Archive for January, 2009

  • Open Letter to the New York Post
    From: John Legend Dear Editor: I’m trying to understand what possible motivation you may have had for publishing that vile cartoon depicting the shooting of the chimpanzee that went crazy. I guess you thought...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
  • Kevin Hart: Lil Big Man
    By: Dawn Alicia Montgomery As a comedian, you are known for your jokes, rhetoric, parodies and the style of laughter that you bring to the stage. That was before comedic genius Kevin Hart came along. For those of...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 05:01 pm
  • TAMALA JONES: A Woman Shaping The World
    By: Kathy Harris Movies, music and celebrities are three things that define American pop culture’s main obsessions. Whether it is the environment surrounding the artists, actors, or money-making magnets, there...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 04:01 pm
  • TV CONVERTS TO DIGITAL: WILL IT CREATE A NEW DIGITAL DIVIDE?
    Opinion piece by By Wade Henderson When most television broadcasts in the US go all-digital in February, it will mark a new triumph for communications technology.  Across the country, the conversion from an older...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 04:01 pm
  • ELISE NEAL: Hollywood’s Southern Bell
    By: Kathy Harris Where in the hell are they? That is the question that crosses many minds when the topic surfaces regarding black women in Hollywood. With the exception of a few, it’s safe to say that Hollywood hasn’t...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 04:01 pm
  • The Roles Behind the Camera
    Do you ever wonder what those other positions are when the credits roll at the end of the film? Well here you go! By Gustavo White Action! Cut! There is a lot of activity that is done before, during, and after these...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 04:01 pm
  • ALLIED ATHLETE GROUP: ‘I AM MY BROTHER’S KEEPER’
    The Allied Athlete Group Words by David Gilmore When the glitz and glamour of playing professional sports nears retirement, what do the players do to continue winning the game of life home and away? The Allied Athlete...
    by DaveGilmore at January 30th, 2009 at 04:01 pm
  • History Lesson
    Music is the most popular, expressive and most universally accepted form of therapy. Instruments, lyrics and a powerful delivery have the ability to increase the quality of one’s life in a matter of minutes....
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 03:01 pm
  • Taking it to the bank: Money Market Accounts
    Money tips by Financial Expert Mr. Mulligan With the U.S. economy at a standstill, Mother Nature showing the world her displeasure of global warming and the ongoing inconsistencies of the stock market, what options...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 03:01 pm
  • The Truth: Relevance of Civil Rights Movement Explored
    Cornel West and Wynton Marsalis consider its impact on today’s society By D. Kevin McNeir While their numbers continue to diminish every day, Americans who are old enough to recall the years between 1954 and...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 03:01 pm
  • ‘GATOR BAIT’: What it really means
    By Simeon Gant One old adage and title for a 1974 thriller, “Gator Bait” has recently resurfaced in the vernacular of both Whites and Blacks. Originally, the term is a racial slur, common in the southern states...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 02:01 pm
  • Terrence J is set to ‘change the world’
    Words by L. Raquel Boone In a world full of negativity and pessimism, Terrence J is a fresh face of hope, perseverance and determination. Many tune in to see Terrence J’s spunky, energetic presence on BET daily....
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 07:01 am
  • Hollywood’s Black Presidents: Did film help pave the way for Obama?
    Words by David Gilmore As the United States’ Tuesday, November 4, 2008 presidential election draws near and the 44th President and Vice President are selected, John McCain, the Republican Senator from Arizona...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 06:01 am
  • Rocsi: Solid Like A Rock
    By: L. Raquel Boone Rocsi, aka Raquel Diaz, turns 25 this month. As we all know, the quarter of a century is a turning point in the lives of many; you mature a little, put away childish things and even begin to acquire...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 06:01 am
  • KRAVE: Ghetto Pop’s Desire
    By Dawn Alicia Montgomery Shan Q, Chanel and Jazz are three young ladies that exhibit energetic flows, movements and sounds through their versatile performances. Together, they make up the dynamic, hot all-female...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 04:01 am
  • PARIS is still burning
    Words and interview by Dennis Malcolm Byron Pro-Black rap veteran PARIS breaks down the U.S. Presidential election and the overall state of America. Lyricist, producer, entrepreneur, publisher and even stockbroker...
    by DennisB at January 30th, 2009 at 04:01 am
  • JARVIS GREEN: ‘The Patriot’
    By Dawn Alicia Montgomery Envision a professional athlete who gives back wholeheartedly to his community, not just through reading books to children or visiting nursing homes, but by providing homes to single mothers...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 12:01 am
  • T.O. Will Be The Epitome Of Progression.
    By Robert Littal  (CEO BlackSportsOnline.com) Progression is defined as: The act of progressing; forward or onward movement. Considering the hate against him particularly from media, has there been any athlete that...
    by Laura at January 30th, 2009 at 12:01 am
  • Re-Introducing Dorothy Dandridge: The Legend
    By: Jay Glover In 1953, Dorothy Jean Dandridge captured the hearts of millions with her Academy Award-nominated performance as Carmen Jones in the 1954 film by the same name. Not only did Carmen Jones introduce the...
    by Laura at January 15th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
  • Lena Horne: J’Adore’s Staci Harrison Honors Black Hollywood’s ‘First Lady’
    By: Jay Glover A “legend” is defined as a narrative of human actions that are perceived by the teller and listeners to take place within human history. The legends possess certain qualities that give them verisimilitude...
    by Laura at January 15th, 2009 at 10:01 pm