“You live your life with a generous soul and a fighting spirit. You’ve taught us that we can’t always choose what happens, but where to put our focus. You’ve had heartaches and setbacks, you’ve celebrated dreams and victories, you’ve learned from you’re experiences and We’ve benefited from all you are. You’ve given us the greatest […]
(Atlanta, Georgia) Kristie and Kirstie Bronner are identical twins. And get this: They both have identical grade point averages. For the first time in the history of Spelman College, the talented Bronner twins are named co-valedictorians for the Spelman College Class of 2013. As graduates of the historically black college (HBCU) known for producing the best
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In an exclusive interview with BroadwayBlack.com, Tony Award Nominee and San Diego Native, Charl Brown talked about the moment he set his sights on Theatre and, how his latest role as music icon Smokey Robinson in the new Motown: The Musical. The following is an excerpt from the interview: When you ask someone when they
Kevin Krigger could become the first black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby in over a century. Twenty-nine year old Kevin Krigger, a native of St. Croix, has already made history. Earlier in the season, the 29-year-old became the first black jockey to win the Santa Anita Derby aboard Goldencents, the thoroughbred he’ll be riding
The preordained question of seasonality arrives once again. ‘Sell in May and go away’ has become such a common viewpoint, that in the words of Homer J. Simpson…’You say that so often, it’s lost all meaning’. Or has it? Last week’s economic calendar events were disappointing, especially in regards to existing home sales,
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Funnyman Wendell James is the first to admit that he’s not a comic. Those of us who have witnessed his colorful style and over-the-top antics, well, we beg to differ because the man is just plain funny! Make no mistake, Mr. Personality, as he is known throughout Black Hollywood, is well aware that
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The Doom and Gloom crowd are crowing that the economy appears to be dramatically decelerating because data point after data point over the past several months has indicated an economic slowdown is likely. This past week, unfortunately, presented some catalyst to that via some released earnings reports. Regrettably, that news isn’t to be ignored (I
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Ginger Howard, a 17-year old golf player, has officially become a member of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association), making her the youngest ever. She is also the fifth black American woman to join the LPGA Tour. While her popularity is still very low, all of that will likely change as Howard continues to advance
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According to The International business times, Jay-Z and Beyonce Become Music’s ‘First Billionaire Couple’. Jay-Z, 43, who is highly successful as a rap artist, fashion entrepreneur, and sports investor, makes hundreds of millions of dollars each year. His wife, Beyonce, 31, also makes hundreds of millions each year as a singer and from endorsement deals. In
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Friday, April 19, 2013, Silver Spring, MD – Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas; Author, Dennis P. Kimbro, Ph.D; Founder and CEO of Students First, Michelle Rhee; Chief Program Officer and EVP of the NAACP, Steven W. Hawkins and Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, Khary Lazarre-White are among the guests on this