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James Avery autopsy reveals star had a series of medical problems
Actor James Avery had a series of medical issues that contributed to his passing. The findings come as a result of an autopsy conducted on the star who played Uncle Phil on the hit 90s sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Avery died from complications following open heart surgery on Dec. 31.
Homeless Man Returns $40,000, Fundraiser Started In His Honor
Glen James, a homeless man living in Boston turned in more that $40,000 in traveler’s checks and cash to police. Because of that, a fundraising campaign has been started in his honor.
Alyssa Milano demands Women’s March leaders condemn Farrakhan—or step down
Alyssa Milano announced that she will not participate in any future Women’s March events unless co-founders Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-Muslim activist, and Tamika Mallory, a Black activist, denounce the anti-Semitic comments of Nation of Islam (NOI) leader Louis Farrakhan, or step down from the Women’s March leadership. Earlier this year, Mallory attended a Farrakhan event […]
A 2018 calendar and watch list for Black moviegoers and film buffs
Nearing the end of each year, I like to compile a list of upcoming films that look intriguing to me or that I have been anticipating for months, or even years. This year, I tailored my list to be extensive and hella Black, just for y’all. Each of these feature a predominantly Black cast, Black […]
Nine Republicans Vote ‘No’ to Naming Post Office After Maya Angelou
This presidential election season has consistently brought up the conversation of race, as it should, and right now, the conversation has turned into a debate, thanks to the award-winning poet and Civil Rights activist, Maya Angelou.
May 9, 2011 – May 15, 2011
Some students dive into politics Prega Govender, Times Live, May 15, 2011 Forum inspires black youth Don Lajoie, The Windsor Star, May 14, 2011 Black youth have less trouble if mentored Staff Writer, UPI, May 14, 2011 Spelman hosts historic summit on black LGBT students Anare V. Holmes, GA Voice, May 13, 2011 Racial quotas […]
May 2, 2011 – May 8, 2011
Program helping minorities succeed at Springfield Public Schools Claudette Riley, News-Leader, May 8, 2011 Education and economic self-reliance stressed at summit for young men in Detroit Naomi R. Patton, Detroit Free Press, May 8, 2011 St. Sabina honors young victims of violence Michelle Gallardo, ABC Chicago, May 8, 2011 Unemployment among Black College Graduates Black […]
Rahm Emanuel Had A Dream
Yesterday, Americans (except for maybe John McCain) observed a day of respite thanks to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Politicians went to MLK events, kissed babies, and were all overwhelmed in the spirit of kumbaya. Even Glenn Beck was politically correct yesterday (let’s hope this carries on into Black History Month). As we all sang […]
November 29, 2010 – December 5, 2010
Harvard and Yale students say party ban was racist Jon Swaine, The Age News, December 5, 2010 Indian River County Youth Guidance program wishing for volunteers to mentor youngsters Janet Begley, TC Palm News, December 5, 2010 Empowering our youth to lead Tess Baumberger, Galesburg News, December 4, 2010 Parents. educators, discuss help for black […]
November 22, 2010 – November 28, 2010
Student drove classmates to donate Staff Writer, Hickory Daily Record, November 28, 2010 Wrong message on black offenders Robert Glenn, The Washinton Post, November 27, 2010 Youth’s promise gave way to life on the streets, an awful death Joe Tevlin, Star Tribune, November 27, 2010 Me 1st Youth Initiative Program Staff Writer, 33 WYTV, November […]
NBA Tip-Off
Tuesday night was a big night for me. NBA Season has officially started and the league did the thing right, didn’t they? Boston-Miami to kick it off, to finally put an end to all of the hoop-la. The stage was set perfectly. In the weeks leading up to this shining moment in NBA history, NBA.com […]