Disney has a new black princess, but do little girls care?

Disney now has a new black princess which seems much more important to adults than little girls of all races. They are just happy to have a new princess regardless of color. Maybe this is an instance where adults can learn from our little ones. Read the a great story on this by using the link below:

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Darius Rucker wins Country Music Award

Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish fame won the Best New Artist award, during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Read more by using the link below:

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The movie Precious sets box office record

The new movie Precious based on the book ”Push” by Sapphire although playing on only 18 screens nationwide manage to just not set but shatter a box office record over the weekend. Found out what record that was by using the link below:

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Does Precious stereotype big black women?

Excitement surrounding the film Precious continues to grow as the gripping tale of a young woman’s struggle to overcome her past opens in theaters. The film’s main character is Claireece “Precious” Jones, an abused teen mother who is dark-skinned, overweight and illiterate.

Fears that the movie would be viewed as exploitative, or suggest that all black women are like Precious nearly prevented the film from seeing the big screen.

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Video:Did Mary J Blige sing longest version of national anthem ever?

Now I’m joking when I ask that but many believe that Mary J Blige set a record for longest version of the Star Spangled Banner before game 6 of the 2009 World Series. Now don’t get me wrong home girl ripped it but if I can run upstairs pop popcorn and get back before she finished singing….LOL. Watch the video of her singing the national anthem by clicking the link below and judge for yourself:

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Movie Review: Why you should see Michael Jackon’s This Is It

Review of the movie Michael Jackson’s  This Is It that explains why all true Michael Jackson fans should see the movie. It also features what the reviewer believes to be the high lights of the movie and the one glaring low light.

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Black Dynamite is here!

Actor Michael Jai White thinks the negative connotation surrounding the term “blaxploitation film” is a bunch of jive.

White, the star and co-writer of the new movie “Black Dynamite,” would rather people focus on what he views as the positives of the genre of 1970s urban action films starring African-American actors.Read more of this article , get showtimes and more info about the movie by using the link below:

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Let’s stop blaming Hip Hop for everything

George Cook of letstalkhonestly.com discusses Hip Hop being blamed for issues in the African American Community and why Hip Hop is not at fault but the lack of unity in our communities is. Watch the 3 minute video and give your opinion here:

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Audio: Chris Rock surprised by reaction to Good Hair

Use the link below to listen to Chris Rock discuss the negative reaction to his documentary Good Hair. He discusses the postings on black web sites and message boards. He also wonders out loud why it is okay to display black men in the worst light but why we can’t even discuss black women’s hair.

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Listen to 3 songs from Bill Cosby’s Rap CD “State of Emergency”

Bill Cosby rekindles hip-hop’s socially conscious flame on “Bill Cosby Presents the Cosnarati: State of Emergency,” an album of music with messages reflecting today’s most critical issues affecting young people. Created to engage listeners and lead them to take action, the CD contains empowering and dialogue-provoking themes.

Two years in the making, “State of Emergency” adds new meaning to the phrase “message in the music.” Tackling such social issues as self-respect, peer pressure, abuse and education. Listen to three of the songs by clicking the link below:

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