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Los Angeles — Playa Vista police identified the man they shot and killed following a violent confrontation that began over unpaid cab fare. Residents living near the 5700 block of Crescent Park West said they heard a man yelling early Friday morning and they saw him running around outside completely naked at about 3:30 a.m. […]

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R&B sensation Monica reflects on an intimate moment with her mentor Whitney Houston who she credits for shaping her career.

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R&B newcomer Dondria shares her admiration for the legendary Whitney Houston.

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Hate speech permeates blogs, social networking sites, and discussion forums all over the world. Though inflammatory content may be protected as free speech by the U.S. Constitution, on the Internet it can have a greater potential to create a violent and fatal backlash.  Attacks on American soil are consistently linked to online hate speech: James […]

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Gospel newcomer Brittney Wright remembers the first time she heard legends Ella Fitzgerald and Kim Burrell.

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R&B sensation El DeBarge reflects on his experience at the Motown 25 Anniversary Special and being surrounded by Motown’s best.

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WASHINGTON D.C. RNC Chairman, Michael Steele has bowed out of his reelection campaign for RNC Chairman and has endorsed RNC official Maria Cino’s candidacy. The Washington Post reports: “I will step aside because I think the party is ready for something different,” said Steele before the fifth ballot for chairman began. He immediately threw his […]

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Dear parents, Like so many Americans all across the country, Barack and I were shocked and heartbroken by the horrific act of violence committed in Arizona this past weekend. Yesterday, we had the chance to attend a memorial service and meet with some of the families of those who lost their lives, and both of […]

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Atlanta-artist Fahamu Pecou talks about how his grandfather inspired him to be the best crackhead (If that’s what he wanted to be.) http://media.kyte.tv/js/kyte.jsKyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:416,height:436,p:”s”,s:1121169,tbid:”8″});

Way Black When

While partying at Club Tempo, MC Slick Rick took a minute talk about who inspired him to become an MC in this installment of Way Black When.

Way Black When

R&B singer talks about how Charlotte gospel singer John P. Kee inspired him to be a singer.