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Quianna Tompkins, 6-Year-Old Girl, Shot During Memorial Service
Six-year-old Quianna Tompkins was shot in the back and critically injured while attending a memorial service for a victim of gun violence. Tompkins and about 40 others were at a vigil for Brandon...
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The Fight Over “The Butler” Ends
Taking a page from Tyler Perry’s movie title book, the dispute over The Butler title is now settled. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) ruled Friday, July 19, that The Weinstein Co....
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Lil Mo Discourages Artists From Boycotting Florida
Courtesy of Sister 2 Sister While some music lovers may have been wondering why more artists haven’t joined Stevie Wonder’s boycott of Florida, Lil Mo explained why she won’t be participating in that...
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Girl on Fire: Stacy Barthe
By Satchel B. Jester In the world of music, the saying “out with the old, in with the new” often involves a tale of chart-toppers witnessing the demise of their relevance alongside talented novices...
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The Come Up: Be A Better Follower
By Andre Branch When I enrolled at the University of Michigan to begin my Master of Business Administration studies at what is now called the Ross School of Business, I knew that my life would take a...
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Snatched: Beyonce v. a Fan [VIDEO]
By Colby Carrington What made Beyonce post this note to her Instagram account last night? Consider it a warning about the perils of a diva fan. It can be dangerous – as she learned last night. While...
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Love Is Our Own Possession
I have a very close homegirl who always feels the need to come to me with her relationship issues, but since we’re friends I typically don’t mind helping her out as much as I humanly can. Well, last...
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Opposing Thoughts: Trayvon Martin
By Leesa Fenderson F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.”...
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Why Do We Call It ‘Marijuana’?
Courtesy of The Root Cannabis is known by many names: weed, reefer, pot … the list goes on. But one of its most common monikers, “marijuana,” has its roots in Mexico. But why? An article at the NPR...
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Forbidden Words: On Sex And Racial Slurs
Courtesy of The Frisky We were walking down the street when Colin asked me if I’d ever feel comfortable saying that word. Colin — 24, biracial in the way that is still largely read as black — and me, a...
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#ThanksGeorge: Twitter’s Satirical Praise
By Colby Carrington In case you ever doubted George Zimmerman‘s ‘hero’ status, take note. Last Wednesday, Zimmerman (whose not guilty verdict in the killing of Trayvon Martin occurred just four days...
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It’s Law Enforcement For Rachel Jeantel
Speaking to the “Ricky Smiley Morning Show,” Rachel Jeantel, Trayvon Martin‘s friend and the last person to speak with the teen before George Zimmerman killed him, revealed her desired course of study,...
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Kirk Frost: Rasheeda Understands Why I Cheated
Courtesy of Sister 2 Sister Kirk Frost doesn’t think that cheating on his wife and telling her to get an abortion was all that bad, but he swears he won’t do it again. When Bossip asked Kirk why he...
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Bisexual Rumors Grow Out of Tim Duncan Divorce
Courtesy of EURweb Wow. Who would’ve ever think that mild mannered and basically boring NBA star Tim Duncan‘s name could even be remotely associated with the word drama? Well, if you believe online...
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Da Brat And Michelle Williams Are Getting Reality Shows
Nowadays, the best way to make a comeback or sell an album is to chronicle your life on the boob tube. And sticking with this formula, Da Brat and Michelle Williams are getting reality shows. Speaking...
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Kenya Moore Will Make $600,000 For Season 6 Of RHOA
Along with being “Gone with the Wind Fabulous,” Kenya Moore is apparently a good negotiator. The woman who brought the crazy to season five of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is going to bring home...
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Whitney Houston’s Headstone Revealed
It’s been 17 months since Whitney Houston‘s untimely death, and now a headstone has been added to her grave in Fairway Cemetery in Westfield, New Jersey. The marble marker is shaped like a teardrop...
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About That List Of Celebs Boycotting Florida…It May Not Be Real
Courtesy of Madame Noire Just when we were starting to have faith that our favorite celebs had some sense of social consciousnesses, turns out we may have jumped the gun. Yesterday we ran a story on...
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Cornel West: MSNBC Is ‘Rent-A-Negro’ Phenomenon
Courtesy of The Root Cornel West continued his attack on President Obama, following his speech after the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial. This time, West went after MSNBC, calling the network a...
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5 Foods to Banish Belly Fat
Courtesy of Cocoa Fab A bit big around your bottom or thighs? It probably looks good on you and won’t cause much of a health risk. But excess pounds around the middle is a problem, and not just to your...
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