NEW YORK-J.C. Davies a dating writer from New York city has self published a book “I Got the Fever: Love, What’s Race Gotta Do With It?”about interracial dating. The book is drawing criticism for being politically incorrect in its depictions of dating various ethnicities. RELATED: Black Presidents in the Movies The New York post reports: […]
New York — CNBC anchor Larry Kudlow is under fire for startling comments he made revolving around the Japan earthquake and tsunami. RELATED: 25 reasons we love The Arsenio Hall Show On Friday, the host made the remark that he was glad the earthquake toll was greater than the economic toll, as the Dow Jones […]
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to rewrite the nation’s governing education law in time for a new school year next fall. It’s an ambitious timeline but one administration official says it is necessary to start closing the achievement gap between American students and their counterparts in China and elsewhere. Also read: […]
New York –A Brooklyn teen will appear on the Oprah Network tonight to talk about her life in a foster home with no parents. RELATED: Top 9 Black TV hosts The teenager, Juliet Forde, is on a search to find her crack-addicted mother, Nicole Forde, who she hasn’t seen since she was five years old. […]
Tonya Pendleton, a writer for AOL Black Voices has written an article inspired by VH-1’s “Basketball Wives” that criticizes the entertainment industry for not showcasing Black women with “class,” comparing the Black women on TV to the Cosby Show’s Claire Huxtable. RELATED: Gary Coleman or Emmanuel Lewis Evelyn, Shaunie, Royce, Tami and Jennifer were all […]
Japan — A hydrogen explosion was reported at the Fukushima nuclear plant Saturday night. It was the second explosion at a plant, before TV cameras showed footage of column No. 3 belching smoke. As many as 1.5 million people are without water and energy as snow fell over the country RELATED: Top 15 Black Bio-Pics […]
Texas — Potential 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain took a shot at his detractors and President Obama when talking about his presidential aspirations. RELATED: Top 15 Black Bio-Pics Of All-Time The former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza said that the country electing President Obama as the first Black president could both hurt and help him. “Now […]
Michigan — Muslim Democrat Keith Ellison spoke on the terror hearings being led by Rep. Peter King. Ellison spoke about his hopes that the real offenders would be targeted and not all Muslims. RELATED: Top 9 episodes of The Cosby Show “He gave his life for other Americans. His life should not be identified as […]
New York — CNN announced last week that former Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at BET Janet Rolle will join CNN as their Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. RELATED: Black presidents in movies Read more at Target News RELATED: CNN names Bryan Monroe editor of CNNPolitics
Tennessee — Titans running back Chris Johnson is the fastest player in the history of the NFL Scouting Combine. And now he says he’s ready to take his speed to the track if there is a lockout. RELATED: 25 reasons we love Michael Jordan “Boy they need to let me kno what’s gonna happen with […]
Atlanta — According to a Michigan State study, Blacks who identify more strongly with their racial identity are happier. The researchers surveyed Black adults in Michigan. The study found that those who felt proud of their race, felt more connected to their culture/ and or race. RELATED: Top 9 Black stand-up comedians Read more at […]
Houston — Earlier this evening, the NCAA released their brackets for the 2011 NCAA Tournament. RELATED: 25 reasons we love Michael Jordan Kansas, Duke, Ohio State and Pittsburgh landed the top 4 seeds. While there wasn’t much controversy with the rest of the selections, there was huge drama over VCU and UAB getting in over […]
