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<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 482px" VIA: NationalGraduateUniv.Com Dr. Dorothy Height was laid to rest today, and I was honored to be able to celebrate her life. The Washington D.C. National Cathedral was full of people thankful to share in the celebration of Dr. Height’s life. Ceremonies commenced with the Howard University choir as the clergy […]

Although this interview is old, I never get enough of Miss Fannie.  To me, she is an testimony to what can happen when you never give up. Here, Fantasia speaks with Idolatry about her VH1 show and much more. http://cdn1.theurbandaily.com/external/js/gallery/586622// RELATED: GALLERY: Fantasia Barrino’s Beach Swag RELATED: UPDATE: “Fantasia For Real” Trailer

VIA: About.Com Dorothy Height has made many strides for women and African Americans. Dorothy started out as a teacher at a community center in Brooklyn, New York where she became active in the United Christian Youth Movement. In 1938 she was chosen by Eleanor Roosevelt to help plan a World Youth Conference, where she met […]

VIA: www.elev8.com HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death in the African-American community for men and women. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 49 percent of African- Americans are contracting HIV/AIDS and only account for 13 percent of the U.S. population. African-Americans have been hit the hardest with a rising number of […]

VIA: www.newsone.com President Barack Obama on Monday launched an effort to get voters who propelled him to victory in 2008 to rally behind Democrats and help turn back Republicans in November congressional elections. Obama, in a video message distributed to his supporters, formally leaped into the election campaigns for November in which Democrats are trying […]

Singer Mya is currently at work on a new album, but the “Dancing With The Stars” alum recently appeared at the North Shore Animal League’s Tour for Life, showing off a bright new hair color as she posed with adorable puppies.

VIA QCITYMETRO.COM Bishop Anthony Jinwright told jurors Tuesday that everything he owns – house, cars, even his funeral home business – has been put up for sale. “I pledge to certainly pay all the taxes that we owe,” he said during the first day of defense testimony in his trial on federal charges of fraud, […]

Sandra Bullock has been going through it to say the least, and I just found out that the Oscar-winning actress has adopted a black baby.

UPDATE: The internet was popping with rumors yesterday when TheYBF.com announced that Usher and his girlfriend Grace Miguel were not only engaged, but also expecting their first child together. Usher’s rep is telling a different story, saying “There is absolutely no truth to it.” Someone may want to get the word out to Usher’s ex-wife […]

Seems like Stacey Dash is still making her rounds. In just three days, we’ve seen her go from this: SNAPPED: Stacey Dash Is Rick Ross’ Leading Lady to this. In Game’s new video for “Shake,” the rapper rubs shoulders with a number of celebs, including Bow Wow and producers Cool & Dre. But the opening […]

Remember Left Eye’s girl Group Blaque from back in the day? Well according to bossip.com, Natina Reed was arrested in Georgia recently for cocaine possession and prostitution.

Kelly Rowland takes control of her career and the club with her new dance single “Commander.” Take a listen and tell us what you think: