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Andre 3000′s Father Dies of an Apparent Heart Attack

Rapper Andre 3000 has had a very difficult year.  In the midst of his efforts to make a comeback to the music industry, he is finding that tragedy continuously strikes his family.  Andre (whose real name is Andre Benjamin) found out that his father, Lawrence Walker, died of an apparent heart attack.  He was out […]

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Dr. Samori Swygert: Unsung African American Politicians of the 1800′s

By: Dr. Dorothy Swygert & Dr. Samori Swygert It’s refreshing to learn about great accomplishments in our rich African American legacy.  The more stories that we unearth and recover re-instills confidence, pride, and motivation. The importance in debuting our heritage is because the current school curricula are not incorporating African American contributions into the history of America with […]

White Guy Blames Gunshot Wound on Nonexistent Black Man

A manhunt in Redding, California for a black man who’d allegedly shot a white man took an all too familiar turn when investigators learned that the supposed victim had made the whole story up. Earlier this week, police in the Redding area were searching for an armed and dangerous black man after Brent Posada said […]

Samuel L. Jackson Once Held the Morehouse College Board of Trustees Hostage

by Tiara Williams Samuel L. Jackson has had a jaw-dropping journey. His life has been very much like a film, we the audience have watched the main character rise, fall, grow, learn, and adapt to life’s challenges. He has faced many obstacles segregation, drug addiction, and failure. These experiences have given his life texture and […]

How To Get Out Of Your “Resolution Rut”

February 12, 2014

By George Rice, III Right about now the newness of the New Year and it’s resolutions made have pretty much worn off. Right? Wrong? Am I judging you? Relax! It’s not that type of party. The key to winning any game is about how you start before you start. That’s not a typo. Are you confused? I hope not. Let … Read More »

 

5 Steps To Build Positive Self Esteem

February 12, 2014

By Penny Jones-Richardson Does having positive self esteem take work or are you naturally built with it already placed inside of you?  It would be nice to be born with this quality, but many times it takes work to build self esteem.  There are millions of people who need to do those extra things to make sure they are confident and … Read More »

 

Schools With Poor Performance in Reading, Writing, Math, Science Have High Teen Pregnancy Rates

By Nigel Boys According to James Crotty, contributor on forbes.com, a recent graphic visual representation of data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Education and the Guttmacher Institute on besteducationdegrees.com (B.E.D.), shows that the states who are spending most on education, are not the ones that are producing the best results. The information […]

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Meet Educator Geoffrey Canada: He’s Been On Oprah, Named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News

By: Krystle Crossman Geoffrey Canada is an amazing man. He has spent over 20 years of his life with Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc where he dedicates his life to making the lives of children in the city better. He is a compassionate man who is nationally known for his efforts and kindness. He became the […]

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Malcolm X Died at the Hands of Black People, Now Rappers Want to Murder his Reputation Too

by Dr. Boyce Watkins My good friend Etan Thomas sent me a picture of the latest album cover released by the rapper Nicki Minaj.  The cover of the album, called “Lookin a*s N*gga,” made me turn my head to the side, trying to figure out why Minaj would do something so ridiculous.  What I actually […]

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7 Year Old Girl Walks Out of School to Go K!ll Herself after Being Bullied By Her Teacher

By Yolanda Spivey For months, 7 year old Samaya Dillard says she tried to please her 2nd grade teacher but to no avail. She would often go home and tell her parents, “My teacher just doesn’t like me.” Her concerned parents Jason and Damia Dillard tried everything in their power to get Ms. Lupe Rodriguez […]

Tyrese Gibson Has A Lot To Say About Black Christian Hypocrisy

By Lillian Armstead Are you praying to God so that you won’t get caught doing something wrong?  That is the question actor Tyrese Gibson posted on his Facebook page this week, which has over 10 million fans.  Tyrese admits that he feels people take advantage of God when they ask for help for stupid things […]

This Compton Pastor Wants Preachers to Stop Ripping Off their Congregations

By Nigel Boys The filing of a lawsuit by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), in order to force churches to fill out IRS Form 990, which they…

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Was It Wrong for Nelson Mandela to Leave Winnie Out of His Will?

by Dr. Boyce Watkins People often romanticize the 38-year marriage of Nelson and Winnie Mandela.  The thought of a strong woman waiting 27 years for her husband’s release…

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Financial Juneteenth | Blacks use payday loans more than anyone, and it’s killing us financially

There is an entire industry built upon the exploitation of African Americans, particularly in the area of financial services.  Many black people can’t get bank accounts and are…

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BOSS Sports | Jadeveon Clowney Says He Would Have Stayed In College If Players Were Paid

College athletes being paid is becoming more and more of a hot topic these days.  Players are also not afraid to speak out on the issue and many…

 

Gospel Community Mourning After Dr. Charles G. Hayes Passes Away

By Barry Burch Jr. The gospel community lost a beloved member on Wednesday and although sickness loomed within the man for quite some time, no one wanted to see the senior pastor of the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer, Dr. Charles G. Hayes, pass away.  But he died in Chicago. Father Hayes, who has been popular […]

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Annual Valentine’s Day Flowers From My Dad Always Make Me Smile

Posted on February 13, 2014 By Patrice Danielle Dating Daily, Top 5’s

by Patrice Danielle Anyone who knows me personally knows that I am a sucker for love and a hopeless romantic. Although I am a single gal, I enjoy every single moment of others celebrating love on Valentine’s Day. Personally, I believe that it is the small things that count on V-day. Couples should create traditions on […]

Message For NBA All-Star Players: Don’t Fall For That Groupie Sh*t

Posted on February 13, 2014 By Patrice Danielle Dating Daily, Top 5’s

by Patrice Danielle I’m writing this article in the spirit of the upcoming All-Star Weekend event happening in New Orleans, Louisiana this weekend. We know that groupies all over have purchased their best weave, expensive stilettos and most scantily clad outfits to participate in their own version of the NBA draft for this event. Now […]

Divorcing Couple Fights Over 50/50 Split of Deceased Baby’s Ashes

Posted on February 13, 2014 By Bahiya Lawrence Top 5’s, Top Stories

Reported by Bahiya Lawrence, Esq. While real estate, businesses, stocks & furniture are considered as marital property, a New York court recently concluded that the cremated ashes of a stillborn child is NOT marital property. This case came to the forefront when a husband argued that he is entitled to “half of his son’s ashes.” […]

 

Michael Sam’s Father Says “I’m A Man And Woman Kind of Guy”

February 13, 2014 No Comment

By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert “Dad, I’m gay”, just last week this message was sent to Michael Sam Sr., the father of Michael Sam. Recently making headline news the former University of Missouri star, Michael Sam announced publicly that he is gay. Initially, Sam Sr. was stating that he was very proud of his son, but recently […]

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Why Does President Obama Usually Celebrate When Someone Announces They Are Gay?

February 13, 2014 No Comment

By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert  Several accolades, praises and applause have been going out to Michael Sam of the University of Missouri in regards to his recent announcement of being gay. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are portraying Sam as courageous and an inspirational athlete, a spokesman reports. Biden and […]

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She’s Back: Vivica A. Fox Receives New Role In SyFy Sequel

By Barry Burch Jr. Most people know of Vivica A. Fox. This probably has to do with her popular appearances alongside the likes of Will Smith in the movie “Independence Day,” or alongside Jada Pinkett and Queen Latifah in “Set if Off,” and who can forget the comedic favorite “Booty Call” with Jamie Foxx and […]

 

Be Honest, Are You Too Busy To Live Your Life?

February 14, 2014

By John Turner (Professor JT) In life, when it comes to our career, our finances, our businesses, us academically, we are across the board top of the class in all of those areas. We carry great credentials when it comes to being successful in every endeavor and venture in our lives. Anything that we put our minds too, WE DO … Read More »

 

 

How to Prevent a Broken Heart

February 13, 2014

By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert Balloons, flowers, candy, and cards, you guessed it…Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. While many will receive “sweetie” gifts galore, many will also be “broken hearted.” That’s because being in love, or in any relationship, means taking a risk that all won’t go as planned. George Gibbs, director of Pastoral Care and clinical counselor at Ohio … Read More »

 

10 Ways To Lighten Your Emotional Load

February 14, 2014

By Dr. Sheronda Orridge Healing should be more than a goal, Healing is a movement. Everyone under the sun has been hurt and there are different types of pains to heal from. Today we will be focusing on emotional healing.  What you do to lighten your emotional load will equip you with the tools to help you work through your … Read More »

 

Why Parents Who Don’t Make Kids Do Chores Are Doing Them a Huge Disservice

By: Krystle Crossman Do you make your child do chores around the house or do you do all of them? If you let your children sit back and relax while you are taking care of all of the housework you are not only putting more work on yourself but you are doing your kids a […]

 

Lil’ Kim Reveals Her Big Secret: She’s Pregnant With With First Child

By: Krystle Crossman Lil’ Kim had a lil’ surprise for everyone at The Blonds fashion show this week. She showed up in a tight dress that revealed a very visible…