CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Brian Davis was part of history-voting in South Africa’s 1994 apartheid ending elections and today he dropped by the station to share part of his story. “Everybody thought it was going to be a blood bath,” said Brian Davis. “I can say this as a white person, when he became president […]
*Nelson Mandela will be laid to rest on Sunday, Dec. 15 at his rural home in Qunu, and a memorial service in a Johannesburg stadium will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, President Jacob Zuma announced today. Mandela’s body will lie in state at government buildings in Pretoria from Wednesday, Dec. 11, until the […]
*Oprah Winfrey, who considered Nelson Mandela her friend, mentor and inspiration, expressed her feelings about the man she got a chance to interview in 2000. “One of the great honors of my life was to be invited to Nelson Mandela’s home, spend private time and get to know him,” she said. “He was everything […]
Today we lost one of the most brilliant and kind hearted human beings, Mr. Nelson Mandela. Although he is gone he will never be forgotten. Listen to the audio to hear ” The D.L. Hughley Show” share the top 10 Nelson Mandela quotes or check them out below. Part 1: Part 2: […]
SILVER SPRING, MD, DECEMBER 6, 2013 – Radio One Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes issues the following on statement in recognition of the passing of Nelson Mandela. “The world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela, but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom. […]
Former South African President Nelson Mandela — famous for his fight to end the racist policy of apartheid — died today at the age of 95. Mandela’s health had been in steep decline over the past few months — he was hospitalized on June 8 for kidney and liver problems and had been on life support. Doctors […]
Think you knew everything about the late Richard Pryor, one of the most influential stand-up comedians of all time? Think again. We knew he was controversial; could have his way around vulgar, spewed profanity like it was nobody’s business, and that he was gay. Imagine screeching car sound here. Back the “F” up, you say? As […]
On the day the nation remembered the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy‘s assassination, former ambassador and civil rights warrior Andrew Young weighed in on his civil rights legacy on NewsOne Now with Roland Martin. The civil rights community was shaken to the core by the slaying of our 35th president, not only because they admired his willingness […]
*Congrats to Jennifer Hudson. The singer/actress just achieved another career milestone. On Wednesday morning, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her accomplishments in the music industry. “We are so happy to honor Jennifer Hudson with a star on the Walk of Fame. She is a great talent and a […]
*The long-gestating Tupac biopic has finally set a shooting date, with producers/financiers Morgan Creek and Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films announcing plans to begin principal photography on the film next spring, notes The Hollywood Reporter. The two companies held a reception for friends and supporters of the late hip hop artist at the Zanzibar in Santa Monica […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Funeral services have been announced for a Cleveland Fire Lieutenant murdered in front of his east side home. Services for Lt. William L. Walker are as follows: Masonic Service: Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. at the E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home, 15357 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland. Public Viewing: Saturday, November 9, […]
CLEVELAND – Hundreds gathered in front of a fallen Cleveland firefighter Lt. William Walker’s home for a candlelight vigil in his honor. He was killed this past Sunday around 8:30 p.m. He was shot several times in the upper torso and the Cuyahoga Medical examiner has label the shooting a homicide. Police tell NewsChannel5 […]