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Obama Saving Jobs, One at a Time

Tom Joyner — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:08 +0000

President Barack Obama is trying to rebuild the American economy, one job at a time — literally.

The president asked an online town hall questioner Monday to send him her husband’s resume, insisting he wanted to look into why the man remained out of work despite his background as a semiconductor engineer.

“I meant what I said, if you send me your husband’s resume, I’d be interested in finding out exactly what’s happening right there,” Obama told the questioner, Jennifer Wedel of Fort Worth, Texas.

Full Force Gets ‘Unsung’ Treatment on TV One

Tom Joyner — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:47:04 +0000

So many worthy stories have already been told via “Unsung,” TV One's compelling series about musical performers who haven't gotten their just due. Brooklyn-based '80s R&B group Full Force is the latest one. READ MORE: Read more..

Upbeat Obama on a Roll, Showing Swagger

Tom Joyner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:23:10 +0000

If President Barack Obama is showing some swagger, it shouldn't be a surprise. READ MORE: blackamericaweb.com... Read more..

Child Services Visits Berry Over Abuse Claims

Tom Joyner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:18:47 +0000

TMZ is reporting that the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services was at Halle Berry's home today investigating her claims that ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry had put their three-year-old daughter, Nahla, in harm's way. READ MORE: blackamericaweb.com... Read more..

Etta James Funeral Set; Al Sharpton to Eulogize

Tom Joyner — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:36:37 +0000

A public viewing will be held Friday for singer Etta James, and the Rev. Al Sharpton will eulogize the late legend at a private funeral Saturday. Read More: blackamericaweb.com... Read more..

Star Jones to Appear as Guest on ‘The View’

Tom Joyner — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:28:46 +0000

Apparently enough water has flowed under the bridge for Barbara Walters and Star Jones to reunite for a day. "The View" announced on Wednesday that Jones will appear on the daytime talk show on Feb. 22 to promote an awareness campaign about heart disease among women. READ MORE: Read more..

Post Survey: Black Women Feel Defined by Myths

Tom Joyner — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:18:10 +0000

Regardless of their station in life, many black women feel they are defined by stereotypes and myths foisted upon them, according to a nationwide survey conducted by The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation. READ MORE: Blackamericaweb.com... Read more..

Michael Vick to Jump the Broom

Tom Joyner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:15 +0000

After being engaged for three years, Michael Vick finally decided to take that walk down the aisle. Vick proposed to his girlfriend and mother of his two children, Kijafa Frink, in December 2009. READ MORE: Read more..

‘Red Tails’ Has $19 Mil. Opening, Rates Second

Tom Joyner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:54:54 +0000

Kate Beckinsale is back with a vengeance, with her latest "Underworld" movie opening at No. 1 this weekend. Opening in second place was "Red Tails" from executive producer George Lucas, about the Tuskegee Airmen who were the first black fighter pilots to serve in World War II. It made an estimated $19.1 million, according to 2... Read more..

Tyler Perry: ‘All African American Cast Are On The Verge Of Becoming Extinct’

Tom Joyner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:49:58 +0000

Known as one of the most successful black filmmakers in Hollywood, Tyler Perry foresees a major shift in films starring an all African American cast. Perry recently penned an open letter on his site stemming from George Lucas' recent statement on the lack of support that he received during the making of 'Red Tails,' stating that films starring an all bla... Read more..