soul Man

1/2/2012

by Zondra Hughes



The self-made man that reinvented the way that we enjoy music, interact with our celebrities, and dance at parties (Soul | READ MORE

Christina Aguilera’s Leg Drip Mystery at Etta James Funeral Solved

Christina Aguilera’s Leg Drip Mystery at Etta James Funeral Solved

1/2/2012

by Nicholas Robinson



Over the weekend, Christina Aguilera wowed the audience when she performed at the funeral of one of her heroines, late | READ MORE

Kandi Burruss Wins Best Overall Sex Toy Award

Kandi Burruss Wins Best Overall Sex Toy Award

1/2/2012

by Zondra Hughes



Kandi's product line is only a year old. | READ MORE

The Blog

Bishop Eddie Long Crowned a King by Rabbi Ralph Messer

Bishop Eddie Long Crowned a King by Rabbi Ralph Messer

2/2/2012

by Renee Gardner



On Sunday, Jan.29, Bishop Eddie Long, the disgraced pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in suburban Atlanta, invited Rabbi | READ MORE

Latest News

From Resolutions to Reality: Financial Planning in 2012

From Resolutions to Reality: Financial Planning in 2012

4:49 PM EST

2/3/2012 by Yvette Caslin



New Year resolutions can be difficult to make, and even harder to keep. This year, as I made resolutions around | READ MORE

Chuck D Sounds Off About Flavor Flav and Race at Chicago’s DuSable Museum

Chuck D Sounds Off About Flavor Flav and Race at Chicago’s DuSable Museum

12:21 PM EST

2/3/2012 by Terry Shropshire



Public Enemy’s legendary front man, Chuck D, unleashed some profound, and enlightening thoughts on a capacity crowd at the DuSable | READ MORE

New Smart Bullet Follows Target From a Mile Away

New Smart Bullet Follows Target From a Mile Away

12:15 PM EST

2/3/2012 by Torrance Stephens



Gun violence has plagued the African American community for too many years. In 1996, 29,183 males were killed by guns: | READ MORE

Atlanta Technical College to Host Free Community Health and Wellness Expo

Atlanta Technical College to Host Free Community Health and Wellness Expo

11:38 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Brenda Hull



On Feb. 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Atlanta Technical College is hosting a Community Health & Wellness Expo | READ MORE

Susan G. Komen Restores Funding to Planned Parenthood

Susan G. Komen Restores Funding to Planned Parenthood

11:13 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Zondra Hughes



Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation apologized for the decision to stop funding the Planned Parenthood breast exam program | READ MORE

‘Beauty in Black’ Project Inspired by Racist ‘Psychology Today’ Story

‘Beauty in Black’ Project Inspired by Racist ‘Psychology Today’ Story

10:41 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Kathleen Cross



Professional photographer Paul Phillips has launched a project through kickstarter.com called “Beauty in Black” which will highlight the beauty of African | READ MORE

Three Browns Girls: Cocktails & Conversation Photos

Three Browns Girls: Cocktails & Conversation Photos

10:34 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Tami Reed



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Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham

Unarmed Bronx Teen Chased, Shot Dead by Plainclothes Police

10:32 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Kathleen Cross



Another unarmed black teenager has been killed by overzealous law enforcement officers, who  ”thought he had a gun.” Ramarley Graham, | READ MORE

Slavery Museum Facing Financial Troubles That May Force Closure

Slavery Museum Facing Financial Troubles That May Force Closure

10:32 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Kathleen Cross



When the multi-million dollar National Underground Railroad Freedom Center opened in 2004, it stood as a triumph and testament to | READ MORE

Ja Rule Earns GED in Prison

Ja Rule Earns GED in Prison

8:25 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Nicholas Robinson



Ja Rule may have been stacking money and platinum plaques during his rap heyday, but one thing the veteran emcee | READ MORE

Charli Hunt Shows Inspiration Can Lead to Dream Realization

Charli Hunt Shows Inspiration Can Lead to Dream Realization

8:24 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Tony Binns



Charli Hunt’s latest musical project, “Sweet Loving,” is causing a stir on the Internet.  The self-trained vocalist, poet, and writer | READ MORE

Willow Smith Shaves Her Head

Willow Smith Shaves Her Head

8:19 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Nicholas Robinson



Willow Smith showed us all how to whip our hair back and forth like a proud prima donna with her | READ MORE

K’Naan Mad Over Mitt Romney’s Use of His Song

K’Naan Mad Over Mitt Romney’s Use of His Song

8:06 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Nicholas Robinson



Mitt Romney, the current front-runner of the Republican presidential primary, has angered a number of politicians and citizens over the | READ MORE

Tracy Morgan’s Estranged Relationship With His Mother Turns Ugly

Tracy Morgan’s Estranged Relationship With His Mother Turns Ugly

7:58 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Amir Shaw



Tracy Morgan responded to a report that claimed he refused to help his mother, Alicia Warden, who is facing a | READ MORE

Study Finds Link Between Low I.Q., Racism, Conservatism

Study Finds Link Between Low I.Q., Racism, Conservatism

7:51 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Kathleen Cross



Researchers at Brock University in Ontario, Canada, have published a study in Psychological Science that shows people who score low | READ MORE

Trey Songz Talks Musical Growth, Charity

Trey Songz Talks Musical Growth, Charity

7:49 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Nicholas Robinson



Over the last seven years, R&B singer Trey Songz has worked his way to the top of the charts. After | READ MORE

Alvin Ailey’s Jacqueline Green Ready for Stage at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre

Alvin Ailey’s Jacqueline Green Ready for Stage at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre

7:41 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Yvette Caslin



When Jacqueline Green’s mom encouraged her to audition for the dance program at Baltimore School for the Arts, she did | READ MORE

David Peaston, R&B Crooner, Dead at 54

David Peaston, R&B Crooner, Dead at 54

7:38 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Kathleen Cross



David Peaston, who rose to fame in the late 1980s after wowing audiences on ”Showtime at the Apollo,” has died. He | READ MORE

Chad Ochocinco, Devin Thomas Top the List of Sexiest Black Super Bowl Players

Chad Ochocinco, Devin Thomas Top the List of Sexiest Black Super Bowl Players

6:38 AM EST

2/3/2012 by Renee Gardner



Are you ready for some football? Football’s premier event, the Super Bowl, airs Sunday, Feb. 5 and it’s sure to | READ MORE

Mitt Romney Doesn’t Care About Poor (Black) People

Mitt Romney Doesn’t Care About Poor (Black) People

1:10 PM EST

2/2/2012 by Terry Shropshire



Poor people are nothing more than perishable items to Mitt Romney. In the world of high-stakes politics and international finance, | READ MORE

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T.I. and Kevin Hart Headline Akoo 2012 Fashion Show

T.I. and Kevin Hart Headline Akoo 2012 Fashion Show


Atlanta was on fire last night as T.I.’s burgeoning fashion line, Akoo held it’s 2012 fashion show. Held at the | VIEW GALLERY

Crown Royal Black Salutes Chuck D

Crown Royal Black Salutes Chuck D


Hundreds packed Chicago's DuSable Museum for the free event; rolling out was the media partner. | VIEW GALLERY

Don Cornelius, Smokee Robinson & Steve Wonder

Don Cornelius: Photo Tribute to ‘Soul Train’ Creator


Don Cornelius, the creator of “Soul Train,” left an imprint in this world that will not be forgotten. Below are | VIEW GALLERY

 

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