Lincoln touched a lot of topics from Ohio State Reps. reacting to the State of Ohio Address plus details on how Winton Woods High School got kicked out of its conference. The biggest controversy of the day follows a Mt. Healthy principal caught stealing watches from an area Kohl’s department store. Get a taste of […]

International

Libya — Qaddafi forces took to the strategic refinery town of Ras Lanuf and battered rebels with air-strikes and artillery fire. RELATED: Top 15 Black Biopics Of All-Time Read more at NYTimes RELATED: TOP 9 MUSIC VIDEOS OF THE 2000’S 25 REASONS WE LOVE “A DIFFERENT WORLD” TOP 9 BLACK TELEVISION TALK SHOW HOSTS

National

In an interview with The Huffington Post, Fox News Correspondent and former National Public Radio personality called NPR an “All White Organization.” I think when it comes to NPR’s decision to, without any reason, throw me out the door, I think that for them, especially for some of the people who created NPR, it’s an […]

National

Washington – On the heels of the resignation of NPR CEO Vivian Schiller, former NPR host Juan Williams has spoken up about his firing last year. RELATED: The Top 10 Religious Moments Of The Decade In an interview with the Huffington Post, Williams spoke about his former employer and their “all-white organization.” “I think when […]

Listen to today’s featured “Call of the Day” including the contentious conversation between Lincoln Ware and the Mt. Healthy principal Dr. Wayne Sawyers who has recently been found guilty of shoplifting from an area Kohl’s department store. Find out what’s happened to him and hear from both Sawyer and his angry son who also called […]

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Rihanna has shut down all rumors that she will be reviving Whitney Houston’s role in an upcoming “The Bodyguard” remake. After weeks of speculation, when asked if she would take on the leading role, Rihanna replied, “absolutely not.” Rihanna To Revive Whitney Houston’s Role In “Bodyguard” Remake? In an interview with OK! Magazine, Rihanna says, […]

Cincy

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park presents Gee’s Bend from March 12 to April 9. Interwoven with gospel songs, this inspiring play tells the story of the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, whose personal journey parallels the history of African-Americans in the 20th century.  Tickets and information are available at 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com Radio One- 1230 […]

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In her latest installment of “The Bitter & The Sweet,” Kandi is hanging out with “RHOA” celebrity hairstylist Derek J and Chanita Foster of  VH1’s “Football Wives.” Kandi was asked by our readers how do celebrities cope with bullying? Chanita weighs in on the topic by saying bullying can happen at any age, it just […]

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Oprah Winfrey is feeling like she was disrespected by the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin for granting Wendy Williams the first interview since her surgery. Sources say while Oprah, 57, gives Wendy, 46, credits for snagging the much-coveted sit-down with Aretha, she’s still “steaming,” and feels  that Wendy’s show is “a long way” from hers, […]

National

Chicago, Illinois — Democratic Governor Pat Quinn says he will be abolishing Illinois’ death penalty; a stance made after consulting with many “people of good faith”. Also read: WBW Honors: Muhammad Ali The governor met with South African activist Desmond Tutu, as well as prosecutors, murder victims’ families, death penalty opponents and religious leaders, according […]

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New York — An NYPD report released yesterday reveals the spike in the city homicide rate last year was due to a surge in the number of Black murder victims. RELATED: Black soldiers who served America While the number of white murder victims was down (dropped 27 percent) in 2010, the number of Blacks jumped […]

Cincy

Amidst the rain, clouds and cold, this past weekend was full of energy in downtown Cincinnati as R&B/soul music fans packed out the Mixx Ultra Lounge for “An Intimate Evening” starring singer/songwriter Chrisette Michele for one night only. The young diva (and we mean that in every positive way possible) is always on the road […]