One of the most astounding voices in African-American literature, Maya Angelou is heralded for her literary prowess and activism. Working alongside Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., Angelou was a profound figure in the Civil Rights Movement, and was the first Black woman to have a screenplay produced. The Grammy Award-winning poet is an […]
TUCSON, Ariz. – Summoning the soul of a nation, President Barack Obama on Wednesday implored Americans to honor those slain and injured in the Arizona shootings by becoming better people, telling a polarized citizenry that it is time to talk with each other “in a way that heals, not in a way wounds.” Following a […]
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen walked into an Ann Arbor steakhouse four years ago for a party celebrating the 10th anniversary of Michigan’s last national championship in football. Brady, of course, had done quite well for himself since 1997: He won the quarterback job after Brian Griese graduated; he went to the NFL and won […]
Halle Berry was seen running errands this week with her daughter Nahla in her arms. Nahla, who is 2 years old now, is growing up so fast. Check her out below: Aretha Franklin Picks Halle Berry To Portray Her In Biopic Best & Worst Golden Globes Fashion Moments [PHOTOS]
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Ludacris and his girlfriend Eudoxie hit up the No Strings Attached premiere in Los Angeles last night. We may have reported that Luda was cheating on his boo but the two are still together and looked absolutely stunning together Take a look: Ludacris & His Girlfriend Jet Set Out Of D.C. [PHOTOS] Is Ludacris Cheating […]
It’s that time of the year when most of us become ultra conscious of all the things we have been doing wrong in our lives and vow to fix them beginning January 1st – or January 15th depending on whether or not your resolution involves procrastination.  http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=blog_inner/24783/6546626/Nikki_Woods Â
The cast of BET’s TV show The Game hit up 106 & Park studios yesterday for a little self promotion.
http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/24996 Thelma Johnson Streat was a black female artist who left a rich cultural legacy in both art and dance. By 1947, she was among the only four African-American artists had been known to have solo showings of their artwork in New York City, the others being Romare Bearden, Norman Lewis and Rose Piper. Â
Amber Rose was spotted shopping for a new car – a yellow Lamborghini – recently. She and her best friend Theany stopped at Platinum Motorsports in West Hollywood, CA. She was also being filmed for her new reality show, “Behind Her Shades.” Amber & Amare Spotted Together Again! His Fiance Still Pissed! [PHOTOS] Amber Rose […]
Well, at least he does in his new video. Chris Brown and Tyga were both spotted on the set of the “Wonder Woman” over the weekend. It’s believed that their contracted director Colin Tilley did the video shoot once again. Chris Brown Curses Out Paparazzi [VIDEO] Chris Brown Hits The Ice Skating Rink With His […]
Music videos weren’t exactly a new phenomenon when MTV debuted in 1981. French musicians had been making short films to accompany their songs since the invention of the Scopitone visual jukebox in the late 1950s. However, MTV’s launch upped not only the quantity of music videos being produced, but the quality. We racked our brains […]