Black News Today – 10/20/10

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  CNN's Almighty Debt: Exploring Black People Once Again

  3:09 AMOct 20

  Source: BV on Money

  I received an email from someone by the name of "Van." I think that Van works for CNN and his job is to promote their latest "Black in America" special. This special is referred to as "Almighty Debt," which digs into the financial condition of the ... Read More

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  Virginia Thomas to Anita Hill: You Should Consider An Apology

  11:05 PMOct 19

  Source: BV Black Spin

  "Good morning Anita Hill, it's Ginni Thomas," the voicemail said. "I just wanted to reach across the airwaves and the years and ask you to consider something. I would love you to consider an apology sometime and some full explanation of why you did ... Read More

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  iPhone Thief Has Guilt Written All Over His Face...Literally

  7:03 PMOct 19

  Source: theBVX.com

  It's a shame when you could have gotten away with a crime but was dumb enough to have the words "I'm Me" tattooed on your forehead. ... Read More

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  Then And Now: Former Child Star Kim Fields Stays Working ... Behind The Scenes

  6:33 PMOct 19

  Source: BV Newswire

  While many child stars experienced ups and downs during their careers, particularly as they got older, some were able to escape scrutiny and flourish into successful adult actors. Known to many as Tootie from the 1980s NBC sitcom 'The Facts of Life' ... Read More

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  Rapper T.I. Gets Cut by Axe Body Spray

  6:00 PMOct 19

  Source: BV on Money

  TMZ is reporting that the rapper T.I., who was recently sent back to prison, is going to be cut from his endorsement deal with Axe Body Spray. A representative for Axe stated that, "We will no longer feature T.I. in our promotional campaign." ... Read More

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  'Driving Miss Daisy' with James Earl Jones Creates Special Student Tickets

  4:04 PMOct 19

  Source: BV Newswire

  Attending a Broadway show has traditionally been an expensive New York outing. But, the new revival of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Driving Miss Daisy,' which stars legendary Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones (pictured with ...Read More

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  Kanye Confesses Suicidal Thoughts

  3:45 PMOct 19

  Source: BV Black Spin

  LOS ANGELES -- Kanye West told an audience at a screening of his film, "Runaway," that he thought about killing himself, but now feels a responsibility to make a meaningful contribution to pop culture and art. Describing himself as a pop icon and ... Read More

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  Queen Latifah's 'Single Ladies' TV Series Gets Picked Up By VH1

  3:33 PMOct 19

  Source: BV Newswire

  All the single ladies can rejoice. Queen Latifah is bringing a new series about relationships called 'Single Ladies' to VH1. The new hour-long comedic drama follows three best friends with three different relationship philosophies l