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That's My Jam: The #8 Hip Hop Videos With Black Greeks
I’ll just get this out of the way. I love Sade. So I was going to find a way to put Sade in this list no matter what. She could have simply mentioned the word “Black” and “Greek” in a song randomly, then moved her feet in a way that I could have rationalized as…
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South African Runner Caster Semenya Declared a Woman
South African distance runner Caster Semenya is declared a woman, clearing her for competition. You may remember that Semenya’s gender was questioned because of her speed, muscle definition and overall looks at the World Championship after her 800m win. Semenya was called a hermaphrodite, which suggested that she might have had a slight advantage because…
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Is Obama's Justice Department Racist and 'Lawless'?
The Justice Department’s dismissal of voter intimidation charges against members of Philadelphia’s New Black Panther Party, a decision at the center of testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Tuesday, is one in which every American — particularly ones of color — should be interested. In sworn testimony, J. Christian Adams, a former Bush…
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Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Headed to Howard University?
Mary J. Blige, who recently received an honorary GED from Roosevelt High School, has been accepted at Howard University. Throughout her music career, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has consistently expressed regrets about not continuing her education. She now has the opportunity to do so, having been accepted into Howard University’s class of 2014. The…
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Aretha Franklin and Condoleezza Rice Make Beautiful Music
On July 27, 2010, the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin will perform at Philadelphia’s Mann Center for Performing Arts with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Who will be accompanying her on piano? None other than former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Rice, currently a professor at Stanford University, is the Thomas and Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public…
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Iranian Mother of Two Sentenced to Death by Stoning Sparks International Outcry
An Iranian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for alleged adultery has become the recent focal point of human rights activists. Sakineh Mohammadie Ashtiani, a mother of two, confessed to adultery after receiving 99 lashes. She has denied the allegations and says she only confessed under duress. Ashtiani, 42, is sentenced to be…
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George Michael Arrested After Car Crash
Blue-eyed soul crooner George Michael is in trouble again. He was arrested after crashing his car into a building in London. You may recall that Michael hit a tractor-trailer last year and had his license suspended for two years in 2007 for driving while under the influence of drugs. The beloved singer has had numerous…
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Post Office to Increase Rates Again
This doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone. The U.S. Postal Service will increase rates in order to raise more money. Postal officials are meeting today to discuss the actual amount of the increases. Increases are not supposed to exceed the rate of inflation, except under unusual circumstances. Wonder if a beleaguered economy qualifies as…
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Anyone Else Self-Conscious at the Gym?
I’ll be off to the gym in a few minutes, and I want to try running on the treadmill, but I’m a little scared. I mean, when’s the last time you saw a 265-pound woman run anywhere? (I hear snickering.) For all my self-esteem work – and I’m going to need to dust off my…