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Dr. Maya Angelou Says ‘No More Black History Month?’

B Sounds — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:23:46 +0000

Dr. Maya Angelou agrees with Morgan Freeman about getting rid of Black History Month! Check out this article I ran across on www.bossip.com…

Author and activist Maya Angelou hopes for a time when Black History Month will no longer be needed to explain the contributions of African-Americans. “We want to reach a time when there won’t be Black History Month, when black history will be so integrated into American history that we study it along with every other history,” she said in an interview from her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Wednesday. “That’s the hope, and we have to continue to work until that is true, until that becomes a fact.”

In the meantime, she said, she will continue to put the history out there.

Angelou is hosting an hour-long syndicated radio special on the civil rights era that will air throughout this month on about 200 public radio stations across the country. Her special features Grammy award-winning singer Mary J. Blige, Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, economist and Bennett College President Julianne Malveaux, and professor Nikky Finney, winner of the 2011 National Book Award for poetry.

Angelou, 83, said she hopes the program sends a message that “the work of making our country more than it is today” is unfinished.

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Reality Stars Kandi and Toya Show Off Their “Assets” [PHOTOS]

WCDX — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:07:47 +0000

Reality stars Kandi Burruss ("Real Housewives of Atlanta") and Toya Wright ("Tiny and Toya") are about to get a new legion of male fans. Earlier this week, Toya and Kandi tweeted a pic of themselves during a fitness shoot, photographed by celebrity photographer Robert Ector. Looks like these lovely ladies are keeping it right and keeping it tight: Read more..

“The Help” Star Viola Davis Goes Natural For L.A. Times Mag [PHOTOS]

WCDX — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:30:22 +0000

It’s a brand new day for Viola Davis. The Oscar-nominated actress gives good face on the cover of this week’s L.A. Times Magazine–with a fierce ‘fro! In the interview Davis discusses her long climb to fame and success:

“That really is our plight, especially as women of color,” she says. “You can have all the training in the world, come from a respectable background and yet never get that big opportunity that breaks you out—never.”

You can read the interview in entirety HERE

What say you readers–should Davis consider rocking her natural hair going forward? Or is it back to the wigs and the weaves? Sound off in the comments section below.

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Are Whitney Houston And Ray J Back Together? [VIDEO]

WCDX — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:21:19 +0000

Looks like Whitney Houston is reverting back to her cougar ways. Last night the actress/singer was caught on camera by TMZ having dinner with former boy toy Ray J at Le Petit Four restaurant in West Hollywood. After their meal, Ray J gallantly opened the passenger side door open for Whitney before driving away.

Whitney and Ray J’s May/December romance has been off and on for the past few years. What say you readers–do you think this could be her knight in shining armor?

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Denzel Washington Breaks Down Struggles of Blacks in Hollywood

WCDX — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:32:18 +0000

In a sit-down interview with The Grio’s Chris Witherspoon, actor Denzel Washington shared his views on the invisible ceiling black actors and directors hit when it comes to funding black films.

“Tyler Perry can make movies up to a certain budget, and then he hits a ceiling….it’s more they (Hollywood) don’t want to take a chance. Because this town, black or white, they’re just bean counters. They’re just crunching the numbers.”

Washington, who just wrapped up filming Flight with director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”), admits that Paramount Studios only gave the project a mere $32 million budget because of the movie’s somber subject matter–Denzel’s character is an alcoholic airline pilot.

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Black Republican gets thrown out of Memphis Radio Studio

Sean Anthony | Hip Hop Motivator — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:25:24 +0000

This is when radio goes wrong on so many levels. This talk show host holds no punches. He even calls his guest out her nae. Beware of the language. ... Read more..

Anita Baker Victim of Bad Directions, Not Break In

WCDX — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:23:49 +0000

On Monday, celebrated R&B singer Anita Baker called police to her home in Grosse Pointe, Michigan after she spotted a woman looking through her windows and heard sounds that suggested the person was trying to enter the house by way of the back door. Anita jotted down the woman’s license plate number and turned it into the authorities. After an investigation, it turns out the woman “sneaking around” was just a cleaning lady with a faulty GPS system.

Detectives found the woman and her cleaning crew to straighten out the matter. Grosse Pointe Public Safety Director Stephen Poloni explained to Grosse Pointe Patch that they had no idea it was Baker’s home, but quickly realized that they were on the wrong street after they were unable to enter the home freely as instructed. Anita had reason to be suspicious all the same: Last year she had to call the police to her house after a young man showed up at her doorstep at 3:00 A.M. — singing to her hoping she could help him be discovered.

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Twitter Kills Eddie Murphy…Again

WCDX — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:16:22 +0000

Every few months, Twitter commits a murder and we are guessing it has been all of two seconds since Eddie Murphy was last “killed,” via the social network; so it was his time again.

Even rapper Joe Budden, tweeted “RIP” to the comedian!

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Drake Sued By ‘Ex’ Over “Marvin’s Room”

WCDX — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:19:08 +0000

Drake had the internet going nuts over the summer with his hit, “Marvin’s Room.” the track might be the source of a big headache. The Canadian rapper is being sued by a woman named Ericka Lee. She claims she is the female voice on “Marvin’s Room” and hasn’t been compensated for her contribution. According to Lee, Drake acknowledged her part through text messages. The alleged messages read “U basically made that song” and “It’s sh*t without you.” Ericka Lee filed a claim back in July.

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Willow Smith Shaves Her Head Bald!

WCDX — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:41:16 +0000

Willow Smith will not be “whipping her hair back and fourth” for a while. The 11-year-old singer and dancer has shaved her head bald. The photos were posted to her Twitter account.

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Simon Cowell Offers Beyonce $100 Million To Be ‘X Factor’ Judge

WCDX — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:01:03 +0000

With Beyonce being a first-time mom, she wants to stay in one place for the first few years of Blue Ivy Carter’s life. Simon Cowell is looking to capitalize on that by getting Beyonce to sign on as a full-time judge on the American version of The X Factor. It was reported Cowell was looking to get Mariah Carey to replace Paula Abdul as judge. However, he’s having second thoughts after Nick Cannon’s “Mariah is too legendary” comment because he feels she isn’t as relevant as she once was.

Simon wants Beyonce because she is the biggest pop star in the world at this point and her involvement in the show would give it the boost to smash American Idol in ratings. Bey is familiar with the show. She’s performed on the British version and even mentored Alexandra Burke, who went on to win the British title. No comment has been made about the rumored deal from the Knowles-Carter camp.

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Police Arrest Man Who Dangled Child Above Pit Bull

WCDX — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:51 +0000

Michael Chavis, Jr. (pictured) was arrested Wednesday morning and stands accused of dangling a 5-year-old child above an “aggressive” chained pit bull last January 15.

According to police, the 22-year-old Lancaster, Pennsylvania resident had become incensed when the child, along with some other neighborhood children, kicked up dirt on his parked vehicle and shouted curse words at him. Witnesses state that Chavis angrily retaliated by grabbing the kindergartner, then intimidated him by dangling him above the snarling dog.

The angry Pit Bull, who hails from a breed genetically selected for their fighting ability and known for having powerful jaws, was able to latch on to the child’s shirt but did not manage to bite the youngster.

“As far as we know, there is no relationship between Mr. Chavis and the child,” Lancaster police told WBTV.

Chavis has been charged with third-degree assault and battery. He is also wanted for failing to appear before a judge involving another matter. The young man has already been arrested 23 times on various charges including drugs, instigating a riot and assault and battery with intent to kill.

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