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Walter Hawkins Passes
7/12/2010
Walter Hawkins (May 18, 1949 — July 11, 2010) was an award-winning American gospel music singer, and a pastor. Hawkins became an ordained bishop in 1992. He died at his home in Ripon, California, from pancreatic cancer.
Seventy days after his sudden death, Michael Jackson will be interred
9/3/2009

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Obama praises McCain, calls for bipartisan cooperation
1/20/2009
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Inaugural Bus Riders Bring Hopes, Memories to DC
1/20/2009
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Commentary: The question we no longer need to ask
1/19/2009
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Obama steps to door of White House _ and history
1/19/2009
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Obama Paints Walls At Teen Homeless Shelter
1/19/2009
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Obama Tips Hat to MLK in Day of Service
1/19/2009
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Kenyans Celebrate Obama's Presidency
1/19/2009
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Ertha Kitt Dies
12/25/2008
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Bush Says: "We're All In"
12/19/2008
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Jim Rogers calls most big U.S. banks "bankrupt"
12/12/2008
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Bailout dead, automakers in search of a lifeline
12/12/2008
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Oprah falls off the Wagon
12/10/2008
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Airlines Need Stimulus, CEO Says
12/10/2008
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Exit Strategy
12/8/2008
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Namibia: Uranium - A Blessing Or a Curse?
12/5/2008
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Nelly Launches New Scholarship Program
12/5/2008
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The short, disgusting life of the Hummer
12/5/2008
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Oprah's Going to Washington DC
12/4/2008
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Lawyer: Michael Jackson to testify in London
11/20/2008
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Obama means change for NBC TV
11/20/2008
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Somali pirates demand $25M for Saudi ship
11/20/2008
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Obama picks first African-American attorney general: media
11/20/2008
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Laura Bush On Giving Michelle Obama A White House Tour: "I Showed Her The Closets, I Showed Her All The Things That Women Are Interested In"
11/20/2008
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50 Cent filed a trademark infringement suit against Taco Bell
11/20/2008
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What’s Next? A Black James Bond
11/11/2008
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Nelly Admits He and Ashanti Are Serious
11/10/2008
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BEYONCE BIDS FOR WONDER WOMAN ROLE
11/10/2008
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Bill Cosby says he is pleased about the 'Huxtable factor' in Obama's election
11/10/2008
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Obama plans Guantanamo closure, US terror trials
11/10/2008
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Black and Civil Rights leaders' wish list of issues for new president
11/10/2008
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Oprah's election companion identified
11/7/2008
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Samuel L. Jackson to Star in "Last Dragon" Redo
11/7/2008
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No Hidden White Bias Seen in Presidential Race
11/7/2008
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Commentary: A letter to the losers
11/7/2008
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Black Power Brokers Ready to Rise In Tandem With New Presiden
11/7/2008
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Kenya: Nation Erupts in Ecstasy at Obama Election
11/7/2008
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Leading by Example - Obama Votes
11/4/2008
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How does oil speculation raise gas prices?
11/4/2008
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Obama Wins!
11/4/2008
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Jay-Z and Diddy at Obama Rally
11/3/2008
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Iron Man 2 - How Terrence Howard Lost His Metal
11/3/2008
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McCain, Obama not guaranteed easy road
11/3/2008
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Obama's grandmother dies of cancer in Hawaii
11/3/2008
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Bill Clinton backs Obama at midnight rally in coveted Florida
10/30/2008
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Diddy and Ashton Chill
10/29/2008

Selita Ebanks at Vibe Magazine
10/29/2008
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Obama, McCain Hit the Road as the Race Hits its Final Stretch
10/28/2008
More than 100,000 people – the largest crowd to date at a Barack Obama rally – jammed Denver’s Civic Center Park and surrounding streets Sunday to see and hear the Democratic nominee. Meanwhile, Republican Sen. John McCain, in an appearance on “Meet the Press,” expressed confidence in his campaign and his running mate, and declared he would win on Nov. 4.   The two major party nominees for president head into the final week of campaigning focused on battleground states such as Iowa, Florida, North Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire and Colorado. In several battleground states, polls show Obama with an edge.
Beyoncé breaks silence on wedding to Jay-Z and new music
10/28/2008
In an intimate interview with ESSENCE, megastar Beyoncé dishes on her new album, Jay-Z, and life in the spotlight. Costarring in two upcoming films, the psychological thriller “Obsessed” and “Cadillac Records,” where she’ll star as Etta James, the Queen B is preparing to dominate the box office and the music charts. The singer says her new album, coming in November, is her most personal to date. For the first time ever, she opens up to ESSENCE about paparazzi, the wedding, the rumored engagement ring, and what we all missed!
Usher says 'Hush' and Get Involved
10/28/2008
Add Usher to the mix of artists who are encouraging people to vote via through song. The R&B superstar released a new song entitled, “Hush” on iTunes. 
Janet Jackson cancels more concerts
10/14/2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The doctor has again ordered Janet Jackson to postpone a return to her "Rock Witchu" tour.  Jackson was scheduled to resume her tour Monday night at the Turning Stone Resort in New York after canceling a show over the weekend in Connecticut. A message posted on the resort and casino's Web site stated the show had been canceled at the advice of Jackson's doctor.
T.I. - The Underdog?
10/14/2008

NEW YORK (AP) - Although T.I. owns both the No. 1 album and single in the country, the platinum-selling rapper says he still feels like the underdog. "Nobody has ever given me a win and nobody has ever said, 'T.I., you know he's going to do this thing.' They always (say), 'He's not going to do this much, he's not going to do that good, I don't believe he'll do that well.' So its always been an uphill battle for me no matter how big I get I'm always the underdog," he said in an interview.
Don Cheadle to replace Terrence Howard in Iron Man 2
10/14/2008

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In a surprise move, Don Cheadle will replace Terrence Howard as Robert Downey Jr's best friend in "Iron Man 2," the sequel to the superhero saga. In the Marvel Studios summer smash, Howard played Jim Rhodes, Tony Stark/Iron Man's future armor-clad hero War Machine. One scene featured Howard looking at a silver suit of armor and saying "Next time," a line that caused great delight for fans.

Halle Berry is the "Sexiest Woman Alive"
10/14/2008
Halle Berry has reached another achievement.

The Academy Award winning beauty has been named the "Sexiest Woman Alive" by legendary men's magazine, Esquire.

"Well, I don't know exactly what it means but being 42 and having just had a baby, I think I'll take it," Berry, who just gave birth to her first child earlier this year, wrote in an article on the magazine's website.
BEYONCE EXPLAINS CONCEPT OF 'BOY' VIDEO
10/13/2008
Photos of Beyonce dressed as a street cop from the set of her video for "If I Were a Boy" flooded the Internet last month. Fans will finally get to see the look in its entire context with today's scheduled premiere of the video on MTV, BET, VH1 and Fuse. "It's kind of like 'Freaky Friday'," Beyonce tells Billboard of the concept behind her cop role in the clip.
Jolie: Obama win would be 'nice' for family
10/12/2008
BERLIN (AP) - Angelina Jolie isn't giving away who she's backing in the U.S. presidential election, but she does have good things to say about Barack Obama. The actress and activist tells the German edition of Vanity Fair that the Democratic contender for president comes down on the same side of several issues that she does.
Lil Kim Sued Over Unfinished Album
10/10/2008
A New York judge has done the impossible by silencing Lil’ Kim, at least momentarily. The rap star (whose real name is Kimberly Jones) has been served with a temporary injunction that prevents her from recording new music, according to documents filed Tuesday in New York State Supreme Court. The order followed a $2 million breach-of-contract suit filed against Lil’ Kim by the independent record label Brookland Media.
Obama opens 5-point lead on McCain
10/10/2008

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has opened a 5-point lead over Republican rival John McCain in the White House race and expanded his support among women voters, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released Friday. Obama leads McCain 48 percent to 43 percent among likely U.S. voters in the national poll, up slightly from a 4-point advantage for Obama Thursday. The poll has a margin of error of 2.9 percentage points.

Obama buys half-hour of network primetime
10/10/2008

Barack Obama has purchased a half-hour of primetime television on CBS and NBC, sources confirm. The Obama campaign is producing a nationwide pitch to voters that will air on at least two broadcast networks. The ad will run Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. -- less than a week before the general election.

McCain, Obama punch and counterpunch
10/7/2008
Squaring off in the second of three debates, Barack Obama and John McCain disagreed over Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. "Sen. Obama was wrong about Iraq and the 'surge,' " McCain said. Obama faulted McCain for "cheerleading the president to go into Iraq."
SAG to honor James Earl Jones
10/3/2008
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild said Thursday it has chosen film and TV star James Earl Jones as the next recipient of its lifetime achievement award.
Africans wary on new US command for continent
10/2/2008
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A new command takes over all U.S. military operations in Africa Wednesday, a program that many on the continent fear has a hidden agenda skewed by the war on terror and a self-interested scramble for resources.
Bailout Passes Senate; 9 Reasons That's Bad News for You
10/2/2008
Forcing each American to fork over $2,200 at a time when median family income has declined by as much is no way to improve the economy.
2.3 Million Foreclosures Prevented in Past 14 Months by Mortgage Industry
10/2/2008
WASHINGTON, Oct 02, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- HOPE NOW, the private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, counselors, and investors that has been working aggressively to prevent foreclosures, today announced that nearly 2.3 million homeowners have avoided foreclosure and have been able to stay in their homes due to the continuing efforts of HOPE NOW and the broader mortgage industry.
Bow Wow Steps Out on Voter Campaign
10/1/2008
Rapper Bow Wow is taking the lead, and he’s hoping that the millions of Americans will follow. On Wednesday, he will start his Walk Across America in an effort to encourage people, particularly young people, to get to the polls on Election Day. The Walk Across America will begin in Atlanta and continue through numerous other cities, including Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and New York City, stopping at colleges, universities and radio stations
Jesse Jackson weighing in on financial crisis
10/1/2008

Many congresional republicans were leery about the plan to save Wall Street and voted no, but the plan has plenty of critics from the left, too. Tuesday political activist Jesse Jackson told local leaders why he didn't back the bill.
Oxygen Media Acquires Exclusive Cable Rights to "America's Next Top Model
10/1/2008
Oxygen has acquired the exclusive cable rights to the reality competition series "America's Next Top Model." The network will bring viewers all the "Top Model" fashion challenges, photo shoots and model mayhem as the full library of the series joins Oxygen in January, 2009. In an agreement with CBS Television Distribution, Oxygen will retain exclusive cable rights to all episodes including the 11th cycle currently airing on the CW, the show's 12th cycle now in production and repeat airings of any future cycles beyond. 
The Rich Are Staging a Coup This Morning ...a message from Michael Moore
9/30/2008

Let me cut to the chase. The biggest robbery in the history of this country is taking place as you read this. Though no guns are being used, 300 million hostages are being taken. Make no mistake about it: After stealing a half trillion dollars to line the pockets of their war-profiteering backers for the past five years, after lining the pockets of their fellow oilmen to the tune of over a hundred billion dollars in just the last two years, Bush and his cronies -- who must soon vacate the White House -- are looting the U.S. Treasury of every dollar they can grab. They are swiping as much of the silverware as they can on their way out the door.

Jewelry From Kanye West, Diddy, 50 Cent And More To Be Auctioned Off
9/29/2008

How much would you pay for Lil Jon's 12-pound "Crunk Ain't Dead" pendant, which holds the Guinness Book of World Records mark as the largest diamond pendant ever? You can get your shot at the signature piece during the Hip-Hop's Crown Jewels auction from the contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury & Company, which will take place March 5 in New York. The sale, which was originally scheduled for October 1, was pushed back due to the overwhelming interest...

Barack Obama Gives A Shout-Out To Hip-Hop
9/29/2008
Yes, hip-hop loves Barack Obama. From Weezy to Jeezy, Jay to 'Ye, some of rap's biggest names have saluted him in their lyrics, and he's inspired mixtapes, bootleg T-shirts and onstage shout-outs.
'Black Chrome' at the California African American Museum
9/29/2008
Ever heard of Bessie B. Stringfield? Most likely not. Stringfield was an African American motorcycle enthusiast who flouted Jim Crow segregation and sexism when she hopped on her bike in the 1930s and took a tour of all 48 contiguous states of the Union.
Obama, McCain give measured support for bailout
9/29/2008

WASHINGTON - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain on Sunday gingerly embraced a newly negotiated congressional deal for a $700 billion bailout of the hobbled financial industry.  "This is something that all of us will swallow hard and go forward with. The option of doing nothing is simply not an acceptable option," McCain said. Obama said he was inclined to back it "because I think Main Street is now at stake."

Barack Obama's team believes he can win by a landslide
9/29/2008
Barack Obama's senior aides believe he is on course for a landslide election victory over John McCain and will comfortably exceed most current predictions in the race for the White House.
House votes down massive bailout measure
9/29/2008

WASHINGTON - The House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue package, ignoring urgent pleas from President Bush and bipartisan congressional leaders to quickly bail out the staggering financial industry. Stocks plummeted on Wall Street even before the 228-205 vote to reject the bill was announced on the House floor.

In Lieu of Annual Christmas Extravaganza Willie Gary and the Gary Law Firm Reach Out to Help the Less Fortunate
9/29/2008

The Gary Law Offices Lend a Helping Hand to Those in Need by Retrieving Homes from Foreclosure, Providing Gas to the Community and Making Christmas Dreams Come True by Giving Toys to Children on the Treasure Coast

Hypertension among blacks reaches epidemic proportions
9/28/2008

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Anthony Brown has had hypertension almost his entire life. My mother had high blood pressure and heart disease. It is hereditary," said Brown, an African-American.
 

GYANT SCOOP BLOG EXCLUSIVE: TLC RESPONDS TO RUMORS OF LIL' KIM ADDITION!
9/26/2008

The word on the internet was that TLC is reuniting, and that T-Boz & Chilli have both agreed to replace Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez with Brooklyn rapper, Lil Kim.

In an attempt to end the speculation, Chilli's publicist, Christal Jordan-Mims, of Enchanted PR, has rushed over a statement denying any and all reckless rumors regarding the supposed hip-hop addition. Here's what was sent over:
Lil Wayne Blogs for ESPN
9/26/2008
Lil Wayne doesn’t just rap, thank you: he blogs too. Well, he just started. ESPN grabbed the star emcee to start blogging for them about one of his first loves: sports. 
McCain to show up for debate after all
9/26/2008

WASHINGTON (CNN ) -- Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain will participate in Friday night's debate with his Democratic rival, Sen. Barack Obama, McCain campaign staff said. GOPcandidate Sen. John McCain left Washington for Mississippi to attend Friday night's debate. McCain said earlier this week he would not attend the debate if an agreement had not been reached on a $700 billion bailout plan for Wall Street.
 

Washington Mutual Dead - Largest Bank Failure in U.S. Banking History
9/26/2008
The collapse of the Seattle thrift, which was triggered by a wave of deposit withdrawals, marks a new low point in the country's financial crisis. But the deal, as constructed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., could hold some glimmers of hope for the beleaguered banking system because it averts any hit to the bank-insurance fund.
Wayne Brady Releases R&B Crazy Album
9/26/2008
Comedian Wayne Brady has just done the funniest bit of his career -- he's released an R&B album. Hi-larious!
Government Seeks $700 Billion to Socialize Wall Street Losses But Not Health care For Americans or College Education
9/26/2008
... It's a parting gift from the Bush administration to Wall Street for screwing up the real estate market. Who decides who gets bailed out and who doesn't. During the dot com bust no one bailed out fill in the blank dot com. There is no money for health care or college education but money appears for Wall Street ...
The average American can't begin to comprehend $700 billion.
9/26/2008
"It's disgusting! The average American can't begin to comprehend $700 billion. What does AIG stand for anyway?"  "How many trips to the gas pump will $700 billion buy?" "Think of the alternative. It's scary but something has to be done."  "Lucky enough, I'm only 16, I can ride this out. But it's a big problem." "This is the mother of all bailouts.
Four Black winners accepted in MacArthur Fellows Program
9/26/2008
Rural health worker Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, urban farmer Will Allen, and Nigerian-born novelist Chimamanda Adichie are among the 25 recipients of this year's $500,000, "no-strings attached" MacArthur Foundation fellowship awards.
Oprah is the Princess Mother.
9/25/2008
Oprah is to lend her voice to Disney's The Princess And The Frog as the princess' mother.
Kgalema Motlanthe becomes South Africa's president Thursday
9/25/2008
 CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Former trade unionist and freedom fighter Kgalema Motlanthe becomes South Africa's president Thursday in an atmosphere tense with fears of political and economic crisis precipitated by the rude ouster of his predecessor.

The deeply divided African National Congress forced President Thabo Mbeki to resign last weekend after he lost a power struggle to the party's corruption-tainted leader, Jacob Zuma.
Fire destroys pool house at Ludacris' home
9/25/2008

ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say a fire destroyed a pool house at rapper Ludacris' home outside Atlanta. Ludacris, whose real name is Christopher Bridges, was out of town at the time of the Wednesday night fire.  Fulton County Fire Department spokesman Gregory Chambers says a relative was in the basement of the main residence when the fire started and was not injured. Chambers says the fire was put out within 30 minutes but destroyed the pool house, which he says is larger than most homes.
Deal close on $700 billion financial bailout plan
9/25/2008
WASHINGTON - President Bush is bringing presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain into negotiations on a $700 billion rescue of Wall Street as Democrats and Republicans near agreement on a bailout plan with more protections for taxpayers and new help for distressed homeowners.
Spike Lee discusses 'Miracle at St. Anna' (and Obama)
9/25/2008
"NEWS flash," says director Spike Lee, grabbing the digital voice recorder that's on the table before him, placing it to his lips. "Spike Lee does not assume that every white person is racist. I do not feel that way. And I have not felt that way in the past. Are there some people who are like that? Yes. But I am not going to assume they are."
Presidents are going to have to deal with more than one thing at a time
9/25/2008
Republican Sen. John McCain said he would suspend campaigning to help tackle a $700 billion bailout proposal and called on Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama to postpone their debate Friday, as the roiling U.S. financial crisis took center stage in the presidential campaign. Democrats dismissed the moves as political gimmickry, and Sen. Obama replied that the debate should go forward as planned. "Presidents are going to have to deal with more than one thing at a time...It's not necessary for us to think we can only do one thing and suspend everything else," Sen. Obama said.
FOX News Poll: Obama Reclaims Lead Over McCain, 45% to 39%
9/25/2008
Barack Obama has recaptured the lead — 45 percent to 39 percent — over John McCain in the presidential race, according to a FOX News poll released Wednesday.
Magic Johnson, Gilbert Arenas Help Raise $600K for Homeless
9/25/2008
Over the weekend, Magic Johnson and Gilbert Arenas connected with Freddie Mac for their Hoops for the Homeless Tournament at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. Magic hosted the event while Arenas coached one of the basketball teams which consisted of local celebrities. The event raised more than $600,000 for six local nonprofits that help the homeless in the region.
Brooklyn Man Dies After Being Tasered By NYPD
9/25/2008
The last moments of 35-year-old Inman Morales's life were spent naked and perched on a ledge in Bedford-Stuvyesant. Dozens of people watched, while some took photographs as Morales jumped up and down on top of a 10-foot high roll-down gate as he swung a florescent light bulb towards police officers who were trying to grab him on a nearby fire escape.
DMX Stops, Drops, Goes to Emergency Room
9/24/2008
DMX is once again inside a facility, but for once it isn't a jail.
Obama rejects McCain's call to delay debate
9/24/2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- The economic crisis and raw politics threatened to derail the first presidential debate as John McCain challenged Barack Obama to delay the Friday forum and join forces to help Washington fix the financial mess. Obama rebuffed his GOP rival, saying the next president needs to "deal with more than one thing at once."
JANET JACKSON LEAVES ISLAND/DEF JAM: Move follows rumors of disappointment with "Discipline" promotion.
9/23/2008
A rep for Janet Jackson has confirmed that the singer has left Island Records after releasing just one album under a deal signed 14 months ago.
Kanye West has hand in puppet pilot
9/23/2008

Comedy Central has teamed with Kanye West for a project described as hip-hop meets the Muppets.

A half-hour pilot has been shot for the project, tentatively titled "Alligator Boots." It's from Jackhole Prods., the production company founded by Jimmy Kimmel, Daniel Kellison and Adam Carolla that also was behind Comedy Central's puppet-centric "Crank Yankers."

Minister: Gas hike will curb road rage
9/23/2008
Finance Minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira said yesterday there is now an average of one car for every two people in this country, as she defended the new $4 per litre price for premium gasoline that was included in the 2008/2009 Budget.
Will Smith: Actor Clears Up Scientology Rumors Again
9/22/2008
The author of the 'Fox 411' daily column approached the 39-year-old 'Hancock' actor at the premiere of 'Lakeview Terrace,' which Smith produced with partner James Lassiter, and asked him was he a Scientologist.
OBAMA CD IN THE WORKS: Kanye, Will.I.Am, Legend, Stevie contributing songs to effort celebrating change movement.
9/22/2008
Kanye West, Will.I.Am, Stevie Wonder and John Legend are among a number of artists contributing songs to an upcoming fundraising album for Barack Obama.
ANC dumps Mbeki, forces his resignation as President
9/22/2008

South African President Thabo Mbeki has agreed to resign after the ANC announced that it would remove him from office before the end of his term.

"Following the decision of the national executive committee of the African National Congress to recall President Thabo Mbeki, the president has obliged and will step down after all constitutional requirements have been met," the presidency said.
Rapper Webbie Arrested After Hattiesburg Car Chase
9/22/2008
Rapper Webbie was charged with felony eluding, driving under the influence and misdemeanor possession of marijuana after a high-speed police chase.
Janet Jackson's Bump-and-Grind Show
9/22/2008
During her performance of her sex-oozin' S&M-filled song, "Discipline," Jackson gave a male fan quite an elaborate lap dance after she announced, "I think it's time I found a new man."
Bishop Weeks III Launches “Wife Search” -- ONLINE!
9/22/2008

In March, Bishop Thomas Weeks III admitted to stomping his former wife, the fiery Prophet Juanita Bynum, in an Atlanta parking lot. Starting Tuesday, he’s looking for a new wife. 

50 CENT LINKS W/ T-PAIN & SLICK RICK FOR "CHECK THE RHYME" EVENT, NEW 50 VID GAME MAY GET LOST IN THE SHUFFLE
9/22/2008

50 Cent, T-Pain, LL Cool J, Ice Cube and more will be hitting the stage for a special one-night extravaganza in New Jersey this fall dubbed “Check the Rhyme.”

Making on-stage history, New York urban radio station Hot 97 will be paying hip-hop homage by bringing both old-school legends like Slick Rickand Q-Tip on the same platform to perform alongside today’s biggest stars.
Sparkle Clears Air After R. Kelly Trial
9/22/2008
R&B singer and former R. Kelly protege Sparkle says she had to testify to finish what she started so many years ago in October's issue of Sister 2 Sister Magazine.
Lesotho mine yields one of world's largest diamonds
9/22/2008
Miners in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho have found one of the world's largest diamonds, a near-flawless white gem weighing nearly 500 carats, mining group Gem Diamonds said on Sunday.
The New Tower of Babel? Japan hopes to turn sci-fi into reality with elevator to outer space
9/22/2008
From cyborg housemaids and waterpowered cars to dog translators and rocket boots, Japanese boffins have racked up plenty of near-misses in the quest to turn science fiction into reality.
Run-D.M.C., Metallica nominated for Rock Hall
9/22/2008
CLEVELAND — Run-D.M.C. could Walk This Way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The 1980s rap act, along with Metallica and the Stooges are among the nine nominees for next year's hall of fame class, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced Monday.

Obama Inspires Black Republicans to Switch Parties
9/19/2008
The Associated Press reports that Sen. Barack Obama isn't just inspiring Black voters to register in large numbers. He's also motivating some Black Republicans to switch parties.
Witness: O.J. Tape Could Have Been Altered, Maybe
9/18/2008

Did O.J. Simpson really say what he said?

An FBI audio analyst testified Wednesday in the former football star's armed-robbery trial that a recording of what supposedly went down last year in a Las Vegas hotel room could have been altered before being turned over to the police.
Obama's Hollywood fundraiser: Who was on the guest list?
9/18/2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was a busy man Tuesday night, courting Hollywood power players in two soirees that earned a single-night fundraising record of $11 million.
'Hillary's Women' Reject McCain's VP Choice
9/18/2008
America's largest women's rights organisation delivered a snub to Sarah Palin's history-making candidacy yesterday by endorsing Barack Obama and Joe Biden's bid for power.
Congressional Black Caucus convenes with New Vision
9/18/2008
Saddened by the deaths of three of its members, burdened by scandal within its ranks but buoyed by the prospect of one of its members in the White House, the Congressional Black Caucus will hold its 38thAnnual Legislative Conference Sept. 24-27 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the nation’s capital.
Study: Blacks More Likely To Be Stopped By SPD
9/17/2008
The Sacramento Police Department presented to the city council on Tuesday night detailed findings of a comprehensive study of traffic stops that addresses perceptions of racial profiling in the city.
NEW NAACP LEADER KICKS-OFF TENURE REGISTERING EVERY LAST VOTER
9/17/2008
BALTIMORE, MD ––While most kids were home playing Nintendo, 14-year old Benjamin Todd Jealous and his friends were out commanding card tables and conducting voter registration drives. After registering thousands of new voters, Jealous realized the power of community organizing.
The 12th Urbanworld Film Festival Announces 2008 Winners
9/17/2008
The 12th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, presented by BET Networks, today announced the winners for feature, documentary, short film, screenplay and audience award categories.
Black families suffer more economic hardships under Bush-McCain policies, experts say
9/17/2008
In the face of declining economic indicators for African-American families across the country, former cabinet officers and economic experts said last week that Barack Obama has a plan to bring our economy back from the brink while John McCain offers more of the same failed policies of the Bush Administration.
The Internet Movie Database will no longer be the pit stop for finding an actor’s filmography: you’ll now be able to watch it.
9/17/2008
According to Wired, IMDB, which is owned by Amazon.com, announced early this week that it has started streaming over 6,000 full length movies and TV shows…for free. 
50 vs 1: African American Chess Champ Battles Dozens at Once
9/17/2008
Motivational speaker and author Orrin Hudson is looking for a game...actually 50 games simultaneously. Also a chess champion, Hudson will take on 50 opponents all at once.
Virginia Tech Professor Earns Award to Research Heart Stent Sensor
9/17/2008
Innovative work on a new type of heart stent sensor is earning Nakhiah Goulbourne, assistant professor of  mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, a National Science Foundation  Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award of $400,000.
Aetna Names Michael Mathias Chief Technology Office
9/17/2008
Aetna has announced the appointment of Michael G. Mathias, 49, as vice president and chief technology officer, reporting to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Meg McCarthy.
Billionaire Bob Johnson should be applauded for investing in Liberia
9/17/2008
Capitalism and commerce made America the world's wealthiest country. For its entire economy history Black Americans' roles have always been that of laborers – slave, salaried and union. In the present, as in the past, Blacks' sole role in mainstream enterprise is as employees.
At the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, research has been going on for two years to pin down what makes a small island like Jamaica produce such spectacular athletes.
9/17/2008
Scientist Dr Rachel Irving, a member of the research team, has put it down to a natural "performance-enhancement gene" while, her co-researcher, Dr Vilma Charlton believes that the physical education programme in the island's schools must play a significant role. On the streets, ordinary Jamaicans will vouch for the cuisine - yam, dasheen and other local foods.
New Air Jamaica CEO fails to take up job
9/17/2008
The CEO did not turn up for work on September 1, the date in his contract, nor was he at his desk on September 3, the revised date and up to yesterday, 14 days later, he had still not taken up the position.
Lil Wayne gets 12 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations
9/17/2008
Wayne received 12 nominations for the third annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which airs on Oct. 23. The rapper scored the year's best-selling album sales debut this month, with sales of 1 million copies of his new CD, "Tha Carter III."
Tiger's niece out to make a name for herself
9/17/2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - When Tiger Woods' niece steps up to the tee, it's obvious golf is in her DNA. Cheyenne Woods has got the firm grip and a fluid swing, not to mention the almond-shaped eyes and wide smile of her uncle Tiger.
MICHELLE OBAMA - The First Lady
9/17/2008
When Michelle Obama was a little girl, she liked to play "office" with her older brother, Craig. It was the 1960s. Society dictated that Craig would be the boss and Michelle would be his secretary. "But she did everything," her brother said last year.
Gary Coleman Sued Over Bowling Alley Brawl
9/17/2008
Gary Coleman is in some serious doo-doo for a few diff'rent pokes. And jabs. And a mean front fender.
Ramkissoon: It won't last forever
9/17/2008
There will be no immediate fallout but the crash in the US financial system and a global recession may inevitably affect investors and consumers in Trinidad and Tobago, a financial expert has suggested.
Minister: Fall in oil prices to impact savings, not spending
9/17/2008

A sharp fall in crude oil prices will have an impact on the nation's savings, but not the existing level of government expenditure, says Energy Minister Conrad Enill.

Death of a Digital Ghost - The best of Africa’s unheralded brains
9/17/2008
When Guido Sohne died inexplicably in May in Nairobi, Kenya, card-carrying techies in Africa and around the world mourned. They’re still mourning.  Just 34 years old, Sohne, a Ghanaian, arguably was the most brilliant of Africa’s software programmers. He was found dead in his living room after he failed to turn up for work at Microsoft Corp.’s Nairobi office.
Breaking Ice wins award for anti-racism effort
9/17/2008
Pillsbury House Theatre's Breaking Ice has received the 2008 Nonprofit Mission Award for Anti-Racism Initiative from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MNCN) and MAP for Nonprofits. 
PASTORS SEEK REMEDY TO MAYORAL CRISIS
9/17/2008
DETROIT — The resignation of mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has signaled the beginning of the end for Detroit’s current crisis of leadership. Residents will now endure a healing process involving at least two mayoral elections by November 2009. 
The Afro Talks with Tyler Perry About New Film - 'The Family That Preys
9/17/2008
Dressed casually in a salmon-pink dress shirt, jeans and a fitted New York Yankees cap, Tyler Perry...
Wycleff Jean and Matt Damon Visit Hati After Back to Back Hurricanes
9/17/2008

Wycleff Jean and Matt Damon help Hatians in the wake of back to back hurricanes. Tropical Storm Hanna and Hurricane Ike submerged many Hatian cities and cut off many communities. Full Story

Glam Media Launches Glam Black Life - The Largest Online Network Focused on African American Women
9/17/2008
Glam Media, Inc., the pioneer of vertical content networks, announced the launch of Glam Black Life (blacklife.glam.com), a new vertical providing brand advertisers with access to the largest network of African American woman-focused sites.
Africa: Business Reforms Gain Momentum
9/17/2008
There’s good news for African business in a new report: four of the 10 countries in the world which have shown the most improvement in implementing business reforms are from the continent.
Kenya: Wananchi to Roll Out First 'Triple Play' Service in Africa
9/17/2008
After a series of successful mergers and acquisitions, Wananchi Group, the company which in 2000 brought about Internet revolution in Kenya through its affordable Internet connectivity, is now set for a major assault on the Kenyan ICT market in the next couple of months.
SERENA WILLIAMS TO WRITE MEMOIR: Book due in 2009; bidding said to have reached at least $1.3 million.
9/17/2008
Serena Williams will write about her life on and off the tennis court in an upcoming memoir for Grand Central Publishing, which beat out several other publishers in a fierce bidding war for her story.
Obama campaign Raises $10 million After Palin Speech
9/17/2008
Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.
Colin Powell Remains Undecided
9/16/2008

The first African-American Secretary of State, Colin Powell, recently said to NBC that electing an African-American US President would be "ELECTRIFYING!"

Has Obama Ever Put "Lipstick on a Pig"
9/11/2008
Has Obama Ever Put "Lipstick on a Pig" Here is what he had to say on the David Letterman show.
O.J. Simpson jury selection enters home stretch
9/11/2008
O.J. Simpson jury selection enters home stretch 

In a process that was expected to last weeks it looks like a jury may be seated and ready for trial in less than a week.
In Honor of Those Who Gave Their Lives - Sept 11, 2001
9/11/2008
We honor those who gave their lives on Sept 11, 2001
New TopBlacks Website
9/8/2008


New TopBlacks website.
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