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They’re Moms to Black America
Every May we take a Sunday to honor our individual moms. But what about the women who, whether or not they have children of their own, offer the spirit of motherhood to all of us? They use their platforms to deliver a steady stream of love (sometimes tough), guidance and care. They’re nurturers, providers and…
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Dutchman: Black Men and White Women, Controversial Onstage—and, Still, in Real Life?
When Amiri Baraka’s best-known play, Dutchman, opened in 1964, it was critically acclaimed and quite controversial. At the height of the civil rights movement, while black Americans were struggling for the right to vote and attend the same schools as white Americans, here was a play depicting a sexually aggressive white woman attempting to seduce…
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Obama Congratulates Michael Sam, 1st Openly Gay Player Drafted by NFL
President Barack Obama Sunday issued a statement congratulating Michael Sam, who made history Saturday when he became the first openly gay player to be drafted by the NFL, ABC News reports. “The President congratulates Michael Sam, the Rams and the NFL for taking an important step forward today in our Nation’s journey. From the playing…
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Songs For Mama: Mother’s Day Playlist
Mother’s Day is here, and we think music should be part of your celebration of Mom. So here’s a playlist to properly get you started. 1. “Dear Mama” – Tupac Released in 1995, “Dear Mama” is considered by critics to be one of the best rap songs of all time. 2. “Grandma’s Hands” – Bill…
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Donald Sterling Reportedly ‘Jealous’ of ‘Black Guys’
Beleaguered Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s racist tirade was spurred by jealousy of black men whom he viewed as competition for the affection of V. Stiviano, the New York Post reports, citing a new recording obtained by Radar Online. Explaining the rant that got him banned for life from the NBA, a man who…
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The Daily Show’s Larry Wilmore to Replace Stephen Colbert
Larry Wilmore, known for his role as the “Senior Black Correspondent” on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, is scheduled to replace Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central’s hit show, The Colbert Report, according to the Los Angeles Times. Wilmore will become Comedy Central’s first African-American late night host in January as host of The Minority Report…
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Dr. Dre Poised to Become Hip-Hop’s 1st Billionaire With $3,200,000,000 Apple Deal
Dr. Dre is poised to become hip-hop’s first billionaire after striking a $3.2 billion deal with Apple to sell Beats Electronics, an audio equipment and music-streaming service that he co-created, according to the Washington Post. The deal, on which Apple and Beats declined to comment, is reportedly the largest acquisition for the consumer electronics company,…
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Short Films Soar at the African Film Festival
The African Film Festival is under way in New York, and two of its short films explore timely topics in unusual ways. Soko Sonko Mother’s Day is this Sunday in the United States, and in just 22 minutes, the comedic film Soko Sonko (The Market King, in English) shows the mayhem that can ensue when…
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Chris Brown Sentenced to 131 Days in Jail
Los Angeles Superior Judge James R. Brandlin on Friday sentenced Chris Brown to serve 365 days in jail after the beleaguered R&B singer admitted that he violated probation last year, the Daily News reports. He was given credit for 234 days that he already served in jail and rehab, leaving him with 131 days to…
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Mother’s Day: The Resilience of Black Breast-Feeding
It was out of love, compassion and the promise of better opportunities that my mother fed me baby formula. Being new to America and struggling to breast-feed so soon after her cesarean section, my mother made desperate phone calls to my grandmother back home in Jamaica for support. The international calling cards (remember, this was…
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