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Internet Is Furious After Trump Is Quiet About Juneteenth Except for This 1 Post…
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AZ Senator Attacks Kagan Over Her Admiration for Thurgood Marshall
Fresh from “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” file, Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl attacked Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan for her admiration of Thurgood Marshall’s judicial philosophy. Kyl stated that “it’s not exactly mainstream,” whatever that’s supposed to mean (in our best Diamond/Lisa Raye voice). Was that supposed to be an insult? Are…
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The Z in Kazakhstan stands for Zeta
I’ve met Black Greeks pretty much everywhere I’ve traveled. Whether they were chilling in Toronto, living on an ashram in Accra, Ghana, or serving beer in a London pub, I’m never surprised. But Black Greeks in Kazakhstan? What the…? Meet Erica McMahon, Syracuse grad and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority soror, who ditched her lucrative career…
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Did Nepotism or Know-How Make These People Stars?
Occupation: Child actorBest Known For: His starring role in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid and supporting roles in The Day The Earth Stood Still and The Pursuit of Happyness.Background: His superstar parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.Nepotism or Know-How? Sure, nepotism gave him a solid boost (come on, he played opposite his…
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U.S. Issues Haiti Travel Alert
The U.S. embassy has issued a travel alert to U.S. citizens traveling in Haiti after the murder of four U.S. citizens near Port-au-Prince’s airport. The victims were all there visiting relatives. The attacks happened over three months and in three different locations. The alert comes when many people are visiting Haiti to offer post-earthquake aid…
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Five-Time Champion Venus Williams Upset at Wimbledon
Venus Williams has been eliminated from Wimbledon. She was upset by 82nd-ranked Tsvetana Pironkova, who convincingly disposed of Venus 6-2, 6-3. Second-seeded Venus Williams made an abundance of unforced errors and double faults in the biggest upset of the women’s tournament. Defending champion Serena Williams advanced, disposing of Li Na, 7-5, 6-3. SOURCE: http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/wimbledon-women-quarterfinals-tennis-062910
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Naomi Campbell Loses More Than Her Temper
Naomi Campbell has made a lot of money on her looks. It’s not surprising that onlookers gasped and swoon when the supermodel pulled her hair back to reveal a severe bald patch. In the neighborhood, we would say she got caught slipping. She has been rockin’ weaves for decades, so it’s not like her luxurious…
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CBC Remembers the 'Racial Redemption' of Sen. Byrd
Leave it to black folk to tell it like it is, while exercising some restraint, and we love it. CBC Chairwoman Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) released a statement on the passing of Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia. The statement highlighted Sen. Byrd’s evolution from a former Klansman who opposed civil rights legislation and Thurgood…
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The Disappearance of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill invites NPR to ride with her after a performance at the Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa, Calif. Hear what she says about why she disappeared from music and what’s next for our most missed MC and songstress.
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Venus Williams Booed at Wimbledon
Fans of the All England Club booed five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams because she showed up 10 minutes late for the match, which is considered a breach of protocol. A breach of protocol by the tennis player is met with a breach of protocol by the fans? That makes sense. Not to worry, Venus silenced…
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Denzel Washington's Definitive Turn in Fences
Denzel Washington is so insightful in August Wilson’s bitingly authentic play about black life that it is downright surprising, though quite fitting, that the actor won a Tony for his performance. Authenticity usually gets the black artist nowhere with top awards judges soaked in what passes for white culture. Such shameless self-absorption leaves little room…