UPDATE: Rev. Al Sharpton will not be attending the rally after releasing the following statement: “Contrary to several reports, National Action Network, nor Rev. Sharpton, are coming to Connecticut in response to the case of Tanya McDowell because we have not investigated or looked into the matter extensively. We will receive information from the state […]
Raynard Jackson Essence Magazine used to be the preeminent magazine for Black women in the U.S. Â They, like many Black publications, have lost their relevance; and in the process become an embarrassment to the very group they claim to target. Essence was founded in 1968 by Ed Lewis, Clarence Smith, Cecil Hollingworth, Jonathan Blount, and […]
After vehemently insisting that his Twitter account had been hacked when a lewd photo was sent to one of his female followers, Congressman Anthony Weiner has now come clean. During a press conference today he admitted that he did send the photos and that they were of him. While a politician admitting to cheating on […]
Roland Martin had an interesting conversation with a financial planner who claimed starting a business would be better than going to college. Take a listen to the interview below to hear his explanation. Let us know what you think: would you be better off using the money, you saved for college, to invest in starting […]
High end clothing company, Gucci is being sued by a former employee, Josephine Robinson, for discriminating against pop star, Rihanna because she is Caribbean. Vogue reports: “When Sherwood discovered that Rihanna was from a Caribbean island, he told Robinson to ‘tax the hell out of her’ and find a way to allow Gucci to withhold […]
Courtesy of KissRichmond.com Popular R&B artist Avant tore down the stage at Stone Soul 2011. He performed hits such as “Separated,” “Makin’ Good Love,” and “Read Your Mind.” If you missed it check out the video and photos. Kyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:550,height:350,p:”1763″,s:1359216,tbid:”142″}); RECENT HEADLINES: Entrepeneurship Can Heal Unemployment Woes African Americans Affected The Most By Government Job […]
If you missed the TJMS, this morning, commentator Jeff Johnson gave an enlightening idea on we can do as individuals to help cure the unemployment problem we have to day, and that’s entrepeneurship. Take a listen to his commentary and hear what we can do to help ourselves, as well as others, prosper.
As state and federal jobs are being cut due to the economy, African Americans are being affected the most by the cuts. The Huffington Post reports: The cuts fall with marked impact on African Americans such as Mathis. Nearly 21 percent of the nation’s working black adults hold government jobs, as compared to some 17 […]
CHICAGO-Ryan Royall, a high school basketball star was shot and killed at a birthday party in Chicago. The Chicago Sun-Times reports: At approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Royall and a group of friends were leaving a birthday party at Ho-Chunk Sports and Expo Center in Lynwood. They were at their car when they heard a […]
It’s Tuesday, June 7th and guess what Cincinnati funk/R&B/soul music lovers? We are very excited because we’re celebrating one of the most popular and iconic performers in music’s birthday. Legendary vocalist, actor, musician, producer and songwriter Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson) turns 53 today so let the party begin and the good times roll! TOP […]
A minor earthquake rocked the St. Louis, Missouri area overnight. Some Missouri residents said they felt their home shaking for 5 to 30 seconds. There are no reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter of the quake, which had a 4.2 magnitude, was roughly thirty minutes southwest of St. Louis. Read more at KCStar RELATED: […]
Is the KKK trying to re-brand itself? The organization who has wreaked havoc throughout history on various minority groups from Blacks to Jews, may have taken a “right” turn to some after their appearance last week at the Arlington National Cemetery defending gay soldiers. Members of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church were protesting the celebration […]
