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The latest from the writers in the Your Black World Network Marion Barry says he was set up for trying to help the black communityJune 17, 2014 | 0 Comments Reported by Liku Zelleke A new book is titled “Mayor for Life” and it is written by the former Mayor of the District of Columbia, two times over, Marion Barry. In his book, an autobiography,… Get prepared: Experts predict another major economic collapse in 2017June 17, 2014 | 0 Comments Reported by Liku Zelleke It was only recently that the announcement was made that the US economy was finally starting to recover. It was even later that the actual effects started to be felt in… Actress chosen to play Aaliyah isn’t getting a lot of fan supportIf you’ve ever wondered what Aaliyah looked like in middle school, then you may want to take a look at the actress that has been chosen to play her in an upcoming film. Reports are stating that Aaliyah is going to be played by Zendaya, an actress and singer that has experience from The […]
How Beyonce got rich and stays that wayJune 17, 2014 | 0 Comments Reported by Liku Zelleke People may say a lot of things about the “Drunk in Love” singer, Beyoncé. Her body movement, when she’s in mid-swing, causes irregular heartbeats, to say the least. Her beauty is… Prominent politician suggests a “Reparations Superfund”June 17, 2014 | 0 Comments by Dr. Boyce Watkins The debate on reparations has been thrust into the national spotlight once again. As a Finance professor and as a black man, I can tell you, without quetsion, that reparations are… 10th Grader Opens World’s First Sneaker Pawn ShopJune 17, 2014 | 0 Comments BY: John “Hennry” Harris High-end sneakers are becoming so popular that they literally can be used like currency and one 16-year-old is taking advantage of the trend. A “sneakerhead” himself who owns $15,000 of 45… Drive for Five: Five Moments from NBA FinalsJune 17, 2014 | 0 Comments By Brandon Simmons The San Antonio Spurs have won their 5th championship in franchise history by defeating the defending champion Miami Heat. Coincidentally they did it in five games, which is usually close to a…
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The latest from the writers in the Your Black World Network Dr. Oz does a show on natural hair and black women are annoyedBy Nigel Boys On the May 28th segment of the popular talk show, “Dr. Oz,” the host of the show, Mehmet Oz, decided that he would get into the hair “revolution” that appears to be appealing to many black women by inviting a hair specialist and a member of the audience to go for the […] June 16, 2014No CommentRead More# Woman arrested because her child’s father was 15-years old at conceptionReported by Liku Zelleke A woman in Jonesboro, AR, has been charged with sexx crimes after it was discovered that the father of the baby she had given birth to a month ago was under aged at the time of conception. Cherrelle Gregory, 26, who delivered her baby last month, is being accused of having […] June 16, 2014No CommentRead More# Disfigured child told to leave KFC because she was “scaring the customers”By: Krystle Crossman Three year old Victoria Wilcher was horribly scarred in a vicious pit bull attack. In April of this year, Victoria was at her grandfather’s house. His three pit bulls broke through the door and attacked the little girl. They then dragged her out into the backyard and continued to maul her. Her […] Rapper Eve gets marriedCongrats to Eve and Maximillion Cooper! Wearing a gorgeous wedding gown by British designer Alice Temperley and a cathedral-length veil, the 35-year-old hip-hop star and x*x actress wed the British Gumball 3000 motor rally CEO and co-founder and fellow fashion designer on Saturday, June 13 in Ibiza, Spain. “I’m so happy to make Eve my wife,” Cooper […] June 15, 2014No CommentRead More# Actor Gary Dourdan has a warrant issued for his arrestReported by Liku Zelleke The former CSI star Gary Dourdan finds himself in legal troubles after he failed to make a court appearance scheduled for this week. The judge didn’t like it and decided to issue a bench warrant for his arrest. Dourdan, 47, was supposed to make the appearance in line with the terms […] June 15, 20142 CommentsRead More# Chuck D Seems Disappointed in Jay-Z and Kanye for Being Selfish SOBs
Chubby Checkers is demanding admission to the Rock n’ Roll Hall of FameJune 16, 2014 | 0 Comments Reported by Liku Zelleke “The Twist” and “Let’s Twist Again” singer, Chubby Checker, thinks that it is about time that he is inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame – before it’s too… What Makes a White Person Support a Black-Owned Business? A White Guy AnswersJanuary 20, 2014 | 0 Comments by Dr. Boyce Watkins Luke Visconti, founder and CEO of Diversity Inc. Magazine, has a column called “Ask the White Guy.” This appears to be a scenario where Visconti gives the white male perspective on… The Two Most Important Investments You’ll Ever Make and Why Most People Blow ItDecember 29, 2013 | 0 Comments by Dr. Boyce Watkins Break your life down for a second. You have 24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week and 8,760 hours in a year. At least one third of each… Suze Orman: Fatal Financial Mistakes You Can Avoid
Dr. Umar Johnson – The Lies and Deception of the Black Middle Class
When you hear Billie Holiday’s story, you’ll see clearly why she struggled so muchJune 15, 2014 | 0 Comments Billie Holiday is one of the most revered jazz vocalists of the century. She was born April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Eleanora Fagan to her teenage mother, Sadie. Holiday spent a large portion… Terry Crews says every child needs a father, and is pummeled for it on TVJune 15, 2014 | 0 Comments The world is heavily politicized, and people are picking their camps. They are also fighting over even the smallest issues in the gender wars and there is no end in sight. Actor Terry Crews was…
Master P Responds To Losing His Children In Custody HearingJune 15, 2014 | 0 Comments BY: John “Hennry” Harris New Orleans music mogul/businessman Percy “Master P” Miller’s family problems have become tabloid fodder as he recently lost custody of all 4 of his minor children to his estranged wife Sonya…
Ed O’Bannon Even Wants Lil League Players To Get A Piece Of The Money PieJune 15, 2014 | 0 Comments BY: John “Hennry” Harris Ed O’Bannon, 41, former NBA player and NCAA men’s national championship basketball winner at UCLA, successfully fought the NCAA and won $20 million for “some” former student-athletes in an antitrust class… Mona Scott could be in big trouble for cover Stevie J’s million dollar child support debtReported by Liku Zelleke The “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” executive producer, Mona Scott-Young might be in hot water for getting involved in the child support issues of Stevie J, the show’s star. It all began when, during the previous week, Stevie J was arrested for failing to pay more than a million dollars he […] |
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When you hear Billie Holiday’s story, you’ll see clearly why she struggled so much
June 15, 2014 | 0 Comments
Billie Holiday is one of the most revered jazz vocalists of the century. She was born April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Eleanora Fagan to her teenage mother, Sadie. Holiday spent a large portion…
James Brown’s mother abandoned him as a child, but he went on to become immortal
June 15, 2014 | 0 Comments
James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul” was one of the most iconic figures of funk and soul music. Over the course of his lifetime, Brown left his mark as a singer, songwriter, dancer, and activist. …
Here’s all you need to know in order to start your own business
June 15, 2014 | 0 Comments
Most people in the black community fully understand that owning and running your own business is one of the keys to economic freedom. But with that quest for freedom comes the fear of the unknown….
Single Mother of 3 Boys Graduates College With 3 Degrees
A single mother of three boys grew up rough and became a mom at an early age, but she was determined not to allow circumstances to prevent her…
Nina Simone and her celebration of blackness and womanhood
Nina Simone was a legendary jazz, blues, and folk singer and civil rights activist. She was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21, 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina. …
BOSS Sports |Two superstar cornerbacks get dropped from their teams
By Brandon Simmons Today was not the best day for cornerbacks, particularly for two marquee cornerbacks. Today, Detroit Lion Chris Houston and Kansas City Chief Brandon Flowers were…
Blogger says you should never date a woman who claims Father’s Day | Naturally Moi
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” Hallmark’s Mahogany line of greeting cards, which aims to appeal to the company’s African-American demographic market, has cleverly learned how to profit off…
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A Lexington, Kentucky chef’s life was turned upside down when, while carrying a pot of boiling peanut sauce, he slipped and fell. He spilled the sauce all over…
Dionne Warwick files bankruptcy on $10 million dollars in debt
March 19, 2014 | 0 Comments
The music industry isn’t always everything it seems to be. A lot of celebrities start off strong financially and think that the money will never stop flowing. Then, when it does, they are typically surprised…
The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Voletta Wallace, Explains Lil’ Kim Rift In Unreleased Footage
In a piece of unreleased footage from 2005 published toVladTV, mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta…
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Snoop Dogg Shares Picture From Tupac Shakur’s Last Recorded Performance
Snoop Dogg shared a few pictures this week for Throwback Thursdays, including one with Tupac…
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A black woman’s opinion about other black women causes an uproar on the Internet
by Tiara Kj Williams When it comes to the image of the black woman, everyone has an opinion. When inserting “The Black Woman” in a Google search, millions of articles, videos and pictures appeared. The perspectives are diverse, some uplift and celebrate the black woman, while other do not. In some videos, you can […]
Remember When The LAPD Shot Up Two Innocent Women While “Searching” For Christopher Dorner?
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Last year, Christopher Dorner dominated the news with his killing spree. His actions left many in Southern California on high alert and frightened for their lives. When police officers were chasing the fugitive (Dorner), they shot into a pickup truck they believed Dorner was driving. However, they were wrong in […]
