Wisconsin — New polls have emerged that show a majority of Wisconsin voters oppose Governor Walker and agree with the protestors in support of the unions. Related: Top 9 Must See Black Films The poll conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research showed 51 percent of Wisconsin voters disapprove of the job Walker is doing in […]
OAKLAND, Calif.—The City of Oakland will pay $300,000 to a parolee who said an Oakland police officer planted a gun on him. RELATED: Top 9 Black Stand-Up Comedians Assistant City Attorney Barbara Parker tells the San Francisco Chronicle that the Oakland City Council voted 5-3 in a closed session on Tuesday to pay the amount […]
Chicago — For the first time in nearly two decades, the mayoral casting ballot in Chicago will not have a Daley’s name on the list. Related: 25 reasons we love Michael Jordan The election, a historic one for Chicago, will mark the first time either a person of Jewish ancestry, a Black woman, or Hispanic […]
Eric Benet was recently put on the hot seat when one of TMZ’s photographers caught up with him on the street. Eric was asked how he felt about Halle’s custody battle and a certain nickname his friends had for the actress-“Halle Scary.” Benet says “Ah man, you going back deep, you going back in ancient […]
Check out our photos from inside the classrooms at our 2011 Radio One Book Fair held this past weekend at Woodward High School. A packed house of new writers seeking details, guidance and direction on their individual writing projects turned out for a variety of intimate courses featuring topics geared toward their successful literary endeavors. […]
Ohio — In a new report released by Ohio State University, oral sex has become the leading cause of increased cancer rates in the U.S. RELATED: Top 9 episodes of the Cosby Show Researchers found a 225 percent increase since 1974 in oral cancer cases stemming from the human papilloma virus. There are almost 150 […]
Want to know the way to gauge how great a show is? Break it down by episodes. Take The Cosby Show for instance: For those who watched the series through it’s eight seasons, the debate is never whether or not the show was good, it’s which episode was the best. Ask as many people possible […]
Check out this exclusive conversation and special CNN report featuring comedian, actor and TV/film producer Martin Lawrence discussing the revival of “Big Momma” just before the release of it’s third installment in theaters now. What’s your favorite Martin Lawrence moment on TV and in film? Have you seen the new movie yet? Let us know […]
1989: DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince win the first Rap Grammy for the hit single “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”
NORTH CAROLINA- Malikah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X was arrested in Mars Hill, North Carolina and charged with identity theft. Related: Top 9 episodes of The Cosby Show The New York Times reports: The warrant included charges of grand larceny and identity theft. A law enforcement official said Ms. Shabazz was accused of stealing […]
Beyonce has posed in “blackface” for L’Officiel Paris magazine. The African-themed photo shoot pays tribute to the legendary Fela Kuti and is featured in the mag’s March 2011 issue, which also celebrates their 90th anniversary. Kuti, the Nigerian musician and human rights activist, was reportedly a large influence on Beyonce’s upcoming fourth album. While “blackface” […]
Our staff, family, friends and colleagues wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who supported us during the 2011 Radio One Cincinnati Book Fair. Thank you for making it yet another successful annual event. We appreciate our guests and the local venue Woodward High School for opening their […]
