http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/25971 The American Colonization Society was established in 1816 by Reverend Robert Finley, a white Presbyterian minister. The society was born from Finley’s idea that blacks in the United States were a threat to the overall country and would only be able to fulfill their potential as human beings in Africa.  

It was a birthday lunch that sent the Internet into a frenzy. On Valentine’s Day, the members of famed female super group Destiny’s Child all sat down together to celebrate one of their own, Rap-Up reports. Kelly Rowland recently turned 30, and she was joined in L.A. by Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams, along with Beyonce’s […]

The Urban Daily would like to wish Micheal Jordan a Happy Birthday and commend him on having one of the most popular and timeless brands. MJ has retired and taken a step back from the spotlight but still has millions of people standing outside in cold temperatures waiting to buy a pair of Jordan sneakers. 25 Reasons […]

2 Hot 2 Handle Rihanna rocks two super stylish outfits at the Brit Awards.

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Keyshia Cole brought along her baby son, Daniel, Jr., to cheer on her fiance Daniel “Boobie” Gibson at his Cleveland Cavaliers game against the Lakers last night. She tweeted pics of the happy family before, during, and after the game, and her son’s reddish-brown hair is looking cuter than ever. Keyshia Cole Fires Manager After […]

Our good friend over at GospelConnoisseur.com posted some great pics we had to share! The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2011 benefit event kicked off New York Fashion Week this week at The Theatre in Lincoln Center and it attracted celebrities, models and designers who were there to help raise awareness in the Go Red […]

*Whoopi Goldberg apologized to the New York Times this morning for calling an article in the paper — which talked about African Americans who have won Oscars but did not mention her — “sloppy journalism.” http://www.eurweb.com/?p=85162

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin is mourning the death of his high school teammate Wilson Holloway. Griffin learned of his passing after The Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Holloway, who played football at Tulsa, died due to complications  from Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was diagnosed with the illness in 2008. 25 Reasons […]

Okay ladies, time to get excited because Spring is almost here, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been indulging on tons of unhealthy, and fattening foods all winter, and definitely been slacking on your workout. Face it, we ALL get the case of the winter blahs. But now that Spring is right around the […]

Alicia Keys’ longtime business partner and producer, Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, who was also rumored to be her ex-boyfriend, recently revealed that we can expect a new album from the singer this year. 25 Reasons We Love “Love Jones” Top 9 Music Videos Of The 2000s At last weekend’s ASCAP 2nd Annual Grammy Brunch, he told […]

http://www.eurweb.com/?p=85225 *Aretha Franklin says she’s back at “150 percent” and has announced the date of her first scheduled concert to take place since undergoing surgery.  

Faith Evans dropped her most recent album, Something About Faith, late last year, but the album quickly slipped under the radar, which is a shame. Faith has been one of the most consistent female R&B vocalists in recent years.