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From MSNBC.com: The federal government will continue to enforce federal marijuana laws in California even if the state legalizes pot through a ballot initiative next month, Attorney General Eric Holder said in a letter obtained Friday by CNN. Holder said the Justice Department would continue to “vigorously enforce” the federal Controlled Substances Act “against those […]

Music From and Inspired By The Original Motion Picture ‘For Colored Girls’ will be released on November 2, but you can preview TODAY by streaming over at Atlantic Records. The soundtrack features 13 songs from an all-female ensemble that includes Macy Gray, Janelle Monae, Gladys Knight, Zaki Ibrahim, Lala Hathaway and Laura Izibor. The record […]

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The Rev. Dr. Yvonne V. Delk, director for the Center for African American Theological Studies in Chicago, spoke at the fifth annual Conference for Black Religion and Spirituality in the 21st Century. By Summer Ballentine for TheStateNews.com: Community members and students gathered Wednesday to hear speakers discuss issues facing the African American religious community. The […]

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Ebony Magazine celebrated it’s 65th Anniversary by recreating some of their more memorable covers. Taraji P. Henson, John Legend, Nia Long, Usher and many more paid tribute to legends like Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Sidney Poitier. Click the gallery to see them all. RELATED: Yolanda Adams Graces Cover Of Ebony Magazine As Mahalia […]

Tyler Perry recently taped an interview with Oprah Winfrey where he spoke about being abused while growing up in New Orleans. He also tells the daytime host that he once tried to commit suicide. According to acesshowbiz.com, Tyler broke down when he spoke about being raped by a family member. He told Oprah, “It’s so […]

Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Monica, Nia Long and other celebs came out for the 5th Annual Black Girls Rock! Awards In NYC on October 16. Take a look at the pics hot off the red carpet plus more candids below: Michelle Obama Tops Forbes World’s “Most Powerful Women” List Watch “For Colored Girls” Official Trailer

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that Bishop Eddie Long’s church, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is being sued by Tama Colson for sexual harassment and sexual discrimination over a cell phone picture of one of her supervisor’s genitals. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is the focus of another lawsuit, this one by a former employee […]

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From BCNN1.COM: Just a month and a day after the memorial service for his wife MaLinda Sapp, pastor and gospel music star Marvin Sapp was back in the pulpit Sunday, addressing his congregation at Lighthouse Full Life Center Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “I’m not saying it’s been easy. … It’s been very difficult for […]

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Hair is one of the most beautiful assets of a woman, the most expensive and difficult to maintain. From frizzy, thick, curly, flat and stringy, hair problems are the main focus of our wallets and time. The most frustrating tasks we face is what to put in our hair and how to maintain a good look […]

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Photo by David Boczarski/Getty Images From PraisePhilly.com: One day wasn’t enough to say goodbye to the Queen of Gospel Albertina Walker, so she was celebrated on October 14th and 15th with several events in Chicago. A public viewing and celebration of life worship service were held at West Point Baptist Church, and there was a […]

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CNN’s Soledad O’Brian sat down with Bishop T.D Jakes and Pastor DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. as part of her new documentary “Almighty Debt: A Black in America Special” premiering Thursday, October 21st 9pm ET on CNN. Soaries and Jakes give their take on why pastors should get involved in the financial matters of parishioners. RELATED: […]