Millions of condolences and tributes have poured out since it was announced that Prince passed away on Thursday.

Best known for her roles in Kill Bill, Soul Food and Curb Your Enthusiasm, Vivica A. Fox has learned the art of mastering a career…

As The Fresh Prince walks away to the big screen, Jamie Foxx starts his TV new show.  Will Smith takes over the box office with “Independence Day” and Eddie Murphy had us laughing in “The Nutty Professor”.  The year was 1996 and tonight at 8, I’ll have the music.  Until then, from 1996, here’s one of my favorites from […]

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Since the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, there have been questions of what that independence means for America’s black citizens. As…

Events, Holiday

  The 4th of July is coming up and we want to ensure everyone has a place to go to enjoy firework displays close to them. Here are five places throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia that all guarantee fireworks and fun.   1. National Mall– probably the most popular place for people to see the beautiful display, it’s first come first serve so […]

Even though Independence Day helped Will Smith become one of the world’s most bankable movie stars, he is passing on the opportunity to star in the film’s sequel. According to sources, the A-list actor turned down the job and now producers are eyeing rising Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan for the lead role. Read More

While the “Star Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem, has been sung for nearly two centuries, many African-Americans throughout the years sang a different tune. “Lift Every Every Voice And Sing,” a poem written by literary pioneer James Weldon Johnson, is often dubbed “The Black National Anthem.” The poem was originally performed in honor of Abraham […]

Eurweb reports that the sequels to “Independence Day,” “Independence Day 2″ and “Independence Day 3″ starring Will Smith, just may have a special twist.   Click here for more.