The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the slave house to the White House. Today, many are resisting this progression by holding on to a name from the past: “black.” SEE ALSO: Young Futurists Of 2012 For this group – some descended from U.S. slaves, some […]
SEPTEMBER 12TH IS NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY WE HONOR EACH OF OUR GRANDPARENTS IN A SPECIAL WAY ALL DAY LONG Speaking of grandparents, there’d most likely be no parents or even us individually today if it were not for our grandparents paving the way for us. Today, we’re acknowledging all the great things they’ve done for […]
The fashion world is mourning the death of plus size model, Mia Amber Davis. Mia not only modeled but as an active blogger and actress who was featured in the movie Road trip. Mia was recently chosen as one of the Fat Community’s most beautiful icons. This message was posted to her Facebook page: “It […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes continues his discussion on Black Hollywood and the premiere of the new film “Jumping the Broom,” which opens nationally today. Tom Joyner also shares his thoughts on the previews while Bishop T.D. Jakes takes further behind the scenes of the movie. Listen to the clip below and check out more coverage from […]
Internationally known spiritual leader Bishop T.D. Jakes joined The Tom Joyner Morning Show crew for a featured guest host spot this morning. The highly regarded pastor of thousands in Dallas, TX is also taking on movies and film production with the release of this weekend’s expected blockbuster film “Jumping the Broom” starring Loretta Devine, Paula […]
Just when we thought we’d seen it all, there is a new reality show in the works. This show is unlike any other and focuses on the “fabulous lifestyles” of six African American Gay men living in Atlanta, Georgia. Think “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” with men. This new show entitled, “Tha Life”, introduces us to […]
Ms. Drama caught up with Radio One’s founder, Cathy Hughes to discuss the vision of TV One and why they are focused on the positive portrayal of black people from a black perspective. Ms.Hughes critiqued Mo’Nique’s performance in “Precious” as “the worst portrayal of a black women that’s ever been in cinema.” She also addressed […]
Halle Berry says her daughter is black despite claims that her baby daddy Gabriel Aubry “went nuts” whenever anyone called their daughter Nahla that. The Oscar-winning actress, who is embroiled in a bitter custody battle with her ex, recently sat down with Ebony for the March 2011 issue and discusses motherhood, how she views her […]
By Hakim Hasan Recently, President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton held a surreal press conference about Obama’s tax bill at the White House briefing room. After making a brief statement, Obama relinquished the podium to Clinton and left to attend a Christmas party. Clinton was left alone to respond to questions. Obama had […]
Soledad O'Brien recently addressed how she felt when her "Blackness" was challenged during an interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson. Details inside.
After last week's 2010 Emmy Awards, which recognizes the actresses, actors, and behind-the-scenes crew in television, Regina King wrote a blog post for the Huffington Post in which she decided to get a few things off of her chest - namely, the lack of color present on the red carpet and in the memoriam.
