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Rev. Al on Defining The New America
America is no longer under the thumb of the angry white male. It’s browner, open to all sexual orientations, and willing to fight for institutional change. But, will African Americans be left behind? Once the 2012 election was over, everyone—from the pundits to the voters—finally understood the magnitude of the shift taking place in America.…
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UPTOWN: March Radar
After a long day of travel, rest your head at any one of these luxury hotels… Read More: http://uptownmagazine.com/2013/03/uptown-radar/ UPTOWNmagazine.com is the hub for conversation about luxury lifestyle, entertainment, and pop culture for African-Americans.
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Confessions: Tichina Arnold Has Them
Not many fortysomething actresses can boast a career spanning four decades. Thanks to appearances in early ‘80s films and starring roles on the now classic Martin and Everybody Hates Chris, Tichina Arnold holds that distinction. And she’s still at it as Fran Drescher’s best gal pal on TV Land’s Happily Divorced. On Uptown, the 43-year-old New York born singer lets loose…
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Like Hip Hop, Black Talking Heads Are Not Dead
The sudden fall of talking head Roland Martin from CNN grace was really never all that sudden. Speculation had been mounting for months about the fate of the cable network’s Black Pack of folks like Martin, Soledad O’Brien and Donna Brazille. Jeff Zucker, balded rage, was raising the expectations game and looking to a hard-charging…
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Swizz Beatz's Twin Passions
Swizz Beatz has influenced the zeitgeist for over a decade, from crafting hit records since the ‘90s to now serving as Creative Director for Reebok Classics, a move that saved the brand from extinction. Yet for all his endeavors, Swizz’s passion for painting and mixed media may be the most intriguing. With whispers circulating of his…
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On Living, Loving and Where the Black Men Are
UPTOWNmagazine.com is the hub for conversation about luxury lifestyle, entertainment, and pop culture for African-Americans.
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The Black Face of Abortion: Dr. Kermit Gosnell
Abortion could now be the new Black, thanks to Kermit Gosnell – depending on how it all plays out. What we do know for certain is that the West Philly horror stories are dramatically changing the landscape of the national abortion debate. And, it just so happens that the doctor performing the abortions is Black…
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Being Married Doesn
This past weekend I was in Oakland speaking on a panel discussion about love and relationships called Battle Of The Sexes. The main topic of discussion was how money influenced the way men and women date in our modern society, and because the audience was so diverse in age, the comments from the audience were…
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Iyanla Vanzant: Don't Call It A Comeback
There are a couple things you should know about Iyanla Vanzant. You know, in case you ever run into her on the street. First, no matter what kind of abracadabra you saw the spiritual thought leader perform with troubled Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada, mentally ill actress Maia Campbell, or the scores of regular folks she helped…
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The Real Reason Black America Is Fat
You haven’t heard? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 70 percent of black men and 80 percent of black women are either overweight or obese. Nearly 26 percent of our children between the ages of 6 and 17 are obese. Obesity isn’t the sole cause for concern, as we are developing…
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