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Iyanla Vanzant Fixes Your Life, but Has She Fixed Her Own?

Iyanla Vanzant Fixes Your Life, but Has She Fixed Her Own?

By April Taylor Iyanla Vanzant is well known life coach who has dealt with her own share of trials and tribulations after making it big as a television host and author of self help books.  However, she is wary of people using the word comeback to describe the success she’s enjoyed recently after overcoming difficult […]

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Jada Pinkett Loses A Friend On Christmas Eve, But Says She Is Blessed

Jada Pinkett Loses A Friend On Christmas Eve, But Says She Is Blessed

By April Taylor Death has a way of making us thankful for things that we generally take for granted, especially when it is someone we did not expect to lose.  This appears to be the case for Jada Pinkett Smith.  In a recent MailOnline article, Smith mentions that the sudden and unexpected death of a […]

 

by Liku Zelleke We have all heard about the dangers of online dating. Technology has made our life a lot easier, but just like in the real world there are some shady parts of it…

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by David Williams Dwyane Wade, star of the Miami Heat, endured controversy this week when it was revealed that he’d had a secret child outside of his relationship with fiancée Gabrielle Union.  Wade’s golden boy…

 

 

by Liku Zelleke The topic of slavery and the remuneration of the descendants of slaves has been a highly controversial one. Those that are against reparations make a stand based on the fact that they..

 

 

 

‘Hi Baby, Goodnight, it’s Teleka’, Said Missing Dr. to Mystery Love Before She Vanished

‘Hi Baby, Goodnight, it’s Teleka’, Said Missing Dr. to Mystery Love Before She Vanished

In the case of missing Dr. Teleka Patrick, all evidence points to foul play. Friends tell police that she was dropped off at the Radisson hotel, but she never got a room. Her car was later found abandoned miles away from the hotel, but she still hasn’t been found. So what happened? The answer could […]

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Melissa Harris-Perry Show Makes Jokes about Mitt Romney’s Black Grandchild

Melissa Harris-Perry Show Makes Jokes about Mitt Romney’s Black Grandchild

by Amber Jones An episode of the Melissa Harris-Perry show on MSNBC has led to outrage after an ill-timed joke about Mitt Romney’s black grandchild has left people concerned.   Harris-Perry, the host of the show, showed a picture of Romney’s large family on a Christmas card to the panelists, most of whom did not vote […]

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Mothers Beware: ADHD May Be Connected to Substance Abuse

Mothers Beware: ADHD May Be Connected to Substance Abuse

by Barry Burch Jr. In this day and age it is likely that either your child or one of your child’s classmates has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  What you may not know; however; is the connection between ADHD and drug abuse and alcoholism.  There are several studies that show evidence of […]

 

Wade’s Baby Resulted from a Temporary Split and Gabby Knew About It

Wade’s Baby Resulted from a Temporary Split and Gabby Knew About It

by David Williams You may have read by now about the engagement of Dwyane Wade, the star of the Miami Heat.   You probably also know about the third child that Wade reportedly has after impregnating an unknown woman.   The rumor was first reported by Media Takeout, which doesn’t have a very strong reputation in […]

 

 

by Mary Thorson In a Christmas Eve negotiation, the judicial mediators appointed to resolve Detroit’s massive financial bankruptcy restructuring reached a settlement proposal they consider “fair and equitable.” The settlement requires Detroit to pay UBS…

 

 

The game between Kansas City and San Diego cost Pittsburgh big time.  The refs screwed up and what’s done is done.   Because the refs missed an illegal formation penalty against the Chargers, KC had…

 

How Beyonce Says She Got Her $exy Body Back After Being Almost 200 Pounds While Pregnant

How Beyonce Says She Got Her $exy Body Back After Being Almost 200 Pounds While PregnantBy: Krystle Crossman Beyoncé shocked everyone when she released an album with no hype, no marketing, and no warning. She also released a documentary that is giving her fans a…December 31, 2013No CommentRead More

“My thighs are disgusting”: Tyra Banks on Why Women Abuse Themselves With “fat talk”

“My thighs are disgusting”: Tyra Banks on Why Women Abuse Themselves With “fat talk”By Staff Blogger Tyra Banks is a wildly successful supermodel, actress and the face of popular reality show, America’s Next Top Model but even she admits to sometimes feeling insecure…

 

 

It’s Okay To Use Black Faces To Market Your Products And Services

December 24, 2013

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By Devin Robinson When I first released my book, “Power M.O.V.E.: How to Transition from Employee to Employer” I was quickly contacted by a world renown publicist. He had the credentials, connections and track record many publicists would pay to have. He said that he read my book, loved it and would like to represent me. He said he think … Read More »

 

 

by David Williams A lot of people are quick to accuse black men of being deadbeat dads.  On the other hand, everyone assumes that the mothers are always doing a wonderful job because their kids…

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The (Ree)lationship Guide: 5 Ways Your Favorite Celebs Are Keeping You Single

The (Ree)lationship Guide: 5 Ways Your Favorite Celebs Are Keeping You SinglePosted on December 30, 2013 By The (Ree)lationship Guide Dating DailyTop 5’s

by Ree “The (Ree)lationship Guide”  Celebrities are “a big f*cking deal” in America, so much so that their star power influences fashion, technology, and even education. What many people overlook is how celebrities affect love and relationships. How often has the phrase “I want a lady in the streets and the freak in the bed” […]

 

 

 

BY:  Jeff Lightsy Jr. In the past 24 hours, 5 NFL coaches have been fired by their respective employers.  These organizations include:  the Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions….

 

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Family of Woman Shot Near the White House Demands Justice

Family of Woman Shot Near the White House Demands Justice

Remember the shooting of Miriam Carey?  Carey was the woman who was strangely shot and killed near the White House a few months ago. There have been mixed reports on whether or not the shooting was justified, and people were especially concerned that her baby was in the backseat. Eric Sanders from The Sanders Firm […]

Dr. Boyce: 5 Reasons MSNBC’s Attack on Romney’s Black Grandchild was Repulsive

Dr. Boyce: 5 Reasons MSNBC’s Attack on Romney’s Black Grandchild was Repulsive

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Kieran Romney has suddenly been thrust into the national spotlight, even though he is not even a year old.   The beautiful black baby who happens to be the adopted grandson of Mitt Romney was ridiculed on national television last week and thrown in the middle of the political tug of […]

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Quvenzhane Willis Gets Paid More than Cameron Diaz in “Annie”

Quvenzhane Willis Gets Paid More than Cameron Diaz in “Annie”

by Barry Burch Jr. So the word is out, Quvenzhane Willis is officially making some serious dollars.  TMZ was able to get Wallis’ contract for the remake of “Annie” into their possession and if numbers do not lie, not only is Willis incredibly wealthy for a 10-year-old, but she is also raking in more financially, for […]

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by Dr. Boyce Watkins I’m not here to preach unless someone is interested in making this into a sermon.  I’m just here to admit that I am three things:  1) A black man, 2) an…

 

 

 

Meet The Mother Of Dwyane Wade’s New Baby

Meet The Mother Of Dwyane Wade’s New Baby

By: Britt L The world was shocked to hear that 31-year-old NBA star Dwayne Wade has welcomed another son into the world; A month old baby boy whom was not conceived by his fiancee Gabrielle Union. Only six weeks before Wade proposed to Union on December 20, 30-year-old Aja Manique Metoyer gave birth to Xavier […]

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Karma? Remember When Dwyane Wade’s Ex-Wife Sued Gabrielle for Breaking Up their Marriage?

Karma? Remember When Dwyane Wade’s Ex-Wife Sued Gabrielle for Breaking Up their Marriage?

by Barry Burch The relationship between Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union has been in the media lately for both their stunning marriage proposal, and also the recent revelation that Wade fathered a child during their time apart. Union is being applauded for her mature response to the situation, reiterating her love for Wade.  Wade has […]

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by Darrell Padgett Recently, I have been researching the issue regarding the United States government and its impetus for incarcerating thousands of non-violent drug offenders. During my research, I have unearthed some astonishing information about…

 

 

Winnie Mandela Doesn’t Get the same Credit as Nelson, but she was just as important

Winnie Mandela Doesn’t Get the same Credit as Nelson, but she was just as important

By Yolanda Spivey Winnie Mandela was born on September 26, 1936 in Bizana, a rural village in the district of South Africa.  Her birth name is Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela which means “she who tries.” She was well known for being the wife of Nelson Mandela.  During his lengthy imprisonment, Winnie Mandela continued her husband’s work […]

 

 

Black Crossing Guard Accused of Racism After Calling Colleague ‘King Kong’

Black Crossing Guard Accused of Racism After Calling Colleague ‘King Kong’

Can a black person be racist? It is certainly possible that a black person can internalize white supremacy in a way that would cause him or her to…

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Report: Florida Sees 22% Increase in Hate Crimes

Report: Florida Sees 22% Increase in Hate Crimes

Over the past 10 or 15 years, Florida has become notorious for things that a state just doesn’t want to be known for. For example, going as far…

 

The Louisville Cardinals will seek to repeat as national champions without a key player on their squad.  Power forward Chane Behanan has been told to leave the team, according to a statement issued to the…

 

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In Controversial Video, Phil Robertson Says Men Should Marry 15-Year Olds
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Not too long after Duck Dynasty’s star Phil Robertson’s ban…
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Oops: The C0nd0m Broke, Now What?

Oops: The C0nd0m Broke, Now What?By: Krystle Crossman There are times when in the heat of the moment something goes wrong. Sometimes the c0ndom is too old or it is the wrong size and it…

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Squat Exercises: Why and How To Do Them

Squat Exercises: Why and How To Do ThemBy: Krystle Crossman If you aren’t doing squats as part of your workout routine, you should be! They are a way to get quick results and are great for strengthening…

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What? Both People In a Couple Drinking Heavily Can Decrease Chances of Divorce

What? Both People In a Couple Drinking Heavily Can Decrease Chances of Divorce

By: Krystle Crossman Couples that drink together, stay together? According to a new study that is an accurate statement. Researchers from the University of Buffalo have found that couples where…

 

Uncle Phil From “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Deαd at 65

Uncle Phil From “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Deαd at 65

Reported by Yolanda Spivey The staff of Will Smith’s “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is having the worst week ever following the deαths of two team members. The body of Jeffrey Ian Pollack, the show’s producer, was found along a walking trail in Hermosa Beach, California on December 23rd. When the emergency crew arrived, he was […]

 

Say What? ESPN Host Names the “N” Word Sports ‘Person of the Year’

Say What? ESPN Host Names the “N” Word Sports ‘Person of the Year’

If you were asked to select the Sports Person of the Year, who would it be? Lebron “King” James? Serena Williams? One thing’s for sure: You probably wouldn’t…

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Black Business Leaders Say They’re Being Squeezed Out of San Francisco’s Economic Boom

Black Business Leaders Say They’re Being Squeezed Out of San Francisco’s Economic Boom

San Francisco may be friendly to every tech and gadget company that shows up and hangs out an “open for business” sign, but they’re not friendly to the…

 

Secret Tips For Women Who Struggle To Get Up For Morning Exercise

Secret Tips For Women Who Struggle To Get Up For Morning ExerciseBy: Krystle Crossman For many women, getting up in the morning is hard enough as it is, let alone getting up for an intense workout to start the day off.…

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Congrats: Rapper, Actress Eve is Getting Married to Millionaire Boyfriend

Congrats: Rapper, Actress Eve is Getting Married to Millionaire BoyfriendBy: Krystle Crossman Another celebrity wedding is on the way as rapper Eve recently got engaged to her boyfriend Maximillion Cooper. She didn’t flaunt her new ring on Twitter or…

 

The War on Drugs is the New Jim Crow and The Old One

The War on Drugs is the New Jim Crow and The Old OneBy Greg B. The war on drugs was never a war on drugs more than it is a war on black families. Starting with Richard Nixon in 1971, the war on drugs has not achieved its intended purpose, or some would argue it has. Nixon declared that the war on drugs was public enemy number […]

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Rachel Miller-Bradshaw: Reality TV-Please Let Us Get Our House In Order

Rachel Miller-Bradshaw:  Reality TV-Please Let Us Get Our House In OrderBy Rachel Miller-Bradshaw Watching the new season of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop made me realize one of two things-that there is either a concerted effort to depict the Black Family as nothing more than baby mamas, rolling stones, and Mandingos or the psychosis of our community is so entrenched in our thinking about it’s […]

 

 

Dr. Boyce: Why Corporate America Owns You and Wants You to Go Broke Over Christmas

December 2, 2013

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by Dr. Boyce Watkins Of course no one wants to go broke over the holidays, but a lot of people do.  Part of the reason that your bank account is in jeopardy is because Corporate America OWNS you.  They create holidays where you are practically obligated to go out and spend money, and they have people lining up for Black … Read More »

 

What You May Not Know About Black Doctors

By Dr. Sinclair Grey III According to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine,…

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Canadian Professor Gives (Yuck) Health Effects of Eating Boogars

By: Britt L Seems like digging for gold can actually be golden for your health.…

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Teen Shot By His Robbery Accomplice

Teen Shot By His Robbery Accomplice

By Biko Agozino SFGate reports that the San Francisco Police Department suspect that a teenager who was shot dead during a robbery in San Francisco was killed by his own fellow robber when a shot intended for the robbery victim ‘ricocheted off the face of the victim’ and hit the teenager, killing him. The robbery […]

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The Deacons of Defense Helped Shut Down the Klan

By Yolanda Spivey At the height of the Civil Rights movement, a group of armed Black men emerged out of the southern states.  They were known as the Deacons for Defense and Justice (DDJ).  The DDJ’s were put in place to protect and serve citizens and civil rights organizations that faced imminent violence by the […]

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