Famed talk show host, author, political commentator, entrepreneur, advocate and philanthropist Tavis Smiley traveled across the country last week promoting the release of his new book, Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success From Failure, but also discussed some vital issues concerning how he wants to encourage President Barack Obama to address Black unemployment rates […]
The Denzel Principle is a humorous look at the age old complaint of the inability for African American women to find a “good man”.
The Denzel Principle is a humorous look at the age old complaint of the inability for African American women to find a “good man”.
As a fitting close to Black History Month, actor Idris Elba was the featured speaker for the Lens Project’s “Artist Spotlight” series. Held at the Paul Robeson Center of Rutgers University’s Newark campus this past Thursday evening, the lecture was moderated by Ms. Baraka Sele, the current Assistant Vice President of Programming of the New […]
Ms. Drama caught up with Radio One’s founder, Cathy Hughes to discuss the vision of TV One and why they are focused on the positive portrayal of black people from a black perspective. Ms.Hughes critiqued Mo’Nique’s performance in “Precious” as “the worst portrayal of a black women that’s ever been in cinema.” She also addressed […]
New Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich, a popular establishment figure within the GOP and a former Fox News TV host, finds himself and his administration embroiled in a racially-tinged controversy surrounding the make-up and diversity of his cabinet, as well as comments made by the governor in regard to the situation. Kasich has filled out 22 […]
Black people don’t do water. How many times have you heard this either as a joke or with sincerity? The reasons for this vary. It could be because of the impact that slavery had on us and being put in the boat and taken away from our land by water. Whatever the reason, not many […]
Official details of the funeral arrangements and services for Ross Love have been announced this morning. The family of Ross Love will hold private services today, Monday, August 16th. General public services will include a community celebration of the life of Ross Love on this week – Wednesday, August 18th at Crossroads Community church beginning […]
Today, our sister station 1230AM WDBZ The Buzz mourns the loss of former Buzz station owner Ross Love. We acknowledge his life and career as well send our condolences to his family and all those whom he came in contact with throughout the years. Ross Love was not only an entrepreneur but a servant to […]
Interesting headlines from the week showcase the picture of an ex-Chicago officer who’s gotten himself into a sticky situation after being found guilty of lying under oath about the abuse and torture of criminal suspects. A federal jury deliberated three days in a row before finding former Chicago police Lieutenant Jon Burge was found guilty […]
The Denzel Principle is a humorous look at the age old complaint of the inability for African American women to find a “good man”.
African American Actors In The Running For Oscars Via: WCBD News CH.2 This morning, Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Lee Daniels (the stars and director of Precious, respectively) and the legendary Morgan Freeman (who embodied Nelson Mandela in Clint Eastwood’s Invictus) were all recognized for their acclaimed work in film with Academy Award nominations. By most accounts […]
