Celebrity JossCok: The Latest in Black News – 7/16/10

The Latest in Black News – 7/16/10

The Love of God

12:34 AMJul 16

Source: BV Wellness

Your Daily Affirmation for Thursday, July 15, 2010: I recognize, honor and give thanks for the Love of God. It is essential in me and in all of life. The Love of God is the life-giving force that turns winter into spring, blossoms in fruit, sickness ... Read More
Rush Limbaugh Insults Black People with "Cracker" Remark

8:09 PMJul 15

Source: BV Black Spin

Rush Limbaugh is at it again, earning his paycheck from Premier Radio Networks. Recently on his show, he seemed to proudly celebrate the death of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner by referring to Steinbrenner as "the cracker who made a lot of African ... Read More
More Pressing Issues For NAACP Than Tea Party Racism

6:45 PMJul 15

Source: BV Black Spin

I think the NAACP is wasting its time by passing a resolution asking the Tea Party to repudiate racism. It's like asking a leopard to change its spots. It's good to hear where the Tea Party is coming from. That makes it easier to identify and ... Read More
Around the Web -- Jay-Z, Alicia Keys & Sade Team Up, Let Ochocinco Go + More

6:15 PMJul 15

Source: theBVX.com

Jay-Z and Sade are teaming up with Alicia Keys to raise funds for Keys' non-profit Keep A Child Alive charity. Scheduled for this September in NY, the charity's annual Black Ball concert has helped bring attention to HIV/AIDS awareness. [AllHipHop] ... Read More
Vonetta McGee: Leading Lady of Blaxploitation Era Dead At 65

6:06 PMJul 15

Source: BV Newswire

Vonetta McGee, an actress who scaled the ranks of Black Hollywood during blaxploitation film era of the 1970s, passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest and being on life support for two days. She was 65, though some have her year of birth listed ... Read More
Is the New Tanning Tax Racist?

5:43 PMJul 15

Source: BV on Money

Some are fuming over a new tax that was quietly introduced into recent healthcare legislation. The tax is a 10 percent levy imposed solely on those who use ultraviolet indoor tanning beds. The tax is expected to raise $2.7 billion for the economy. It ... Read More
On Home Video: 'Caught In The Crossfire' With 50 Cent

4:38 PMJul 15

Source: BV on Movies

Currently on home video 'Caught in the Crossfire,' starring multi-platinum recording artist and actor Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. This good cop/bad cop action film also stars Adam Rodriguez, Chris Klein and Richard T. Jones. Filmed and set in Michigan, ... Read More
VIDEO -- Affion Crockett Spoofs Drake's Tim Westwood Freestyle

4:00 PMJul 15

Source: theBVX.com

Comedian Affion Crockett is at it again with one of the best headphone sessions we've seen since Dave Chappelle made his rapping debut. This time, Affion is aiming his parody sights at Drake's "freestyle" on Tim Westwood, complete with jazz hands and ... Read More