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The recent death of a man from silicone injections in his penis— at the hands of a back alley “doctor” — has highlighted the dangers people encounter when attempting to find cheap alternatives to very costly medical procedures. Many of the most recent incidents have involved Black patients who were referred to the “doctors” by […]
Have you ever wondered how many black Heisman winners there were? Well the NewsOne Team searched the web and couldn’t find a list. So we made one for you! Officially, there are 27. Unofficially, there are 28. (Reggie Bush of USC forfeited his 2005 trophy in 2010) Eight Heisman trophies went to black players in […]
DENVER-Chicago rapper, Freddie Gibbs Tweeted a picture of a note from the TSA along with marijuana that he claimed was his with a baggage inspection note that contained “C’Mon Son,” a phrase made popular by radio and TV personality, Ed Lover. The TSA found my weed and let me keep it. They just left me […]
—– This month, NewsOne presents a special exploration of Black Americans’ influence on social media, #TWEETING WHILE BLACK. —– Navarrow Wright has a mission. “It’s easier to become an entrepreneur than it is to be a rapper,” he often tells people. SEE ALSO: INFOGRAPHIC: A History Of Black Twitter Wright, the chief technical officer of […]
This week’s uproar seems to be a monumental victory for [David] Caton [whose Florida Family Association started the campaign against All-American Muslim], who has waged a deeply personal and largely solitary war against everything from Playboy to MTV to Nickleodeon. Though his organization claims to have a membership of over 35,000, Caton is the only […]
A major leader in the Tea Party movement was arrested at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Thursday after he tried to check in for a flight while carrying a gun. Prosecutors charged Mark Meckler, the co-founder of Tea Party Patriots, with felony weapons possession after he told a Delta ticket agent early Thursday morning that […]
Guess who misses Rihanna? Chris Brown’s mom, Joyce Hawkins, that’s who. SEE ALSO: Lady Gaga’s Most Outrageous Looks Of 2011 (PHOTOS) Apparently, she has gotten over the domestic violence drama her son took Rihanna through. Today Chris Brown’s mother, Joyce Hawkins, who goes by @mombreezy on Twitter is adding fuel to the firestorm of rumors […]
The Help, the film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s bestselling novel about black maids in Mississippi in the 1960s, received five Golden Globe nominations Thursday. RELATED: Could Maya Rudolph’s Movie Nab An Oscar? In addition to the best drama nomination, Viola Davis received a nomination for best actress in a drama. While Jessica Chastain and Octavia […]
The First Family has updated their photobook, and is sharing the moment with all the world. The Obama girls are growing up very lovely, and it was due time for a current and official family portrait. Gorgeous! RECENT HEALINES: Half Price Holiday Deals Herbert Smitherman Honored On the Tom Joyner Morning Show “Lean On Me” […]
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 […]