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This week’s flick features Pamela Joyner, Al Roker, and Deborah Roberts attending The School of American Ballet annual benefit, the Winter Ball on March 1st in New York City. More than 475 patrons attended the Black Tie affair which raised more than $850,000 for the School’s scholarship...
This week's flick features Vogue Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Andre Leon Talley posing with Gena Lovett, President of The New York Junior League (left) and Kathryn Chalmers at The New York Junior League's Annual Winter Ball.The sold out event was held on February 27th. Ms. Lovett is the first Black woman to...
It is with regret and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Immediate Past International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Linda White. She was a beautiful and elegant woman who embodied what the sorority should and could represent.She will be missed.Her funeral will be...
Decompressing Desiree Rogers' Resignation
I know many of you are waiting on my commentary about Ms. Rogers' resignation as White House Social Secretary. We'll chat soon - I'm still decompressing....
This week's flick features Tolula Adeyemi at the Mulberry and Matthew Williamson party in London recently.Her fashion sense is very cutting edge and two thumbs up to her for this fabulous gown!We're bracing for more snow on the East Coast, so I'll be locked down at home AGAIN!Have a...
This week’s flicks features attendees at The Grace in Winter Silver Ball, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Evidence, A Dance Company in New York City. The event honored Reginald (Reggie) Van Lee who is the Board Chairman of Evidence, A Dance Company. Jennifer Holiday, Peven Everett, and...
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Clarence Thomas' wife launches 'tea party' group
As Virginia Thomas tells it in her soft-spoken, Midwestern cadence, the story of her involvement in the "tea party" movement is the tale of an average citizen in action......
Jessica Simpson to Howard Stern: Don't mess with Gabourey Sidibe!
Jessica Simpson is coming to Gaby Sidibe's defense against Howard Stern for his recent outburst that the Oscar nominee could kiss her Hollywood career goodbye because of her weight......
Lesbian sgt. discharged after police outed her to Air Force
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) - Jene Newsome played by the rules as an Air Force sergeant: She never told anyone in the military she was a lesbian......
African-American named nation's only female HS football coach
VIDEO - A petite, unassuming young science teacher made history when she became what's believed to be the only female high school head football coach in the country ......
Democrats look to resurrect ambitious college aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional Democrats want a stalled overhaul of college aid programs to get strapped onto a fast-track health care bill ......
Pelosi promises swift passage of health care reform
WASHINGTON (AP) - At the White House, officials worked to maximize Obama's influence over lawmakers who control the fate of legislation that has spawned a yearlong struggle......
Pam's House Blend - Front Page
Of Sexual Abuse, Triggers, Festivals, And Monopolies
In a week ago Saturday's (March 6, 2010's) San Antonio Express, I read that the police officer that was charged with raping a trans woman recently has now been accused of raping another: Two days after a San Antonio police officer was arrested and accused of rape, another person has complained...
Open thread: commercials we love
It's just time to do some fun, mindless chatting about commercials. Most are forgettable, and a lot of them are memorable. The ones I remember most are usually paired with interesting music or visuals that are compelling, and of course, are funny. Many times, favorite commercials tend to be ones we...
Your reactions to CNN Presents: "Her Name Was Steven"
The documentary debuted tonight at 8PM ET and repeats at 11 PM. How many of you watched and what did you think of it? Autumn will have a review up later. More information on the documentary: The former Largo, FL, city manager appeared to have the perfect life: a loving wife and...
Beware The Cross-Dressing Homosexual Army Generals Who Are Also Likely Communists!
The United Sates is currently involved in two wars. Is the president out to destroy our military? Can any thinking American wish to see an "open" cross-dressing homosexual Army general trying to gain the trust of his troops (or for that matter, the nation)? Have we as a nation fallen...
Josh Friedes to be new Executive Director of Equal Rights Washington
In an e-mail to supporters, Dr. Shilpen Patel, Co-chair of the Board of Directors for Equal Rights Washington announced that Josh Friedes will be the new Executive Director of Equal Rights Washington. Full disclosure, Josh is a friend of mine. We worked closely together on the...
The official Vatican line: the Pope is being set up
We're really heading into weird territory now. In what is supposed to be a defense of Pope Benedict from accusations of covering up pedophile priest cases, the Vatican spokesbots are handling this with complete ineptitude. The Vatican spokesman, speaking to Vatican Radio and Associated Press Television News, defended Benedict. "It's rather clear...
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Roe v. Wade has been celebrated as the Twentieth Century’s defining case for woman’s rights and "Jane Roe" was the central figure in this ruling. Many people don’t realize that she actually gave birth to her child, gave her up for adoption, and as of 1995, everything changed....
The Rape Of The Civil Rights Movement
I am offended as a black man that gays would make a civil rights issue out of their sexual preference. This is a rape of the American Civil Rights movement....
Requisite Monthly Rant: The State of the Nation
Choice is a wonderful thing, but man was never created to be his own God. I fear we've done that in more ways than one....
As we honor Dr. King, we pray for a new field of civil rights marathoners who will push pass the race "wall" and run their race with honor and courage....
Dr. King’s Prayer for Barack Obama
The real question for every American is not what King would pray, but “How will you pray for the president, for the nation, and for your family?"...
The racial divide in America can and will be healed. The healing will come from a discerning Church which seizes its moment within the culture and commits to pay the price for change....
BV Hair Talk
Filed under: Hairstyles, Video, Hot or Not, Celebrity Hairstyles It's hard to think of a celebrity more brave, more beautiful and more delightfully comfortable in her own skin than Jill Scott. From the moment her first song dropped -- the unforgettable 'Getting in the Way' -- she set a new standard....
Filed under: Hair Care, Product Reviews, TrendsMost shampoo and conditioner come in liquid form, but for traveling purposes, environmental friendliness, and all around convenience, it's hard to beat a shampoo bar. For the unfamiliar, shampoo or conditioner in bar form can seem strange. But just like bar soap, all you gotta...
Filed under: Hairstyles, Hair Care, How-ToTimes are tough, and pennies are being pinched all over. For many of us, that means cutting back on life's little luxuries and learning to DIY. Body scrubs, manicures, and pedicures are one thing -- but what about at-home hair relaxers? There are three basic...
Filed under: Celebrity Hairstyles There are books upon books, amazing posters, photos, and DVDs dedicated to celebrating so many of Hollywood's lauded beauty icons. But when it comes to finding information about some of the most famous celebrities of color, it seems the same care and attention wasn't paid to cherishing...
Filed under: Hairstyles, Video, Hair PoliticsThanks to one of my favorite hair blogs, Black Girl With Long Hair -- I caught wind of this story. Check it. A black woman in Chicago used a drugstore relaxer that caused her hair to "come sliding off my head." Peep the video, via World Star...
Filed under: Product ReviewsOK, I admit it - ever since I went natural I've become a product snob. I read ingredients now. When I see Sodium Laureth Sulfate, mineral oil, or petrolatum as key components of a hair product, I typically look the other way. But there's a valid reason...
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Torii Hunter Was Right About Baseball
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Obama and the 'Nuclear Option' in Congress
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Single-Minded: So Now We're Sexual Terrorists?
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The Story Behind the Alarming Herpes Numbers
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Detroit School Leader Otis Mathis Can't Write
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The Road From Selma to Montgomery, Revisited
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BV Black Spin
New York Attorney General Withdraws from David Paterson Probe
Filed under: News, Politics, Race and Civil Rights Responding to pressure from critics, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo recused himself from the probe of New York Governor David Paterson. Cuomo's approval ratings have started to decline, and he is believed to be avoiding further damage. Cuomo is also the man...
Mother Circumcises 10-Month-Old Baby Daughter
Filed under: News A 10-month-old baby girl was allegedly circumcised by her 35-year-old mother who was arrested yesterday and charged with child cruelty and female genital mutilation. The metro Atlanta, Ga., woman, Melody Onyonyor, was taken in to custody following the results of an investigation by the Troup County...
Rush Limbaugh Calls New York Gov. Paterson 'Massa'
Filed under: News, Race and Civil Rights I probably shouldn't even waste the keystrokes to write this, but Rush Limbaugh is worse than a racist. He's someone who uses racism to inflame long-standing stereotypes to line his pockets.Limbaugh's latest piece of non-sense came, when he referred to New York Gov. David...
News Blast: Tiger to Return to Golf Soon, Funeral Home Loses Body
Filed under: News, President Obama Tiger to Return to Golf Soon Two sources speaking on condition of anonymity, say that Tiger Woods will most likely play in the Masters in August. Woods has been seen practicing for two weeks and had swing coach Hank Haney with him over the weekend. [AP]John...
South Carolina Trailblazer Juanita Goggins Found Frozen to Death in Home
Filed under: News, Profiles, Politics, Race and Civil RightsPolitical pioneer Juanita Goggins never gained the national notoriety of her contemporaries Shirley Chisholm or Barbara Jordan. In her own corner of the country, though, Goggins, who in 1974 became the first black woman elected to the South Carolina Legislature, became an...
Rush Limbaugh will Go to Costa Rica if Health Care Reform Passes
Filed under: Politics, President Obama, Health Care Debate Dear Mr. President: If there was ever a time to get bold about passing health care reform the time is now! Forget bipartisanship and go for broke. You will be rewarded. Not just with the prospect of providing all Americans, regardless of circumstances,...
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That Black Girl Site
Here Comes The Boss: Diana Ross Is Going On Tour
While Cher and Bette Midler have been doing there thing in Las Vegas another diva, Diana Ross, had been mostly silent. Some of us wondered if she was content watching some of her children, notably...
Sagaform Club Schnapps Glasses
I can’t say that I’m a big fan of Peach Schnapps but these colorful Sagaform Club Shot Glasses ($30) have me rethinking the beverage. Plus the recipes over at Drinksmixer.com look kind of tasty.Flaming Fairy anyone?...
Beyoncé spent part of yesterday standing by her man, Jay-Z, as the New York Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Barclays Center at Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn finally got underway. And her hubby needs all the support he can get since this controversial project, which will also be the home of the...
TBGS Interview: Robert Townsend On “The Diary of a Single Mom”
If you're familiar with my writing you know that I constantly raising the banner for better roles for Black women in Hollywood. It turns out that I was missing out on one of the better stories because it's on a site...
This downright balmy weather has me thinking about the day I can ditch the winter wardrobe in favor of some fun, flirty dresses. I have got to say that I wouldn’t mind wearing this Elie Tahari ‘Malia’ Dress ($398). After my rotation of black separates and dresses a bright print...
Model, activist and author, Waris Dirie, was in Madrid yesterday for the premiere of the movie based on her memoir, “Desert Flower”. The film which stars another supermodel, Liya Kebede, tells the story of Dirie’s journey from Somalia—where she endured female genital mutilation (FGM) at the age 5 and...
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Afghan Prince says U.S. and Coalition Forces making big mistake
Prince Abdul Ali Seraj is a direct descendant of nine generations of kings of Afghanistan. He is also the president of the National Coalition for Dialogue with Tribes of Afghanistan, a grassroots trans-tribal movement that has had much success in unifying all the tribes and an organization that works towards...
It all started with The Root. The staff constructed a somewhat comical list of black folks they’d like to erase from black history. (Think Flavor Flav, Marion Barry, and The Apprentice’s Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth.) Okay, I thought, we can toast to that. Then came John McWhorter, the conservative scholar and author, who...
Waste` (wash-tay) Chicago; Omaha no good
In 1952 the Bureau of Indian Affairs, a subsidiary of the U. S. Department of the Interior, initiated a program for Indians living on reservations that sounded a heck of a lot like a pogrom used in Nazi Germany during World War II. America’s “pogrom” was called the “Urban Indian...
Want to know what’s wrong with the War on Drugs?
By Madhuri Mohindar and Ishita Srivastava It’s the first time that 1 in every 100 adult Americans is in prison, proof of an exploding prison system that our country can ill afford and a movement away from rehabilitation programs. Even more disturbing are the racial disparities within the...
Stop the racist attacks on our children
Originally published in Indian Country Today Just as we think we’re making progress, another hate crime rears its ugly head. And this time, it’s against our children. Last week the Web site UsedWinnipeg.com ran an advertisement headlined “Native Extraction Service” with a photograph of three young Native boys....
What “Precious” tells us about images Of blackness
Originally published on NewsOne Image is everything. Whoever said that was apparently right, especially in the Los Angeles area, home of the movie industry, the recent Academy Awards and the annual Wadsworth Elementary School Black History Month parade. All have been in the news lately highlighting the continuing...