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Hip-Hop Mogul Chris Lighty Dies
The New York Daily News reports that hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty has died at his Bronx apartment at age 44 after shooting himself following an argument with his ex-wife. Law enforcement sources said Lighty — who divorced his wife last year — may have been dealing with financial struggles, including owing about $5 million to…
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Young, Fabulous and Female Artists
The Root’s Young, Fabulous and Female event on Aug. 22 at New York City’s Open House Gallery wasn’t just about networking and listening to successful black women tell their stories — although there was a lot of that. Guests were also provided the the opportunity to check out the art of amazing black female artists,…
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Obama's Day, Aug. 30: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The meeting is closed press. Later, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch. This lunch…
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Black Camerawoman Heckled at RNC
To the person responsible for this outrageous act: Way to make your predominantly white political party look like the worst possible stereotypes of its relationship with people of color. CNN has confirmed yesterday’s reports that two people were removed from the Republican National Convention Tuesday after they threw nuts at an African-American CNN camera operator,…
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Obama's Day: Aug. 29: Campaign Event in Virginia
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart Fort Collins, Colorado en route Charlottesville, Virginia. The departure from Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport and arrival at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport are open press. In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks…
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Obama's Day, Aug. 28: Statement on Tropical Storm Isaac
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver a statement on Tropical Storm Isaac. The statement in the Diplomatic Room is pooled press. In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Ames, Iowa. The…
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Obama's Day, Aug. 27: White House Meetings
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 The President will attend meetings at the White House. These meetings are closed press.
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Gabby Douglas: Teammates Called Me a Slave
As if the rigors of intense gymnastics training weren’t stressful enough, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas says she also dealt with bullying by her teammates so troubling that it almost drove her to quit the sport. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Sunday on Oprah’s Next Chapter, Gabby told the host that, before…
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Who's the Victim in Lupe Fiasco's 'Bitch Bad'?
At VH1’s Tuner blog, contributor Bené Viera recaps and dissects rapper Lupe Fiasco’s new video for his controversial track “Bitch Bad.” Contrary to the title, the Chicago MC’s lyrics break down the gnarly path of objectification in hip-hop lyrics and the effects of those words on impressionable minds. This brings us to the final act of…
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In Africa, Obama's Race Still Resonates
(The Root) — During the 2008 election cycle and after President Obama’s victory over John McCain, Obama mania swept the world, and the international excitement was due in no small part to what made his presidency most historic: his race and, specifically, his Kenyan ancestry. The day after the election, the African Times chronicled the…
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