Fred Mwangaguhunga, founder and owner of the urban gossip site “Mediatakeout.com,” recently sat down with us to share his ongoing passion for business. Mwangaguhunga told us that he realized his purpose while pursuing an MBA and a law degree at Columbia University. “More so than being a lawyer, more so than being an investment banker, […]
There are so many tall tales and myths that have been told throughout the years about how to prevent pregnancy and how to conceive. These myth’s may be one of the many reasons why there are so many unwanted pregnancies that affect the socioeconomic status of our communities. It is important that you know the […]
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is negotiating with lawmakers to avoid exacerbating another financial crisis, by compromising with Republicans to have major spending cuts in exchange for raising the government’s borrowing limit. The United States government is set to default on its loans on Aug. 2, due to hitting its debt limit of $14.29 trillion […]
An eight-foot statue of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry was approved on Monday despite the opposition of some local residents, including one who said the Hall of Fame singer/songwriter should not be honored because he is a “felon and not a friend of women.” The Root Reports: The University City council, which has jurisdiction over the spot […]
Sources are reporting that wide receiver Terrell Owens underwent surgery to repair his ACL this off-season. Rumors are spreading that the injury occurred during the filming of his reality show, though his agent Drew Rosenhaus shot down that claim. Owens is still actively looking to play a 16th season this year with the Cincinati Bengals, […]
Tia Mowry gave birth to a baby boy earlier today! It is the first child for her and her husband of two years, Cory Hardrict. During her pregnancy, Tia revealed that Hardict was pampering so much her doctor argued against it. “He cooks for me every day. My doctor said I’m gaining too much weight, […]
Fantasia Barrino was caught in Barbados with old-time lover Antwuan Cook. The two were captured swimming in the ocean with Fantasia lookin’ like she had a little spare tire action around her middle. I can’t help but wonder is this a baby bump or is Fantasia letting herself go… again? As for Antwuan, I could […]
NORTH CAROLINA — According a new study by the College Board’s Advocacy & Policy Center, young Black and Hispanic men are heading down a socially downward spiral. The study found that 51 percent of Hispanic males and 45 percent of African American males ages 15-24 will end up unemployed, incarcerated or dead. ABC News Channel […]
And the BET, Tiffany Green jab keeps coming… Blogger Jay Smooth posted a satirical video on his blog “Ill Doctrine,” surrounding newly famed Tiffany Green, who has been in headlines for her announcement mix up at the 2011 BET Awards, and a viral picture of Green’s facial expression that is worth a thousand words. Smooth […]
In her interview on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight,” music icon Beyoncé briefly touched on race issues and its meaning in the modern Obama era. While the singer conceded she indeed encountered “a bit” of racism growing up, she hailed that her career ushered her into a post-race perspective. “I feel like now, at least with […]
BET Awards nominees and winners were toasted at the IGA’s 5th Annual Crème of the Crop dinner celebration on Sunday night. Interscope Geffen A&M executives Jimmy Iovine and Ron Fair threw the shindig where Keri Hilson and other IGA artists packed Mr. Chow and enjoyed performances by Lloyd and more. Kelly Rowland, Toni Braxton, Teyana […]
Radio One founder and chairperson Cathy Hughes spoke with “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” today about the prospect of writing a book on her life and pioneering career. Hughes, who will be the recipient of McDonald’s 365 Black Award at the upcoming Essence Music Festival, said she hopes to get started on the book before […]
