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Entertainment

Solution offered to stop decline of African-American marriages

The author, a professor of law at Stanford University, launched a serious investigation here into the question of whether African Americans are the marrying kind anymore.

Shows galore as 2011 gears up for big finish

It seems like 2011 is going out with a bang. There are so many shows coming to Memphis in just a short amount of time.

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 10/20/2011

 

“Johnny English Reborn,” “Paranormal Activity 3,” “The Three Musketeers” and a number of independent and foreign films 

‘Mourning Revival’ exhibit paints family’s struggle

Meet Matthew Frank Thomas, Memphis-bred, making his own unique mark on the art world. He has traveled the globe, honing his craft and exhibiting in some of the world’s most fabled cities.

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 10/13/2011

“The Big Year,” “Footloose,” “The Thing” and a number of independent and foreign films

The Original 7Ven, who are they?

OK, so I got your question: “Is there a connection between Morris Day and The Time and The Original 7Ven?

Two rappers at odds over ‘Teflon Don’

 

Memphis rapper Donald Askew Jr. – aka “Teflon Don” – is gearing up to take legal action against Rick Ross, who happens to be one of the hottest rappers in the music industry at the moment.

Hip Hop’s ‘mother’ deserves a salute

A lot of young people – I mean those who are still in their 20’s – have been asking me the same questions: Who was Sylvia Robinson? And why was she referred to as the “Mother of Hip Hop?”

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 10/06/2011

“The Ides of March,” “Real Steel” and a number of independent and foreign films

Tyrese booted for on-air challenge of liquor stores

R&B singer Tyrese Gibson recently got the boot from a Delaware radio station after voicing his opinion about liquor stores in the inner city.

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 09/29/2011

 

“50/50,” “Courageous,” “Dream House,” “What’s Your Number?” and a number of independent and foreign films  

So long, Vesta; Rest in peace!

Hey, did you know that Vesta Williams started her career as a back-up singer for Chaka Khan, Anita Baker and Sting?

Lavell Crawford: A funny family man

 

As soon as I heard his voice I remember thinking, “It’s Lavell Crawford.” “What’s wrong bro, you hiding from bill collectors?” he asked. I laughed at the truth. Then came an off-the-cuff bit. ...

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Detroit

DUGGAN OUT THE RACE?

The Michigan Chronicle

Today the election commission will gather at 2:30pm to decide the fate of mayoral candidate, Mike Duggan. This week mayoral candidate Tom ...

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Shinola Brings Manufacturing Back to Detroit

The Michigan Chronicle

ALEX STCHEKINE, bicycle production and special projects, affixes the name plate to a Bixby model bicycle at Shinola's Detroit facility.- J...

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Chicago

Parents File Suit After Son Mistakenly Pronounced Dead

The Chicago Defender

CHICAGO (CBS) – The parents of a disabled boy have filed suit against the Chicago hospital where he was mistakenly pronounced dead.

 

Jaylen Dorsey was ...

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New Ill. House Gun Bill Has More Restrictions

The Chicago Defender

A compromise allowing the carrying of concealed weapons backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan and agreed to by the General Assembly's leading gun-ri...

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Pittsburgh

Shale drillers shafting NAACP? Parker upset with lack of support

The New Pittsburgh Courier

 

CONNIE PARKER

 

by Christian Morrow

Courier Staff Writer

Back when steel ruled the local economy and Pittsburgh boast multiple corporate headquarters, th...

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WAMO100 announces new general manager

The New Pittsburgh Courier

GARY GUNTER

 

PITTSBURGH, PA--WAMO100, owned by Martz Communications Group, recently named Gary Gunter general manager of WAMO100.

Prior to this new appo...

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