Michael Baisden
LAS VEGAS — “He doesn’t want to talk about it.” Or so said Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s spokesman, on the question of where President Obama was born. Cohen, in a phone interview, called the renewed controversy over Trump’s questioning of whether Obama was born in the U.S. “a distraction,” and blamed it on “the liberal […]
Fred Dukes recently walked the stage to receive his high school diploma from Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia. What made this young brotha’s achievement so much sweeter was that he did it while being homeless and without any family support. CBSAtlanta.com reports that Dukes, who scored a 24 on his ACT and […]
Donna Summer may be gone, but the music she created is timeless, having not only defined an era but also serving as an influence for musicians who followed. Hailed as the Queen of Disco, Summer’s phenomenal success provided us with a seemingly endless supply of anthems: “She Works Hard for the Money”; “Hot Stuff”; “Love […]
Sadly we’ve lost another beautiful voice and style icon today–Donna Summer aka the “Queen of Disco” has died at the age of 63, TMZ reports. The Five-time Grammy winner was known for her chart-topping hits like “Hot Stuff” and “Last Dance,” but she’ll also be remembered for her fun and flashy style. From rhinestone encrusted […]
The “Queen of Disco,” who worked hard for the money, Donna Summer, ended her battle with breast and lung cancer on Thursday morning. The diva rose to superstardom in the 70s and 80s with such shake-your-booty dance floor staples as “Hot Stuff,” “Last Dance” and “Bad Girls.” Summer was one of the most influential performers […]
This post has been updated to include additional information about the seller of the paper targets. A Florida entrepreneur said he had sold out of gun range targets depicting a faceless, hood-clad figure holding an iced tea and a bag of Skittles meant to look like Trayvon Martin. “The response is overwhelming,” the seller told […]
George Zimmerman officially plead not guilty to second degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in a Florida court today, ABC News reports. SEE ALSO: Barack Obama’s Young Life, Relationships Revealed In Biography Mark O’Mara, Zimmerman’s lawyer, entered the plea in the absence of his client. O’Mara waived Zimmerman’s right to a speedy trial, […]
It’s a sad day for the music industry: Adam Yauch, rapper, founding member, all-around beloved musician of the Beastie Boys , passed away on Friday at age 47. Fans and fellow musicians alike were affected by the shocking news about one of the preeminent, longest-lasting groups hip-hop has ever seen. Yauch and Michael “Mike D” […]
The Rodney King beating set off a spark within Los Angeles’ black community, and when the four officers charged with assaulting him were acquitted, that spark exploded into the worst riots our country had seen in decades, or possibly ever. Bob Tur and Marika Gerrard, a former husband and wife news reporting power duo, caught […]
The defense team for George Zimmerman, the man charged with murdering unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, has launched a new website, Facebook and Twitter account designed to dispute misinformation and provide “a voice for Mr. Zimmerman.” “We understand that it is unusual for a legal defense to maintain a social media presence on behalf of a […]
Malikah Beeks The Cleveland Heights teen has been missing since April 11, 2012. Though her last appearance is not known, it is possible she has ran away with 14-month-old son Logan Beeks. More information is on link below: http://www.blackandmissinginc.com/cdad/index.cfm?MissingInfoID=1107 Link Courtesy of Black and Missing Foundation
As Debra Beasley approached age 57, she believed that her face was starting to look “a little haggard.” She needed a boost, something to rejuvenate not just her face, but her spirit, she says. Beasley, of Farmville, Va., finally spoke to her longtime dermatologist, Dr. Yvonne Knight, about her concerns. Although she was nervous about […]