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Al Goodman of Ray, Goodman & Brown Dies
Al Goodman of the soul group Ray, Goodman & Brown has reportedly passed away. Goodman was one-third of the group that gave us hits like “Special Lady” and “Take It to the Limit.” He was also a member of the Moments, which produced the classic hit “Love on a Two Way Street.” A cause of…
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One of the Blackest White People We Know Accused of 'Acting Black'
Jonathan Capehart is fired up because former Memphis mayor Willie Herenton, who is African American, said recently that Rep. Steve Cohen, who is white, was “trying to act black.” He also said that primary voters “need to come off that Cohen plantation and get on the Herenton freedom train.” Herenton is trying to unseat Cohen…
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Heat: Nature's Stealth Killer
The heat wave baking the East Coast is taking its toll. In the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area, 27 heat-related deaths have been reported. Maryland is reporting 17 heat-related deaths, D.C. has one and Virginia has nine. Most heat-related deaths are preventable. Drinking fluids and seeking relief in air-conditioned spaces can help prevent such deaths.…
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Michelle Obama to Travel to Spain
First lady Michelle Obama will travel to Spain next week for a “private mother-daughter vacation.” While there, she will meet with King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia. The White House did not disclose whether she would be taking both of her daughters on the trip or where in Spain she would vacation. Contrary to published…
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Coverage of Blacks Minimal in 2009, Says Study
Feel that black folk have been whited out by the media? Here are the numbers to prove it. The latest study of news coverage by the Pew Research Center shows that just 2 percent of the stories were about African Americans. The single biggest story was on the arrest of The Root’s editor-in-chief, Dr. Henry Louis…
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Black Politician Elected in Russia
All hail Jean Gregoire Sagbo, who was the first black politican ever elected to office in Russia. The native of Benin, in West Africa, was elected to the 10-member council of Novozavidovo, a city of 10,000 people 65 miles north of Moscow. No need to tell you this is big progress in a country where…
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Looks Like Al Jarreau Is Getting Better
We were worried when we heard that jazz singer Al Jarreau was hospitalized in France with breathing problems and a “worrisome” prognosis, but apparently he is on the mend. Hospital authorities say Grammy-winning singer Al Jarreau will stay hospitalized in the French city of Marseille for three or four more days. The Marseille Hospital Authority…
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Andre 'Hawk' Dawson Headed to Cooperstown
Andre “Hawk” Dawson is headed to Cooperstown, where he will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Dawson played 21 years in the major leagues, including six with the Chicago Cubs (1987-1992). Dawson has earned the respect of his fellow players because of his strength, tenacity and commitment to the sport. After he rejected…
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Elisabeth Hasselback Grills Shirley Sherrod on The View
Fresh from the “Are you still talking?” file, The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is learning what the USDA and many others already know: Shirley Sherrod is a fighter. On Thursday’s episode of The View, Hasselbeck grilled the woman at the center of the debacle seen and heard ’round the world. Sherrod not only defended all…
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Pentagon Officials Tied to Child Pornography
Trouble is brewing at the Pentagon. Several Pentagon and defense contractors, including some with high-level clearance, are being investigated for possessing child pornography. The alleged misconduct has been under investigation since 2002. Some cases have been prosecuted, others have been dropped and some remain open. There are no words. Read more at AOL News. —Nsenga…
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