On July 14, Crossroads Charlotte will launch Know It 2 Work It (KIWI) an education and outreach effort that will equip Charlotte-area residents with tools and knowledge to become more effective grassroots organizers, community advocates and participants in the governmental decision-making process in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. It’s Time To Get Real [My Viewpoint] Know It 2 Work […]
Foxy Brown was called out for being late by a Brooklyn judge who threatened to throw her in jail if she’s late again. According to the NY Daily News, Foxy whose contempt trial was set to start yesterday, blamed her lateness on her lawyer and hinted she may replace him. The judge told Foxy: “Don’t […]
Jimmy “Henchman” Rosemond was arrested today in New York City by DEA agents for heading a cocaine trafficking ring. According to the NY Post, Rosemond was spotted leaving the W Hotel in Union Square. He tried to out run the agents until he was finally caught on 21 street and Park Avenue south. Rosemond, owner of […]
Listen and download the new street album Thank H.E.R. Now from North Carolina Emcee, Rapsody. The follow up to her 2010 Return Of The B-Girl features Phonte, Mac Miller, Jean Grae, MURS, Raekwon, Estelle, Big K.R.I.T., Marsha Ambrosius and 9th Wonder. 01. Thank You Pioneers 02. Thank H.E.R. Now [prod. 9th Wonder] 03. Lemme Think […]
First lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Malia and Sasha and mom Marian Robinson, arrived in South Africa today and had an unexpected encounter with apartheid icon who has retired from public life. Michelle Obama Arrives In South Africa Michelle Obama Gets Glam For The Queen [PHOTOS]
Via Newsone CHICAGO — Rev. Al Sharpton and Cornel West will continue their heated debate on President Barack Obama and the Black community this Saturday in Chicago at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual conference. Sharpton and West previously got into a spirited argument over Barack Obama in April on the Ed Schultz Show on […]
Ladies: it’s that time of year that we all dread: swimsuit season. The true test if our hard work at the gym in the winter months has paid off. You aren’t alone ladies. Check out these celebs in their bikinis. Should some of them have spent a little more time workin’ on their fitness, or […]
VIA Newsone Protesters are outraged at the lack of Afro-Brazilian and Black models in this year’s São Paulo fashion week. “We cannot accept the world of fashion insisting on being a stronghold for the Eurocentric,” said Frei Davi Santos, the Brazilian race campaigner behind the protests. The protesters are calling for a 20% quota of […]
If I had to choose which one of the “Basketball Wives” were my favorite “wife,” I’d pick Tami Roman every single time. She real, she’s funny, she’s witty and she just straight up don’t take NO bull. Period! And what’s more is that the other cast members pretty much know not to try her by […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Canton, OH 44702 When: 1958 What: Formed in 1958 in Canton, Ohio, the O’Jays were inspired to start their singing group after seeing a performance by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. First calling themselves the Triumphs and then the Mascots, they made their recording debut in 1961 […]
Britney Spears “Femme Fatale” Tour hit LA at the staple center last night and from what twitter was talking, she rocked the house. You already know Nicki Minaj is on tour with the pop star and after her set she came out to perform “Til’ The World Ends” Remix with Britney. Check out the performance […]
Makeup, hair care and skin care products aren’t the only tools we use to help us express who we are, we also prettify ourselves with an array of perfumes (not worn all at once I hope) to tell the world who we are without speaking a word. Spring/Summer 2011 brings to market even more choices […]
