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BALTIMORE-The creator of “The Wire,” David Simon has written a piece in Slate Magazine about the recent arrest of Felicia “Snoop Pearson.” RELATED: Black Presidents in the movie theaters First of all, Felicia’s entitled to the presumption of innocence. And I would note that a previous, but recent drug arrest that targeted her was later […]

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ALASKA-Sarah Palin’s daughter, Bristol Palin’s boyfriend, Giacinto “Gino” Paoletti, used the n-word and mocked people with down syndrome on Facebook. RELATED: Kathie Griffin calls Bristol Palin “White Precious” Gawker reports: In this one, Paoletti—who, as an Alaskan of Italian heritage, is stupendously white—recontextualizes the painful history of racial terror in this country by bravely appropriating […]

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The internet has been abuzz recently with the story of the USC frat boy who sent an email to his frat brothers, describing how to be an effective ‘cocksman’ (read: frat boy language for ladies man). Both in college and even now, I have listened to my male friends describe the best way to seduce […]

Now that almost every MC is altering their voice using the latest studio equipment, The Urban Daily is paying tribute to 10 MCs whose real voices are as critical to their success as their lyrics.

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Famed actor Todd Bridges recently held his official book signing to support the release of his book Killing Willis. Best known across the nation for his childhood years lighting up our TV screens playing as “Willis Jackson” alongside the late Gary Coleman in the NBC/ABC hit sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, Bridges is now adding author to […]

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LOS ANGELES-Charlie Sheen’s house in Sherman Oaks, California was raided after there were reports that he had guns. RELATED: Top 15 Black Biopics Of All-Time KTLA reports: Officers began searching the home after getting reports that the actor may have guns in the house that are prohibited by the order. His attorney was informed of […]

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PATERSON — A northern New Jersey pastor accused of stabbing another preacher has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and unlawful possession of a weapon. The Record reports that the Rev. Edward Fairley of Paterson was arraigned Friday in state court. The judge set bail at $1 million and sent the case to […]