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New York — CNBC anchor Larry Kudlow is under fire for startling comments he made revolving around the Japan earthquake and tsunami. RELATED: 25 reasons we love The Arsenio Hall Show On Friday, the host made the remark that he was glad the earthquake toll was greater than the economic toll, as the Dow Jones […]

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New York –A Brooklyn teen will appear on the Oprah Network tonight to talk about her life in a foster home with no parents. RELATED: Top 9 Black TV hosts The teenager, Juliet Forde, is on a search to find her crack-addicted mother, Nicole Forde, who she hasn’t seen since she was five years old. […]

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On Saturday, March 12, I participated in a nationwide event called the Boomerang Effect.  The 60-hour event combines elements of social media, traditional, networking, diversity and volunteering/community service.  The purpose is to raise awareness and resources for the non-profit Marcus Graham Project and its cause related initiatives including funding for supplies and volunteers. See the […]

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Tonya Pendleton, a writer for AOL Black Voices has written an article inspired by VH-1’s “Basketball Wives” that criticizes the entertainment industry for not showcasing Black women with “class,” comparing the Black women on TV to the Cosby Show’s Claire Huxtable. RELATED: Gary Coleman or Emmanuel Lewis Evelyn, Shaunie, Royce, Tami and Jennifer were all […]

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Superstar media personality and former top model contestant, Tocarra Jones, hit up Bottles and Strikes in New York City to celebrate her 30th birthday earlier this week. Her birthday seemed like a blast, as celebs such as Terrence J, P.Diddy, “Love and Hip Hop” cast members (Olivia, Mashonda and Emily), Angela Yee and many more […]

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Amber Rose has landed her own radio show on Jamie Foxx‘s SiriusXM channel. Her program, reportedly called “Amber N the Roses,” will feature a mix of comedy, music, and entertainment programming. “Its official!!! I have my own radio show coming soon on FOXXHOLE radio!!!” she tweeted. Her new boss Jamie Foxx tweeted, as well, “Shout […]

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A sex tape starring Usher and his ex-wife, Tameka Foster, is being shopped around TMZ has learned. Sources close to Usher — without specifically admitting the existence of a sex tape, believe this video could have been among the things Usher had stolen out of his car back in December 2009. Usher reported more than […]

If you’ve been watching this weekend’s news over the nuclear meltdowns, and are curious to know what’s next for Japan, take a listen to Roland Martin’s interview with nuclear expert Dr. Najima Frazier.

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Japan — A hydrogen explosion was reported at the Fukushima nuclear plant Saturday night. It was the second explosion at a plant, before TV cameras showed footage of column No. 3 belching smoke. As many as 1.5 million people are without water and energy as snow fell over the country RELATED: Top 15 Black Bio-Pics […]

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Michigan — Muslim Democrat Keith Ellison spoke on the terror hearings being led by Rep. Peter King. Ellison spoke about his hopes that the real offenders would be targeted and not all Muslims. RELATED: Top 9 episodes of The Cosby Show “He gave his life for other Americans. His life should not be identified as […]

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New York — CNN announced last week that former Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at BET Janet Rolle will join CNN as their Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. RELATED: Black presidents in movies Read more at Target News RELATED: CNN names Bryan Monroe editor of  CNNPolitics

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Atlanta — According to a Michigan State study, Blacks who identify more strongly with their racial identity are happier. The researchers surveyed Black adults in Michigan. The study found that those who felt proud of their race, felt more connected to their culture/ and or race. RELATED: Top 9 Black stand-up comedians Read more at […]