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An 84-year old Swedish woman suffered minor injuries after getting stuck in her chair for two days. The elderly woman fell through her sun-chair on Saturday while sitting on the balcony of her home. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/40659
Will Smith is back with a new movie ‘Men In Black 3’ and this morning he took time out on the TJMS to talk about it and all of the 3-D special effects. However, he did manage to slap a reporter this week for trying to kiss him and like he said, ‘What would […]
Charles Adolphus Williams was not only one of the first black British professional football players but he was Britain’s first famous black stand-up comedian. Williams’ catch phrase “me old flowers” became his claim to fame when he appeared on several British television shows in the 1970’s. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/40513
This morning on the TJMS, Kevin Frazier reported that singer Ray J attended the Whitney Houston tribute and Pat Houston ordered him to move because he was sitting too close to the family. After he chose to stand his ground and not move, production security was ordered to move him. That’s when Pat Houston’s security intervened and Pat Houston approved that it […]
On the TJMS this morning Tom felt the need to get to the bottom of why Maxwell keeps promising us an album but every year he takes it all away (the promise)…Maxwell, who is is about to embark on a 3 city tour explains to him and the fly jock listeners that an album is coming […]
For a short time following the Civil War, African-Americans in the state of Virginia were granted the right to run for office and vote for delegates under the new reconstruction law. Freed slaves in Hampton lined up from sun-up to sundown at the polls to vote. In 1867, 92 percent of eligible freed blacks voted […]
I’d like to make sure that my daughter doesn’t accumulate the same amount debt from attending college when she gets older that many people in my family have. Should I be investing in a 529 on her behalf? Erika – Chicago, Illinois In layman’s terms, 529 plans are simply investment accounts where your money can […]
Well we learned from Tyler Perry this morning that only ‘Leave It To Beaver’ has had more episodes on tv than Tyler’s ‘House Of Payne’….He also mentions the fact that the Madea costume once he starts sweating is an extra 30 pounds….Congrats to Tyler Perry because this man almost never take breaks in between… Check […]
The Tom Joyner Foundation’s first Full Ride Scholar, Britney Wilson of Brooklyn, New York, is graduating Saturday with the highest honors from Howard University. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/40028
For a short time following the Civil War, African-Americans in the state of Virginia were granted the right to run for office and vote for delegates under the new reconstruction law. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/39808
Anyone who listens to the TJMS knows that if the fly jock Tom Joyner roots for a team?…That team will LOSE…Comedian Dominique who is a big LA Laker fan has to cheer her team on against the hottest west conference team the Oklahoma City Thunder…So for good luck she asks Tom to cheer for Oklahoma […]
The brotherhood of New Edition continues their tour, heading down South this weekend. Anita Baker makes a rare appearance in New York City, so if you’re in or near the area it may be worth trying to get some tickets to see the “Sweet Love” singer. (Remember Mother’s Day is coming soon.) http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39768
