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Rihanna & Jeezy Perform For Superbowl Fan Jam [Video]
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“She is my light, my inspiration?!” ...
Feds Go After “Stacked Up” “African Sons” Living in U.S.
There is something awfully wrong with the guy (Eve’s ex) in the pic, besides the “doughboy” Soul-Glo” curl he is rockin’. This picture is screaming I ganked acquired my stacks with ’suspect” methods. Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, who used U.S. lawyers, bankers,...
Why Couldn’t Camel Make Payments on $52 Million Loan????
Your boy camel is suing a lender for millions in stacks after a company he owns got a loan and defaulted on payments. What we want to know is, why-TF couldn’t blinged-up Camel make the loan payments? Shawn Carter, the rap music artist and Rocawear clothing business founder known as...
In Knocked Up News: Keyshia Cole is Finally Preparing to Pop…
Bossip has learned that Keyshia Cole and fiance Daniel “Boobie” Gibson are preparing for the birth of their first child together. Keyshia is said to be at a hospital in Cleveland having early contractions. Congrats to them!! Stay tuned… ...
SWV Performance And Interview On Mo’Nique Show [Video]
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Sightings: If I told you this was Anita Baker at the Grammy’s…
Would you believe me? I can’t believe it either. via ...
Sprite Step Off Semis- Chicago (Wale and Ludacris performing live-video)
“I….am a Greek. And I don’t play that #$%@!” -Julian. I’ve always wanted to find a use for that quote. The Sprite Step Off came to Chicago for its semi-final round for all of its midwestern teams. If you haven’t already, check out the website. The intro is Bananas! Sprite...
Poor Righteous Radio: Oddisee- Odd Winter EP (free download)
The third installment of his seasonal series, this is new stuff from heatmaker Oddisee. I’m just a delivery guy. Read more the tracklist and download link. “Not slowing down after his string of releases in 2009, he’s also preparing to release his new instrumental album “Traveling Man” on Mello Music. Traveling...
Really Will and Jada? Really. No, Really? via ...
PSA: Five ways City Kids Can Lend a Hand in Haiti
The reality of tragedy in Haiti has finally hit home for a lot of us. Death tolls are in and the media coverage is unavoidable. While our hearts pour out for the people of Haiti and their families, its not always easy to lend a hand or to know how...
Poor Righteous Radio: 5 Must-Hear Downloads [Free Downloads]
It was a good week for music. Lots of free stuff was made available this week and some of it is good. I’ve sifted through the fodder and pulled some gems, both from artists that you heard of, and some maybe you hadn’t. Some singles, some mixtapes, some playlists, all...
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Hold On (Tribute To Haiti) Music Video Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean Hold On Music Video – Wyclef Jean has premiered a music video for ‘Hold On (Tribute to Haiti)’ featuring Mavado.Another version of the song leaked online in October 2009.According to reports it will be featured on the rapper’s upcoming eponymous album that will be released later this year.In...
Beyoncé A Star Is Born Movie Role?
Beyoncé A Star Is Born Movie Role? – According to reports music superstar Beyoncé and actor Robert Downey, Jr. are expected to team up in an an upcoming remake of 1937’s classic “A Star Is Born.” Actor-turned-director Nick Cassavetes is reportedly behind the venture.Beyonce is supposed to play Esther Victoria...
UPS Haiti Free Shipping – UPS Haiti free shipping hoax has hit the internet via twitter.It is not true that UPS will be shipping to Haiti for free,furthermore the company was forced to cancel shipping to the island for now.Additionally American Airlines will not be flying nurses and doctors to...
Haiti Relief Effort – Haiti Relief Effort update can be found here.With the help of the latest technologies,it is very easy to help those who were hit by the earthquake in Haiti.Despite a weak economy,the volume of donations that were tweeted and texted from cellphones are impressive,with the American Red...
Gabourey Sidibe Harper’s Bazaar February 2010 Pics
Gabourey Sidibe Harper’s Bazaar February 2010 Pics – Gabourey Sidibe is featured in the February 2010 issue of Harper’s Bazaar.The Precious actress talked about her confidence and her Hollywood crush. On posing for Harper’s Bazaar: “I feel like a model. It justifies everyone in my life who told me I wouldn’t...
Matt Kemp And Rihanna Dating – Matt Kemp and Rihanna bikini pictures can be found here.Rihanna is moving with her life after the drama that occurred with Chris Brown.The pop singer spent New Year’s in the United Arab Emirates with Los Angeles Dodgers’ Matt Kemp and the two were pictured...
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Obama Condemns Uganda Anti-Homosexual Bill as Odious
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday denounced as "odious" a proposed anti-gay law in Uganda that has drawn international condemnation....
WATCH: 10 U.S. Missionaries Shockingly Charged with Kidnapping and Criminal Association in Haiti
Ten Americans who were detained last week while trying to take 33 Haitian children out of the country were charged Thursday with kidnapping children and criminal association, a government official said....
Strong 6.0 Magnitude Quake Hits Off California Coast
A strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore Northern California on Thursday, but there were no injuries or damage to buildings reported....
WATCH: Republican Scott Brown Sworn In as US Senator from Massachusetts
Republican Scott Brown took over the seat of the late Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Thursday, vowing to be an independent voice in a bitterly divided Senate....
Christian SC Governor Didn't Want 'Faithfulness' in Marriage Vows
South Carolina's first lady says her wedding was a "leap of faith" because Gov. Mark Sanford, who famously cheated on her with a woman he described as his soul mate, did not want to include a vow of fidelity in their marriage ceremony....
US Baptist Group to Appear before Haitian Prosecution
A Haitian prosecutor investigating the case of 10 Americans suspected of trafficking in Haitian children whom they had claimed were earthquake orphans was expected to decide later Thursday whether to pursue criminal charges or drop the matter....
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I hate to break my silence here on the blog on such a somber note, but as a fan, I’d be remiss if I didn’t take this moment to pay homage to the man, the legend, the greatest entertainer of my generation, The King of Pop, The King…Michael Jackson. Hours later,...
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“A Rather Ugly Brother With Flows That’s Gorgeous”
I’ve heard many a hip-hop artist extend props to those in the game whose work and lyrical abilities they greatly admire, and who ultimately keep them on their toes. But never before have I heard it done in such a way that not only gives me a new found...
I’m in Austin, TX at SXSW Interactive, the mecca of all things tech/social media/web2.0, blogging on the fly in a hallway lined with bloggers, twitterers, and podcasters in the humongous Austin Convention Center. Simply stated, this conference is unlike anything that I’ve ever experienced in my life. To...
To the one that muted the West Coast/G-funk sound that reigned supreme over my young ears during the early-mid 90’s and, with the most beautiful flow I’d ever heard in my life, brought my attention back to East Coast Hip-Hop…I say: Thank you and rest in peace. The Great...
This might just be the worst kind of “ether” I’ve seen handed to a rapper thus far: Update 2/3: On second thought, this isn’t “ether”, and to have labeled it as such is actually an insult to the word and all that it stands for in hip-hop. True, 50 succeeds...
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Soul Suit: Jill Scott Being Sued By Record Label
Filed under: MusicR&B singer Jill Scott is being sued by her longtime record label, Hidden Beach Records. In the suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Hidden Beach accuses 37-year-old neo soul star of abandoning her six-album contract and conceivably owing them millions of dollars in damages. "Hidden Beach is shocked by...
Vanessa Williams: Sad To See 'Ugly Betty' End
Filed under: Interviews, Television, Theater Emmy-nominated actress Vanessa L. Williams confessed during an interview on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' that the cast of 'Ugly Betty' is upset over the cancellation of their series. "I got to be honest, we're devastated," admitted the 46-year-old talent. "We're sad; we're not ready for it...
Darius McCrary: Former Child Star Becomes Soap Stud
Filed under: Exclusives, Interviews, Television Former child star Darius McCray is no stranger to learning his lines. He's been remembering scripts since making his acting debut at 10-years-old with guest turns on sitcoms like 'Amen' and 'What's Happening Now.' But now the 33-year-old star, who America saw grow up as Eddie Winslow...
Sly Stone: Funk Icon Files $50 Million Lawsuit Against Former Manager
Filed under: Exclusives, Music Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone of the legendary funk collective, Sly & The Family Stone, filed a lawsuit on Thursday Jan. 28 for approximately $50 million against his former manager Jerry Goldstein citing fraud related charges over more than 20 years. In the filing, prepared...
JLS: UK Boy Band To Make US Debut
Filed under: Music, Radio British boy band JLS are gearing up for their American debut. The quartet, who were runners-up on the fifth season of Simon Cowell's UK music competition series 'X Factor,' have inked a deal with Jive Records to release their debut CD in the United States. The group, made up...
Road Warrior: Rapper Nelly Talks Custom Car, Talk Show Venture & Kelly Rowland Sequel
Filed under: Exclusives, Interviews, MusicRap superstar Nelly (whose real name is Cornell Haynes, Jr.) was smiling like a kid in a candy store when Ford introduced the world to the Grammy winner's 5.0 Mustang customized by Dub magazine during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The tricked-out whip, which...
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Veels Animated Presents: Thursday Love
Via Scritch and Scratch Blog Normally Scratch does nerdy characters, pop culture folks or Black women. I was surprised to see this lovely combo. It reminds me of summer. ...
Veels Animated Presents: Friday Morning Beauty
One of the things that fascinates me about Veels drawings of Black women, is the attention to detail with our hair. Another Banger. ...
Artist Interview with CSS Expert Ann Daramola
Ann Daramola is a programmer, designer, Nigerian Christian folk band rocker extraordinaire. She programmed the code for this site, Brooklyn Magic, and we are working on a few other websites as well. Ann also runs a web design company Radiant Matter Media,…...
BK MAGIC Interview with Ace of The Meaning of Dope.
Ace is one of the funniest people that I have ran into in the Hip Hop Blogosphere. After going back and forth in the comments section of his blog, I knew he was Brooklyn Magic Material. With great pleasure I present my interview with Ace…...
Normally I interview other artists for this section, but when I couldn’t link up with the person I wanted to interview I decided to go for self. Enjoy. I will say that it was gratifying to see the things that I am working on written…...
Interview with Filmmaker Marquette Jones
Marquette Jones is a dear friend of mine, and an amazing filmmaker as well. In fact she recently won Panasonic’s P2 for a Cause Grand Prize. She currently working on a short film titled, Round on Both Sides. Her short, Streets to Suites is available…...
Something Within
On February 1, 1960, four black freshmen from North Carolina A&T State University sat in at the Whites-only lunch counter in the Greensboro, North Carolina Woolworth’s store: Ezell A. Blair, Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), Franklin E. McCain, Joseph A. McNeil, and David L. Richmond. The act of...
Thanks poet-writer Mae Jackson for submitting your poem to the blog as an example of what a modern psalm of lament might sound like. ****************************************************************************************************************** I wonder who’s gonna be so bold as to walk up to God and say “ Brother man, What’s up with this?” Who’s gonna call God to the floor check his agenda...
Dear God, I Hate You. Love RJW
I can’t bear to watch the news these days. GOP win in Massachusetts. (There goes health care reform). Massive aftershock in Haiti. Eight people in Virginia killed in a domestic dispute. I know some of you will be appalled at my saying this: But I loathe much of what passes itself off as praise...
I was at my desk writing when I heard the news about the earthquake in Haiti on yesterday. I dashed to the television and could barely endure the photos streaming in on CNN of the carnage on an island already dirt poor and left abandoned decades ago by the superpowers....
Despite some bumpy moments along the way, 2009 was a very good year for me and family. We are grateful to God for seeing us through 2009 and the entire decade in fact. Remember? Ten years ago, we were dealing with Y2K anxiety. What if…What if…What if… We survived. Nothing changed. Then...
From the Vault: Women Steering the Titanic (A Repost)
For those of you who are post-Christian, post-institutional religion, post-church, and those of you who are post-hip and find talk about women being elected bishops far less sexy to talk about Michelle Obama, Juanita Bynum, and Sex and the City, I ask you to indulge me today. After all, despite all the...
What The Flick | BET.com
An animated Lee Daniels talked to BET’s Sharon Carpenter about his history-making film Precious. Daniels said he wasn’t expecting six nominations and that he carries on the legacy of the greats before him like John Singleton and Spike Lee. He also talks the important of sexuality in the film, risk-taking,...
Gabourey Sidibe Wants Justin Timberlake To Be Her Oscar Date
Gabourey Sidibe has been all over the news after her Oscar nod for lead actress in Precious, she is only eighth Black woman to be nominated in this category. Gabby is probably battling off the boys now on who she will take to the Oscars, but she has Justin...
‘Vanity Fair’ Cover Sparks Pale Outrage
In one of the most diverse and history making years for people of color in film – Vanity Fair somehow missed the rainbow colored memo. All over the web from urban to pop sites, folks are giving Vanity Fair the side-eye for their March issue that declares “New Hollywood.” Sadly,...
Mo’Nique Receives an Oscar Nomination; ‘Precious’ Makes History
No surprise — Mo’Nique received an Oscar nomination for her now-legendary performance as Mary Jones in Precious! The BET talk show host has already won a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award and countless other awards since the Lee Daniels film debuted at Sundance last year. Unless the Academy Awards...
Official ‘Why Did I Get Married Too?’ Trailer
We got the teaser trailer a few months back, but now the official trailer is released for Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too? This time around the crew is having their annual couples retreat at the beach and drama ensues. According to the trailer, one couple will not...
Halle Berry Will Be Doris Payne
Halle Berry is playing Doris Payne, legendary international jewel thief, in the upcoming movie Who Is Doris Payne. But, it looks like Doris ain’t do stealing just yet– she was arrested last Friday. According to the New York Daily News: Doris Payne was arrested Friday for removing tags from a...
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WWII’s First Black Hero Commemorated On Stamp
Doris Miller, who worked in the mess at that time, the only Navy jobs African Americans were allowed to have, saved many lives in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. But during the attack, he fired a machine gun on Japanese planes, even though he was never trained to do so. He...
Super Bowl 2010 Kick Off Start Time 6:25pm EST
The 2010 Super Bowl – Super Bowl 44 (XLIV) – will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Sun Life (formerly Dolphin) Stadium in Miami, Florida. It will be broadcast on CBS at 6:25 p.m. EST (tune in at 6 p.m. for the full kickoff show). Be safe. Related posts:Kids Bowl...
Menefee assumes role as Alabama Probate Judge president
Macon County Probate Judge Alfonza Menefee assumed the reins of the Alabama Association of Probate Judges last month, making history as the first black male to lead the group. But 22 years prior, Menefee, now 63, had already secured his historic legacy as Macon County’s first – and to date only...
Inner City Church Raises $1 Million to Support Outreach Ministries
A wave of applause swept over the congregation as Bishop Alfred Owens, senior pastor of Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Northeast, presented Bank of America officials with a check for $1 million raised by his congregation over the course of one year. “This is truly amazing,” the pastor said. “At a...
Study: Charter school growth accompanied by racial imbalance
Seven out of 10 black charter school students are on campuses with extremely few white students, according to a new study of enrollment trends that shows the independent public schools are less racially diverse than their traditional counterparts. The findings from the Civil Rights Project at UCLA, which are being released...
Women of the Harlem Renaissance
A largely unsung group of black women were a driving force in the movement, writing poetry, managing literary journals, and holding salons that nurtured Harlem’s great social revolution of the 1920s. A magazine called The Crisis, played a major role in the Black Renaissance of the 20s. Selling 100,000 copies a...
Black Politics on the Web
Jackson doctor ‘ready to turn himself in to police’
Michael Jackson’s deathbed doctor is ready to turn himself in if authorities file manslaughter charges linking him to the King of Pop’s death, his lawyer has said. “I don’t have any specific information that leads me to believe he is going to be charged this week,” Conrad Murray’s attorney Ed Chernoff...
Rangel: Bargainers start compromise health bill
Leading lawmakers hoping to revive President Barack Obama’s stalled health care overhaul have started writing a compromise bill, but it’s unclear when the legislation will be ready for votes, a top House Democrat said Tuesday. The measure would change the massive Senate-approved health bill to what bargainers from the White House,...
Dems plan jobs bill, challenging GOP’s acts
Scuffling over jobs and taxes, congressional Democrats began refining their election-year jobs package Tuesday in a challenge to Republicans to balance their party’s complaints about big spending with action to help unemployed Americans. At the same time, the Democrats’ effort promises to test President Barack Obama’s own ability to set the...
First lady says she understands criticism of Obama
Michelle Obama says being criticized is part of the president’s job, and she understands why her husband has been on the receiving end. In an interview on NBC’s “Today” show, the first lady said the country is going through tough times with a recession and two wars. She said Americans are...
Obama’s $3.8 trillion budget heading to Congress
The Obama administration on Sunday endorsed spending an additional $100 billion to attack painfully high unemployment as it prepared to send Congress a $3.8 trillion budget that would provide billions more to pull the country out of the Great Recession while increasing taxes on the wealthy and imposing a spending...
The Sit-Ins Remembered: A fight for much more than a hamburger
Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Huffington Post - Exactly fifty years ago, on Monday, February 1, 1960, Joseph McNeil, David Richmond, Franklin McCain, and Ezell Blair, Jr., four freshman at North Carolina A & T, an historically black college in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina, refused to leave a lunch counter at...
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Usher V & Naviyd Kick It Poolside With Grandma
Usher Raymond V and Nayvid, sons of Usher and ex-wife Tameka Foster, were spotted at the pool with their Grandma Jonetta in Miami today. Usher’s mom watched over the kiddies as they played in the water. Cute. More pics after the cut…Fun times. Photos via SPLASH Usher V & Naviyd Kick It...
*UPDATED* BREAKING: Pregnant Keyshia Cole Is In Labor Hospital!
Keyshia Cole is reportedly in the hospital tonight about to give birth to her and Daniel “Boobie” Gibson’s first baby. Daniel’s not playing in the Cavaliers’ home game tonight against the Miami Heat. It was just announced on TNT that he is currently at the hospital with Keyshia. Congrats and...
*UPDATED* NBC Gets Racist?+Danger Gets DETAINED By Cops For Arson!
So Questlove of The Roots Twitpic’d this foolishness today. Apparently this was the sign hanging outside of the NBC cafeteria (The Roots are the house band for Jimmy Fallon–on NBC). And folks are up in arms about the racist and stereotypical tone of this menu. Hmph. $7.50 is a good...
Um, Dwight Howard…Come Get Ya Baby Mama!
So Ludacris and T.O. hosted a “pool party” in Miami yesterday. And in true exemplary groupie form, Dwight Howard’s baby mama Royce Reed (who used to be a dancer for the Orlando Magic) got it in at the “How Low” contest. She’s the one in all black. ...
Drake’s first show after his big night at the Grammy’s was at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center in Richmond last night. And Drizzy brought out VA’s native son, Chris Brown, for a “remix” of “A Night Off.” Drake did “Going In,” “Say Something,” and other ish. Young Money’s Tyga...
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Babies going once, going twice...SOLD! (To the nice A-merry-can with the two car garage.)
This story coming out of Haiti these past few days is troubling. And it has nothing to do with the earthquake. At least not directly. The story I am talking about is the one about the A-merry-cans from potato country being accused of human trafficking. It's troubling because I initially...
They hate their government,but they love A-merry-ca.
*“Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated illusions.”~Albert Einstein~If you are looking for me Friday don't look in Philly. I will be down in Dallas for the first ever Tea Party convention.....OK, I think you all know that's a lie. But the...
Let me say right off the bat that I do not have a lot of expertise in the area of the learning disabled. I do not work in the field professionally, and I do not have a social connection to anyone who is developmentally impaired. (Well, I take that back....
Is it my man Racism? Or is it just a decoy?
*I was going to blog about Obama's 3.8 trillion dollar budget tonight, and about the republicans chirping about our children's future. (Like they really care.) But then I got an e-mail from a regular reader who wanted to know what I thought about a little problem that they are...
Reggie, Gaga, and the Grammys.
*Mrs. Field is trying to get me to watch the Grammy Awards Show. I am not biting. I am trying to blog, instead. Notice I said trying. She has the television going full blast in the other room. I am guessing she is going to make me listen to it...
What happened last Friday in Baltimore was extraordinary. His O ness went there to meet Republicans face to face, and to take them on for a little rumble in crab cake country. (No offense, Baltimore is a fine city with some wonderful people. But couldn't the rethugs have picked another...
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Gimme Some Feedback – #MusicMonday Feature: Poll/Comments
I’m trying to rebuild and rebrand this blog, using the “slow method”… at least one past a week. As part of this rebranding mission, I’m focusing more on music and interactive media (two loves of mine) instead of just being an “all over” blog. So far, I moved the “Dramatic...
#MusicMonday – Tabou TMF aka Mr. Undefineable – Eagles Fly High (Part 1)
Who: Tabou TMF (who?) aka Mr. Undefinable is an experienced DJ from the Bronx specializing in R&B, Reagge/Dancehall and Hip-Hop. He’s an uplifting artist, who practice what he preaches (and without being preachy). While he’s more known as a business man, promoter and graphic designer, his true love is within...
#MusicMonday – Stefani Germanotta (aka Lady Gaga) – Captivated & Electric Kiss
Stefani Gemanotta, who is known as Lady Gaga, can actually sing. Here's some proof during her days at NYU....
#MusicMonday – Tehn Diamond – Student of the Game
Who: Tehn Diamond is a young singer/songwriter/rapper from Zimbabwe. The name is combination of his ?rst name “Tendai” and the nickname “Diamond” which he takes to mean, “Be grateful, but shine.” His alter ego/virtual partner name’s is “Hash Brown”. How Did I Discover Him: In one of my Twitter questions, I...
#MusicMonday – HaZiq aLi: Business Is Good
Who: Haziq Ali (pronunced Ha-zeek) is a motivational hip-hop artist from DC, now in Atlanta. Owner of Organized Rhyme, he’s out to set an example that rappers can make motivational music without sounding peachy (or in the worse case, cheesy). He’s also a motivational speaker who’s serious about helping others...
So… Where’s #MusicMondays… & Other Posts Man???
So… I guess some people (like 10 of you) maybe wondering what’s up with the promise of Music Monday posts, especially since I promised to do one every single Monday. Seems like every time I post up something after a hiatus about a hiatus, I feel bad. However, I decided that...
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My contribution to the Latinegr@s project with samples of 9+ years of blogging
Bianca Laureano (@BiancaLaureano) has started culling contributions by blatinos (my word for Latinegros) in a Tumblr blog. Here's the description: As the formal US focus on Black History Month (February 1-28/9) is upon us we seek to celebrate all of the peoples who have influence and history via the African...
Fictitious Charges Dropped Against Culture Kitchen Blogger Leo Igwe
One of Culture Kitchen's regular bloggers is Leo Igwe, a Humanist living in Nigeria and fighting against religious extremism. Most recently he has been campaigning against child abuse by an extremist Christian sect in Nigeria and this has gotten him attacked by a mob and harassed by police. The extremist...
Samuel Bowles and the radicalism of reality-based economics
Drop everything you are doing right now and read Born Poor? | Santa Fe economist Samuel Bowles says you better get used to it right now. Here's a taste of why: “Inequality,” she says, “really holds us back.” Bowles offers a key reason why this is so. “Inequality breeds conflict, and...
This is what the Obama administration needs to do 24/7 to counter the anti-banking reform lobby
Monday February 1, 2010 Austan Goolsbee explains that having a big deficit this year will keep America away from Great Depression Land. Austan Goolsbee, is chief economist of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board, chaired by Paul Volcker. He is also one helluva public speaker (he's a professor, if you need to...
I don't begrudge any mami who taps her inner goddess or puta (or both) as part of her re-invention process. Especially when that mami looks as hawt as Shakira. Yet, is it me or is it the lace-front she's wearing? Shakira, in her quest to sex up her image, is...
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This Is What Sam Fine Washes Makeup Brushes With
I know because he told me himself! And here I’ve been buying overpriced brush cleaner this whole time! For more gems of wisdom, follow him on Twitter or visit his website, SamFine.com. My girl Erin Scandalous did Related posts:Get The Look – BET Awards MakeupFirst Giveaway for 2009! Valana Minerals Faux...
Karen Robinovitz may be the busiest woman I know. Besides being a writer by trade who knows everyone who’s anyone in NYC, she’s the creatrix of Purple Lab NYC, an indie cosmetic brand that’s about to hit the big time. She just hosted an insanely successful event — the...
Our Hair, Our Memories, Our History
That photo above is from the Washington Post, from a photo gallery titled The Roots Of It. But it could easily have been me, 25 years ago. Or any one of you bellas reading this, I am sure. This weekend’s Washington Post included an absolutely lovely article on the traditions (and...
Did you watch the Miss America pageant? Just half an hour ago, a new Miss America was crowned. Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron! Read that Washington Post article for details! WPvideo 1.10 The beautiful Ms. Cameron now joins a list of seven — now eight — African American Miss America winners in history....
Bare Escentuals Buxom Babes Giveaway!
Shopaholics are SERIOUS about their business. When a hot store announces a sale, a dedicated shopaholic is the first one to tell all their friends. When an incredible new product launches, y’all are the first to know! So my shopaholic bellas — put this on your radar. Tonight at 11...
The Fiercest Barbie You’ve Seen Thus Far
I’ve thrown a little shade at Barbara Millicent Roberts — better known as Barbie — over the years. But that isn’t because I don’t LOVE Barbie’s style and wish I too could have a pink Caddy, dream house, and a veritable battery of lucrative and fun occupations. I’ve just had...
The Black Gospel Blog
“Try”Charise MilesFrom the Bajada Records CD Charise Miles (2009)I heard Smokie Norful say recently that gospel is the music of hope and encouragement. If so, then “Try,” the single by Detroit’s lovely Charise Miles, is literally by the book. Here, amidst relentlessly bouncy, high-energy R&B, Miles provides a...
Shawn Brown, Co-Founder of Youthful Praise, Dead at 43
A press release from Urban Roundup:NORWALK - One of the local legends of Gospel Music and an internationally recognized top songwriter, Shawn Brown died Sunday night (Feb. 1) after a long illness.Brown was born January 29, 1967 and died just days after his 43rd birthday. His manager Germane Miller was...
PettideeRace 2 NowhereSoldier Sound Records 2010www.soldiersound.comRace 2 Nowhere is the sixth album from Pettidee (aka Dewayne Petty), a Christian hip hop artist from Florida who is now based in Nashville. His dirty south sound is gritty, tough-as-nails, unflinchingly honest and musically intense. At the same time, the album...
TBGB Pick of the Week: February 1, 2010
"Running Back to You”Lowell PyeFrom the Miralex Records CD Finally (2010)www.miralexrecords.comTeam an experienced vocalist (Lowell Pye) with a top gospel producer (Asaph A. Ward), have him sing something from the catalog of a successful songwriter (Fred Hammond) and voila! You have “Running Back to You.” A former member of...
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards - Gospel Categories
From Grammy.com: here are the 52nd Annual Grammy Awardees in the gospel categories:Best Gospel Performance:“Wait On The Lord”Donnie McClurkin Featuring Karen Clark SheardTrack from: We All Are One (Live In Detroit)[Verity]Best Gospel Song:“God In Me”Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell, songwriters (Mary Mary Featuring Kierra "KiKi" Sheard)Track from: The...
"I Want the World to See" - Seon Thompson
“I Want the World to See”Seon ThompsonFrom the Just Wait Recordings CD I’m Out (2009)www.seonthompson.comSeon Thompson is the pastor from Flint, Michigan who looks as if he walked right out of the pages of GQ. Make no mistake, however: the man can sing. He figuratively brought the ceiling...
Let's Talk Honestly
President Obama giving more funding to HBCUs
The leaders of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities breathed a sigh of relief this week when they learned that President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget includes a $30 million funding increase for their financially struggling schools. Read more here: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html ...
Mary J. Kigt named Adjutant General of California National Gaurd
On Feb. 1, 2010 Brigadier General Mary J. Kight was named as the first female adjutant African-American female National Guard adjutant general in the nation. She will be in charge of the California National Gaurd. Read more here: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html ...
Brave little girl, Jasmina Anema passes away
Jasmina Anema, the leukemia-stricken girl whose brave fight to live captivated the city ( New York ) and inspired thousands to become bone marrow donors, has died. She was 6 years old. In her brief life her cause was championed by Kelly Roland, Rihanna and President Obama. Read more: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html ...
A.D. King, brother of Martin Luther King Jr. A civil rights leader in his own right.
The accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s younger brother, A.D. King may have been overshadowed by his famous brother. A Baptist minister, A.D. is credited with being a leader of the Poor People’s Campaign, and co-founding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Learn more about A.D. King by using the link...
President Obama, “Daddys Home”
George Cook host of Let’s Talk Honestly discusses how he is so happy that President Obama has decided to get things done himself and kicked open the doors of Capital Hill and announced to both Democrats and Republicans that “Daddys Home!” Watch 2 minute commentary: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/LTHWEEKLY.html ...
Full video: President Obama at Republican Conference. Speech and Q & A session
Full video: President Obama at Republican Conference. Speech and Q& A session. http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html ...