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James Lewis, Birmingham Times Publisher, Remembered
James Lewis, publisher of The Birmingham Times and the son of the black newspaper’s founder, has died. Colleagues did not give his exact age but said he was either 67 or 68, and died on Sunday following an illness. Lewis was the oldest son of Jesse Lewis Sr., who founded the Birmingham Times in 1964,…
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On the Scene at the '42' Premiere
(The Root) — The stars of 42 mixed it up with baseball Hall of Famers and other celebrities at Tuesday night’s premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Many of the attendees reflected on the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the Hall of Fame baseball player who wore the No. 42 for…
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When a Spanking Becomes Abuse
(The Root) — Thanks to a shocking new video, many Americans got a troubling reminder of why we still need National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is designated in April to raise awareness of the issue. Last week, footage surfaced of Ohio father Greg Horn mercilessly beating his two adolescent daughters, allegedly as punishment for…
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Capital Chicken & Waffles Brings a West Coast Favorite to Washington D.C.
When thinking of D.C. area cuisine either Maryland crabs or hometown staple Mumbo sauce may come to mind, but young entrepreneur Sharisse Barksdale is determined to bring her southern roots and west coast favorite dish of chicken and waffles to the nation’s capital. Barksdale is the owner of Capital Chicken & Waffles (CCW) food truck,…
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Rappers Have Always Done And Said Dumb Sh*t. Why Is This News Now?
While a part of me is encouraged to finally see rappers asked to answer for their lyrics, this criticism seems a little disingenuous, and raises more questions than it answers. For instance, why now? We’ve all heard worse lyrics than the ones being criticized now, so where is this pushback coming from? Also, when does it…
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It's Spring Wedding Season: 4 Tips on How to Protect Your Budget
It’s spring and that means it’s prime time for folks to get married. And who doesn’t love ‘Love?’ Bank accounts. If you’re in your mid-20s or above, you know that weddings can be a welcome but unexpected drain on your finances. Between flights, hotel accommodations and wedding attire, your expenses can reach into the thousands…
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Gossip Game's Kim Osorio Talks Reality TV, Blogger Cred, and Life After The Source
Kim Osorio has had her fair share of reality as a woman in the hip-hop industry. Osorio oversaw The Source’s highest-selling issues as editor-in-chief and endured gender discrimination from former owners Ray Benzino and Dave Mays. In 2005, she filed filed a lawsuit against The Source alleging sexual harassment, gender discrimination, defamation, retaliatory discharge, and maintaining…
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The Men Behind Dr. Martin Luther King: Where Are They Now
They say behind every great man is a great woman. However, when it comes to political figures, the saying can be amended to say behind every great man is an equally great man supporting him. Such is the case with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While he has become the face of the Civil…
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Black Actors and Actresses who Paved the Way
In today’s landscape, black actors have access to roles in any genre of film or television. However, that wasn’t always the case. If it weren’t for actors like Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee fighting for roles they wouldn’t normally be afforded and excelling at them, there would be no Denzel Washington or Angela Bassett today.…
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