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Oprah’s star filled farewell
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In case you have been living under a rock and did not know the final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show will air on May 25th.
Dwight Howard vs. Royce Reed: Divorce Court at Its Finest
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
One of my favorite films of all-time was "War of the Roses," starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. In the film, a divorced couple starts down a dangerous and hilarious path of mutual destruction, where the goal of each is to make the other person’s life miserable. At the end of the movie, both parties find that while it was their goal to destroy the other person, they actually ended up destroying themselves. Just for the record, each character dies at the end.
I think about "War of the Roses" when I see the custody battle between NBA star Dwight Howard and his ex-wife, Royce Reed. Of course I don’t expect anyone to end up dead, but it’s already clear that Royce and Dwight have made each other’s lives as miserable as possible. Royce recently called the cops after Dwight picked up her son from daycare at a time when he was not scheduled to do so. Before that, Dwight had filed a lawsuit against Royce for referring to him as a "douchebag" on the TV show, "Basketball Wives.
Reggie Bush, Just Give the Heisman Back
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
Anyone even remotely familiar with the sports world is well aware of reports that former USC star Reggie Bush is at risk of having his Heisman Trophy taken away from him. The return of the Heisman would likely be related to NCAA violations that allegedly took place within the USC program during the time when Bush played for them. Bush didn’t speak in detail on the issue when he was asked about it.
"At this point, it’s kind of out of my hands," Bush said Wednesday after practice with the New Orleans Saints.
Bush would not confirm or deny whether he spoke with the Heisman Trophy Trust about losing the award. Executive Director Robert Whalen said that no decision has yet been made.
Dr. Boyce: Why Regina King Is Right About Hollywood Racism
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
I recently read an open letter written by Regina King, the famous actress who seems to be in every major black film and TV show I can think of. Ms. King is a black female version of Harrison Ford, the kind of actress who has been in more movies than we can name, yet unappreciated for the magnitude of her gifts to the industry.
Regina King’s recent challenge to those who hand out little meaningless trophies called Emmy Awards was a very telling reminder that racism knows no boundaries. The Hollywood streets and screens that have been traditionally denied to us as a people continue to be granted to others who have exclusive racial access. Just like during the days of slavery, we do much of the work, but get very little credit.
Black Athletes, Hip Hop and Handguns: What Up with That?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
Shaun Rogers, a Defensive Tackle for the Cleveland Browns, was fined $400,000 by the league for violating its personal conduct policy. Rogers was caught carrying a loaded gun inside an airport. The fine represents approximately 1/17th of his $6.9 million salary.
Some would say that Rogers got off easy, since it would have been no surprise to see him either suspended or sent to jail. The player was caught carrying a loaded semi-automatic handgun in his carry-on bag at Hopkins International Airport. There’s no indication regarding whether or not he realized that TSA agents actually have the ability to see inside of someone’s luggage with their x-ray machine. It’s hard to imagine what he might have been thinking.
Rapper TI Arrested for Drug Possession
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
TI (aka Clifford Harris) is my favorite rapper, and the person I consider to be one of the most talented artists in America. I’ve made no secret about my appreciation for his music, and from friends of mine who know him, I can say that he is genuine about reducing gun violence among our youth. TI is also the artist that I would have gambled on to have the greatest likelihood of turning his life around. He has a lot to live for, and people who love him. He’s made his mistakes, but I was convinced that he’d grown from them.
Now, after hearing about his arrest for drug possession, I’m not so sure if TI has learned a thing. In fact, I’m having a hard time distinguishing TI from his self-destructive counterpart, Lil Wayne. And yes, I will say this in public: I think Lil Wayne is an idiot.
Dr. Boyce: Maurice Clarett is Back from Prison
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, The Coalition for Black Male Athletes, Syracuse University Scholarship in Action
Maurice Clarrett, the embattled former superstar of the Ohio State Buckeyes, is getting another chance to play football. Clarett just signed a one-year deal to play for the Omaha Nighthawks in the United Football League. This is the first time Clarett has put on a football uniform since spending three and a half years in prison for having a hidden gun and holding up a couple outside a night club.
"I am humbled by the opportunity the Omaha Nighthawks have given me and will dedicate myself on and off the field to prove that I can be a valuable member of the team and the Omaha community," Clarett said. "I am committed to working hard to earn the right for a second chance in football and more importantly in life."
Clarett is now 6-feet tall, 220 pounds, which makes him 10 pounds lighter than he was when he played at Ohio State. The coaches were astonished at his physical shape, giving him credit for keeping himself prepared. He is allowed to be out of the state for 30 days at a time, but his attorneys are hoping that a judge will rule that Clarett can leave the state for the entire football season. He is now 26-years old, meaning that he is at his physical peak.
What Black American Can Learn from Fantasia’s Mistakes
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University, Scholarship in Action
One of the most magnificent voices in all of music is owned by Fantasia Barrino, the singer out of North Carolina. Most of us know that Fantasia attempted suicide recently. Of course the suicide attempt led to instant national media attention, and she was all over the news telling her story. Her management team, understanding the value the incident could have for her brand, pushed out the Vh-1 special before you could say the words "publicity stunt."
Now, I’m not here to say that I know what happened to Fantasia or whether the suicide attempt was genuine. But one thing that remains fundamentally true is that she’d been highly upset over the decline of her career. Also, we know that the television specials and additional PR from the incident have put Fantasia in the limelight in a way that far exceeds what she had access to last month. The final thing we know is that Fantasia is working furiously in the studio to get an album out in order to profit from the re-establishment of her celebrity status. Unfortunately, her team may be looking to replicate the experience of Jennifer Hudson after her difficult experience last year.
Did This Man Really Kill Michael Jordan’s Father?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
Daniel Andre Green was convicted of killing the father of former NBA star Michael Jordan. Nearly 17 years after his conviction, his case is starting to fall apart. The problems stem from a faulty crime lab in North Carolina, where multiple mistakes have been made over the last two decades.
Green told the Associated Press that the lab mishandled its reports, and that evidence supporting his case was denied to him in court. He has trained himself in the law and worked on his own case since the date of his conviction. Much of the recent attention to the case is due to a report concluding that the lab mishandled Green’s case, along with 200 others, over a 16-year period ending in 2003.
"I’ve always known that I’m walking out of prison," Green said. "I’ve known that because I’ve believed, ultimately, the truth has to come out."
Black Athletes Under Siege by the NCAA
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University Scholarship in Action
Mark Emmert, the new president of the NCAA, plans to endorse a system for collegiate athletics that disallows players to play one year and head to the NBA. Instead, Emmert wants a system in which the age limit is removed (which is what kept players like Carmelo Anthony from going pro right out of high school) with players being forced to decide whether they wish to declare for the NBA draft or go to college. If they choose to go to college, they are not allowed to play in the NBA for either three years or when they turn 21, whichever comes first. In the face of the new rule, players are pushed to make the decision sooner, and are locked into that decision for at least three years.
Bethlehem Schoals and Tom Ziller of Fanhouse.com write on the racial dimension of this issue in the following way:
Black News: Wyclef Not Eligible to Run for President of Haiti
Hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean said Friday that he accepts Haiti elections officials’ ruling that he is not eligible to run for president. "I respectfully accept the committee’s final decision, and I urge my supporters to do the same," Jean said in a statement. FULL STORY
Laurence Fishburne’s Friends Tried to Buy Up All of Montana’s Movies
Laurence Fishburne‘s friends tried to do him and his family a solid by buying up all of daughterMontana Fishburne‘s porn DVDs for a million dollars … and they hired famed attorney Yale Galanter to make the offer to Vivid Entertainment. 
Sources tell TMZ, Galanter — fresh off his Charlie Sheen victory — reached out to Vivid honcho Steve Hirsch with the million dollar deal. But, we’re told, at the time Galanter reached Hirsch … the DVDs had already shipped out.
Financial Pressure May Keep a Man From Dating You
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
Sometimes, I wish I could be a fly on the wall when women are having their most interesting conversations about men. Well, as a gesture of good faith, I can let women become the fly listening in on what men might discuss when they aren’t around. I can’t tell all the secrets, but I’ll let you in on one that has to do with money and dating.
I’ve heard more than one guy state that part of the reason he may choose not to date is because of the intense financial pressure of dating. In the worst case scenario, there’s the woman who expects the man to be the out of control baller, yanking out $200 or $300 dollars for a trip to dinner or the nightclub with $10 drinks. In many cases, he can’t be plainly dressed, so there is also the pressure of having to keep an expensive wardrobe or a fancy car. It’s hard to pretend to be economically invincible in a tough economy that has always been hard on black men.
Black News – 8/18/10
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Obama’s aunt granted asylum due to press leak
By theGrio
11:21 PM on 08/17/2010
BOSTON (AP) – U.S. Immigration Judge Leonard Shapiro blasted the leak by the unnamed official in his 29-page ruling granting asylum to Zeituni Onyango in May…
NY Gov. Paterson to meet with mosque developers
By theGrio
5:13 PM on 08/17/2010
NEW YORK – Last week, the governor offered to help broker a new location downtown should developers agree to move farther from the World Trade Center site…
3 suspects arrested in deadly Ind. b’day party shooting
By theGrio
4:40 PM on 08/17/2010
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A masked man armed with an assault-style rifle opened fire Aug. 3 at the birthday gathering on the city’s near west side…
GOP: Obama insensitive over stand on mosque
By theGrio
4:35 PM on 08/17/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) – From statehouses to state fairs on Tuesday, Republican incumbents and challengers unleashed an almost unified line of criticism against the president…
Kidnapping leads to high speed chase, fiery crash
By theGrio
3:02 PM on 08/17/2010
VIDEO – Fort Worth police released video on Monday of a fiery crash that sent an officer and a man suspected in a fatal kidnapping to the hospital…
Bow Wow on films: ‘I want to be the next Will Smith’
By Eilyn Segura
2:36 PM on 08/17/2010
VIDEO – Pleasantly surprised, and very grateful when called an "international superstar", he divulges that it is much harder to make an album than a movie…
Caught on tape: Fight at Ga high school football game
By theGrio
1:33 PM on 08/17/2010
VIDEO – There were even reports of shots fired down the street from the game, which only led to even more confusion…
November trial set in 1965 Ala civil rights death case
By theGrio
12:46 PM on 08/17/2010
MARION, Ala. (AP) – A grand jury indicted James Bonard Fowler for murder in the killing of Jimmie Lee Jackson during a civil rights protest that turned chaotic…
‘Dismissed!’ Ice-T beats NYC unlicensed driving rap
By theGrio
11:12 AM on 08/17/2010
NEW YORK (AP) – "Like I said from the gate, I never broke the law," Ice-T said as he left court with his wife Coco…
Laurence Fishburne on Montana: “No one uses their Real Last Name in Porn”
Apparently, Laurence Fishburne and his daughter Montana are not speaking. He told his daughter that he embarrassed her and ridiculed her by saying that no one uses their real last name in porn. According to TMZ, Laurence has said that he will not speak to Montana until she “turns her life around.” This is sad.
The Latest from the Atlanta Post – 8/11/10
Black Economics
How To Permanently Cut High Black Unemployment
DR. BOYCE WATKINS
Black folks are being naïve to expect that we might have the same unemployment rate as whites in this economy, in this nation, as it exists today. This is what we need to do right now.
Politics
The Curious Case of the Black Tea Party Leaders
ANTHONY JERROD
I could never fathom an African-American that would support or aspire to be a leader in the Ku Klux Klan. What an extreme thought! But, it appears that there may be a few African-Americans who are walking toward this road…
Politics & Society
Why Is Pro-Black Being Attacked? The Unintended Consequence of Political Correctness
YVETTE CARNELL
We’ve been forced into a corner where we’re no longer allowed to be pro-black because according to the short-sighted notions of political correctness, to be pro-black is to be anti-white.
Wall Street Strategies
A Captivating Future?
CHARLES PAYNE
I still marvel at the thought our economy is going to be pulled out of the doldrums and catapulted into the next decade via solar and wind power.
Montana Fishburne Speaks Up….Hmmmm
Montana Fishburne Speaks Up
Celeb Weddings: Good for Black Marriage?
Aretha Cancels Shows Due To Broken Ribs
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Cornel West vs. Barack Obama
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
Dr. Cornel West apparently has a bone to pick with President Barack Obama. Over time, the good Dr. West has become increasingly vocal in his critique of Obama, and even went as far as to say that Obama treated him "like a cub scout," when refusing to address his concerns about the administration’s behavior.
"Well, I’ll tell you, I had not talked to my dear brother since the Martin Luther King gathering in South Carolina, and very briefly Super Tuesday. But he did come and make a beeline to me after his speech on I think it was Thursday morning in Washington, D.C. I hadn’t seen him for two and a half weeks, and he made a beeline to me, though, brother, and he was deeply upset. He talked to me like I was a Cub Scout, and he was a pack master, you know what I mean?
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)
Black News – 7/22/10
Angelina and Chiwetel Talk ‘Salt’
Get Tamera Mowry’s Smoldering Eyes
CEO Shot to Death By Cop While ‘Cruising’?
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President Obama Says Vilsack Jumped the Gun on Shirley Sherrod
4:37 AMJul 23
Source: BV Black Spin
President Obama recently spoke with ABC News and some other media outlets about the case of Shirley Sherrod, the woman who was dismissed after a doctored video surfaced to make it appear that Sherrod was making racist statements. It turned out that … Read More
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Evan Ross: Diana Ross’ Baby Boy Joins ‘90210’
6:06 PMJul 22
Source: BV Newswire
The kid stays in the picture! News out of Hollywood today: Evan Ross – the youngest son of international music legend Diana Ross – has joined the cast of 90210. The 21-year-old actor will play Charlie, an older newcomer who gets tangled up in a … Read More
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Celebs Gather At Target’s East Harlem Grand Opening
6:00 PMJul 22
Source: BV on Style
Tuesday night marked the grand opening of Target’s very first Manhattan located store in East Harlem. The grand opening attracted a slew of celebrities including Kelly Rowland, Russel Simmons, Doug E Fresh, Tracee Ellis Ross and Selita Ebanks to name … Read More
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From Essence: Black Vampires: Past & Present
5:30 PMJul 22
Source: Blackvoices Main
From Essence: With films like "Twilight" becoming blockbuster hits, and addictive shows like "True Blood" drawing the highest ratings week after week, it’s safe to say that Americans have a thing for vampires. Will Smith isn’t the first … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Video — Black Filmmakers Dorian Chandler and Keisha Dutes
5:16 PMJul 22
Source: BV on Money
I had a chance to sit down with Award-winning filmmaker Dorian Chandler and radio show host Keisha Dutes to talk about some of their most interesting film and video projects. Dorian made an interesting film called "Ni**er Nation," which has set quite … Read More
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Around the Web — Obama & Shirley Sherrod Speak, Rapper Round Table + More
5:00 PMJul 22
Source: theBVX.com
Having little time to bask in his financial reform victory, President Obama spoke with former USDA official Shirley Sherrod and expressed his regret over her ordeal, while still encouraging her to continue on in public service. [CNN] … Read More
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Obama To Host African Youth At D.C. Forum
5:00 PMJul 22
Source: BV Black Spin
50 years of African independence will be celebrated next month as President Barack Obama hosts a forum for more than 100 young African leaders. The event on August 3 – 5 will feature the president hosting a town hall meeting with the group of young … Read More
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Love Bytes: Hawaiian Wedding for T.I. & Tiny?, DMX’s Wife Pens Tell-All-Book & More
5:00 PMJul 22
Source: BV on Love
Word has it that rapper T.I. and his longtime fiancée Tameka "Tiny" Cottle are finally tying the knot this weekend in a small intimate ceremony in Hawaii. Rumors have been circling for the past two years about the couple saying ‘I do,’ but this time … Read More
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Sudden Supply
12:34 AMJul 19
Source: BV Wellness
Your Daily Affirmation for Monday, July 19, 2010: Jesus demonstrated the potential for sudden blessing. Utilizing the ever-present substance of God and the power of his own spokenword, Jesus instantly manifested healing, life and supply for every … Read More
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Press Rewind — Franchise Killing Athletes, Big Butts Are in Style + More
1:27 PMJul 17
Source: theBVX.com
Franchise killers have been around long before LeBron defected from Cleveland. TheBVX took a look at Brett Favre, Allen Iverson and a host of team-crushing athletes who broke their city’s hearts. [more…] … Read More
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Mel Gibson: What You Probably Don’t Know About His Money
11:52 PMJul 16
Source: BV on Money
Most of us have spent a great deal of time hearing the most shocking details of the relationship between the actor Mel Gibson and his child’s mother, Oksana Grigorieva. Gibson, who made quite a name for himself as an actor, has made an even bigger … Read More
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Patti LaBelle May Be Doing ‘Fela! or Maybe Not
8:08 PMJul 16
Source: BV Newswire
News around town spread like wildfire this afternoon after a report was published about Grammy Award-winning diva Patti LaBelle joining the cast of the hit Broadway musical ‘Fela!’ According to the New York Post, the ‘Lady Marmalade’ singer will … Read More
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Around the Web — Lil Wayne Owes ‘A Milli’ In Taxes, The Other N-Word + More
7:00 PMJul 16
Source: theBVX.com
Good news: Lil Wayne is supposed to come home soon. Bad news: Weezy’s in tax trouble again and the IRS has filed a $1.13 million lien against him. Must be the government’s turn to make it rain. [The Urban Daily] …Read More
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Buzz Exclusive: Alicia Keys Parts With Longtime Manager
6:15 PMJul 16
Source: BV Buzz
BV Buzz has learned exclusively that Grammy winner Alicia Keys has parted with her longtime manager, Jeff Robinson. The 29-year-old singer, who has been represented by Robinson’s MBK Entertainment since the beginning of her career, supposedly ended … Read More
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Interview With An Author: Zane’s Jessica Holter Serves Up Provocative Tale of "Trysexuality" with ‘Punany Experience’
6:06 PMJul 16
Source: BV on Books
Zane Sex Jessica Holter has never been known to mince words. For over a decade, she has transfixed audiences with her poetry that explores sensuality and sexuality. In 2007, she hit a milestone when Zane, the critically acclaimed author and … Read More
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‘Inception’ Film Review: A Mindblowing Worthwhile Experience
5:17 PMJul 16
Source: BV on Movies
How much does a person remember about their dream once awaken? After helming ‘The Dark Knight’, director Chris Nolan has created the ultimate fantasy film. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, … Read More
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The Love of God
12:34 AMJul 16
Source: BV Wellness
Your Daily Affirmation for Thursday, July 15, 2010: I recognize, honor and give thanks for the Love of God. It is essential in me and in all of life. The Love of God is the life-giving force that turns winter into spring, blossoms in fruit, sickness … Read More
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Rush Limbaugh Insults Black People with "Cracker" Remark
8:09 PMJul 15
Source: BV Black Spin
Rush Limbaugh is at it again, earning his paycheck from Premier Radio Networks. Recently on his show, he seemed to proudly celebrate the death of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner by referring to Steinbrenner as "the cracker who made a lot of African … Read More
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More Pressing Issues For NAACP Than Tea Party Racism
6:45 PMJul 15
Source: BV Black Spin
I think the NAACP is wasting its time by passing a resolution asking the Tea Party to repudiate racism. It’s like asking a leopard to change its spots. It’s good to hear where the Tea Party is coming from. That makes it easier to identify and … Read More
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Around the Web — Jay-Z, Alicia Keys & Sade Team Up, Let Ochocinco Go + More
6:15 PMJul 15
Source: theBVX.com
Jay-Z and Sade are teaming up with Alicia Keys to raise funds for Keys’ non-profit Keep A Child Alive charity. Scheduled for this September in NY, the charity’s annual Black Ball concert has helped bring attention to HIV/AIDS awareness. [AllHipHop] … Read More
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Vonetta McGee: Leading Lady of Blaxploitation Era Dead At 65
6:06 PMJul 15
Source: BV Newswire
Vonetta McGee, an actress who scaled the ranks of Black Hollywood during blaxploitation film era of the 1970s, passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest and being on life support for two days. She was 65, though some have her year of birth listed … Read More
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Is the New Tanning Tax Racist?
5:43 PMJul 15
Source: BV on Money
Some are fuming over a new tax that was quietly introduced into recent healthcare legislation. The tax is a 10 percent levy imposed solely on those who use ultraviolet indoor tanning beds. The tax is expected to raise $2.7 billion for the economy. It … Read More
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On Home Video: ‘Caught In The Crossfire’ With 50 Cent
4:38 PMJul 15
Source: BV on Movies
Currently on home video ‘Caught in the Crossfire,’ starring multi-platinum recording artist and actor Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. This good cop/bad cop action film also stars Adam Rodriguez, Chris Klein and Richard T. Jones. Filmed and set in Michigan, … Read More
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VIDEO — Affion Crockett Spoofs Drake’s Tim Westwood Freestyle
4:00 PMJul 15
Source: theBVX.com
Comedian Affion Crockett is at it again with one of the best headphone sessions we’ve seen since Dave Chappelle made his rapping debut. This time, Affion is aiming his parody sights at Drake’s "freestyle" on Tim Westwood, complete with jazz hands and … Read More
Your Black News – 7/15/10
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Mike Tyson’s Interview Reminds Us of How Conflicted He Is
3:46 PMJul 15
Source: BV on Sports
Like everyone else on earth, I grew up with a serious admiration for Iron Mike Tyson. He was the baddest man on the planet, perhaps the baddest in history. My second cousin and greatest hero was always Muhammad Ali, but I never felt that he could … Read More
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Grandmother Charged With Highland Park Murder
3:37 PMJul 15
Source: BV Black Spin
A Detroit woman argued with her son’s girlfriend, the mother of her two grandchildren, ages 3 and 5, and vowed to "get her." On Monday, she did just that by slashing her to death. … Read More
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Chad Ochocinco’s Reality Show Bothers Some Black Women… Why?
2:25 PMJul 15
Source: BV on Love
Cleveland sports fans are pissed. So are black women. This is a familiar emotion for both groups. But oddly enough, this time around it’s for similar reasons. Both feel that they’ve been abandoned by black men behaving badly – more specifically … Read More
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5 Questions … with Pharrell Williams
2:02 PMJul 15
Source: BV Newswire
Entering this weekend as the #1 movie at the box office is ‘Despicable Me,’ and one of the highlights of the 3D animated film is the music score, which was composed by recording artist, producer, musician and fashion designer Pharrell Williams. The … Read More
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2010 ESPY Awards Red Carpet Fashion
2:00 PMJul 15
Source: BV on Style
Wednesday night marked the 2010 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Each year the awards ceremony recognizes athletes and teams for their exceptional athletic performance. This year’s winners included Kobe Bryant for ‘Best NBA Player,’ Floyd Mayweather for … Read More
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Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton Downplay Tea Party Racism
1:58 PMJul 15
Source: BV Black Spin
To the surprise of some, Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have pushed attention away from the recent NAACP resolution condemning racism within the Tea Party Movement. Instead, they’ve asked that the nation focus on jobs and the economic recovery … Read More
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BREAKING NEWS — Big Butts Are in Style, but We Already Knew That
1:45 PMJul 15
Source: theBVX.com
According to a New York daily newspaper: No longer will Sir Mix-A-Lot be "tired of magazines saying flat butts are the thing" because big butts are officially the thing (whatever that means). … Read More
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Democrats Angered at Gibbs’ Comments About Election Prospects
1:18 PMJul 15
Source: BV Black Spin
Gas up Air Force One. President Barack Obama is rolling out across the country in the coming months to campaign for Democrats heading in to midterm elections this fall. The news comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi complained that Obama wasn’t … Read More
Sherri Shepherd and DL Hughley’s Incorrect Statements on HIV
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices
GLAAD, the Gay-Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, has gone hard against ABC and "The View" about recent comments made by host Sherri Shepherd and guest host DL Hughley. On the show, which aired June 22, Shepherd and Hughley linked the high rate of HIV among straight women in the black community to black men being on the "downlow," or having sex with other men in private.
"When you look at the prevalence of HIV in the African-American community, it’s primarily young women who are getting it from men who are on the down-low," Hughley said. He mentioned this while discussing the recent FDA ban on gay and bi-sexual men donating blood.
"[African-American men] are having sex with men, and they’re not telling their girlfriends or their wives that they’re gay," said Shepherd. Three groups: GLAAD, the National Black Justice Coalition and the Black AIDS institute have put out full page ads in Variety, stating that the information shared on The View is inaccurate.
"The Centers for Disease Control has publicly disproven this myth. And since June 22, thousands of people have written to ABC, asking that The View provide correct information to viewers," the ad reads. "Unfortunately, those requests have been greeted with silence from both ABC and The View. When The View talks about these kinds of issues, people listen. And there’s a responsibility that comes with that."
Members of the scientific community are also backing the viewpoints of GLAAD and other groups who’ve protested The View.
Dr. Boyce Watkins: Whoopi, Why Are You Defending Mel Gibson Too?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
Perhaps rather than going on the typical “my bad” racial campaign trail, Mel Gibson is trying a new tactic. This one might be called the “Some of my best friends are black” approach. In the latest development over Mel Gibson’s crazy racist rant in which he told his ex-girlfriend that it would be her fault if she were “raped by a pack of ni**ers,” Gibson is being defended by non other than Whoopi Goldberg.
Here are Goldberg’s words:
"I have had a long friendship with Mel. You can say he’s being a bonehead, but I can’t say he’s a racist having spent time with him in my house with my kids. Make no mistake (he’s not a racist)."
Black News: Jesse Jackson Says Dan Gilbert Treated LeBron Like a Runaway Slave
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
The Rev. Jesse Jackson caused a stir this week by jumping into the public tirade of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert against NBA star LeBron James. In very public comments this week, Gilbert chastised James for deciding to leave Cleveland to play for the Miami Heat. He defined James as a traitor and someone that we would not want our children to be like.
Apparently Rev. Jackson decided that he’d had enough. In a public statement of his own, Jackson said the following:
"He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave."
It was only a matter of time that someone made reference to the racial writing on the wall. With LeBron being an African American athlete and one of the most celebrated public figures in America today, many expected his decision to lead to a public uproar. What was not expected, however, was the decay in James’ public image that resulted from his move. He was not only criticized for leaving the fans who’d been so loyal to him over the past seven years, James was described as a narcissist for making his decision on a nationally-televised special.
Steve Urkel/Jaleel White Accused of Domestic Violence
From YourBlackWorld.com
Jaleel White, better known as Steve Urkel from the television show, "Family Matters," was accused of beating his girlfriend, Bridget Hardy, who is also the mother of his 10-month old child. She reported the abuse to the LAPD, stating that White punched her in her breast implants while they were on the highway driving in their car.
Black NFL Coach’s Son Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Jeremy Green, son of former NFL coach Dennis Green, has been arrested in Connecticut on a charge related to child pornography. Jeremy Green is also an ESPN analyst. He was picked up Thursday around 5 p.m. in a Southington hotel. He is charged with possession of child pornography, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He is being held on $750,000 bond and police are not releasing details of the warrant, which is now sealed. He has worked with ESPN since 2005.
Jeremy’s father, Dennis Green, was one of the most successful African American coaches in the history of the NFL. His 1998 run with the Minnesota Vikings led to a 15-1 record for the team, and the most points scored by any NFL team during any one season. The team made it to the NFC Championship game that year, led by Randy Moss and other great players the team had that year.
Dr. Boyce Watkins: LeBron James Chooses the Miami Heat
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
I hate to say "I told you so," but sometimes it’s just kind of fun to brag a little bit. As I wrote the other day, LeBron James made his announcement tonight that he is going to join up with Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade with the Miami Heat. The announcement wasn’t a big surprise, since I presumed that LeBron would rather play with the greatest talent pool in the Eastern Conference rather than against it. There were some, however, who thought that teams like New York and New Jersey had a chance. No, they did not.
New York makes money and has a massive media market, but the Knicks have stained their organization’s reputation by showing that they don’t care much about winning. Overpaying mediocre players and not managing their team properly has made them appear as undesirable as the "Kentucky Celtics" were when Rick Pitino took over and tried to bring his entire college roster to the NBA with him.
What’s Wrong with Dave Chappelle?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices
What’s the deal with Dave Chappelle? According to TMZ, Chapelle was reportingly acting strange on a private jet, so much so that the jet had to make an emergency landing in Pittsburgh. Their source is stating that the flight was headed from New Jersey to Ohio and that Chappelle "freaked out" refusing to put on his seatbelt.
The source also says that Chappelle repeatedly walked into the cockpit, asking the pilot how much longer the flight would be, and even grabbed the pilot’s arms. That is when it was allegedly determined that Chappelle was a safety risk, and the flight was grounded.
TMZ then claims that after landing, Chappelle checked into a hotel. However, sources at the hotel are claiming that Dave told the employees that he wanted to rent a car to go back to Ohio, but that he didn’t remember where he lived.
I’m not sure what the deal is with Dave Chappelle, one of the most talented and privileged comedians in America. He had the world at his feet, with a hit show and a $50 million contract to do what he does best. It does appear, however, that there is something inside Chappelle that simply can’t handle fame.
Rapper Fat Joe Questioned in Sexual Assault
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices
The rapper Fat Joe was detained by police Sunday night after he and his entourage were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Madison, Wisconsin. According to TMZ, the woman is 33-years old and claims the assault occurred in a Cadillac Limousine after a concert at the Orpheum Theater.
Fat Joe (a.k.a.Joseph Antonio Cartagena) and his entourage were held for questioning, but he was released and not arrested. The details of the case are still being sorted out in the investigation. Relative to most artists, Fat Joe doesn’t get into very much trouble. The 39-year old married father of two has not, to my knowledge been accused of any sexual assault, so I’d be surprised if he waited this long to get started. He has been arrested in some of the typical rapper non-sense in the past: In 1998, he and the deceased rapper Big Pun were arrested for assaulting a man with a baseball bat and stealing his gold chain. I’m not even going to try to explain that one.
The Latest from Dr. Boyce – 6/15/10
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Hey peeps,
Rev. Al Sharpton and I are going to be on MSNBC Thursday morning at 10 am – don’t forget that you can also hear us on his radio show every Monday at 1:15 pm EST (SharptonTalk.net). Also, to all the high school graduates out there, I want to encourage you to do the following: 1) Value education more than anything – it’s probably the most important thing you’ll ever have (so get as much of it as you can), 2) Pursue your goals relentless – working consistently toward something for 5 – 10 hours a day will always yield results, 3) Think like bosses, not laborers – get a great job, but eventually work to put yourself in a position to create jobs by owning your own business and financial assets, 4) Remember that life is a journey of love – money and career mean very little compared to how you treated the people you care about. Life is too short to be mediocre – always do your best.
Dr. Boyce
Dr. Boyce Video — What the Hayell? What Is Wrong With T-Pain?
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Former NBA Star Antoine Walker Faces 12 Years in Prison
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Black Male Sets Trends in Finance: Houston Has More than Rappers
- This week, we’ve heard plenty about Slim Thug, a rapper out of Houston who is making noise with his … Read More
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Why the Hip-Hop Industry Doesn’t Support Female Artists
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Financial Lovemaking: Diddy’s Son Gets $360K Car — Too Much?
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South African Horns Criticized During World Cup
What do the Vuvuzelas sound like – are they really that bad?
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Anita Baker Accused of Butchering the National Anthem
What do you think? ;
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Rapper Vigalantee Raps about Black Women
Check out the new joint by Vigalantee, celebrating the black woman.
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Did This Officer Just Punch this Black Woman in the Face? Was this Police Brutality or Resisting Arrest?
Slim Thug Attempts to Defend His Comments about Black Women
- Many of you may already know about the "interesting" comments made by the rapper Slim Thug, and … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 13th 2010 12:13PM | Comments (10)
NFL Player Reggie Wayne Sues Mistress for Charging Up Credit Card
- NFL star Reggie Wayne is finding out the hard way that giving your credit card number out to anyone … Read More
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Dr. Boyce: How the Lakers-Celtics Rivalry Saved the NBA Both 30 Years Ago and Today
The NBA finals are not what you think. You see, you’re watching the finals hoping that either the Lakers or the Celtics win, and wondering whether Kobe Bryant can outscore Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and the army of tall brothers that Boston is flying across the country to conquer Los Angeles. That is not, my friends, the first thing on the mind NBA Commissioner David Stern.
First of all, Stern is wondering why LeBron James isn’t here. Most of us expected, to the disdain of every other talented player in the league, that this would be the year that LeBron would take his rightful place on the Post-Jordan throne. The natural and inevitable coronation of King James was part of the NBA marketing strategy, thus allowing Stern and company to make even bigger money in the Chinese market, where the fans want to see their All Stars become champions. As we all know, it didn’t happen.
The second thought on Stern’s very sharp mind is that the finals he got this year, a renewal of the historic rivalry between the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics, is just as good, or better than what he would have gotten had King James shown up to play. You see, there’s history here, and most of the relevant history isn’t about wins and losses on the court.
NJ Officer Taped Spraying Pepper Spray in Detained Black Man’s Face
- I am not quite sure what to make of the ruffled YouTube video that is now scouring the web out of … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 12th 2010 8:40PM | Comments (63)
Brian McKnight Ruled to Have Fathered 14-Yr Old: Owes $341,640: All About Black Daddies
- It appears that the singer Brian McKnight is now a not-so-proud father. Well, the child isn’t … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 12th 2010 12:53PM | Comments (14)
What does Barack Obama Have in Common with 50 Cent?
Check out Barack & Curtis, a new documentary by Byron Hurt
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SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010
Paterson NJ Cop Videotaped While Macing a Black Man
This video is storming the web – a cop in Paterson, NJ is caught on tape macing a black man on the ground. ;
The Age of the Hoochie Mama is Over: It’s Time for Hip Hop to Grow Up
Lil Wayne disrespects women because he’s allowed to.
In 2004, the women at Spelman College told the rapper Nelly to take a hike for sliding a credit card through a woman’s backside. The women told Nelly to take his music elsewhere, and his concert was cancelled. I thought that after this incident, women across America would slide their own credit card in the other direction, away from the record stores and websites used to purchase music from artists who make it their mission in life to disrespect black women. I have to admit that I was wrong.
What has always amazed me is the fact that we have trained young people to endure and embrace consistent disrespect from rappers like Slim Thug, who recently stated that white women are a far better choice for relationships, and Lil Wayne, who has done everything in his power to show just how little regard he has for African American females. Wayne even has a song called Alphabet B*tches, which isn’t exactly like the ABCs you learned in preschool. For some reason, we all keep dancing to the beat and showing up for concerts, reminding the artist that freedom of speech is in full effect, no matter how harmful that speech may be.
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Slim Thug Didn’t Mean What He Said about Black Women
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices
Many of you may already know about the "interesting" comments made by the rapperSlim Thug, and his frustration about the lack of loyalty among black women. His comments were met with resistance by myself and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill from Columbia University, who gave him the stable advice to keep his mouth shut. I say that "Slim Thugga" needs to be quiet, not because he’s wrong, but because this is a battle he can’t win and still sell records. Getting every black woman in America to hate you is simply not good for business. Even Talib Kweli, a fellow hip hop artist, had something to say about Slim Thug’s remarks.
On his twitter page, Slim Thug went out of his way to try to protect his image in the face of all the backlash:
Police Brutality Caught on Tape?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
I am not quite sure what to make of the ruffled YouTube video that is now scouring the web out of Paterson, New Jersey. In the video, the woman filming, who mentions that her mother works in the sheriff’s office, is taping a New Jersey police officer holding a black man to the ground. The man clearly has his hands behind his back and appears to be restrained.
As the woman videos the incident from a distance, the officer inexplicably grabs the man, turns him around and puts pepper spray into his eyes. He appears to do it twice.
The Latest News from AOL Black Voices – 5/24/10
Financial Lovemaking: Does Tiger’s Wife Deserve $750 Million?
- Let’s be clear: Tiger Woods’ wife, Elin Nordegren will probably not have her request for $750 … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 24th 2010 5:38PM | Comments (0)
Lil Kim Reportedly Signs With Jay-Z: Top Black Business Links
- ♦Lil Kim Reportedly Signs To Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Label In the midst of trying to revive her … Read More
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VIDEO — Wiz Khalifa ‘Kid Frankie’
- Hey Wiz Khalifa, that sure is a big lighter you’ve there. What else would we expect from the … Read More
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Vivica A. Fox and Mike Epps Headline ‘Love Chronicles’ Sequel
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Black and Missing: Have You Seen This Person?
- Latoya Renea Grissom Case Type: Endangered Date of Birth: February 6, 1982 Missing Date: … Read More
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Lena Horne’s Style Legacy and How to Recreate it Yourself
- With her passing this month at the age of 92, Lena Horne leaves behind a legacy of … Read More
- By Katie Hintz-Zambrano on May 24th 2010 2:00PM | Comments (0)
6 Steps to (Help) Win Your Discrimination Lawsuit
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- Over the last two weeks, every major fashion house and the Hollywood starlets they love to dress … Read More
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Mother Who Beat, Bound and Gagged Babies Arrested
- Erica Monique Henry, the young mom whose 4-month-old and 18-month-old babies were found last … Read More
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Legend of the Fall-Offs — 10 Washed-Up Black Actors
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Black News – 4/30/10
Haitian-American firefighter honored for quake rescue work
By theGrio
1:11 PM on 04/30/2010
NBC MIAMI – Karls Paul-Noel, a Haitian-American firefighter, who participated in the Haitian relief effort, is being honored in Time magazine’s "100 Most Influential" issue…
Gulf Coast oil spill could eclipse Exxon Valdez
By theGrio
12:19 PM on 04/30/2010
VENICE, La. (AP) – The spill was bigger than imagined — five times more than first estimated — and closer…
Consumer rebound helps grow GDP by 3.2 percent
By theGrio
11:08 AM on 04/30/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) – The economy grew at a solid 3.2 percent pace during the first quarter of this year as consumers boosted their spending by the most in three years…
Black players drop to 9 percent in Major Leagues
By theGrio
10:28 AM on 04/30/2010
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Major League Baseball equaled its best grades for racial and gender diversity hiring, even as the percentage of black players dropped again last year…
Metropolitan Opera singer shows race is no hurdle
By theGrio
10:19 AM on 04/30/2010
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawrence Brownlee overcame racism that nearly stopped him in pursuing his dreams of being an opera singer…
Rapper Eminem rips Roethlisberger in new song
By theGrio
10:17 AM on 04/30/2010
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Eminem mentions Ben Roethlisberger in his latest song: ‘Despicable.’…
GOP rep backs deporting illegal immigrants’ US kids
By theGrio
9:31 AM on 04/30/2010
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Rep. Duncan Hunter said he would support deporting U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants, adding that "it takes more than walking across the border to be an American citizen."…
Congress continues debate on financial reform bill
By theGrio
6:17 PM on 04/29/2010
VIDEO – Days of high-decibel partisanship yielded to slightly more subdued accusations as the Senate lurched into action…
Venus Williams serves up stylish off-court lifestyle
By theGrio
4:44 PM on 04/29/2010
VIDEO – Venus is the President of her own clothing line company, and an interior design company V Starr Interiors…
Pit bull used as ‘deadly weapon’ in robbery
By theGrio
3:42 PM on 04/29/2010
VIDEO – For the first time, prosecutors in Marion County are considering filing charges of assault with a deadly weapon – and the deadly weapon is a dog…
Tiger Woods hits rough patch at Quail Hollow
By theGrio
2:54 PM on 04/29/2010
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) – Tiger Woods put drives in the water off the 17th and 18th tees and finished with an opening 2-over 74 at the Quail Hollow Championship on Thursday…
Texas ‘terrorist’ posts death threat against Obama
By theGrio
1:53 PM on 04/29/2010
DALLAS (AP) – A Dallas man describing himself as a terrorist threatened to kill President Obama in an online posting because he was upset about health care reform, according to a criminal complaint…
Black News from TheGrio – 4/29/10
Congress continues debate on financial reform bill
By theGrio
6:17 PM on 04/29/2010
VIDEO – Days of high-decibel partisanship yielded to slightly more subdued accusations as the Senate lurched into action…
Venus Williams serves up stylish off-court lifestyle
By theGrio
4:44 PM on 04/29/2010
VIDEO – Venus is the President of her own clothing line company, and an interior design company V Starr Interiors…
Pit bull used as ‘deadly weapon’ in robbery
By theGrio
3:42 PM on 04/29/2010
VIDEO – For the first time, prosecutors in Marion County are considering filing charges of assault with a deadly weapon – and the deadly weapon is a dog…
Tiger Woods hits rough patch at Quail Hollow
By theGrio
2:54 PM on 04/29/2010
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) – Tiger Woods put drives in the water off the 17th and 18th tees and finished with an opening 2-over 74 at the Quail Hollow Championship on Thursday…
Texas ‘terrorist’ posts death threat against Obama
By theGrio
1:53 PM on 04/29/2010
DALLAS (AP) – A Dallas man describing himself as a terrorist threatened to kill President Obama in an online posting because he was upset about health care reform, according to a criminal complaint…
Arizona immigration law facing new road blocks
By theGrio
12:44 PM on 04/29/2010
PHOENIX (AP) – A referendum drive and a lawsuit have emerged as potential road blocks to Arizona’s tough new law on illegal immigration that has thrust the southwestern border state into the spotlight…
Cop caught smoking marijuana in police car
By theGrio
11:15 AM on 04/29/2010
VIDEO – A Fort Worth, Texas police officer was arrested Wednesday after he was caught with marijuana while on duty…
Obama hails Dorothy Height as force for equality
By theGrio
11:00 AM on 04/29/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Obama called on Americans to honor the memory of civil rights leader Dorothy Height by serving their country and making it better…
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 4 weeks
By theGrio
10:16 AM on 04/29/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits dropped for a second consecutive week, further evidence that the job market is slowly improving…
Wyclef: Haiti’s gov’t should stress education
By theGrio
9:41 AM on 04/29/2010
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – "If we’re going to get to the 21st century, I don’t know how we’re going to do that with a population who can’t read or write," he said…
Obama on financial reform: ‘The time is now’
By theGrio
8:18 AM on 04/29/2010
QUINCY, Illinois (AP) – President Obama hailed a Senate breakthrough on legislation to regulate Wall Street, saying Americans must never again allow the financial practices that triggered an economic meltdown nearly two years ago…
Barbershop Buzz: Is Arizona’s new immigration law an injustice?
8:10 AM on 04/29/2010
VIDEO – Is this a cause that African-Americans should be fighting for? How would you compare this immigration issue to the civil rights movement?…
Dr. Boyce Watkins on TheGrio – 4/27/10
Immigration fight could pit black against brown
8:32 AM on 04/26/2010
OPINION – The outrageous legislation on immigration reform is right on time from a state that has proven itself to be increasingly obtuse in its thinking…
Henry Louis Gates lets US off the hook in ‘slavery blame game’
2:55 PM on 04/23/2010
OPINION – Gates seems to have spent his entire life proving to the world that he is a "big shot," because simply being a black man may never have been quite good enough…
Obama’s ‘trickle-down’ financial reform overlooks African-Americans
11:45 AM on 04/22/2010
OPINION – In other words, our ships can’t rise with the tide, because some of these ships are not even in the economic water….
Height will forever be a towering figure
9:30 AM on 04/20/2010
OPINION – Dorothy Height reminds us that even long lives are far too short, and that the time for action is now…
Lola Adesioye on Black Women and Dating
by Lola Adesioye, Huffington Post
Over the past few months, black women and their relationships – or should I say, lack thereof – have been getting a lot of attention. The Washington Posthas done a couple of features on it. Then ABC’sNightline did a show asking why there are so many single black women.
All of a sudden the mainstream media is taking a keen interest in our love lives. We are being told that there is a ‘crisis’ amongst black women, particularly educated professional women, who are apparently unable to find a ‘decent’ black man.
Last night, ABC continued once again, with the airing of "Why Can’t a Successful Black Woman Find a Man?," a taped discussion featuring Hill Harper, Steve Harvey, The View’s Sherri Shepherd and others.
There’s no doubt that it’s a topic that sparks heated debates and discussions amongst black women and men. It has for years. But is it really that bad? Or is the media – now that it has found a hot topic – exploiting this issue for all that it’s worth? I’m an educated black woman and I personally have no problem with meeting eligible, educated, great black men. Whether or not I choose to date them is another thing, but they are out there.
I am somewhat perturbed by the slew of stories on this topic. They are negative, unhelpful and only serve to perpetuate negative ideas about black men and women which often become self-fullfiling. They basically say ‘oh, poor black women. They try so hard yet can’t find a decent man … Boo hoo, black women are victims. Ooh, it’s all the fault of those pathetic black men. You know, they have no education or are locked up in jail.’ Sorry, but I do not subscribe to that view.
Black Social Commentary at TheGrio – 4/10/10
Journalist & Activist
KFC doubles down on controversial bun-less sandwich
9:47 AM on 04/09/2010
OPINION – Do you really want KFC to dictate what the American diet looks like?…
Associate Professor Political Science Department – City University of New York
Is the ‘Race to the Top’ rigged?
9:08 AM on 04/09/2010
OPINION – True accountability can only emerge when states receive the funds they need to educate young people and not before it…
Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University
Why is Virginia’s governor still fighting the Civil War?
5:25 PM on 04/08/2010
OPINION – Attempting to honor the Confederacy while citing the evils of slavery is like trying to commemorate Santa Claus while denouncing Christmas…
Sports and social commentator
Tiger’s adversaries won’t like him when he’s angry
9:47 AM on 04/08/2010
OPINION – Woods has a long history of embarrassing golfers on the golf course that have dissed him in the media…
Political commentator
Disarmament is Obama’s only nuclear option
8:09 AM on 04/08/2010
OPINION – Obama’s nuclear plan will make America capable of destroying the world fifty times over instead of one hundred times over. Is that making America less safe?…
Sports Writer
Braves’ Heyward has Hank Aaron potential, but can’t save baseball by himself
8:00 AM on 04/08/2010
OPINION – Jason Heyward’s a phenomenal player. But to put the weight of getting black kids interested in baseball again on his shoulders is unfair, and a bit unrealistic…
Professor of Journalism at Georgetown University
Black Catholics remain alienated as church sex scandal rages
7:53 AM on 04/08/2010
OPINION – Blacks in the Catholic establishment seem more concerned with abortion and gay marriage as dire threats, then sex abuse or social justice…
Journalist, author and broadcaster.
Why Michael Steele will stay at the RNC
11:26 AM on 04/07/2010
OPINION – The RNC still needs Steele for the very reason he was plucked for the lead role in the first place…
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Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University
Politics as usual: Obama embraces black church for a boost
2:07 PM on 04/06/2010
OPINION – President Obama has shown a tendency to only acknowledge and meet with those who are most supportive of him…
African American News – 3/22/10
Dyson and Bernard debate Obama’s lack of a ‘black agenda’
By theGrio
4:22 PM on 03/22/2010
VIDEO – PBS host Tavis Smiley held a public meeting with black leaders and activists in Chicago calling on Obama to embrace policies specifically for African-Americans…
4-year-old shot and killed in carjacking
By theGrio
3:28 PM on 03/22/2010
VIDEO – Investigators said a family of four was in their car when a man approached with a semiautomatic weapon and demanded the keys…
16-year-old arrested for ‘all black people’ leave Wal-Mart prank
By theGrio
2:18 PM on 03/22/2010
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (AP) – "This was an extremely disturbing event on many levels," Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean Dalton said at a news conference."…
Ex-Bobcats owner calls Charlotte anti-black business
By theGrio
11:50 AM on 03/22/2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Billionaire Bob Johnson told a group of mostly black business people the Carolinas’ largest city doesn’t do enough for black-owned businesses…
South Africa marks 50th anniversary of Sharpville
By theGrio
10:54 AM on 03/22/2010
JOHANNESBURG (AP) – Family members of victims raised flowers to the sky and placed them on gravestones to mark the 50th anniversary of the massacre that became a turning point in the anti-apartheid struggle and drew world condemnation…
PETA feathers ruffled by Mike Tyson pigeon show
By theGrio
8:53 AM on 03/22/2010
NEW YORK (AP) – An animal welfare group wants New York City prosecutors to investigate Mike Tyson’s reality television show about pigeon racing…
Your African American Social Commentary from TheGrio – 3/15/10
Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University
Democrats’ crack-cocaine compromise is still ‘racist’
9:00 AM on 03/15/2010
OPINION – While some might call this political pragmatism, others might describe this outcome as the modern-day version of the Three-Fifths Compromise…
Journalist, author and broadcaster.
California police stop proves racial profiling is alive and well
8:37 AM on 03/15/2010
OPINION – In an address to a joint session of Congress in 2001, then President Bush blasted racial profiling, "It’s wrong and we will end it in America." It hasn’t…
Journalist & Activist
Is the average single black woman really worth just $5?
9:02 AM on 03/12/2010
OPINION – If this disturbing new study doesn’t prove once and for all that America isn’t ‘post-racial’ I don’t know what does…
Professor of Journalism at Georgetown University
Prison shouldn’t be a publicity stunt for Lil Wayne
8:22 AM on 03/12/2010
OPINION – If Lil Wayne regards his cell as an extension of his studio or his label’s offices, he will suffer…
Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University
‘March Madness’ isn’t amateur, it’s big league exploitation
8:17 AM on 03/12/2010
OPINION – The amount of money made during March Madness exceeds that which is earned in the playoffs for the NFL, NBA or Major League Baseball…
Psychiatrist
Too many Tigers, not enough Trojans
7:05 AM on 03/12/2010
OPINION – What’s notable is reportedly not only did Woods not wear a condom, but his partner’s didn’t insist upon it…
Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University
Why African-Americans are more optimistic despite fewer jobs
11:10 AM on 03/11/2010
OPINION – A new study shows that blacks are more economically optimistic than whites, with 36 percent stating that we expect our financial future to improve…
Psychiatrist
How black women can combat genital herpes crisis
10:42 AM on 03/11/2010
OPINION – According the Center for Disease Control nearly half of all African-American women are infected with the HSV-2 virus…
Sports and social commentator
Torii Hunter is right about blacks in baseball
8:57 AM on 03/11/2010
OPINION – By associating Dominican players with blacks, it disguises the fact that MLB has a long way to go in competing with the NFL and NBA in urban communities…
Black News from TheGrio – 3/4/10
In DC, blacks were crucial to gay marriage debate
By theGrio
6:14 PM on 03/04/2010
.WASHINGTON (AP) – Gay and lesbian couples will soon be able to marry in Washington, but the debate over same-sex marriage has sounded different here…
Campbell’s driver regrets calling police on model
By theGrio
6:05 PM on 03/04/2010
NEW YORK (AP) – The driver who accused British supermodel Naomi Campbell of assaulting him said Thursday through his lawyer that he "got angry and overreacted"…
Burglary suspect flees crime scene on child’s pink bike
By theGrio
4:18 PM on 03/04/2010
VIDEO – A 12-year-old girl is being credited with stopping a burglary suspect from coming into her Missouri City, Texas home…
Oscar winner Gossett, Jr. addresses prostate cancer stigma before Congress
By theGrio
4:02 PM on 03/04/2010
VIDEO – As health care reform continues to dominate the agenda in Washington, a hearing today focused on prostate cancer…
Paterson’s spokesman quits amid scandal
By theGrio
2:55 PM on 03/04/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – The top spokesman for New York Gov. David Paterson is resigning and says he can’t in good conscience continue to serve…
Closing of Ebony Fashion Fair means end of an era
By theGrio
1:03 PM on 03/04/2010
ATLANTA (AP) – Long before the nation obsessed over the sleeves of its black first lady, Eunice Johnson was shining a spotlight on black beauty and style…
Pet owner’s pitbulls mistakenly euthanized
By theGrio
12:25 PM on 03/04/2010
VIDEO – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, in North Carolina, mistakenly euthanized a family’s dogs and is now conducting an internal investigation to figure out what went wrong…
Black Social Commentary from TheGrio – 3/4/10
Senior correspondent for WNBC-TV
The twilight of Harlem’s ‘Gang of Four’
9:49 AM on 03/04/2010
OPINION – ‘The Gang of Four’, consisted of David Dinkins, Charles Rangel, Basil Paterson and Percy Sutton. But that old gang is breaking up. Its power is largely gone…
Writer and human rights advocate
Will Dems heed Obama’s eleventh hour call for health care reform?
9:10 AM on 03/04/2010
OPINION – Obama has come closer than any president to passing comprehensive health care reform, yet he has much more work to do…
Journalist, author and broadcaster.
College officials flunk in face of repeated racist incidents
8:43 AM on 03/04/2010
OPINION – The propensity of some students to slander, slur, mock and insult black and Latino students mirrors the hate acts that occur virtually daily in society…
Political Scientist & Radio Host
Obama’s health care reform efforts stymied by politics of prejudice
9:01 AM on 03/03/2010
OPINION – At the heart of this debate is partisan politics, inept leadership and racial prejudice…
Editor of BookerRising.net
Homophobia in Africa raises serious questions about foreign aid
8:25 AM on 03/03/2010
OPINION – Uganda’s controversial anti-gay legislation illustrates tension between foreign donors’ expectations and African cultural values…
President and CEO of the National Urban League
National Urban League launches ‘I Am Empowered’ campaign with theGrio
8:24 AM on 03/02/2010
This week, the National Urban League celebrates its Centennial year with a call to action…
Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University
Rhode Island teacher firing exposes sorry state of our schools
8:15 AM on 03/02/2010
OPINION – You don’t have to go to college to know that America’s educational system is as embarrassing as our bloated, expensive health care system…
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Journalist, author and broadcaster.
Why African-Americans have given President Obama a pass
8:12 AM on 03/02/2010
OPINION – Black leaders have at times lightly chided Obama to do and say more for African-Americans, but they’re also realists…
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Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University
Three reasons why Obama should take small steps to save jobs
8:39 AM on 03/01/2010
OPINION – By creating bills with manageable price tags, the president can deviate from the Congressional gridlock of 2009…
Black News: Regina King Talks Boondocks
While promoting her upcoming comedy ‘Our Family Wedding,’ actress Regina Kingcouldn’t contain her excitement for the return of the hit Cartoon Network series ‘The Boondocks.’
She also talked about her frustration too.
After a more than two-year hiatus, post-production is underway for the third season of the beloved show, which should be airing in coming months.
Although the Cartoon Network has yet to send out an official announcement confirming a premiere date for the new season, ‘Bonndocks’ creator Aaron McGrudersaid via his social networking site that it should air March 28. The news coincides with his previous Twitter message on Christmas Day, in which he wrote, "Finally got an airdate for Season 3. Not sure if I’m allowed to put it out yet, so I’ll just say you got about three months."
King, who voices two of the show’s lead characters, brothers Huey and Riley Freeman, has been a little peeved about how the show’s producers are handling the long-awaited return.
"I am so happy that it is coming back," King told BV Newswire, but added, "I wish there was some Web site that people could send [a message] to Sony [Television Entertainment] … and say ‘What are you doing?’" she charged.
"’Boondocks could be so bigger than what it is," the former ‘227’ actress furthered. "If I had the money to buy ‘The Boondocks’ off Sony, I would because all of you would be wearing ‘Boondocks’ T-shirts and there would be Huey and Riley dolls. I would capitalize off of that, and I would be a very rich woman."
King cited Sony’s lack of experience with animation as a reason for the show’s delay and its failure to capitalize on ‘Boondocks’ merchandise.
The 38-year-old ‘Ray’ actress says her work on the show, based on McGruder’s popular comic strip of the same name, is her most popular to date.
"Actually more than any other project that I have done, that’s the one that I get asked about the most," King revealed. "For a show to take two and half year hiatuses and people still want it to come back, that’s big," she said.
Black News from NewOne.com – 2/22/10
OPINION: Ron Paul Is A White Supremacist
By Casey Gane-McCalla February 24, 2010 3:13 pm
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AZ Legislators Want Obama To Show Birth Certificate In 2012 Election
By Associated Press February 24, 2010 1:58 pm
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TAGS: Arizona, Barack Obama, birthers
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DR. BOYCE: Al Sharpton, Tavis Smiley Fight Is Post-Obama America
By Dr. Boyce Watkins February 24, 2010 12:17 pm
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NAACP To Honor Former White House “Green Czar,” Van Jones
By News One February 24, 2010 11:43 am
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OPINION: Dear Tiger, You’re A Fool To Stay With Elin
By RK Byers February 24, 2010 10:33 am
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TAGS: Charles Barkley, Elin Nordegren, Hillary Clinton, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods
SPORTS
Allen Iverson Leaves Basketball To Take Care Of Sick Daughter
By Associated Press February 24, 2010 9:56 am
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TAGS: Allen Iverson, NBA, Philadelphia
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Fearing Obama’s Agenda, States Push For Looser Gun Laws
By News One February 24, 2010 9:19 am
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UPDATE: Six Haitian Orphans Resume Trip To New U.S. Homes
By News One February 24, 2010 8:58 am
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BP Group Spotlight: Black Politics on the Web on BP
By BIG CED February 23, 2010 5:42 pm
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Female Athletes Want To Make Pole-Dancing An Olympic Sport
By Associated Press February 23, 2010 5:37 pm
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Congressional Black Caucus Frustrated With Jobs Legislation
By News One February 23, 2010 5:25 pm
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African American News: The Dalai Lama Talks about Tiger
The Dalai Lama said Saturday that he had – somehow – never heard of Tiger Woods.
When Woods’ sex scandal was explained to him, Tibet‘s exiled spiritual leader emphasized the importance of self-discipline.
All religions have the same idea "when it comes to adultery," he said.
"Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that’s important. . . . Self-discipline with awareness of consequences."
Woods, in his carefully scripted apology on Friday, struck a similar line.
Black News: Marley Family Livid Over New Book Release
Bob Marley is embroiled in a fiery debate with a Las Vegas-based publisher over alleged unauthorized changes to the cover and title of his recently released memoir which threatens to taint the near-perfect image of reggae music royalty, the Marleys.
Ky-Mani Marley, a Grammy Award-nominated reggae and hip-hop artist, penned "Dear Dad: Where’s the family in our family, today?” which was released this month by Farrah Gray Publishing in celebration of Marley’s 65th birthday.
The issue between author and publisher lies mainly in the extra coverline: "The Story The Marley Family Apparently Doesn’t Want You To Know.”
In an online statement, Ky-Mani says the caption is unauthorized: "I did NOT authorize him to make any changes to the cover of my book, nor do I condone any of the captions he has written!”
Further, Ky-Mani told The Gleaner, a Jamaican newspaper, that he was considering legal action against the Gray, saying he simply wanted to tell his story without causing any conflict. He told the newspaper the title was changed from "Dear Dad: The Marley Son Who Persevered From The Streets To Prominence."
But Dr. Farrah Gray, the publisher, stands by the book, saying he worked with Marley every step of the way. He said that Marley wrote the book using a ghostwriter and the interviews were recorded.
"I didn’t write his book,” Gray told BV on Books. "I published it. He did the final edit. Now he’s issuing a statement that he didn’t approve it…for those of us who believe in one love, Ky-Mani Marley’s story deserves light. He’s throwing me under the bus and going on a smear campaign, but I have the tapes. The tapes are worse and he doesn’t want those publicized.”
Black Entertainment: Kevin Eubanks Leaving the Tonight Show
When Jay Leno goes back to theTonight Show, he may need to find a new musical sidekick: Bandleader Kevin Eubanks is said to be leaving Leno’s side after 18 years.
NBC so far has not officially confirmed the latest shock wave to hit Leno’s show, first reported by L.A. radio K-EARTH 101 and also being reported by the New York Times.
Black News: latifah Produces Documentary for Vh-1
From AllHipHop.com:
Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit has inked a deal with VH1 to produce a made for TV comedic drama about two best friends and their views on relationships.
The untitled flick is set in Atlanta and revolves around two African-American women, Keisha, a former video dancer and Val, an aspiring fashion mogul.
The movie was written by Stacy Littlejohn, who will also serve as executive producer, along with Queen Latifah
and Flavor Unit’s Shakim Compere.
Black News: Former NFL Star Warren Sapp Arrested
Former NFL star Warren Sapp has been charged with domestic battery in South Florida, and the analyst will not be part of the NFL Network’s Super Bowl coverage on Sunday.
Sapp was charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery and is expected to appear before a Miami-Dade County judge Sunday, Miami Beach police spokesman Juan Sanchez said.
The NFL Network spokesman Dennis Johnson released this statement: "We have been made aware of the arrest of Warren Sapp by the Miami Beach Police Department. In light of these circumstances, Warren Sapp will not appear on NFL Network while we review the matter."
The domestic violence allegation was reported around noon Saturday and detectives interviewed Sapp later that day, Sanchez said. The alleged physical altercation against a female acquaintance took place at 6 a.m. ET Saturday at the Shore Club Hotel, where Sapp was staying, ESPN’s Kelly Naqi reported, according to a source.
The victim had a swollen knee and bruises on her neck, according to an arrest affidavit. She told detectives that she was partying with Sapp and her friends at the hotel and asked for his room key when she grew tired. Sapp reportedly woke up the victim a few hours later and they started to argue. She told investigators that Sapp started to choke her and pushed her down on a couch.
Black News from AOL – 1/11/10
Jayson Williams Gets Off Light With Guilty Plea
- It has taken more than eight years for justice to visit former NBA star Jayson Williams for … Read More
- By Abena Agyeman-Fisher on Jan 11th 2010 1:53PM | Comments (0)
Is ‘Avatar’ Racist?
- Over the past few weeks as more people are seeing ‘Avatar’ judging by the phenomenal numbers the … Read More
- By Wilson Morales on Jan 11th 2010 12:45PM | Comments (0)
Black and Missing: Have You Seen This Person?
- Bedriye Sayrun Case Type: Disability, Endangered Date of Birth: Feb 03, 1968 Missing Date: Sep 29, … Read More
- By Jeff Mays on Jan 11th 2010 12:30PM | Comments (1)
Bill Clinton Allegedly Made Horribly Racist Statements about Barack Obama
- It keeps getting deeper by the second. I was on CNN the other day to discuss the recent incident … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 11th 2010 11:47AM | Comments (2)
Lloyd Banks Arrested for Beating Down a Concert Promoter
- Christopher Charles Lloyd, (Lloyd Banks) of G-Unit was arrested this weekend in Toronto, Canada, … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 11th 2010 10:56AM | Comments (2)
Trent Lott Resignation: Reid Comments Stupid But Not the Same Thing
- Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele and his GOP buddies are grasping for straws in trying … Read More
- By Paul Shepard on Jan 11th 2010 10:41AM | Comments (3)
Black Families and Marriage: Why Are Black People Not Getting Married?
- There is a long debate regarding why black families are not staying together. Some blame black men, … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 11th 2010 10:40AM | Comments (3)
Lindsay Lohan’s Car Strikes Photographer
- Hollywood bad girl Lindsay Lohan’s car struck a paparazzi yesterday and LAPD are looking in to … Read More
- By Ruth Manuel-Logan on Jan 11th 2010 10:26AM | Comments (0)
Halle Berry Gets a Diva-Tude and Skips a Long Airport Line
- Oscar winning actress Halle Berry, her 22-month daughter and her baby daddy (model Gabriel Aubry) … Read More
- By Ruth Manuel-Logan on Jan 11th 2010 10:22AM | Comments (1)
News Blast: Richard Heene Goes to Jail, ‘Avatar’ Continues Stereotypes?
- Richard Heene Goes to Jail Richard Heene, infamously known for his balloon boy hoax, will begin his … Read More
- By Abena Agyeman-Fisher on Jan 11th 2010 10:02AM | Comments (1)
Gov. Rod Blagojevich Says He’s Blacker Than Barack Obama
- Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich tells Esquire magazine that he is "blacker than Barack Obama". … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 11th 2010 9:57AM | Comments (5)
Creating The Good Life–Day 3
- Your Daily Inspiration for Monday January 11, 2010: The "good life" for me is only a vision away! … Read More
- By Barry Johnson on Jan 11th 2010 5:01AM | Comments (0)
Black Facebookers are Buzzing about Harry Reid’s "Negro Dialect" Remarks
- I love my family on Facebook. My page is not one of those phony facebook pages, where you don’t … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 10th 2010 2:15PM | Comments (14)
Is Harry Reid a Racist? Let’s Talk about it
- After I did a CNN appearance last night on the "negro dialect" remarks made by Senate Majority … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 10th 2010 1:03PM | Comments (12)
Can I Get Chlamydia from a Toilet Seat?
- Hi, it’s me again!!! It’s great that we have a chance to touch base again about sex and … Read More
- By Dr. Vanessa Cullins on Jan 10th 2010 12:34PM | Comments (0)
Your Black News: Elliot Millner Speaks on Gilbert Arenas Gun Charges
Elliot Millner, Legal Advisor for the YBW Coalition, had this to say about the gun charges for NBA Star, Gilbert Arenas:
“It is still very early in the criminal investigation of Gilbert Arenas, and many facts are still unclear, however Arenas could be in some trouble. First, Arenas has prior gun-related charges, having plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge of illegally possessing a concealed weapon while in California in 2003. Also, Arenas not only has D.C. authorities to answer to, but possibly Virginia police as well, given that he transported his guns from Virginia into D.C. It has been mentioned that Arenas may not have had proper registration for the guns in question, and also may have lacked a concealed weapons permit. Virginia accepts concealed weapons permits from certain other states, so that could work in Arenas favor if he had a concealed license permit from another state. In addition, even in regards to registered guns, D.C. prohibits guns deemed to be particularly "unsafe", so if any of Arenas’ guns fall in that category, it could lead to other charges. It has been reported that all of Arenas’ handguns were unloaded, however we do not know if Arenas stored any bullets in his locker also, which could lead to more charges. Some commentators have discussed the idea of Arenas being charged with assault with a deadly weapon, however given the statements made by most who observed the incidents in question, I see that as highly unlikely. The act of Arenas removing the guns from the locker and placing them out in the open (even if unloaded) could be problematic for him as well.
Ultimately, we will know more about what charges Arenas may face in the next few weeks. It is a sad and ridiculous situation, that was completely avoidable with even a little bit of forethought."
Michelle Obama Gets into it with PETA
No strangers to controversy, the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is up to its old tricks again. This time they’ve raised eyebrows by using an image of Michelle Obama in an anti-fur advertisement without her permission. The White House is not pleased, to say the least.
The ad in question features the image of the first lady alongside the images of Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks, and Carrie Underwood underneath the slogan, "Fur-free and fabulous!" The ads, which PETA says features "a bevy of the smartest, most stylish, and most influential women in America," are being plastered all over the Washington D.C. Metro mass transit system, in addition to appearing in various magazines and websites.
While Winfrey, Banks and Underwood are all on record as publicly endorsing PETA’s anti-fur efforts, first lady Michelle Obama cannot endorse special interest groups such as PETA. Thus, the White House is mildly perturbed by the use of the first lady’s image in the campaign
News: Chris Henry Dead
Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver Chris Henry died in a Charlotte, N.C., hospital this morning, after falling out the back of a pickup truck on Wednesday.
According to police, a dispute between Henry and his fiancé occurred at his home around noon on Wednesday. The dispute then moved outside with Henry’s fiancé driving away in a truck and Henry jumping in the back of the truck. Somehow, Henry fell out of the back of the truck and was found on the side of the road "suffering from life-threatening injuries," according to police.
As Henry battled for his life on Wednesday, agent Andy Simms said:
We ask everyone to pray for Chris. We also ask that you respect the privacy of Chris’ family. Chris is indeed battling for his life tonight, and our thoughts and prayers [are]with him during this extremely difficult time.
Your Black News – 10/27/09
NFL Player Larry Johnson Apologizes For Using Anti-Gay Slur
By Associated Press October 27, 2009 5:37 pm
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Disney’s First Black Princess Arrives At Theme Park
By News One October 27, 2009 5:07 pm
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BIZARRE: Col. Sanders Bypasses Security, Enters United Nations
By News One October 27, 2009 4:38 pm
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HBCUs Quietly Wage War Against Gangsta Rap
By News One October 27, 2009 3:40 pm
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OPINION: Three Reasons Spike Lee Is Wrong About Tyler Perry
By Dr. Boyce Watkins October 27, 2009 2:54 pm
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TAGS: Movies, Spike Lee, Tyler Perry
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RNC Under Fire For Racist Obama Facebook Picture
By News One October 27, 2009 2:12 pm
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Morehouse President Responds To Dress Code Controversy
By News One October 27, 2009 1:50 pm
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Police: Man Charged With Stabbing Death Of UConn Player
By Associated Press October 27, 2009 1:28 pm
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TAGS: campus violence, Jasper Howard, UConn, youth violence
Beyonce Breaks her silence over Kanye West
Beyonce Knowles is finally breaking her silence aboutKanye West storming the stage at the VMAs to declare that she should have won Best Female Video instead ofTaylor Swift.
"Well, I knew his intentions, and I knew he was standing up for art; and he told me before, when they said the nominees, he’s like, ‘You have this award,’" Beyonce, 28, told O: The Oprah magazine editor at large Gayle King (viaMTV News) at the Billboard Awards over the weekend, when she was named Woman of the Year.
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"When they didn’t call my name, he was, like, completely shocked," Knowles says. "And when he walked on the stage, I was like, ‘No, no, no!’ and then he spoke, and I was like, ‘Oh, no, no, no!’"
Knowles — who handed the mic over to Swift after winning Video of the Year later that night — continues, "But in the end, it ended up being a great night, and Taylor Swift did get her moment — and I didn’t have to make an acceptance speech."
Tags: black celebrity gossip, black gossip, kanye west, beyonce
Real Housewives Star’s Fiance Dies in Strip Club Fight
Kandi Burruss, the newest cast member of the hit reality show, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” is coping with the tragic death of her fiancé, Ashley “A.J.” Jewell, who appeared regularly on the show.
Burruss’ publicist, Lisa Nelson, confirmed to WSBTV.com reporter Brian Johnson that the incident has left the Atlanta "housewife" stunned and speechless. Burruss posted a message on her Twitter page Saturday expressing how the incident has left her devasated.
"I could never in a million years imagine this happening. Please pray for A.J.’s children … that’s who i’m the most concerned for. I’m about to give my swollen eyes some rest now. I just wanted to say thanks two everyone for their prayers," said Burruss.
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Black News: Well-Known Publicist Gives PR Advice to Kanye West and Serena Williams
from Your Black World
Karen Taylor-Bass, a well-known publicist, decided to go out of her way to give some PR advice on how Serena and Kanye can save their damaged public images. Read what she had to say:
Kanye West Latest Ego Trip
“Last night, I was watching the VMA with my 9 year old son, as he was packing his books for school. As I was explaining to him the significance of the MTV Awards, as a former Music Publicist, the mood shifted from this is cool to … this is crazy.
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