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Dark and Lovely

Are you comfortable in the skin you’re in? What if you’re Gabourey Sidibe, could you audition for a movie and flaunt your moves around Hollywood? It takes a lot of courage and self esteem to rise above the ridicule and allow your inner beauty to shine through for all the world to see.

Take little Khoudia Diop, she says she was bullied about her dark skin color throughout her childhood. Now she’s…

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Publicity on the Cheap

Getting your business, public service or church announcement or your own 15 minutes of fame on air, print or new media takes a lot of work but not necessarily a lot of money.

So if your funds are low and you’re looking for publicity, here are a few options to get your organization’s or your own voice heard.

By the way, having a basic knowledge and skill maneuvering the internet certainly helps…

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United Nations Recommends Reparations for African Americans

A nonbinding study by the United Nations is recommending that the United States give reparations to African Americans not only for past transgressions from slavery but the current state of violence which has created “a human rights crisis” that “must be addressed as a matter of urgency.”

The group said the reparations could come in a variety of forms, such as “a formal apology, health…

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#UsainBolt Wins Unprecedented Consecutive Third Gold

Black athletes are winning, literally, at the Rio Olympics! From gymnasts to shot put to fencing to swimming to… it’s gold domination but nobody does it quite like Usain which is why his memes are so hilarious.

Check twitter for the latest and greatest memes here

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Christopher Barry Dead at 36 Marion Christopher Barry the son of the late DC Mayor, Marion Barry, is dead. Sources say that he appeared to be under the influence of an unknown intoxicant.

Make Money Selling Space in Your Luggage

There’s a new app that will connect you with people who are willing to pay for space in your luggage.

Would you consider shipping for hire?

Airmule

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The Subtleties of Racism

She dated a Black guy in college yet doesn’t want to sit next to a Black guy, even when it’s former Washington Wizard Etan Thomas.

Get the story here

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Underground Series link

I’ve been hearing about the new Underground series on WGN and how good it is. If you’ve missed it you can catch up online through this link. Don’t wait too late to watch, who knows how long the episodes will be available.

Follow this link to watch the series

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No More Black History Month?

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I had a class where a white professor actually had the audacity to say that Black people made no contribution to the history of America,. This was followed by a lively discussion and an impromptu visit to the Dean’s office.

The point of Black History Month was to recognize the contributions of Black Americans that history failed refused to recognize. What happens is we replay…

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Chairman of the Boards Moses Malone dies of Heart Attack

NBA Hall of FamerMoses Malone passed away in his sleep at the age of 60. He was in Norfolk, Va. where he was set to play in a golf tournament.

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#76&039;ers #chairman of the boards #Dr. J #heart attack #moses malone

Activist Julian Bond Dead at 75

Civil Rights leader and activist Julian Bond has died at the age of 75 after a short illness in Fort Walton Beach, Fl. announced today in a statement released by the Southern Law Center today.

“With Julian’s passing, the country has lost one of its most passionate and eloquent voices for the cause of justice,” the center’s statement read. “He advocated not just for African Americans, but for…

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#Julian Bond #SNCC #SPLC

Little Known Black History Fact: Dr. George Cooper

Vaneese:

Deacon Cooper’s wake will be Sunday, July 26th from 5 pm – 7 -pm, funeral service Monday, July 27th at 11 am at:

The Peoples Community Baptist Church

31 Norwood Rd

Silver Spring, MD 20905

Originally posted on Black America Web:

Dr. George Cooperdevoted much of his career to the advancement of HBCUs along with serving on the faculties of a few institutions. The former president of South…

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Black Girl Magic: 15 Facts You Should Know About Ballet Superstar Misty Copeland Dynamic Misty breaking barriers and defying odds!

Bobbi Kris in Car Accident Before Found Unconcious

Three days before Bobbi Kristina Brown was discovered unresponsive lying face down in a bathtub, she was involved in a head-on the collision that reportedly left Russell Eckerman, 41, of Marietta, Ga in critical condition.

Eckerman filed a lawsuit against Brown just over a week after BK was moved to a hospice care facility.

According to the suit, Eckerman claims that Brown lost control of her…

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#bath tub #Bobbi Kristina #Bobby Brown #hospice #Nick Gordon #Pat Houston

Navy Yard on Lockdown

An official spokesperson for the Navy Yard said police are investigating a “potential incident” on the Navy Yard campus, but did not confirm whether a shooting occurred.

Naval commander who was inside the campus during the incident described the scene to reporters as “scary and confusing” and said people were screaming and running around while attempting to leave.

The initial report about the…

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#aaron alxis #building 197 #navy yard #shooting

Brothers Johnson Bassist Louis Johnson Dies at 60

Back in the mid-70s to early 80s the Brothers Johnson was all over the radio and R&B and Pop charts with hits like 1976’s “I’ll Be Good to You,” 1977’s “Strawberry Letter 23″ and 1980’s “Stomp!”

Sadly as we enter the Memorial Day Weekend, we have to report the death of funk and R&B bassist Louis Johnson and co-founder of the Brothers Johnson. He died at age 60 on Thursday (05-21-15).

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