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Some comedians held odd jobs or had different careers before falling into comedy. However, what comedian do you know has a master’s degree in Political Science? The jokes definitely have to be pouring out of them at that point. Well, that would be Robert Powell. Skip asked if he could have worked on the Trump campaign […]
Jerry Pinkney, a children’s book author and illustrator, has been internationally recognized for his contribution to the arts. Today is the Philadelphia native’s birthday, and we’re taking a look back at his highly decorated career. Pinkney was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia in 1939. As a boy, Pinkney suffered from dyslexia and was […]
12/21/17- Kym remembers when her mom bought the entire family fake tress from the Home Shopping Network. This year she bought her first real tree to show everyone that she can have a real one if she wants to! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, the last living of the trio of women who played in the Negro Leagues, has died. The pitcher was a teammate of the pioneering Hank Aaron and amassed a respectable 33-8 record in her three seasons of play. Johnson was born September 27, 1935 in the small town of Ridgeway, South Carolina. […]
Motown Gospel artist Gene Moore concludes #MusicMondays series with Facebook Live concert!
Ashley and Andy Williams are the definition of a great American success (and love) story. The Fort Worth, Texas-based couple are stars of HGTV’s Flip or Flop Fort Worth series that showcases the military veterans’ lives as husband and wife but also partners in their booming real estate business. Ashley explained the show is, “spotlighting our […]
The late Robert N.C. Nix Jr. was destined for his path early on as his father was Pennsylvania’s first Black member of the U.S. House or Representatives. Nix became in the first chief justice of a state’s highest court in 1994, which also made him the first Black statewide official for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania […]
Rapper Meek Mill was recently thrown into prison for two to four years after violating his probation. Outcries from fans and activist have called for his release saying the punishment was harsh. Rev. Al Sharpton went to Pennslyvania to visit and talk with Mill and now shares his conversation with us. “I think that with the case […]
With the fervor around Royal Family’s recent announcement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement to one another, the historic moment overshadowed another that occurred over the summer. Major Nana Kofi “T.A.” Twumasi-Ankrah was named as the first Black equerry, a special assistant to Queen Elizabeth, in British History. Major Twumasi-Ankrah was born in 1979 […]
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With 80% of cabins sold Tom isn’t slowing down anytime soon with adding talent to the cruise. And now he’s got Marvin Sapp and Tyler Perry joining the 2018 Fantastic Voyage Cruise! Perry is back on the cruise and will be hosting a talent search to find the next big star to feature is his […]