Back In The Game: Lauren London Joins Tyler Perry's Madea Film
Filed under: News Black Voices has learned that Lauren London is joining the cast of 'Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family.' The Los Angeles native will join previously announced cast members Bow...
View ArticleDr. Laura N-Word: No, It's Not Okay for You to Say It!
Filed under: News, Race and Civil Rights I'm starting to believe there is a condition called the "N-word Meltdown," where white folks just go crazy and start repeating it over and over for no reason....
View ArticleLeBron's Sidekick Scandal: Five Names You Shouldn't Call Your Girlfriend
Filed under: Celebrity Love, Dating, Relationships, Love Analytix Batman had one named Robin, and apparently so does NBA player LeBron James. He calls his Savannah. Savannah Brinson, 24, that is,...
View ArticleHigh-End Designers to Carry Plus-Size Clothing
Filed under: Designers, Fashion News A few weeks ago news broke that Saks Fifth Avenue would start carrying plus-sized clothing by high end brands like Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, YSL, Alexander...
View ArticleRapper Clothing Lines: Between the Lines
Filed under: Celebrity Style , Designers, Fashion News, Men's Style In 20 years time, rapper will.i.am hopes to have the fashion industry respect of a designer like Yves St. Laurent. This is what he...
View ArticleErykah Badu's Mohawk at Lollapalooza 2010
Filed under: Trends, Celebrity HairstylesI am a lucky lady indeed. At the Lollapalooza festival here in Chicago, I got to see Erykah Badu take the stage and bring her feminine power and unique energy...
View Article75th anniversary of Social Security: The Good News & Bad News About Social...
Filed under: Personal Finance, News, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Today marks the 75th anniversary of Social Security. For anyone who is putting payroll taxes into this program, there is both good news and...
View ArticleAn Interview With An Author: Pam Grier Goes From Blaxploitation Queen to...
Filed under: Interviews, Hot Picks The other day, Pam Grier was upset. The former 1970s blaxploitation pinup queen was lamenting the effects of the economic downturn on families. "You're seeing more...
View ArticleElias Abuelazam Won't Fight Extradition to Michigan to Face Murder
Filed under: News After an alleged bizarre crime spree, Elias Abuelazam, an Israeli citizen, was arrested on Wednesday and accused in a series of stabbings across three states. The attacks resulted in...
View Article'The Expendables' Film Review: Ultimate Brainless, Testosteronell-conceived...
Filed under: Reviews As nostalgic Sylvester Stallone wants to be in bringing together action stars of the past and present (Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren,...
View ArticleWaters Defends Herself Against Ethics Charges
Filed under: News, Politics, Race and Civil Rights My mom has this saying that goes, "Sometimes, you just stay too long at the fair." It means that all good things come to an end and the longer you...
View ArticleAntwaun Cook: A Closer Look at Fantasia's Alleged Adulterous Lover
Filed under: Music, Television, News, Celeb UpdatesIn the midst of Fantasia Barrino's much talked about scandal with Antwaun Cook, many questions remain unanswered regarding the mysterious man in the...
View Article30,000 Line Up in the Heat for Housing Assistance in Atlanta
Filed under: Dr. Boyce Money, News, The Economy A massive number of people showed up in downtown Atlanta this week hoping to get a chance to obtain free housing. Over 30,000 people reportedly waited in...
View ArticleTiger Woods Fading Fast at the PGA Championship
Tiger Woods is trying to hang in there at the PGA Championship, but he's faltering. After starting the day with a solid score of three under par, Woods has shot two over par thus far, putting him in...
View ArticleSon of Former NFL Player Ickey Woods Dies of Asthma Attack
Filed under: Basketball Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Ickey Woods was stricken by the sudden death of his teenage son this week, when he collapsed and died of an asthma attack. Elbert Jovante...
View ArticleAbbey Lincoln, One of Jazz Music's Most Prolific Voices, Dies At 80
Filed under: Music, Movies, Television, NewsAbbey LincolnOne of jazz music's most prolific voices over the past half century has gone silent. Singer/songwriter Abbey Lincoln died Saturday, Aug. 14. She...
View ArticleThe 'I Ask' Series- Day 6: Forgiveness
Filed under: Weekly InspirationYour Daily Affirmation for Monday, August 16, 2010: "You have not, because you ask not"- The Holy Bible Today, fully aware of the power of my thought, my vision and my...
View ArticleRobert Wilson of Gap Band: Dead at 53
Filed under: Exclusives, Music Robert Wilson of The Gap Band died on Sunday in Los Angeles after suffering a massive heart attack. The 53-year-old R&B veteran, known as the "Godfather of Bass...
View ArticleBlack Comedian George Wilborn Sues Couple for Discrimination
Filed under: News, Politics, Race and Civil Rights Serious charges of racial discrimination have been laid out against a Chicago couple for refusing to sell their home to a black comedian and his...
View ArticleObama Criticized By Republicans For Supporting Ground Zero Mosque
Filed under: News, Politics, President Obama, Race and Civil Rights President Obama is being criticized by three Republicans for speaking out in favor of the proposed mosque near Ground Zero. At a...
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