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Watch This: Geraldo on Bobby Brown
When it comes to the factors that led to Whitney Houston’s death, Bobby Brown’s character and daughter Bobbi Kristina’s well-being, very few who actually know the family seem to be weighing in. But plenty of other commentators have been more than happy to give their opinions. Most recently, Geraldo Rivera took to Fox News to…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 17: Campaigning in Washington
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart San Francisco, California en route Everett, Washington. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and the arrival at Paine Field Airport are open press. Later in the morning, the President will…
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Crazy Talk: 'Step Away From the Crackpipe'
If Eric Bolling is trying to make a career out of outrageous, racially charged rhetoric about black politicians, he’s doing a pretty good job. You might recall last June when he teased a segment of his Fox Business show about the White House hosting the president of Gabon by saying, “It’s not the first time…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 16: Campaigning in California
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence in Corona Del Mar, California. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only. Later, the President will depart Los Angeles, California…
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Watch It Live: No Black History Month?
Join The Root as we live-stream WGBH TV’s Basic Black program, which will tackle a controversial issue: Is Black History Month still necessary? Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman asks this question in his upcoming documentary, More Than a Month, which chronicles the adventures and lessons from Tilghman’s one-man cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. Experts…
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'Single Black Female' Coming to BET
Single Black Female pilot coming to BET: The network has given Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil the green light for a new pilot titled, Single Black Female, which is expected to air in August. It will be based on the work-family balance of a single black woman who is the host of a popular…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 15: Discussing the Economy in Milwaukee
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The departure from…
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Senegal's President Seeks a 3rd Term
Critics say Sengalese President Abdoulaye Wade is violating the country’s constitution and should step down. But the 85-year-old is determined to seek a new term. When Senegal’s top court recently decided to allow him to run, his opponents took to the streets to demonstrate their disapproval, NPR reports: Senegal was tense as police clashed with…
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Jeremy Lin Hype: All Because He's Asian?
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. tweeted on Monday that New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin, whose success has inspired the national phenomenon known as “Linsanity,” is getting disproportionate attention just because he’s Asian American. “Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he’s Asian. Black players do what he does every night…
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Whitney Houston's Funeral to Be Held Saturday
In the days after Whitney Houston’s death, accounts of her journey to stardom have included the fact that she first showcased her signing talents as a child at her New Jersey church. This Saturday, her funeral service will be held there. There will not be a public service, the Associated Press reports: The owner of…
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