Friday, December 2, 2011

Eddie Long's Wife Files for Divorce

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Vanessa Long, after enduring a ton of craziness from her husband, Bishop Eddie Long, is finally hitting the road.  

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Dr. Boyce: How Oprah Helped to Fuel the HIV Epidemic in Black America

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Did Oprah Winfrey's show about Living on the Downlow play a role in the spread of HIV/AIDS in the black community? 

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Church in KY Says Interracial Couples Can't Join

church in Kentucky bans interracial couples from joining

The Gulnare Freewill Baptist Church in Pike County doesn’t seem to believe much in free will - interracial couples can't join. 

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bank Tries to Evict 103-Yr Old Woman, But Movers and Deputies Refuse to Put Her Out

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People took a stand for this elderly woman in Atlanta who was about to lose her home. 

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Tyler Perry Accused of Fueling His Empire with Drug Money

New book claims that Tyler Perry was fueled by drug money

It appears that Tyler Perry has a few more enemies these days, but money tends to do that. 

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Why Would a Church Tell HIV Patients to Stop Taking Their Meds? (Video)

Why Would a Church Tell HIV Patients Not to Take Their Medication?

In this video, Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks with Dr. Christopher House.  The conversation centers around a church that told members of its congregation to stop taking their HIV medication.  As a result, six people have died.  The video is below:

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Yvette Carnell: Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse" Scrapes the Bottom of the Barrel

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YBW columnist and Tyler Perry supporter Yvette Carnell doesn't have many good things to say about Perry's new joint. 

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What the Hayell? Six HIV Patients Die After Church Tells them to Stop Taking Medication

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Tyler Perry Writes Open Letter to the Penn State Sex Abuse Victim

tyler perry writes an open letter to the penn state victim

Tyler Perry seems to have a soft spot for the Penn State victim.  

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Survey: Half of All Black Women Unhappy with Tyler Perry's Choice of Kim Kardashian

survey says that half of all black women are not happy that tyler perry chose Kim Kardashian for his next film

It appears that Tyler Perry has some explaining to do in his decision to put Kim Kardashian in his next movie. 

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011

Herman Cain's Wife Gloria Finally Goes Public

Herman cain's wife Gloria is finally in the public eye. 

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Monday, October 24, 2011

BeBe and CeCe Winans Excited about Their New Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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BeBe and CeCe Winans have climbed nearly every mountain imaginable in order to become one of the greatest singing duos in  history.  On October 20th of this year, the two were given their own Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame.

Dr. Boyce Watkins: Tyler Perry, Al Sharpton and the "Proper Negro" Remark

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Al Sharpton defends Tyler Perry with the "proper negroes" remark, but does it all add up? 

Al Sharpton Says Only "Proper Negroes" Criticize Tyler Perry Movies

Al Sharpton has a lot to say about Tyler Perry and his movies. 

 

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Vicki Winans Gets a New Radio Show in Detroit

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105.9 KISS has added legendary gospel artist Vickie Winans to the Radio One Detroit roster. Winans has been singing the praises of Jesus Christ with her fine tuned instrument that piques the emotions and uplifts the spirit for more than 24 years.

Marvin Moseley: Is the Father Important in a Child’s Life?

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This is the title of an article by Dr. Boyce Watkins of Syracuse University that was published on July 31, 2011 on the Your Black World website (www.yourblackworld.com). After reading the article I reflected on the many brothers I have met along the way who seemed to suffer from varying degrees of “confusion”. This topic is certainly worthy of discussion and this is my contribution (my 5 cent opinion). I pray that it will be edifying for all who read it.