Baratunde Thurston, a writer and comedian and one of the founders of the African American news site, Jack And Jill Politics has responded to Gene Marks article in Forbes Magazine, entitled “If I Were A Poor Black Kid. Thurston uses humor to negate several of Marks points and critique his article in a blog on […]
Yesterday, during the “Little Known Black History Fact” of the TJMS, Dr. Herbert Smitherman was honored for his work in the city. Hired by P&G as the first african-american, with a doctorate, Dr. Smitherman created many of the products the company distributes today. Some of the products he made were Crest Toothpaste, Safegaurd Soap, and […]
PHOENIX-Jermaine “Huggy” Hopkins, who played Thomas Sams in the movie “Lean On Me” and Steele in the movie “Juice” was arrested after allegedly trying to buy 200 pounds of marijuana from an undercover officer. Police say they found $100,000 in his car and an additional 100 pounds of marijuana at his apartment. TMZ reports: Police […]
WASHINGTON– President Barack Obama says he’s a fan of two popular cable TV shows: HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and Showtime’s “Homeland.” RELATED: If Obama Loses, What Will He Do Next? First lady Michelle Obama and their daughters, 13-year-old Malia and 10-year-old Sasha, enjoy watching ABC’s “Modern Family.” The president and first lady Michelle Obama talked to […]
WASHINGTON– The outlook for the job market is looking brighter. Far fewer people are seeking unemployment benefits than just three months ago – a sign that layoffs are falling sharply. SEE ALSO: If Obama Loses, What Will He Do Next? The number of people applying for benefits fell last week to 366,000, the fewest since […]
Are you ready for your digital scrapbook? It is the exact change that leading social network service Facebook is switching over to. They are calling the new design “Timeline”, where you can trace you and your friends life history/events in a more chronological way. The last time Facebook made modifications to the site many account […]
Ciroc Vodka has a few new faces representing the brand, other than Diddy himself. The music mogul handpicked a BEAUTIFUL cast of up-and-coming models and actors to star in his new “Rat Pack”-inspired ad, titled “Art Of Celebration.” The ladies include models Eva Marcille, Jessica White, Chrissy Teigen (girlfriend of John Legend), Lisa Seiffert, Jerica […]
Long simmering tensions between Hamilton Police and the city’s minority residents boiled over at a Hamilton City Council meeting Wednesday night, with several dozen residents demanding more citizen control of police and an end to what they consider racial profiling by officers. Residents organized by local chapters of the NAACP and the Southern Christian Leadership […]
CINCINNATI-Jamie Hein put up a sign saying “Public Swimming Pool, White Only” outside of her pool in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hein claims that the sign is historical sign and that she is not racist. Michael Gunn says Hein put up the sign after he brought his daughter, who is Black, to her pool and Hein complained […]
Yesterday, the Screen Actors Guild announced its award nominations, yesterday, and the ‘The Help‘ received the most nominations with four. The movie received a nomination for best film cast, while actresses Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain received individual nominations. Viola Davis is up for best actress, while Spencer and Chastain are up for supporting […]
NEW YORK-Malcolm X’s daughter, Malikah Shabazz, was jailed yesterday after a Queens judge said she did not pay back the elderly woman who’s identity she was convicted of stealing. As part of her plea deal, which gave her no jail time, Shabazz was ordered to pay back the woman $55,000. After she was delinquent in […]
NEW YORK-Malcolm X’s daughter, Malikah Shabazz was jailed yesterday after a Queens judge said she did not pay back the elderly woman who’s identity she was convicted of stealing. As part of her plea deal, which gave her no jail time, Shabazz was ordered to pay back the woman $55,000. After she did not pay […]
