11-2-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- President Barack Obama is heading into his last months as President after eight years in office. His historic presidency has changed the way the world views America, politics, Black men and families and during his tenure, he’s been able to revitalize a sagging economy, correct mandatory sentencing abuses with a record number…… MORE
WikiLeaks Exposes Donna Brazile’s Contact With Clinton Campaign
11-1-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NEW YORK (AP) — CNN said Monday it is “completely uncomfortable” to learn through WikiLeaks that former commentator Donna Brazile had contacted the Clinton campaign ahead of time about a question that would be posed during a presidential primary town hall last March in Flint, Michigan. The network said that it…… MORE
New Music from Bryson Tiller
Bryson Tiller Says His New Album Is ‘Almost Done’ Fans won’t have to wait long for another Bryson Tiller album. The Louisville slugger has just announced that he’s nearly finished with his T R A P S O U L follow-up. He took to Instagram to share the exciting news along with a self portrait.…… MORE
FBI Obtains Warrant To Search Newly Found Emails
10-31-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has obtained a warrant to begin reviewing newly discovered emails that may be relevant to the Hillary Clinton email server investigation, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Sunday. FBI investigators want to review emails of longtime Clinton aide Huma Abedin that were found on…… MORE
Urban Legacy Ball
The Urban Legacy Ball is a formal annual event that combines elegance, fashion, awards, and charity into one red carpet event with a touch of urban swagger. The Urban Legacy Ball will be hosted by 101.1 the Beat’s on Zach Boog and Kenya Raymer. This red carpet event will feature a VIP area offering those…… MORE
Mt. Zion College Sunday
All students from all colleges & universities are invited to worship with us in the Gentry Center located on the campus of Tennessee State University! The message will be delivered by Bishop Joseph Walker, III and the guest musical artist is J.J. Hairston. November 13 2016 11:15am For more information call 6152547496 or email [email protected]… MORE
Imani Rhema Presents: Poetic Soul Sessions Vol. I Featuring live soul music by The JMat Band, an exclusive spoken word performance by M-Dot da Poet, and the incomparable vocals of the sensational soul diva herself, Arica! This will be a phenomenal spoken word and soul music experience! Appetizers and adult beverages available, free valet parking.…… MORE
Many Schools Planning To Cancel Classes On Election Day
10-26-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Rigged elections. Vigilante observers. Angry voters. The claims, threats and passions surrounding the presidential race have led communities around the U.S. to move polling places out of schools or cancel classes on Election Day. The fear is that the ugly rhetoric of the campaign could escalate into confrontations…… MORE
13 Killed, 31 Hurt In One Of California’s Deadliest Wrecks
10-25-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A maintenance crew had slowed down traffic on a California highway through the night, and the work had gone on for hours without problems. Then a tour bus returning to Los Angeles from a casino trip slammed into the back of a semi-truck. Passengers who were asleep…… MORE
50 Years Later, Black Panthers Look Back At Party’s Founding
10-24-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Black Panthers emerged from this gritty Northern California city 50 years ago, declaring to a nation in turmoil a new party dedicated to defending African-Americans against police brutality and protecting the right of a downtrodden people to determine their own future. In the group’s short life, it…… MORE
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MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…