6-13-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — It had been an evening of drinking, dancing and drag shows. After hours of revelry, the party-goers crowding the gay nightclub known as the Pulse took their last sips before the place closed. That’s when authorities say Omar Mateen emerged, carrying an AR-15 and spraying the helpless crowd…… MORE
Orlando: How can I help?
(OrlandoSentinal) Overwhelmed by people wanting to donate blood to victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, OneBlood asked donors to stop coming Sunday and schedule appointments over the next few days.… MORE
Silver Springs M.B.C. Vacation Bible School
Silver Springs M.B. C. – Vacation Bible School KICK OFF: Sunday, June 19, 2016 – following10:00 AM Worship – serving Hamburgers, Hotdogs, chips, cookies & homemade ICE CREAM…… CLASSES: Monday-Friday, June 20-24 – 6:00 PM – Nightly VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY PICNIC – Plenty of Food and Fun – FREE TO ALL – ACTIVITIES STARTS:…… MORE
VSA Tennessee will be celebrating their 15th anniversary! Featuring music, visual arts displays, hands on activities, video productions, and recognitions. VSA arts Tennessee provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in and express themselves through the arts and arts education. Vision – Strength – Artistic Expression: The arts are for everyone! July 28, 2016…… MORE
District 1 Council Forum and Transportation Study Discussion
Candidates for District 1 will; square off in a forum and town hall meeting on June 16. Find out where they stand on issues important to D1. Immediately following the forum will be an information session with the team behind the transportation study that has North Nashville listed lower on the priority list. Learn more…… MORE
A Prince wish, Paisley Park eyed for museum like Graceland
CARLOS GONZALEZ, STAR TRIBUNE FILEPaisley Park Studios in Chanhassen. MINNEAPOLIS — Long before Prince died, he told close friends he wanted to turn his Paisley Park home and studio complex into a museum. Now, the trust company overseeing his estate — likely with the backing of Prince’s siblings — is exploring the idea to…… MORE
President Obama ‘Slow Jams’ His Legacy On ‘The Tonight Show’
President Obama ‘Slow Jams’ His Legacy on ‘The Tonight Show’ | Black America Web Barack Obama delivered the second and final “Slow Jam the News” segment of his presidency on Thursday’s “Tonight Show,” reciting lyrics that reminded Americans what he has accomplished during his two terms. Backed by The Roots and assisted by host Jimmy…… MORE
Obama Endorses Clinton as Sanders Vows To Team Up To Fight GOP
6-10-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton’s bid for the White House on Thursday, praising his former secretary of state’s experience and grit, and urging Democrats to unite behind her in the fight against Republicans in the fall. “Look, I know how hard this job can be. That’s…… MORE
Hillary Clinton Makes History With Delegate Lead And Presumptive Nomination
6-9-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NEW YORK (AP) — Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party and casting herself as the beneficiary of generations who fought for equality. “This campaign is about…… MORE
Judge In Stanford Sex Assault Case Called Fair, Respected
6-8-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge who sentenced a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman used to play lacrosse at the school a few miles down the road from his courtroom, where attorneys said that he is respected and fair. On campus…… 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…