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#BrownistheNewWhite Book Trailer

January 13, 2016 villagechief 0

We are excited to share the trailer for the forthcoming book, “Brown is the New White”, by PowerPAC+ Chair Steve Phillips. Renowned scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. of Harvard and the PBS Show “Finding Your Roots” said the following about the book: “Steve Phillips is not only an author writing about the potential of a […]

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Hillary Clinton Discusses the Black Millenial Vote

January 12, 2016 villagechief 0

Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, talks with TheRoot.com managing editor, Lyne Pitts, about what she will do to win the votes and support of young voters.

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Bernie Sanders Discusses Criminal Justice Reform

January 11, 2016 villagechief 0

Senator Bernie Sanders sits down with TheRoots.com managing editor, Lyne Pitts, to discuss his views on criminal justice reform.

Entertainment

Actors Nia Long and Mike Epps to Co-Host the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, Sponsored By American Family Insurance

January 11, 2016 villagechief 0

Atlanta, GA – The Trumpet Awards Foundation and title sponsor American Family Insurance present the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, to celebrate and honor history-making entertainment, humanitarian, political and philanthropic individuals. “The Best Man” actress Nia Long and “Survivor’s Remorse” actor Mike Epps, co-stars of the upcoming ABC sitcom Uncle Buck, will host the black-tie ceremony, to be […]

Entertainment

RIP David Bowie, a Musical Genius

January 11, 2016 villagechief 0

Music legend David Bowie passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was 69. Prayers go out to his beautiful wife, Iman, and his family. We loved his music and his wonderful love affair with his wife. This video, Lazarus, was posted less than a week ago. RIP David Bowie.

Headlines

NY Police Sgt. Kizzy Adonis Charged with Failure to Supervise in Connection with the Death of Eric Garner

January 11, 2016 villagechief 0

By Melanie Eversley, USA Today – A New York City police sergeant has been stripped of her gun and badge in connection with the July 2014 death of Eric Garner, a 43-year-old black Staten Island man who died after police to administered a controversial choke hold. Read the full story at USAToday.com (video by Newsy Newslook).

Politics

Black Women Vow to Be a Powerful Voting Force Again This Year

January 10, 2016 villagechief 0

By Vanessa Williams, Washington Post – Jamia Wilson is supremely proud of this fact: In 2008 and 2012, black women voted at a higher rate than any other group. Four years ago, 74 percent of eligible black women went to the polls — and 96 percent voted for President Obama. Some pollsters and pundits are […]

Hip-Hop Dance Challenge at Ron Clark Academy

January 8, 2016 villagechief 0

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Who’s the Liar: Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Anderson or Donald Trump?

January 7, 2016 villagechief 0

Donald Trump appears to have some issues with honesty. I will never get over the blatant lie about the Muslims celebrating on rooftops in Jersey after 9/11. Now we see he struggles with being truthful even about little things. First he doesn’t know Samuel L. Jackson, then he’s analyzing the golf swing of the same […]