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A Tennessee-based public relations executive lost his job after forwarding an email that contained images comparing First Lady Michelle Obama to a chimpanzee. Yet, he says he isn’t racist. Why do people do or say things that are racist, but claim they’re not racist? What’s up with that?
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We remember the Notorius B.I.G. today March 9, 2010 the 13th Anniversary of his death. And check out this classic interview that Colby did back in the day in anticipation for the release of his Ready to Die CD.
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My927 honors all the phenomenal women who positively contributed to our society through song. Check out our 10 Songs for Women.
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Mo’Nique has paid her dues in the entertainment industry. She has seen some ups and I’m sure she’s seen some downs. I’m sure along the road someone has told her she’s too fat. Too black. Too loud. Through it all she has been resilient, determined and had the courage to fight.
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n 1981 France awarded Stevie Wonder with their Order of Arts and Letters, one of the highest honors in French culture. Wonder, however, didn’t pick up the award until last Saturday March 6 due to scheduling conflicts.
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The Global Fund, the organization used to put (RED) money on the ground in Africa, released a report stating that the virtual elimination of mother to child HIV transmission by 2015 is now within reach if current rates of progress by Global Fund-supported programs and other efforts are maintained.
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Filling out the census survey only takes 10 minutes, but its impact could affect us for years to come.
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The movie “Precious” holds the highest number of Academy Award nominations for a Black film in history, but does it inspire or stereotype? At Sunday’s Academy Awards we’ll find out what the industry thinks, but this Friday we want to know what you think about this highly controversial film.
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Recently, President Barack Obama pledged his efforts as well as $900 million to stop the national high school drop out crisis. The efforts of one leader and money are not enough to stop the problem, but it is a start.
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