It's Not Black People on Welfare: 30% of Taxes Goes to Social Security,...
Filed under: Personal Finance, News Taxes have suddenly become even more upsetting to some people since January 2009. Despite the fact that President Obama's stimulus package gave momentary tax relief...
View ArticleUnsaddled: Soledad O'Brien Injured In Horse Riding Accident
Filed under: Exclusives, Interviews, Television Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien is on the mend after a fall from a horse that caused serious injury to her knee. On Sunday, the 44-year-old CNN...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 'Down Low' King Revisits Living A Double Life With Oprah
Filed under: Interviews Here we go again. In light of Bishop Eddie Long's recent sex scandal, controversial author J.L. King is making headlines again. On an episode of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' set to...
View ArticleBad Policing Australian Style: Man Tasered 13 Times
Filed under: News, Race and Civil Rights Bad policing seems to be a uniquely American product, but bad guys with badges can work anywhere in the world. The latest example of poor policing making the...
View ArticleWhat To Watch: 'Secretariat,' 'The Karate Kid' DVD, 'Beauty And The Beast'...
Filed under: Previews, News, Trailers Based on the remarkable true story, 'Secretariat' chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (played by...
View ArticlePresident Obama Pushes to Produce 5 Million Additional Community College...
Filed under: News, Politics, President Obama, Race and Civil Rights If you happen to be home sick from work one morning, turn on the television and you will see a slew of ads pushing young people to go...
View ArticleSurvey: Funding is Greatest Obstacle to Starting Black Business
Filed under: Personal Finance, Dr. Boyce Money Danielle Douglas, an entrepreneurship expert and CEO of Inspire Enterprises, conducted a survey of African Americans interested in owning their own...
View ArticleToddler Dies in Hot Car While Pastor Dad Attends Church
Filed under: News, Media A one-year toddler roasted in a hot car Sunday, while her minister dad attended church. The baby's body was discovered by her father Odane James (pictured above with wife...
View ArticleProphet H. Walker: Pastor Plans Protest of Bishop Eddie Long
Filed under: News A pastor at a church in South Carolina says that he is going to have a rally at the state capitol in Atlanta to demand that Bishop Long resign as pastor of the New Birth Missionary...
View Article'Congo' Actor Ezra Mabengeza Channels Freedom Fighter Patrice Lumumba
Filed under: Interviews, Theater 'A Season in the Congo', written by the late Aime Cesaire and produced by Jackie Jeffries and Rico Speight, explores the nation's first year of independence and the...
View ArticlePeaceful
Filed under: Weekly Inspiration Your Daily Affirmation for Thursday, October 7, 2010: Today I affirm that nothing and no one can disturb the calm peace of my soul. I am connected to God's Peace, the...
View ArticleMichelle Obama Ranked World's Most Powerful Woman
Filed under: News, Politics, President Obama U.S. first lady Michelle Obama beat out heads of state, chief executives and celebrities to rank as the world's most powerful woman in Forbes magazine's...
View ArticleENCORE: Toni Braxton Files For Bankruptcy Again
Filed under: Music Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton has filed for bankruptcy again. According to TMZ, the 'Un-break My Heart' singer is claiming she owes between $10 million and $50 million in unpaid...
View ArticlePledge Gets 200 Lashes: College Sorority Hazing Nightmare
Filed under: News, Opinion, Race and Civil Rights I'm sure there are tens of thousands of college women who are beginning their Fall semesters and considering, not only what organizations to join and...
View ArticleSherri Shepherd, Keri Hilson Join Steve Harvey For Girls Mentorship Weekend
Filed under: News, Celeb Updates Steve Harvey has been extremely committed towards giving back this year. On Aug. 28, the 'Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man' author threw his eighth annual Hoodie...
View ArticleBeverly Crawford: Gospel Singer Talks Fantasia & Troubling Times For Church...
Filed under: Interviews, Music, Gospel Gospel powerhouse Beverly Crawford is not just a singer, but she's a preacher too! She and her husband Todd Crawford together co-pastor the Gainesville Family...
View ArticleTeddy Pendergrass Widow and Son Involved in War of the Wills
Filed under: News When R&B crooner Teddy Pendergrass died in January, he was pretty much penniless. The place that he called home in Penn Valley, Pa., was foreclosed over the summer and will be...
View ArticleDr. Boyce Video -- The Future of Hip Hop, Part 3
Filed under: Celebrity News, Dr. Boyce Money What is the future of hip hop? I have our panel together to discuss the issue once again. They are the leading figures in hip hop, and I think you'll enjoy...
View ArticleRapper Ra Diggs' Tweets and YouTubes May Send Him to Jail for Life
Filed under: News, Profiles, Race and Civil RightsAn old saying from my youth goes that the Lord looks out for fools and babies. Well, a rapping fool from Brooklyn named Ronald "Ra Diggs" Herron must...
View ArticleNatural Hair and the Workplace: Government Agency Joins the Fight
Filed under: Careers, News From the Young, Black, Professional Guide: As reported on YBP in September, deciding to wear natural hairstyles in the work place can be a bold statement for the wearer. If...
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