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Whitney Houston: Her Life, Legacy and Lasting Memories
by Zondra Hughes
Story by Zondra Hughes Photos by Patrick Demarchelier Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born into a musically gifted family, reared in | READ MORE
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Erick Sermon Talks Sexuality in Rap: ‘There Will Never Be Openly Gay Rappers’
by Amir Shaw
Erick Sermon believes that hip-hop will never accept an openly gay rapper. During a recent interview with Vlad TV, Sermon | READ MORE
‘Basketball Wives’ Episode 1 Recap
by Nicholas Robinson
This week, VH1’s “Basketball Wives” reality show returns to the small screen. And in the fourth season premiere, things start | READ MORE
DMX Owes $1 Million in Back Child Support? 5 Stars Paying Big Child Support Bills
by Amir Shaw
DMX may have to pay up to $1 million in back child support. Patricia Trejo, DMX’s ex, claims that the | READ MORE
Bobby Brown Worried for Daughter Bobbi Kristina’s Life
by Nicholas Robinson
Reports have been flying recently that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, has | READ MORE
Sweetie Talks Split With Kim Zolciak
by Nicholas Robinson
Fans of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” were shocked last year when Kim Zolciak fired her beloved BFF and assistant, | READ MORE
The Blog
Barack Obama Looking For A Record Deal?
by Renee Gardner
While Barack Obama always puts on a wonderful star-studded show, his recent appearances have been musicals all in their own. | READ MORE
An Answer To Why the Black Community Is Crime Ridden?
6/30/2011 by Torrance Stephens
This week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported some interesting findings in its 2010: American Time Use Survey (ATUS). | READ MORE
‘Black Girls Paint’ Enjoys Girls Night In at Canvas By U
6/30/2011 by Yvette Caslin
As I sat down to create my second masterpiece on canvas, I was so excited to be able to, once | READ MORE
Tasting Crown Royal: A Treasured Whisky
6/30/2011 by Yvette Caslin
At a recent tasting for Crown Royal whisky, Atlanta-based journalists received royal treatment when we were introduced to Crown Royal’s | READ MORE
Rick Ross Accused of Murder?
6/30/2011 by Sharde Monet
OK so apparently Rick Ross has been accused and named in a lets just say, “wrongful death” lawsuit filed by | READ MORE
President Obama Called ‘A D—’ by ‘Time’ Editor Mark Halperin: UPDATE
6/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
President Obama was characterized as behaving like “a d—” by an editor of Time magazine on the right-wing show “Morning | READ MORE
Real Estate Alert: Buy Diddy’s New Jersey Mansion
6/30/2011 by Sharde Monet
If you are in the market to buy luxury real estate then it may not be such a bad idea | READ MORE
Terrace on Peachtree Gives Blogger Tami Farm-to-Table Dining Experience
6/30/2011 by Tami Reed
This story is part two of my “Girl’s Night In” stay at The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta. After a relaxing | READ MORE
Susan Repka to Serve as Chair of Texas Business Alliance’s ‘One Woman’ Conference
6/30/2011 by Alexandria Green
Susan Repka, executive director of The Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance, will serve as chair for the Texas Business Alliance’s 2011 | READ MORE
UHD President Dr. William Flores Brings New Vision of Education to Houston
6/30/2011 by Alexandria Green
On June 5, 2009, the University of Houston System’s Board of Regents appointed Dr. William Flores as the fifth president | READ MORE
President Obama Blasts Republicans About Tax Ceiling; Says Country in Dire Situation
6/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
President Obama put the Republican Congress on blast, saying that if they do not agree to raise the $14.3 trillion | READ MORE
Is Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Congressional Reign Over?
6/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Jesse Jackson Jr. may soon face the greatest threat to his congressional seat of his lengthy political career. In the | READ MORE
2Pac Alive; Releases 2 New Tracks
6/30/2011 by Nicholas Robinson
Just weeks after Tupac “2Pac” Shakur’s 1994 shooter Dexter Isaac revealed himself to the press, the slain Death Row rapper is, | READ MORE
Featured Photos
Bronner Bros. International Hair Show Day 2
The Bronner Brothers International Hair Show’s 65th Anniversary at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. has definitely been | VIEW GALLERY
Bronner Bros. International Hair Show Day 1
The Bronner Brothers International Hair Show’s 65th Anniversary at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. has definitely been | VIEW GALLERY
Black History Moment
Julius ‘Dr. J’ Irving Born on This Date in Black History
by Roz Edward
Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, basketball legend, was born in Roosevelt, NY, on this date in 1950. During Erving’s illustrious career | READ MORE
Johnnie Rebecca Carr Dies on This Date in Black History
by Roz Edward
Johnnie Rebecca Carr ~ dies at age 97 (from a stroke). She formed the Montgomery Improvement Association after Rosa Parks | READ MORE
Fashion Week
Korto Momolu Presents and Parties at New York Fall Fashion Week
In the Cellar Bar of the Bryant Park Hotel, Korto Momolu set the scene with gorgeous designs and a few | VIEW GALLERY
B Michael America Couture Fall 2012 Collection Pays Homage to Whitney Houston
Famed fashion designer b michael presented his b michael America Couture Fall 2012 Collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Spotted on | VIEW GALLERY
Special Issues
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa: Hip-Hop’s Hypnotic Duo
by Amir Shaw
Story by A.R. Shaw Images by Hannibal Matthews Collaborative rap albums often occur for several reasons. Either record labels are | READ MORE
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Bobby Brown Worried for Daughter Bobbi Kristina’s Life
by Nicholas Robinson
Reports have been flying recently that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, has | READ MORE
Bobbi Kristina’s Troubles Continue at Whitney Houston’s Funeral
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On Feb. 18, late singer Whitney Houston was laid to rest at her childhood church in Newark, New Jersey. And | READ MORE
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