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A recent survey taken on YourBlackWorld found that more than 80 percent of black respondents have no problem with the idea of giving spankings to their children. Additionally, the same 78 percent of the respondents feel that the anti-spanking wave has gone too far. SEE ALSO: Black Latinos Talk Struggles As I reminisce on the […]
The story of Barbara Terry (pictured), the 52 year-old Bronx prostitute who worked the same track for three decades, is not what one would exactly call heart-warming; it is either extremely sad or oddly inspiring, depending on the lens through which you view her profession. SEE ALSO: Pastor Writes Controversial Sex Book Yes, she’s “somebody’s […]
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will ask Congress on Friday for greater power to shrink the federal government, and his first idea is merging six sprawling trade and commerce agencies whose overlapping programs can be baffling to businesses, a senior administration official told The Associated Press. SEE ALSO: Why The First Lady Can’t Win Obama […]
Halle Berry has a new ring from boyfriend Olivier Martinez, but sources connected to the couple told TMZ, they are not engaged. Olivier did give Halle the ring as a gift, but it’s not an engagement ring! The two are in a “committed relationship” and marriage “could be in the cards,” but she will not […]
It’s little surprise that The Help, one of last year’s biggest box-office draws, is now gaining loads of Oscar buzz. The film is a contender for several categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. SEE ALSO: 8 Surprises In “The Obamas” The Help follows the struggles of two black maids—Aibileen Clark […]
The event, scheduled for July 6-8, is billed as one of the largest gatherings of black artists in the country. As in years past, musical performances will be held at the Superdome while seminars with influential speakers, artists and authors will take place at the city's convention center.
If you have outstanding tickets, you have about two more weeks to pay them off without additional fines. The amnesty program will end on January 27.
Since 2008, African-American women have taken pride in the fact that the First Lady is finally someone who looks like them. Not only is she smart; she’s also beautiful. And ask any sister, and she’ll tell you First Lady Michelle Obama can dress. “Essence” magazine’s editor-at-large Mikki Taylor knows what it takes to have that […]
It's that time of year again! The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival will roll into New Orleans this summer, just days after the 4th of July. Wondering who's performing?
Jim Jones moms Mama Jones is going in on Olivia on Twitter. I’m not sure what started this twitter beef, but Mama Jones went hard at Olivia, calling her the “puff puff”pass for G-Unit (DAMN!!) and took a low blow at her singing career…Aren’t you a little too old Mama Jones for twitter beef??? Olivia […]
Every 26 seconds a kids drops out of high school. Check out this Wake Up video about a student who falls back to sleep and dreams about his future.
Erykah Badu is hosting a two-part series about the Black Power and Black Arts movement of the late ’60s and ’70s on BBC Radio 4 called “Black Is A Country.” SEE ALSO: TV’s Worst New Show The first segment, which aired last week, touches on the political climate of the era while exploring some of […]