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The New Orleans Hornets are changing their names to the New Orleans Pelicans, which means our old NBA nickname will be up for grabs. There…
The Civil Rights Movement ended nearly 60 years ago, but racism is still a major issue conflicting our national psyche. Or is it? Is the fight against discrimination and the fight for access still about race or is it an issue of privilege? On January 17, noted author Tim Wise kick off Mecklenburg Ministries Clery […]
CBS Sports reports that Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend before killing himself at Arrowhead Stadium. The news agency stated in its report that a Chiefs official confirmed that Belcher was involved in the shooting. Kansas City police supervisor Andrea Khan has nor released the names of those involved in the shooting […]
Earlier this year the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education conducted a national search for a visionary leader who could lead the district. At the end of the process they hired Dr. Heath Morrison. Morrison began the job this spring with one promise – to listen. He asked the community to give him 100 days to evaluate […]
In a struggling economy, why is the nine billion dollar hair industry for black women doing fine? Is it that our sistas are addicted to…
Author David Marrero has a bevy of experiences he’s sharing with his community, many fans and the world. His book, ‘Written in Pensoul’ is an indepth look into his soul, heart, life; family and worldview. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland, talked with Marrero about his book and efforts to help other aspiring authors.
Brandy is continuing her promotional tour in support of her new album Two Eleven and she stopped by Hot 107.9 to speak with Beestroh about…
Everyone should be mentally prepared for the challenge of getting through Thanksgiving Day dinner with their relatives. This is a test of strength and durability.…
Jacskon disappeared mysteriously in mid-June. After much media speculation and Congressional pressure, his representatives announced that Jackson was undergoing treatment for depression. He has been…
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Attendees at this year’s annual Raleigh Christmas Parade got a surprise. Radio station G-105 thought it would be cool to include a little culture in their float and decided to include “Tyrone The Black Fairy,” a stuffed fairy hanging from the back of their float truck, as a part of their presentation. What was this […]