How do you “accidentally” say n****r 11 times in a short radio conversation? Does Dr. Laura need a doctor? Is she suffering from turrets syndrome? I believe Dr Laura Schlessinger N-word outburst was an indication of her real feelings. She probably wanted to do that for years so why not when everyone in America is […]
Warren Ballentine Radio Show Listeners Deposit Over $600,000 in Bank
In less than two months Ballentine’s listeners have deposited more than half a million dollars into M&F Bank, an FDIC insured, 100 year-old bank located throughout the state of North Carolina. In April of this year, some of our nation’s most powerful African-American leaders and activists including, Rev. Al Sharpton President of The National Action […]
Jaime Foxx Should Apologize to Laurence Fishburne
I always thought Jamie Foxx was a decent, stand up guy. I actually worked with him back in the day. However, his response to the sad Montana Fishburne situation is tacky and childish. I realize that he’s still a comedian & radio host, but a man of his age has no business talking about a […]
Report: African-American Adoption of Broadband Surges
Although the percentage of Americans using broadband at home increased just slightly from last year, the number of African-Americans reporting access to broadband at home surged by 22 percent, a report said Wednesday. According to a report compiled by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 66 percent of Americans said they had broadband access […]
The Merge Summit 2010: Integrating Faith and Entertainment
Weekend-long program will feature top industry talent and executives including
Suzanne de Passe, Pauletta Washington, Niecy Nash, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tia Mowry, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop Noel Jones, Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Chrisette Michele, J. Moss, Brian Courtney Wilson, Myron Williams and more
Documentary Sheds Light on Women and Hip Hop
Documentary Shines a Light on the History and Current Status of Female MCs and Rappers in the Hip Hop Industry NEW YORK, Aug. 9 – BET Networks takes an in-depth look at the role of female rappers in the hip-hop industry in the premiere of its first original music documentary special, MY MIC SOUNDS NICE: […]
What constitutes a black leader?
by Chuck Hobbs, Esq. – You may have missed it, but the July 25th edition of Newsweek has Al Sharpton on its cover and in a four page feature article on his “reinvention” from a much maligned fringe to a mainstream “black” political leader. Indeed, during the 20 years since he thrust himself into the […]
CBCF ALC Networking Luncheon – “The Little Black Book of Success” Black Female Execs to Give Advice
Washington, DC – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) annual Networking Luncheon has become a celebrated part of the Annual Leadership Conference, (ALC) and for good reason. The featured speakers always bring sound, practical advice on effective networking. This year will be no different as CBCF will feature the authors of “The Little Black Book […]
MBDA Business Summit & Awards Dinner
Southeast Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Summit & Awards Dinner August 12 at AT&T & Georgia Power Honorees include AT&T, Bronner Brothers, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Southeast Regional Office, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced today it will hold its second annual Southeast Regional […]