Your Black News – 7/30/10

Death of Ex-NBA Player Lorenzen Wright Appears Complicated

• Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, the man whose body was found in the woods, was shot to death … Read More
• By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 30th 2010 10:13AM | Comments (0)

Times Columnist Says Obama’s White House is ‘Too White’ — Misses Point

• NYT columnist Maureen Dowd thinks Obama’s administration "is too white" due to a lack of black … Read More
• By Brentin Mock on Jul 30th 2010 10:00AM | Comments (0)

How to Manage Your Finances Amid High Unemployment

• Although some aspect of the economy are on the mend, the White House is nevertheless predicting … Read More
• By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox on Jul 30th 2010 10:00AM | Comments (0)

White Man Attacked By Black Teen For Listening To Gucci Mane

• A Florida man says he was the victim of a racially motivated attack Monday, when he was punched … Read More
• By Kevin Eason on Jul 30th 2010 9:31AM | Comments (2)

Robert Freeman, 13-Year-Old Boy, DEAD: Shot 22 Times While Riding Bike

• Theresa Lumpkin was, until Thursday, the Mother of 13-year-old Robert Freeman Jr. of Chicago. … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 30th 2010 8:59AM | Comments (1)

Good Morning. Great Day

• Your Daily Affirmation for Thursday, July 29, 2010: Good Morning. Great Day. Heart open. … Read More
• By Barry Johnson on Jul 30th 2010 12:34AM | Comments (3)

Around the Web — Misogynistic Songs That Women Love, Obama Calls Blacks ‘Mongrels’ + More

• Ever notice how the nastier and more misogynistic a song is, the more some women seem to love … Read More
• By Journey Ade on Jul 29th 2010 6:00PM | Comments (1)

How to Get a Chelsea Clinton Wedding On a Budget

• If you’re like most people, you can’t help but be fascinated with the extravagant details of … Read More
• By Hayat Mohamed on Jul 29th 2010 5:07PM | Comments (4)

VIDEO — Drake’s Hilarious Nardwuar Interview

• Canadian personality Nardwuar the Human Serviette is known for many things, but boring … Read More
• By Journey Ade on Jul 29th 2010 4:00PM | Comments (1)

Rangel to Stand Trial on 13 Ethics Violation Charges

• After 40 years as a Congressman, Charlie Rangel will stand trial on 13 counts of ethics … Read More
• By Jeff Mays on Jul 29th 2010 3:35PM | Comments (6)

Tyler Perry To Produce ‘We The Peeples’ For Lionsgate

• Through his 34th Street Films with Lionsgate, Tyler Perry will help finance the comedy ”We The … Read More
• By Wilson Morales on Jul 29th 2010 3:33PM | Comments (4)

Anna Wintour & Barack Obama Dinner: Vogue Editor’s Fundraiser Has $30,000 Entry Fee

• It was a whirlwind of a day for President Barack Obama, who yesterday went from meeting with small … Read More
• By Qianna Smith on Jul 29th 2010 3:33PM | Comments (2)

Despite Three Year Jail Sentence, Wesley Snipes Teams With Antoine Fuqua For ‘After Dark’ Comic

• Despite his legal woes, Wesley Snipes is taking his career and influence to new levels. The … Read More
• By Wilson Morales on Jul 29th 2010 3:30PM | Comments (3)

Shirley Sherrod To Sue Andrew Breitbart

• Last time we had anything to say about conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart we just dumped on … Read More
• By Madison J. Gray on Jul 29th 2010 3:15PM | Comments (13)

Basil Marceaux, Republican Candidate for Governor of Tennessee, Promises Freedom and ‘Teeths’!

• Jesus, where do we begin? The latest testimony/embarrassment to American democracy comes to us … Read More
• By Jam Donaldson on Jul 29th 2010 3:00PM | Comments (5)