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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
Serena Williams Leaves Marion Bartoli Behind in Bank of the West Final
7/31/2011 by admin
STANFORD, Calif. – Title number 38 … check. Serena Williams’ comeback trail just got a little sweeter after she averted | READ MORE
What Is Boston’s Racial Climate Today? Residents, Urban League Attendees Speak
7/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
BOSTON – A flash of heat still races through Deloris Lawhorn’s bloodstream when she thinks about how whites threw rocks | READ MORE
Food for Life Supreme Restaurant Spokesperson Spreads the Word About a New Approach to Education and Business
7/31/2011 by Souleo
When Esmeralda Molinar first became a volunteer at Food for Life Supreme Restaurant, she didn’t expect to be there for | READ MORE
How George W. Bush and Barack Obama Destroyed the Black Middle Class
7/31/2011 by Torrance Stephens
In June of last month, a poll conducted by the largest social network for African Americans, BlackPlanet.com, and NewsOne.com of | READ MORE
Is the National Urban League Still Relevant After 100 Years?
7/31/2011 by Terry Shropshire
BOSTON – Much like its civil rights comrade the NAACP, the National Urban League is being asked if it is | READ MORE
2011 National Book Club Conference: Meet the Diverse Divas Book Club
7/31/2011 by Martin Pratt
The 2011 National Book Club Conference had a great turnout. Book clubs showed their support to seasoned and upcoming authors. | READ MORE
Snoop Dogg Ballin’ for Good in Chi-Town
7/31/2011 by Kathleen Cross
Kudos to Snoop Dogg for giving us something to feel uplifted about at the end of a crazy week. After | READ MORE
Hot Pics: Brittney Payton Headlines Black-Tie Affair for Children’s Memorial Hospital
7/31/2011 by Zondra Hughes
An elegant black-tie benefit for The Children’s Memorial Hospital. | READ MORE
Obama Underestimates GOP’s Determination to ‘Destroy Him’ Says Jesse Jackson
7/31/2011 by Kathleen Cross
Rev. Jesse Jackson says that President Barack Obama should have been “tougher” with Republicans and less compromising in debt ceiling | READ MORE
NBA Player Lorenzen Wright’s Murder Still Unsolved
7/31/2011 by Kathleen Cross
On July 28 a candlelight vigil was held to remember slain NBA player Lorenzen Wright who was murdered near Memphis, | READ MORE
Bay Area Artist Metro P Drops Single With E-40 and Lyfe Jennings
7/30/2011 by Alexandria Green
Since the release of Prophet or Playboy Vol.I: The Rebirth, the success of his single “Lavish” featuring Bobby V, catching | READ MORE
Photos: Grand Opening of Comerica Community Resource Center in Historic Third Ward
7/30/2011 by Alexandria Green
Change Happens, formerly known as Families Under Urban & Social Attack (FUUSA), is a nonprofit that transforms the lives of | READ MORE
Malcolm X’s Daughter Sentenced for Identity Theft
7/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
Malcolm X’s youngest daughter, Malikah Shabazz, was sentenced to five years probation for stealing the identity of an elderly woman | READ MORE
Gentleman Jack Art, Beats + Lyrics Tour Kicks Off in Atlanta; Exclusive Photos
7/30/2011 by Amir Shaw
Hip-hop is more than what you would normally see on BET’s “106 & Park” or MTV Jams. The culture encompasses | READ MORE
President Obama Loses 40,000 Twitter Followers After Tweeting About Debt Ceiling
7/30/2011 by Terry Shropshire
President Obama tried to take the fight of the nation’s debt ceiling into cyberspace — and lost. More than 40,000 of | READ MORE
Sisters Caribbean Cuisine Owner, Marlyn Lawrie-Rogers, Satisfies the Soul
7/30/2011 by Souleo
For the past 16 years, those seeking to treat their palate to a delicious serving of island dishes without | READ MORE
Denim Lounge Owner Gets the Party Started
7/30/2011 by Souleo
There are those in life who look at an empty space and see nothing. Then there are those who will | READ MORE
BBRAXTON Owner, Brenda Braxton, Finds Success Catering to Men
7/30/2011 by Souleo
There aren’t many major or small businesses that can confidently close their doors after a few years only to reopen | READ MORE
Talking Pretty Exclusive: Eyebrow King, Damone Roberts, Dishes on the Perfect Brow
7/30/2011 by McKenzie Harris
Considered one of the top beauty artists in the business, Damone Roberts‘ talent for painting faces and sculpting the perfect arch | READ MORE
Black Child Listed for Sale on eBay for $1K: Her Cousin Posted the Ad
7/29/2011 by Kathleen Cross
Autumn Braden, 20, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was arrested after police received several calls from around the country about a | READ MORE
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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
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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
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