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Janet Jackson is about to make history in Paris. She will be the first female pop artist to perform under the I.M.Pei glass Pyramid at Paris’ famed Louvre Museum. She will be giving a live show during the biannual fundraising event “Liaisons au Louvre.” The President of the museum said, “Janet Jackson is one of […]

(Washington, DC)  —  It was a violent night for DC Police, who have four separate shootings to investigate.  All told, seven people were shot, two people are dead, and many others are in critical condition.  The first three shootings happened within about 45 minutes of each other.  It started just after 9 p.m. when two men […]

In the latest episode of “The Bitter & The Sweet,” Kandi is joined by her fellow “Real Housewives of Atlanta” castmate Phaedra Parks. The two ladies touch on a topic that hits close to home for Phaedra: dating men with criminal records. (As we all know, her now-husband spent some time in jail). Phaedra (and […]

The internet and blogs have been abuzz with the recent allegations of legendary Hip Hop producer and popular radio DJ, Mister Cee, 44-years old, who was arrested for lewd acts with a 20-year old young man. It sent a shock wave throughout the Hip Hop community. A blow that knocked everyone off their feet. So […]

Wendy Williams and her partner, Tony Dovolani, were voted off “Dancing With the Stars” last night. After the results were announced, Williams thanked her partner and the judges, and joked, “Despite stereotypes, this is one black girl who can’t even do the running man.” The 46-year old personality attributed her poor performances to too much […]

Roland Martin talks with Ron Lester, one of the top Democratic pollsters in the country about President Obama announcing his bid for re-election. Lester explained how President Obama can win a second term in the Oval Office. LISTEN:

Roland Martin sits down with Tom Joyner to discuss the twelfth year of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, charitable giving and the launch of HBCUs Online. WATCH:

Roland Martin talks with DeWayne Wickham of the USA Today about what he calls a double standard in United States foreign policy when it comes to saving the lives of Africans. Visit the USA Today to read DeWayne Wickham’s column, Why a double standard in U.S. foreign policy? LISTEN:

New York– President Obama will be joining Rev. Al Sharpton in New York Wednesday to speak at the National Action Network rally.

Five-time NBA champion and two-time defensive player of the year, Dennis Rodman, will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for 2011. “I thought it was a joke,” the five-times NBA champion and defensive wizard told a news conference on Monday when asked about his initial reaction to learning of his selection. […]

Dr. David M. French was a former Howard University professor of pediatric surgery who treated the injuries of civil rights protesters in the 1960s and fought to stop the segregation of health-care facilities. He passed away on March 31 at the age of 86. Dr. French was also a founding member of the Medical Committee […]

What if I told you that the largest slave rebellion in American history was one no one knows about? Well, we commemorate the successful end of one such rebellion 173 years ago this week… Some of you may have heard of the Black Seminoles, the free blacks and fugitive slaves who allied with Seminole Indians […]