Isaiah Jackson is a 5-year-old boy from Dallas who caught the attention of thousands when a videotape of him praying at a recent christening surfaced.  The video has over 300,000 views and has quickly gone viral. Hear the special prayer below. Via: Newsone.com To Read More: Click Here

*Dennis Rodman, Olympic gold medalist Teresa Edwards and Harlem Globetrotter Reece “Goose” Tatum are part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011, reports ESPN. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=96246

CHICAGO  — The final original episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will air May 25. Winfrey’s Chicago-based Harpo Productions confirmed the date Friday. Winfrey announced live on the show in November 2009 that she would end its run after 25 years. She since has launched cable’s Oprah Winfrey Network. “The Oprah Winfrey Show” has been […]

When Wendy Williams started rehearsals for ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” her dance partner, Tony Dovolani, expected the talk-show personality to translate her animated bravado onto the dance floor. But Dovolani didn’t get what he envisioned from Williams, known for her infectious catchphrase, “How you doin’?” He was surprised to see the typically bold Williams […]

Since Eddie Murphy is turning 50 today here are some of his funniest moments from work on “Saturday Night Live,” “Raw,” “Delirious,” “48 Hours,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” and “Coming To America.” Written by Casey Gane-McCalla

ALABAMA — The Birmingham, Alabama police department has placed two of its officers on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into the brutal beating of a black man that was caught on video. Written by Charles Dixon

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The use of the psychedelic drug Ecstasy surged dramatically between 2004 and 2008, according to a report released Thursday by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/27008

*At spring training Wednesday with the Seattle Mariners, Ken Griffey Jr. finally discussed his reasons for suddenly retiring from baseball last June — and the reason he left with just a prepared statement to explain his decision, reports ESPN. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=91965

*Recently, via the National Enquirer, Bobbi Kristina Brown, the now 18-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, was shown allegedly snorting cocaine. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=91786

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The Rev. Al Sharpton has thrown down the gauntlet to New Haven, Connecticut Mayor John DeStefano, who has refused to negotiate with the city’s unions. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/26676

*Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even low-key actors like Matt Damon. The Hollywood star criticized the president for his lack of leadership and slacking on his promises. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=89660

*Los Angeles – This week “Washington Watch with Roland Martin” returned to Los Angeles for its second annual West Coast visit in conjunction with the NAACP Image Awards. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=89262