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A coroner says that Amy Winehouse died as as a consequence of drinking too much alcohol. According to TMZ, the “Rehab” singer’s blood alcohol level was more than 4 times the legal limit at the time of her death. Coroner Suzanne Greenaway described the situation as, “Death by misadventure,”noting that Winehouse voluntarily pounded an extraordinary […]

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Thousands of people gathered Monday in Birmingham to pay their final respects to the late Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, a pioneer of the civil rights movement who was a central figure during the city’s racial struggles of the 1950’s and 1960’s. According to My Fox Alabama, during the service, Shuttlesworth was honored for his legacy and […]

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Legendary Chicago Black newspaper the Chicago Defender laid off numerous staff members this past weekend as the paper continues to struggle financially. Laid off were the only two editors left among its staff of 18 — Executive Editor Lou Ransom and News Editor Rhonda Gillespie Related: Black Travel: Visit The Shrine In Chicago An accounts […]

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Monica’s “Until It’s Gone” video is here and, as indicated by the tweets the singer and her co-stars sent from set earlier this month, it’s as emotional as we expected. Actors Brian White (“I Can Do Bad All By Myself”) and Malinda Williams (“Soul Food”) play a couple who, while fighting over his infidelity, get […]

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Roland Martin talks with Dr. Maya Rockeymoore and Dr. Julie Ajinka about how the Debt Super Committee’s decisions to cut $1.5 trillion dollars will impact African-Americans.

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Roland Martin explains political leaders are trying to score points at the expense of the American people by blocking parts of the American Jobs Act.

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Former Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain has vaulted to the top of the Republican presidential field because GOP voters like his plain-spoken talk and his willingness to bring radical change to the U.S. tax code. And in a year when touting a long career in politics isn’t a good idea, he’s getting points for having […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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The New York Daily News is reporting that the NBA has canceled another 2 weeks of its season on the heels of more failed negotiations between the players union and the owners. Also read: When I Studied Abroad: Morocco Also read: Best Places to Travel Alone: Australia Also read: Travel Deal of the Week: San […]

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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 […]