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PURCHASE, New York — A new bottle design from beverage giant PepsiCo is made entirely from plant-based materials. The new ‘green’ bottle is made from materials like switch grass, tree bark, and corn husks. ALSO READ: Top 20 Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time Huffington Post reports: The company, based in Purchase, N.Y., said […]
http://www.bvblackspin.com Officials have now revealed that World Wide Tours bus driver Ophadell Williams, 40, had a criminal record that involved serving time for manslaughter and grand larceny. According to a recent statement that was released from New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, “Given Ophadell Williams’ criminal record and driving history, I have directed the […]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania– Former Mayor John F. Street’s actions while serving as the chairman for the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) are being investigated by Federal authorities. Officials say that Street approved contracts to a law firm that his son worked for, accruing the firm millions of dollars. Also read: Top 10 Black Movies That Should Have […]
AT&T and Verizon offer free calls to Japan AT&T and Verizon are helping out individuals who are trying to reach Japan-based friends and family in the aftermath of the recent earthquake by providing free calling to the country.
*Marsha Ambrosius has made it to the top and please believe she’s not going to stop there. The former Floetry songstress’ solo CD “Late Nights & Early Mornings” debuted on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart at No. 1 this week. It sold 96,000 units and currently sits at no. 2 on the Billboard Top 200. Her […]
Here’s what John Legend had to say to President Obama’s High School Commencement Challenge:
I do. I don’t. I do, until I can’t anymore, then I DIVORCE! No, you don’t marry to get divorced. Unfortunately, it remains a fact of life. If you do find yourself in the midst of a divorce, please be sure to check out these tips, so you won’t make some of these crucial mistakes. […]
http://www.bvblackspin.com/ By all accounts, Kayla Henriques, 18, and Kamisha Richards, 22, were tight. So tight, that Richards threw a baby shower for her friend and was planning a first birthday party for Henriques’ son, Alex. But the young New York City women had a falling out over $20 less than a week ago, when Henriques […]
PATERSON — A northern New Jersey pastor accused of stabbing another preacher has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and unlawful possession of a weapon. The Record reports that the Rev. Edward Fairley of Paterson was arraigned Friday in state court. The judge set bail at $1 million and sent the case to […]
Philadelphia –A former Philadelphia high school basketball star has been sentenced to 230 years in jail for raping a woman in Center City. RELATED: The Top 10 Black Movies That Should Have Won Oscars Domenique Wilson, 25, was convicted of raping a woman while her boyfriend was bound and gagged in 2008. He was also […]
Texas — A principal at an East Texas middle school has been reprimanded for blaming the school’s poor test scores on Black students. RELATED: Top 10 black cartoons of all-time On February 28th, Principal David Segers of Price T. Young Middle School called the school’s entire Black student body to the cafeteria. He then went […]
Widespread destruction from Japan earthquake, tsunamis By the CNN Wire Staff // // March 11, 2011 2:02 p.m. EST // // Moment of the Japan quake Tokyo (CNN) — The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in recorded history struck off the island nation’s shore on Friday, collapsing buildings, touching off widespread fires and unleashing […]