By AFRO Staff
Former Ravens quarterback Steve McNair has been murdered, according to several Tennessee media outlets. (Courtesy Photo)
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(July 4, 2009) - Several Tennessee media outlets have reported that former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair has been murdered.
According to NewsChannel5.com, Nashville police say McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.
The incident occurred near 2nd South & Lea Ave. around 1:46 p.m., and appears to be a double homicide. Police say an unnamed female victim was also found dead.
Police initially reported the incident as an apparent murder-suicide, but eventually changed the report to double homicide.
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(Courtesy Photo/bmoreblack.com)
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By Alan King
AFRO Staff Writer
(July 1, 2009) - Concerns about the progress of a vacant housing initiative dominated a discussion between developers, city council members and Park Heights residents at a recent hearing.
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(July 4, 2009) - Organizers of Michael Jackson's memorial service will decide who will get free tickets to the event through a random name-drawing. The service will take place Tuesday morning in the Staples Center, the 20,000-seat arena in downtown Los Angeles where Jackson rehearsed his show the night before he died.
(July 1, 2009) - Vibe magazine, one of the best-known urban magazines targeting to the hip-hop and R&B generation, is ceasing publication immediately after 16 years, Steve Aaron, Vibe Media Group's chief executive officer, announced Tuesday.
(June 28, 2009) - A Missouri state court late Friday ruled against a proposed ballot initiative that would have amended the state’s constitution and outlawed equal opportunity programs.
(June 28, 2009) - Infomercial star Billy Mays, known for his boisterous presentation of products such as Oxi-Clean, was found dead at his Tampa, Florida home Sunday morning. He was 50.
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(July 1, 2009) - This week the Supreme Court handed down a much anticipated decision in a case involving several firefighters working in the City of New Haven, Conn.
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Wilson wins 17th DCIAA Baseball Title
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Wilson’s Jacob Polin takes a hard out while attempting to take third. (Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah)
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(June 8, 2009) - The Wilson Tigers recently kept a rich tradition alive last after beating the H.D. Woodson Warriors, 9-1, in the DCIAA baseball championship last month.
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By Marcus A. Williams
Special to the AFRO
(July 1, 2009) - The multi-platinum, multi-talented and multi-award winning diva herself, Beyonce, just kicked-off the U.S. leg of her I Am…Sasha Fierce world tour at Madison Square Garden in New York and recently made a stop right here in the District.
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Jazzy Summer Nights featuring Chuck Brown and Ledisi, Zetas Dedicate Senior Center, and Lambda Kappa Mu Celebrate Founder's Day
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“In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.” - Michael Jackson
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(July 1, 2009) - Baltimore mourned with the rest of the world last week when we learned that the King of Pop had passed away. Rather than staying sad all week, many of Baltimore’s biggest promoters decided to celebrate his life through song, dance, and their favorite memories.
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(June 19, 2009) - Hello everyone. Yes daddies, this is your weekend. I hope you make it a real good one for yourselves. To all the children: no matter what age you are and if your father has been in your life to make you the woman or man you are, then it is your duty to show in a special way how much you appreciate him.
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(July 1, 2009) -
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is warm, the sun is out and there are plenty of things to get into. From outdoor concerts, to carnivals to rooftop pools; summer is the best time to take advantage of all of the cool activities the District has to offer.
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