What happens when an actor living in New York is inspired by the current social conflicts of Jamaica? The answer is Excuses For Jeff, a film written, produced and starring 27 year-old Gibrey Allen. In the gut wrenching Excuses For Jeff, Allen tackles the controversial and taboo topic of homophobia in Jamaica. With his portrayal [...]
As part of her campaign to battle childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Robert K. Ross, M.D. And CEO of California Endowment and, other local leaders who visited the site of a future grocery store in Inglewood on Wednesday and spoke about the importance of bringing fresh food to disadvantaged communities. The California Freshworks [...]
Don Cornelius, the deep voiced creator of the iconic “Soul Train” has died. Police found the body of Cornelius, at his house in the area of Los Angeles called Sherman Oaks at around 4 a.m on Wednesday. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. “The death was reported as an apparent suicide, a [...]
Broadcast airs February 17th on NBC (Los Angeles, CA) – TV One Founder and President Cathy Hughes will receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 43rd NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 17th (8:00-10:00 PM EST) on NBC. The Chairman’s Award, chosen by NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock, is bestowed in recognition [...]
With a heart of gold, an imagination for success and a passion for baking, Terrie Ferguson is living proof that dreams do come true. Although her business is only 9 months old, she’s already focused on opening 2 other locations, has been approached for a reality TV show,and has already knocked out her competitors in [...]
Since creating his first film, D. Jus Riley’s filmmaking career has moved at a much faster pace than the thirty something year old expected. Riley’s short film, 5: Thirty-One was accepted into this years 10th annual San Diego Black Film Festival, he’s in talks to produce a documentary for Big Daddy Kane, produced a [...]
Things are looking better, but is there strength in the current trend? It’s the constant question that’s on everybody mind. Unemployment claims have been decreasing for the last three months. The homebuilding sector is in the middle of what seems to be a fairly robust rally. Auto sales have picked up and are now near [...]
This autobiographical tale of child neglect and abuse as a result of poor choices, shares the harsh reality of the term “generational curse”. What makes this book so poignant is that 70-year-old Doris Gerber, who barely finished the 8th grade, wrote it. In her debut novel Makin’ Do; she shares memories of her life with her [...]
Commodities and Currencies In the economic and financial environment that we currently have with news (economic, financial and policy actions), it is difficult to sort the noise from the facts. I have expressed my bullish views on all commodities for the long term; I consider 2012 to be a year for reinforcing my bullish long [...]
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