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NEW YORK — An education program that uses hip-hop to prepare students for standardized tests is showing promise and legitimizing the art as a learning…
A hair-thin electronic patch that adheres to the skin like a temporary tattoo could transform medical sensing, computer gaming and even spy operations, according to a US study published Thursday. The micro-electronics technology, called an epidermal electronic system (EES), was developed by an international team of researchers from the United States, China and Singapore, and […]
In a new BlackPlanet/NewsOne poll, 88 percent of African-Americans believe that President Barack Obama deserves a second term. Only 12 percent of those polled believe he should be a one-term president. These numbers stand in sharp contrast to a recent USA Today poll where half of the country believes Obama doesn’t deserve a second term. […]
A low-budget, yet popular web-series titled “The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl,” has received huge contributions from thousands of supporters to continue production of…
NCAA athletics has become the new prohibition – the illogical construct that creates a destructive underground economy because leadership is being guided by an illusion of what should be, rather than confronting the NCAA for what it really is: a professional sports league. Some of our most highly educated figures within academia are forced to […]
Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever this fall when Disney‟s “The Lion King” roars into theaters and homes in breathtaking 3D. A special two-week theatrical extravaganza kicks off Sept. 16, 2011, showcasing the Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winning film on the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™ for the first […]
Four years ago, Dallas native Lincoln Stephens and his roommate Jeffrey Tate were sitting in their Chicago condo when they came up with an idea to change the face of one of the least integrated industries in American society. What arose from that conversation was an idea to develop a network of Black males that […]
NEW YORK — For the first time in nearly two decades, New York City is requiring Sex Education classes in all of its public middle and high schools. The new requirements calls for students as young as 11-years-old to be instructed on topics like puberty, pregnancy, and the dangers of unprotected sex. Currently only 64% […]
Check out Mary J. Blige’s new video for “The Living Proof”, which is featured on the soundtrack for The Help, which arrives in theaters today. The video shows Mary in the studio and some footage from the movie. We love this ballad and the message that it sends. What do you think of “The Living […]
Church scandals and misbehavior by pastors this week has been overwhelming. A pastor advocating spousal rape is enough to make your hair stand on edge. In particular pastors who are saying things outlandish enough to make newspapers print retractions with egg on their face causes you to scratch your head. The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman newspaper […]
Society Of Singers has selected music icon Smokey Robinson as the 20th ELLA Award recipient. The announcement was made today by Erica Farber, the president of SOS. The honor will be presented to Robinson during a special ceremony on September 19 in Beverly Hills. The invite-only event will feature a star-studded musical tribute and special […]
Season after season we see dozens of reality shows showing the ugly side of reality wives. Meet a refreshing change. Marble Ice Entertainment is proud to announce the development of Wives of Favor, a new reality show guaranteed to get folks talking everywhere. Created and developed by the show’s executive producer Dyanna Wooten, Mrs. Wooten […]