United States' Anthony Davis eyes a rebound against Argentina during a men's semifinals basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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 It took long enough, but it appears our long, national "Dwightmare" is over.
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Instead, the respected entertainer used the opportunity to speak out against what he sees as a power structure that continues to oppress the masses despite decades of activism. Belafonte particularly derides President Obama for maintaining a status quo
 A memorabilia dealer is fighting the legality of the will of the late Michael Jackson, stating that he has clear and compelling evidence that the document is a fake. Howard Mann, who wrote a book with Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother, says that he is “in possession of evidence that casts substantial doubt on the validity of the will.” Mann told the New York Daily News that he would like to present the information in court to help in the case that is set to go to trial next month. |
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A majority of residents in 13 states and the District of Columbia approved of the job Barack Obama did as president during the first six months of 2012. His highest ratings by state were in Hawaii (63%) and Rhode Island (58%), in addition to the 83% approval from District of Columbia residents. In 16 states, his approval rating averaged below 40%, with residents of Utah, Wyoming, and Alaska least approving. by Jack Jones
Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your heart on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things (3 Col 1-2).
The Apostle Paul exhorts his readers to set their hearts and minds on Christ. Not on earthly desires, not on this world and what it offers, rather on Christ and what He offers.
How often we are told to love this life and this world yet the Apostle John writes "Do not love the world or anythi
Reach Records co-owner/artist Lecrae spoke with publication giant Billboard.com to talk about his new album "Gravity" to be released on September 4th, his collaboration with rapper Big K.R.I.T., and more. Check it out: You've seen success on the Billboard charts and elsewhere. Is there anything you haven't done with your music that you'd like to do in the near future? As long as the charts are a reflection of people really tracking my music and being inspired by it, I want to continue to st |
Everyone seems to believe being “natural”, i.e. ceasing usage of chemical products, is a fad that will eventually blow away with the wind. While that assumption may be true, there are good reasons to stop using perm, better known as “creamy crack”, and other harmful chemicals often used on African American women’s hair.
Below are 3 reasons why you should strongly consider being natural.
1. Your Health
According to New America Media, the chemicals found in common African-American hair pro
Folks love to complain about Tyler Perry movies, but what are they actually doing about it? Meaning, when there are other black film options available Remember Ava DuVernay? DuVernay won the Best Director award at the Sundance Film Festival for her drama ‘Middle Of Nowhere’, making her |
Someone on Twitter made the mistake of questioning Oprah Winfrey’s commitment to black America, and although Oprah usually takes the high road and ignores the trash talk, she didn’t this time. Oprah took the nasty tweet as an opportunity to school black America on what she’s done for black America.
Here’s the exchange:
I don’t know who @awalkdatalk is, but whoever he is, he’s probably somewhere wishing he’d never sent that tweet. In truth, you can question a lot of things about Oprah, s
