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Check out the Janks Morton film, “Hoodwinked,” starring Drs. Boyce Watkins, Marc Lamont Hill, Jawanza Kunjufu, Ivory Toldson and Steve Perry. To see the trailer for this riveting film, click here
Jesse Jackson, Jr. Returns Home Following Treatment For Depression
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.‘s aide, Rick Bryant, confirmed that Jackson returned home to his wife and children after being treated for depression in a Mayo Clinic. “He’s at home in Washington convalescing with his wife and children,” Bryant said. “Let’s hope he returns to work on Monday. Congress goes back into session Monday following its summer […]
Mother Arrested Again for Daughter’s Disappearance: Police Believe Girl’s Body is in a Landfill
Jerice Hunter is the mother of 5-year old Jhessye Shockley, a little girl who has…
Sixteen-Year-Old’s Tweet to President Obama: “#DieYouPieceOfSh*t”
Ohio teen, Alyssa Douglas, took to her Twitter account during President Obama’s DNC speech, calling for his assassination and referring to him as “piece of sh*t.” The teen’s…
Chicago: School Bus Hit by Gunfire
In Chicago, even small children aren’t exempt from the gangland violence which has gripped the city for several months. The Chicago Tribune reports: Police were…
Usher Fires Back At Ex-Wife’s Motion For New Trial In Custody Battle
R&B star, Usher Raymond, is asking a court to deny a request made by his ex-wife, Tameka Foster-Raymond, to arrange a new trial for custody of their two children. As recently reported, Foster-Raymond’s legal team submitted a motion for a new trial in a Fulton County court in Georgia. The court documents contain evidence that could […]
September 8, 2012No CommentRead More
Samsung Won’t Supply Apple with Chips for First Batch of iPhones
Samsung Electronics won’t be giving Apple the memory chips it needs for the first shipments of the new iPhone. The dispute has occurred due to pricing, according…
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U.S. Rep.Yvette Clark Believes She Would’ve Been A Slave In 1898
U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke made a recent appearance on satirical political talk show “The Colbert Report” on Tuesday. During her visit, host Stephen Colbert jested that her borough, Brooklyn,…
Anita Baker Calls Chris Brown a Hero?
By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses There is no disputing that Anita Baker is a legend in her own right. The R&B singer has been in the music industry for decades and has enjoyed both success and longevity in the music industry. In a recent interview with The BoomBox, Baker spoke about Chris Brown and was firm on […]
THE TRUTH IS…THE GOD OF THE HOLY BIBLE IS SPIRIT
September 7, 2012 No Comment
THE TRUTH IS….GOD IS SPIRIT AND THOSE WHO WORSHIP HIM MUST WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND THRUTH ACTS 17:24-26 24 “THE GOD WHO MADE THE WORLD AND EVERYTHING IN IT IS THE LORD OF HEAVEN AND EARTH AND DOES NOT LIVE IN TEMPLES BUILT BY HANDS, AND HE IS NOT SERVED BY HUMAN HANDS, AS […]
Seat Belt Violation Inspires Woman to Lose 200lbs
A woman in Summerville, S.C., is thanking a police officer for giving her a seat…
Video: The Myth Of The Black Super Mom
Whether you are a newbie or veteran, motherhood is hard. In a light-hearted interview, Dr. Towanna Freeman discusses Maternal Guilt with therapist Dr. Christina Edmondson. She shares, “It’s not natural for us to know how to be a great mom. We need support.”
Man’s Murder Leaves Family Financially Devastated
A Gambian man with aspirations of acquiring a business management degree at the New York Institute of English and Business in midtown Manhattan, was killed during an armed robbery…
September 8, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
Zimmerman Seeks Trayvon Martin’s School Records
In an attempt to further illustrate a troubled, defiant 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, Zimmerman is requesting that his victim’s school records be brought to court as part of his…
September 8, 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More
Can Anything Stop Her? Serena Williams Body Slams Her Opponent to Make US Open Final
Right now, there doesn’t appear to be anything that can stop her, hold her back or slow her down. Serena Williams took down the Italian Sara Errani today…
September 7, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
The Tupac Commemoration: Seven Days of Theory (Part 1)
By: Victor “Doc V” Trammell On this day in 1996, a murderer’s bullets ended the life of rap’s most prolific figure. Tupac Amaru Shakur was born June…
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Do Black People Think that the Obama Presidency is a Reality TV Show?
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Believes President Obama Should Address Poverty and Violence
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White Teacher Sues for the Right to Use the N-Word
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Serena Williams Just Keeps on Dominating at the US Open
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Michael Clarke Duncan Targeted For Extortion Following Tragic Death
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Interview With 16-Year-Old Rapper Chief Keef Illustrates Life of Destructive Behavior Among Chicago’s Black Youth
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Gabby Douglas to Release a New Memoir Just in Time for Christmas
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Just Reel Film: Janks Morton Premiers His Film “Hoodwinked” in Washington DC
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Paul Ryan’s Black Ex-Girlfriend Did Time in Prison
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Jesse Jackson Challenges Obama on Behalf of Black Americans, Plus Other Black News Headline
Police Officer Who Threatened Michelle Obama Won’t Be Prosecuted
There won’t be any prosecution of a Washington DC police officer who threatened the life…
Video: How To Get Grandma On The Internet
Dr. Towanna Freeman interviews Tech-Life expert Stephanie Humphrey. They discuss her passion to educate people on the importance of technology. She says, “It’s never too late to get started.” Stephanie is a writer and media personality.
Couple who Committed Armed Robbery With Baby Charged
According to Atlanta police reports, the man and woman who decided to bring a baby while they committed two armed robberies were in…
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Half of America’s Unemployed Aren’t Collecting Any Benefits
One of the longest running Republican myths about unemployment is that people remain unemployed so that they can take full advantage of their…
Pakistani Girl Faces Life in Prison for Allegedly Burning Pages of the Quran
A judge in Pakistan has granted bail to a mentally-challenged girl who’s been accused of blasphemy. The girl burned pages of the Muslim…
September 7, 20122 CommentsRead More
Yvette Carnell: What Did Obama Tell You Last Night? Not Much
by Yvette Carnell Last night, President Obama told an enthralled DNC crowd that he “hadn’t given up hope” and that “it will take…
September 7, 201226 CommentsRead More
Dr. Boyce: Black Unemployment Stays High While Whites Get Another Decline
by Dr. Boyce Watkins The recent jobs data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was not necessarily a boost for the Obama…
September 7, 201211 CommentsRead More
Gabby Douglas Flips on Stage with Nicki Minaj and Alicia Keys at the MTV VMAs
Olympic champion Gabby Douglas showed up at the MTV VMAs and looked amazing. Douglas appeared…
Jennifer Hudson Outshines Supermodel Heidi Klum: But Is She Getting Too Thin?
Jennifer Hudson is as gorgeous as they come, and she’s healthier than she’s ever been. …
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Why Black People Don’t Get Hired: The Dr. Boyce Explanation
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Ta-Nehisi Coates at The Atlantic recently wrote an article called “The Economics of Magazines and Diversity.” The title was not nearly…
September 6, 201217 CommentsRead More
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Christians Protest New Film Claiming that Jesus was a Product of Rape
Christian groups everywhere are up in arms over a new film that suggests that Jesus was born in the context of sexual assault. An organization called the…
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Why Does No One Ever Quote the Dr. King in this Video?
In this video, Dr. Martin Luther King helps African Americans to understand that they need to “sign their own emancipation proclamation.” This is the Dr. King that…
Do Black People Think that the Obama Presidency is a Reality TV Show?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins This morning, I had to ask myself some hard questions, which I immediately took to my friends on Facebook: Are black people, as a…
September 7, 2012 / 15 Comments / Read More
Rev. Jesse Jackson Believes President Obama Should Address Poverty and Violence
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