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The NAACP is expected to name its next president/CEO this weekend, a position that has been vacant for the past year following the sudden resignation of Bruce Gordon.
Record turnouts at polling places across the nation during the Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton battle for the Democratic nomination have revealed a continuation of serious flaws in America’s electoral process that could cause...
The amazement was on their faces. Hundreds waited for Barack Obama on that evening in South Carolina, 15 weeks ago, to claim victory - a surprising victory, surprisingly large.
Even with James Carville, one of the staunchest defenders of Hilliary Clinton, finally acknowledging that Barack Obama is the party’s likely nominee, undeclared superdelegates in the area are being intensely courted by supporters of both Clinton and Barack Obama.
Joshua Packwood is not unlike many of his classmates at the prestigious all-male Morehouse College, a historically Black university in Atlanta. He’s active in extracurricular activities and maintains a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
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Media gossip outlets at first reported rumors that actor comedian Nick Cannon, 27, and pop songstress Mariah Carey, 38, were dating. Then, they watched on in disbelief as reports showed Cannon and Carey exchanging nuptials at her Bahamian estate April 30.
Actor Will Smith’s upcoming film “Hanocock” tells the unusual story of an alcoholic superhero and his plight for justice. But the quirky film has yet to receive the PG-13 rating film producers had hoped for.
Whoopi Goldberg, star of the movie “Ghost” and “Sister Act II” will host the Tony Awards airing on June 15 at Radio City Music Hall. The famed actress will bring her no-holds barred brand of comedy to airwaves with the show...
After years of delay, R. Kelly is now facing the stark reality of a trial that could place him in jail for 15 years. Jury selection recently began in the child pornography trial and will decide whether or not Kelly, 41, had sexual encounters with a minor.
After eight years, Tina Turner returns to the stage with the “Tina Turner Live 2008 American Tour.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will perform her greatest hits with a new stage show that touts an excellent production team and a talented band.
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Dallas Cowboys star receiver Terrell Owens has been known to seek the spotlight on the field. Now he’s seeking the spotlight as an actor.
A federal judge ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan.
USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo says he is focusing on the upcoming NBA draft and denied an ESPN report in which a former associate claims the basketball star received thousands of dollars in cash from an event promoter, a violation of NCAA rules.
Delaware State held off Howard, 2-1, in the MEAC Softball Championship semifinals last Friday at Ormond Sports Complex in Ormond Beach, Fla.
Denver Nuggets’ star and Baltimore native Carmelo Anthony is in trouble with the law - again. The long-legged athlete was arrested for DUI in April and just days ago received a ticket for speeding.
Papa John’s Pizza issued an apology to Cleveland and the Cavaliers for making T-shirts with LeBron James’ number and the word “crybaby” under it. To apologize, Papa John’s will sell Cleveland residents a large, one-topping pizza for 23 cents on Thursday, May 8th. The number 23 is homage to James’ jersey number...