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She’ll Cut Ya: Pastoral Supporter of John Gray Promises to Rain Fire on Detractors of Embattled Rev
Poor pastor John Gray. He just can’t seem to win for trying. First, the paragon of piety, who became well-known while an associate pastor at Houston’s mega Lakewood Church, caught heat for buying his wife a $200,000 Lamborghini. Then, came news of an alleged affair (Gray told the women of The Real the affair was…
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Los Angeles Cops Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting of Nipsey Hussle
Los Angeles police Tuesday nabbed a man wanted in the fatal shooting of Nipsey Hussle. The news comes just two days after Hussle’s sudden and tragic death Sunday at the hands of a gunman. Working on a tip that someone matching the suspect’s description was in the area, police arrested Eric Holder, 29, of Los…
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#BlackGirlMagic: A Black Woman’s Set to Make History Today By Being Elected Mayor of Chicago
No matter which way the wind blows in Chicago today, voters will make history by electing a black woman mayor. Lori Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor, and Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook County Board, face off at the polls in a runoff after being the top two finishers in a contest of 14 contenders…
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Can’t Win for Losing? Competing Rallies Over Chicago Prosecutor Kim Foxx
Sooooo Jussie Smollett may have, just may have, colored the truth. The Chicago Police Department might have or might not have botched the investigation into the Empire actor’s alleged beatdown by MAGA-hat-wearing, racist African brothers in whiteface *kanye shrug*. But who seems to really be in the crosshairs in this twisted saga? Smollett? The brothers…
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Surviving Justin Fairfax? Accuser Calls Foul on Lt. Gov.’s Tears About Being ‘Lynched’
Oprah’s bestie has done it again, casting a spotlight on yet another sordid tale of sexual assault by garnering a sitdown with one of the major players at the heart of the Justin Fairfax story. Last month, Gayle King shone the harsh light on perpetually accused R. Kelly. But this time, King’s subject is Fairfax…
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9-Year-Old Playing in Her Yard Suffers Broken Skull After Car Plows Into Her
It’s a miracle this little girl even survived. Sadly, it seems no matter where they are, kids can also face the threat of death, whether celebrating a birthday at their own home or doing homework while reclining in their own beds. In this latest installment, a child can’t even play in her own yard without…
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Tracing Your Roots: Finding Emancipated Black Ancestors Just Got Easier
If you’ve heard anything about the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, it’s probably that the museum is the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., resulting in long lines and the need to purchase passes three months in advance. Genealogy buffs ought to know that the museum has a hot ticket, of…
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Survey: Obama's Base Focused on Jobs
As he prepares to give the State of the Union address Tuesday, President Barack Obama has reason to be cautiously optimistic about the support he will get from his base for his re-election bid. However, to cement their support, he will need to focus on the issues that are most important to them in the…
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Rating Obama: Take Our Poll
Jan. 20 marks the third anniversary of President Barack Obama’s historic inauguration as the nation’s first African-American president. From health care reform to the economy, education and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the president has faced a number of tough decisions since being sworn into office. How’s he doing? How would you grade his…
