6-7-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Kimbo Slice, the bearded street fighter who parlayed his internet popularity into a mixed martial arts career and worldwide fame, has died. He was 42. Slice, whose real name was Kevin Ferguson, was taken to a hospital in Margate, Florida, near his home Monday, Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek said.…… MORE
Black Music Month Events with The National Museum of African American Music
Black Music Month Lives Here! June is Black Music Month and NMAAM is celebrating each week with a variety of activities in Nashville: June 2 Join us at the Music City Jazz Festival’s Welcome to Nashville Kickoff Party at The Bridge Building from 5–8pm. WFSK is offering discounted festival tickets: 20% off single-day tickets and…… MORE
Muhammad Ali Dead at 74
6-6-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PHOENIX (AP) — Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. Ali suffered for years from Parkinson’s disease, which ravaged his body but could never dim his larger-than-life…… MORE
Tyrese and V. Make Short Movie Magic
The veteran R&B singer wrote and directed the 25-minute movie, which was inspired by popular romantic flicks like The Notebook. In The Black Book, an elderly couple are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Due to his wife’s Alzheimer’s, the aged version of Ty recounts their journey into matrimony — from the break-ups to the make-ups…… MORE
Alicia Keys performs au natural!!!
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SMBC Celebrating 130 Years!
The Stateland Missionary Baptist Church family cordially invites you to worship and fellowship with us as we celebrate our 130th Homecoming Anniversary. Our theme for this special occasion is “The Tie That Bind…SMBC Celebrating 130 Years”. Schedule of events are as follows: Saturday June 11th – 11:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m.“Family Reunion Cookout” on the…… MORE
Juneteenth Freedom Fair
Saturday, June 18, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, the Village Church will host their first ever Juneteenth Freedom Fair. In the spirit of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, this event will provide the community with resources for judicial, economic, and emotional freedom. With the goal of connecting information, people, and…… MORE
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Symposium
The Alzheimer’s Association invites caregivers in the North Nashville area to attend the Inaugural Caregiver Symposium on June 11. The educational event hosted by the Eta Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc will be held at the Northwest YMCA from 10a.m. to 2p.m. During the conference the Alzheimer’s Association staff and individuals…… MORE
2016 Health Fair
Come join Community Baptist Church for their nutrition and wellness health fair. Come have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked as well as glucose and body fat screenings. Their will be information on AIDS outreach, abuse, and colon cancer awareness. Their will be some healthy cooking demonstrations, health talks and live entertainment. June 11, 2016…… MORE
Bobby Brown Breaks His Silence About Bobbi Kristina’s Death and Whitney Houston’s Drug Use
Bobby Brown Breaks His Silence About Bobbi Kristina’s Death and Whitney Houston’s Drug Use | Black America GlobalGrind.com Bobby Brown is giving his first tell-all interview since losing his daughter Bobbi Kristina, revealing what he went through taking her off life support. “My baby’s gone. I thank God I’m still here,” Brown told Robin Roberts, breaking…… 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…