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HUFFINGTON POST: Hollywood’s ‘Race Problem’ Is Worse Than You Think

Source: Kia Makarechi / The Huffington Post In bleak situations, incremental improvements can be mistaken for big time progress. So it goes with Hollywood’s consistent inability to include actors of color. Popular critical consensus suggests that we may have as many as four black Best Actor nominees: Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”), Idris Elba […]

Government Shutdown Anger Aimed Mostly At GOP

Source: Abby D. Phillip / ABC News The political consequences of a government shutdown are bad, and they’re bad for everyone. But there’s good evidence that it may be far worse for Republicans than for Democrats. New polling out this week finds that Republicans are not winning either on their strategy or on the substance […]

Retirement Letter of Howard University President Sidney Ribeau

October 1, 2013 Dear Howard University Community: After careful deliberation, I have decided to announce my retirement immediately from our beloved institution and will officially leave the Presidency at the end of this year. I would like to express my profound gratitude to the entire community for supporting me and generating an atmosphere of positive […]

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama Makes A Statement

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Health Care Overhaul: How To Apply? (VIDEO)

Getting covered through President Barack Obama’s new health care law might feel like a combination of doing your taxes and making a big purchase that requires some research. AP’s Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar helps with the application process. (Sept. 30) Send to Kindle

Senior At Tuskegee University Shot To Death In Alabama

Source: Alexis Stevens / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bobby “B.J.” Smith, 21, was a senior finance major at Tuskegee University, where he played on the tennis team. Smith died after being shot in the back during a block party, according to various reports. Smith, a 2010 graduate of South Cobb High School, was remembered for his “infectious smile, a […]

Deacon Accused Of Shooting Pastor During Service

Source:  Gillian Mohney / ABC News A Louisiana church deacon has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot the church pastor twice while he was preaching to his congregation. Ronald J. Harris Sr. a pastor for the Tabernacle of Praise Worship Center, was killed during a Friday night revival service in front of more than […]

O’Reilly: Republicans Should Not Budge On Healthcare (VIDEO)

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Fox News host and author Bill O’Reilly tells TODAY’s Matt Lauer that to avoid a government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats should extend government funding for the next three or four weeks and work out a better plan, emphasizing that the healthcare law needs […]

Roland Martin Talks To Dr. Steve Perry About Teaching Your Kids The Fundamentals Of Education

This morning on the TJMS Roland Martin talked to Dr. Steve Perry about how parents can improve their children’s education; starting at home. Check out his important tips below: TOM JOYNER:  Good morning, Roland Martin. ROLAND MARTIN:  Good morning, Tom Joyner, Sybil and Jay.  Hope all is well.  Everything in Washington, D.C., of course, is […]

MADE OF SHADE: Roland Martin On Risk And Race

Source: Quassan Castro / Jet Magazine  In this edition of Made of Shade, Roland Martin joined  Quassan Castro to discuss his new show (“News One Now”), a few words on what Dr. King would expect from President Obama, lack of media coverage for all persons and discrimination toward Black media folk and journalists. Quassan Castro: Some […]