GRAMMY® nominated, Dove Award and Stellar Award winners Trin-i-tee 5:7’s Angel Taylor and Chanelle Haynes partner with STOMP Out Bullying™ as Global Ambassadors. STOMP Out Bullying™ is a national anti-bullying and cyberbullying program for kids and teens and is a signature program of Love Our Children USA™, the national leading nonprofit fighting all forms of […]
Rumors have begun to surface that Jennifer Hudson and her fiance David Otunga have called off their engagement. Sources are reporting that according to Star magazine: After a three-year engagement, Jennifer Hudson has abandoned plans to walk down the aisle. The American Idol alum, 30, and WWE star David Otunga – who have a 2-year-old […]
President Obama unveiled changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program in a campaign stop in Nevada yesterday, a state which has been hit hard by the housing crisis. Also read: When I Studied Abroad: Morocco Also read: Best Places to Travel Alone: Australia Also read: Travel Deal of the Week: San Juan, Puerto Rico HARP, […]
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With the increasing scrutiny of major banks, many people are considering leaving their banks for smaller institutions or credit unions. Returning to Black-owned banks may actually benefit many African-Americans who are unhappy with the major institutions, according to BET.com Historically, Black-owned banks were important institutions in the African-American community that provided loans and services to […]
Mary J. Blige will perform at the 2011 American Music Awards. She joins a long list of artists who will also be taking the stage: Nicki Minaj, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Pitbull. Get red carpet glam like Mary J with a spa mani/pedi. Click here for more […]
Jennifer Lopez broke down crying on stage while performing at the Mohegan Sun Casino’s 15th anniversary celebration on Saturday. She walked off stage in the middle of singing. Before going into an acoustic version of her 1999 hit “If You Had My Love,” Lopez told the audience: “I’m going to sing you the last song […]
White House Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes spoke on why she decided to leave her position during an “Open for Questions” Q&A session moderated by The Root.
A new report by the Center of Social Inclusion shows that Jim Crow still exists today in the job market. The report titled, From Jim Crow Jobs to Employment Equity, reveals many startling statistics. In the market, six of the seven occupations with the highest salaries are overrepresented by whites, while conversely, three of the […]
A year ago, a New York police officer fatally shot Pace University football player Danroy Henry Jr. Due to questionable accounts of the incident, Henry’s family says they haven’t moved on, and are still searching for answers.
Unmarried women, one of the most coveted voting blocks, make up 26 percent of America’s voting population and were key in electing Barack Obama in 20o8. Despite overwhelmingly voting for the president in the last election, polls show that their support for Obama is waning, causing some to ask could unmarried women cost Obama re-election […]
Janet Jackson has canceled her Australian tour to attend the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. The “Rhythm Nation” singer said the decision was a tough one, but she ultimately puts family before career, especially when it comes to the death of her late brother Michael Jackson. In a statement, Jackson thanked her fans for understanding, […]