*Marissa Alexander is now a free woman. Alexander, who claimed self-defense after prosecutors say she fired a gun at her estranged husband and his two sons, has been released from prison as part of a plea agreement. On Tuesday she was sentenced to the 1,095 days she has already served in jail after pleading guilty […]

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*Saturday January 24, 2015 marked the 23rd Annual Trumpet Awards which began with a star-studded red carpet event held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Marietta, GA. The Trumpet Awards is one of the most prestigious and esteemed award shows in existence, highlighting the significant accomplishments and achievements of African Americans who have excelled in […]

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*Gabrielle Union is her own woman who worked hard for her success. In her eyes, it makes perfect sense to protect what she has, which is the reason behind why she and her husband Dwayne Wade signed a prenuptial agreement when they tied the knot in August 2014. “For women in Hollywood, when they’re coupling, […]

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*Carnell Alexander is being pursued by the welfare dept. to reimburse them to the tune of more than $30,000 in the state of Michigan because he was wrongly put down as the father of a child on paperwork in the late 80s. His ex-girlfriend had applied for assistance, and falsely named him as the baby […]

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*A week or so after news surfaced of Greg Anthony’s arrest for soliciting a prostitute, details on the sting operation that netted the basketball analyst/broadcaster and former NBA player are now being revealed. According to The Washington Post, Anthony’s arrest on Jan 17 resulted after he responded to an ad he saw on backpage.com for an escort. The […]

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*It’s been close to 20 years since Montell Jordan came on the scene with his classic hit single “This Is How We Do It.” As the tune celebrates its 20th anniversary on February 6, the singer-turned music pastor admits that he never gets tired of performing “This Is How We Do It.” According to Jordan, […]

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*The Oscars will get a dose of hip-hop this year, courtesy of Common and John Legend. The duo will perform their Oscar-nominated song “Glory” at the 87th Academy Awards, Page Six reports. The tune, which is from the best picture-nominated historical civil rights drama “Selma,” is among the five nominees for best song. In addition […]

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*Its seventy years since the holocaust and watching a series of stories told by surviving Holocaust victims now in their 80s and 90s, it is still as fresh in their minds as it was 70 years ago. It is difficult not to feel emotional as well listening to their harrowing stories and seeing them cry. No human […]

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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE It does not matter how slowly you go […]

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*During the recent King Week in Los Angeles, the SCLC-SC Legacy Awards Gala honored six individuals who continue to do work inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  The award recipients were Jesse Williams (Actor, Activist) who took home the Drum Major for Justice Award, Peggy Dammond Preacely (Member of SNCC, a Freedom Rider and MHP-retired), Helen and […]

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*Michael Jackson‘s former manager Ron Weisner tried to kidnap him? Well, supposedly his manager did! He wanted to save MJ from the drugs he was consuming and the money he was being showered with by the Bahraini royalty. In his book, “Listen Out Loud,” Weisner detailed MJ’s addiction to painkillers after a Pepsi ad accident that […]

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*Terry Crews is definitely comfortable in his own skin. And that’s apparent in his pre-Super Bowl Old Spice commercial, according to HipHollywood. In the “Get Shaved in the Face” campaign commercial, he plays himself and his fictional version of his wife. He opened up to HipHollywood about channeling his femininity. “I got four daughters. I’ve […]

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*Dwight Howard‘s child abuse case is being handled by the Atlanta PD. And he could be prosecuted by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. But in a surprising twist, the Fulton County District Attorney is his uncle Paul Howard, according to TMZ. Could family ties work in his favor? Originally, TMZ broke the story that Cobb County PD […]

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