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The Georgia NAACP has a long and important history in the civil rights struggle in the state. Now the role of leadership of the Georgia NAACP has been passed to its new president Phyllis Blake. A vote was held at the quarterly meeting held in Macon, Georgia last month and Blake was one of several…

“My education was the foundation for my success and advancement. I have degrees from UC-Berkeley in business administration and human resources management. I’ve always taken on new challenges enthusiastically, and that’s helped me become fearless.”

A woman was stabbed to death on a train on the South Side of Chicago. Police First Deputy Superintendent John Escalante said the stabbing occurred at about 12:35 p.m. at the 47th Street Red Line stop. She was pronounced dead on the scene. There is speculation that the attack was “domestic in nature” according to Deputy Escalante…

A woman’s body was discovered stuffed in a suitcase on the South Side of Chicago this past Sunday. It has been reported that a group of teenagers stumbled across the suitcase and when it was opened they saw a Black woman inside with no clothing on. The Roseland community is currently on notice and awaiting…

Tracie Collins is a writer, producer, and director who’s climbing the ladder in her career but isn’t being noticed for the accolades as mainstream tends to overlook talented, self-starting, African American women creators. Collins is well-known for her four full-production stage plays; The V Monologues, Knocking at Love’s Door, Girlfriend Chronicles, Cold Piece of Werk,…

Three time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Jill Scott, was awarded the first ever Lady of Soul Award on Sunday, November 29 at the Soul Train Awards. The award honors Scott’s 15 years in the music industry and the impact she has had on the industry and fans worldwide. She was also honored as Best R&B Soul/Female…

Empowerment comes in many forms. Self-empowerment provides the confidence and resilience needed to overcome obstacles that may seem insurmountable. This type of empowerment is necessary as fuel for difficult situations. Many times we find this strength within ourselves, or we may need a boost from the experience of others. Yorli Huff is an empowerment specialist and…

Congratulations are in order for Philly soulstress Jill Scott. The “Back Together” singer’s latest album, Woman, will debut at number one on the August 15th Billboard Top 200 chart. This marks Scott’s second consecutive album to enter the charts in the top spot as her previous album, 2011’s The Light of the Sun, bowed at number…

Jill Scott is in a comfortable space. It’s been 15 years since the release of her critically acclaimed debut, Who Is Jill Scott, and the Philadelphia native finally understands who she is as an artist and as a woman. With the release of her latest album, the properly titled Woman, Jill Scott has taken her show…

Before Fioretti, before Walls, before Wilson and before Garcia, there was one woman — a young, African-American woman, who staked her claim as the progressive candidate vying for the office of mayor of Chicago. She hit the streets early, building a base, sharing a message and setting an example for people — especially young people…

“Love & Hip Hop Hollywood” star Ray J has pleaded no contest in court after being charged with 10 misdemeanor crimes, including a battery charge, four counts of resisting arrest, three counts of assault and battery and two counts of vandalism. On Aug. 28, Judge Edward Moreton sentenced Norwood to three years probation and 50…

Singer/reality star Ray J has been charged by the Los Angeles County D.A. with 10 crimes, including misdemeanor battery charge, four counts of resisting arrest, three counts of assault and battery and two counts of vandalism. All charges are misdemeanors.

Cee-Lo Green may have some legal issues ahead, but the charismatic Goodie MOB frontman won’t be losing his TV gig over them. It is being reported that sexual assault charges against Cee-Lo are due to be dropped by the Los Angeles District Attorney, but he is slated to still face charges that he furnished ecstasy.

The rapper may have gotten more than a round of applause from one fan in Minnesota

The “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper got into a brawl with his girlfriend.

Future has a “new” son. A new 10 year old son.

Woman was shot four times during a robbery at the home of a male friend.

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Here, then, are five tell-tale signs of a woman who is stepping out, according to private investigators.

On the day of Oscar Grant‘s mother’s settlement with BART for $1.3 million dollars, NYPD apparently finds no problem with beating several people and threatening a mother and daughter. Their crime? They allegedly did not disperse or move fast enough after the Pete Rock and Smif N Wessun album release party in Brooklyn was over.…