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de Bel7 · 26 décembre 2013

Watch Beyonce Perform a Mediocre Song on Star Search: Hint – They Didn’t Win

Beyonce has been performing since she was in diapers, part of her father Mathew’s grand plan to help his daughter take over the entire entertainment industry. It looks like their family plan worked, and Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are about to become billionaires. But it all had to start from somewhere. This old clip […]

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Listen Up: Malcolm X Discusses The Dangers of the “Baby Mama Syndrome”

December 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Dr. Samori Swygert sent something to my email that got my attention. It was an audio clip of Malcolm X talking about the dangers of unwed mothers in the black community….

Ouch: Porsha Stewart Actually Thought the Underground Railroad Was a Real Train

The world has become one where flash outweighs substance and this is what you get. Porsha Stewart has just embarrassed herself big time when asked a critical question about an important part of black history. The star of Real Housewives of Atlanta actually stated that she thought the Underground Railroad was an actual train. Yes, […]

NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Illegally Stopping Man for Walking Too Fast

On Thursday an NYPD officer pleaded guilty to illegally stopping and frisking a man who was on his way to pick up his son from school. Jasper Boyd…

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Watch Predictable Brawls Ensue Over Release of Nike Air Jordans

Given America’s current economic condition, you might think it abnormal to hear of people f!ghting to give away their own money, but this is not the case when…

Plus-Sized Barbie Draws Major Criticism. Would You Buy One?

By Daphne R A Facebook group called Plus Size Modeling posted an image along with the question, ‘Should toy companies start making plus-sized Barbie dolls?’ about a week ago and sparked a debate about the doll’s possible impact on body image. The posts drew a lot of attention with many negative comments about what many […]

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Should All Babies Have Mandatory Paternity Testing?

By Dr. Sinclair Grey III If you’ve ever watched The Maury Povich Show, you know that most of his episodes involve single mothers trying to figure out who is the father of their baby. Just about every episode, there’s DNA testing and hearing Maury deliver those famous words to potential fathers, ‘YOU ARE NOT THE […]

Court Decides to Take 13 Year Old Who Has Been in Coma Since Tonsil Surgery Off Life Support

A judge ruled on Tuesday that a 13 year old California girl who went into the hospital for routine tonsil surgery but ended up without any brain activity…

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Ga. Residents Save Christmas for Mother and Daughters Who Had Gifts Stolen

A Georgia mother returned home on Sunday to find that thieves had stolen all of her Christmas gifts from underneath the tree as well as her televisions. It…

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’12 Years a Slave’ Posters Recalled for Allowing White Saviors to Overshadow Black Star

Lionsgate is recalling promotional posters for ’12 Years a Slave’ which display white actors Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender as the star of the film, as opposed to…

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Tom Joyner’s Giving Away Money for Education, So Sign Up Now

By Dr. Sinclair Grey III The cost of a college education is expensive. Unfortunately, the cost of going to college will deter many prospective students from even applying.…

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John Singleton: Directors Raising the Bars on African American-Themed Movies

By Dr. Sinclair Grey III It takes drive and determination to fulfill your dreams. If you have the vision, you’ll need to muster up enough strength to make…

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D.C. Santa Sprayed with Pellets During Christmas Gift Giveaway

What is going on in the world when even Santa Claus isn’t safe on Christmas Eve? In Washington DC, a man dressed as Santa Claus was passing out…

Ladies: What We Do To Our Kids When We Raise Them Without Their Fathers

By: Krystle Crossman There is a trend that is becoming too much the norm in society right now. That trend is being a single mother. No father in…

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Shaunie O’Neal Disappointed in Court; Judge Rules In Shaq’s Favor About Kids, Reality Show

By: Krystle Crossman Shaunie and Shaquille O’Neal have had a very messy relationship. It has also been very public. They got divorced in 2009 amid rumors of infidelity…

The Im-Perfectionism in Perfectionism: Striving for Excellence vs. Being Ms. Perfect

November 11, 2013

I recently overheard a conversation where someone asked another, “What are the negative consequences of perfectionism?” The person was asking the question in a sort of rhetorical manner. When I hear the word consequences, I almost never think of it as a positive. Consequences, to me, usually means there will be “hell to pay” for some sort of previous action. …Read More »

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Woman Writes Open Letter to Judge Who Sentenced Her Father to 15 Life Sentences for a Non-Violent First Offense

Dear Judge Marvin E. Aspen: It took me some time to address you because I didn’t know you were the source of my anger until recently. In case you care to know who I am, I’m Maria Lloyd- the daughter of Mario Lloyd, the non-violent, first-time offender from Chicago. You sentenced him to 15 life […]

Patti LaBelle is Singing at the Super Bowl!

By Greg B. Football, Faith and Patti! Patti Labelle was announced to headline the 15th annual Super Bowl Gospel celebration. The celebration is set to be held, January 31, 2014 at Theater at Madison Square Garden. Labelle will be the headliner but she will have some company; Mary Mary, Christian contemporary singer Natalie Grant and […]

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Listen Up: Malcolm X Discusses The Dangers of the “Baby Mama Syndrome”

December 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Dr. Samori Swygert sent something to my email that got my attention. It was an audio clip of Malcolm X talking about the dangers of unwed mothers in the black community….

Racist? Costco’s Christmas Card Has Dozens of Employees, Not One Black Person

December 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Dr. Boyce Watkins I just received a copy of the Costco Christmas card from Yolanda Spivey, a writer who talks a lot about corporate racism. Yolanda is also the person who wrote the article…

Can Meagan<br /><br />
Good Play Whitney Houston?

Can Meagan Good Play Whitney Houston?

By Brandon Simmons Meagan Good has had a long –standing career in both film and television but she may have yet to face her biggest challenge. According to the Grio.com the “Anchorman 2” actress says she would welcome the thought of playing Whitney Houston in her biopic. Good was on the Arsenio Hall show when […]

Kwanzaa Expo Brings Together Black Culture and Technology

By Greg B. Kwanzaa came to San Jose to celebrate African American culture and heritage for the holidays. In a move that likely surprised any, Kwanzaa came to Silicon Valley in San Jose, California. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and around the world by some. The celebration honors African heritage […]

D.C. Santa Sprayed with Pellets During Christmas Gift Giveaway

What is going on in the world when even Santa Claus isn’t safe on Christmas Eve? In Washington DC, a man dressed as Santa Claus was passing out…

December 24, 2013 / / Read More

NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to<br /><br />
Illegally Stopping Man for Walking Too Fast

NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Illegally Stopping Man for Walking Too Fast

On Thursday an NYPD officer pleaded guilty to illegally stopping and frisking a man who was on his way to pick up his son from school. Jasper Boyd…

December 24, 2013 / / Read More

Watch Predictable Brawls Ensue Over<br /><br />
Release of Nike Air Jordans

Watch Predictable Brawls Ensue Over Release of Nike Air Jordans

Given America’s current economic condition, you might think it abnormal to hear of people f!ghting to give away their own money, but this is not the case when…

December 24, 2013 / / Read More

Mich. Boys Honored by Mayor for Returning<br /><br />
Lost Church Donations

Mich. Boys Honored by Mayor for Returning Lost Church Donations

Most of the time when we hear stories about Michigan, those stories are about the financial devastation of Detroit. Although the crime rate is up in Detroit and…

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Macy’s Guilty of Hiding Their Black Santa

By: Britt L Ok, we’ve heard of either or, but a SECRET Black Santa? According to Animal New York reporter Amy Nelson, department store Macy’s has a

Punk Move: Paul Pierce Delivers a Dirty Blow to Another Player’s Head

December 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Brandon Simmons Perhaps it is the dreadful start of the Brooklyn Nets that have affected the merry mood of the team, especially just days before Christmas. Maybe it can also explain why forward Paul…

NBA May Change the Draft to Keep Teams From Losing on Purpose

December 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Brandon Simmons As early as it is in the season, many NBA general managers are already buzzing about the upcoming draft and looking for a spot. But in the future, it may not be…

Watch: What Motivated Two Men Who Took Out British Soldier with Meat Cleaver?…

December 23 Black News, ybw 0 comments

In May 2013, British soldier Lee Rigby was hacked to dea†h by two men using a knife and a meat cleaver. Michael Olumide Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Oluwatobi Adebowale, 22, first ran down Rigby with their vehicle, then …

Tea Party Leader: White Slavery was Worse Than Black Slavery

December 23 Black News, ybw 3 comment

The movie The Book Thief, released last month, is the story of a little girl living in Germany during the Holocaust and the Jewish man she befriends, who is hidden away in her basement. The movie is based on the book by …

Young Man Arranges for His Mother to be Killed All for “Financial Gain”

December 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Dr. Boyce Watkins A tragedy unfolded in the city of Chicago this week, a place where terrible events seem to appear in the news every day. According to DNA Info, a boy is being…

Miracle: Girl Survives Shooting After Her Glasses Deflect the Bullet

A family is feeling blessed during the holiday season after a tragedy was barely averted. A little girl took a bullet to her forehead during a shooting and was amazingly able to survive the shot. Alonza Bryant, who lives in the southern part of Seattle, was shot Saturday night. The bullet came through the living […]

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Student Offered $8 an Hour for a Christmas Family and Gets Adopted

By: Britt L The holidays are always about celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately, some aren’t so lucky to have one of the two. A California college student refused to once again celebrate Christmas and the New Year alone. Jackie Turner,

Dr. Samori Swygert Explains How Corporate Christmas Celebrations are Hypocritical

By : Samori Swygert Corporate America could stand to sit down and watch, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. During this festive holiday, many Christians celebrate the birth…

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This What Happens to Your Book When Beyoncé Gives You a Shout Out on Her Album

People who follow good literature and good writers know that the first TED talk by feminist writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, titled The Danger of a Single Story”, went…

One Lady’s Fight to End Mass Incarceration; “war on drugs is…predominantly war on poor people of color”

By Yolanda Spivey A group of advocates, educators, small business owners and community members are teaming up with Families for Justice as Healing founder Andrea James to stop the…

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It Takes a Village: The Cleaning Lady Who Gave More in Scholarships than Jay-Z’s Foundation

Before you read the piece by respected educational advocate Dr. Tyra Seldon, note this: Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter foundation has given roughly $1.1 million in scholarships since it was founded…

Coretta Scott King: 20 Facts You May Not Know About This Extraordinary Lady

Coretta Scott King would have turned 86 today. Though well known as the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a role she cherished, she was much more than just…

Giving Back (Part 1): Making it Rain in the Streets

December 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

BY: John “Hennry” Harris The video you see above is not from a famous rapper or anything. His name is Qaw’mane Wilson. As you see he is going around Chicago throwing money in the air…

What are the Chances that “Your Baby” Was Actually Created by Another Man?

December 24, 2013 | 0 Comments

You and the girl had a special connection when you slept together, didn’t you? Her stuff was yours and you knew that she was only interest

Researchers: Home-schooled Kids Eat Healthier and Have Healthier Weights

By Krystle Crossman A new study which was published in the journal Obesity shows that…

Idatedaily.com: 3 Things Your Pastor Can’t Tell You About Dating

Posted on December 24, 2013 By The (Ree)lationship Guide Dating Daily, Top 5’s

by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” African-Americans are known to be a very religious demographic. This is especially true for African-American women, with more than 80 percent of them identifying themselves as Christians, according to Pew research. When it comes to dating and relationships, there are certain things a pastor can’t encourage, as it may contradict […]

Are Men or Women to Blame For The End of Chivalry?

Posted on December 24, 2013 By The (Ree)lationship Guide Dating Daily, Top 5’s

by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” A lot women have expressed disappointment in a lack of chivalry. Some believe men have become lazy in their efforts to attract women. Well, how can women solely blame men for the dying art of chivalry, if they no longer offer men a challenge? By nature, men are hunters and pursuers. If they want to get […]