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Morehouse Names First White Valedictorian

Joshua Packwood is not unlike many of his classmates at the prestigious all-male Morehouse College, a historically Black university in Atlanta. He’s active in extracurricular activities and maintains a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

‘KKK’ Emblazoned into Black Family’s Yard

Metairie, Louisiana, is a small rural suburb of New Orleans in Jefferson Parrish. But the rustic surroundings and greenery were marred recently in the yard of an African American family new to the neighborhood.

MLK Statue Ruled ‘Confrontational’

A statue sculpted as the centerpiece for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the Washington Mall was deemed “confrontational” by a federal arts panel. Representatives from the panel said that King’s face looks more like the head of a socialist ruler than a civil rights leader.

Virginia Elects First Openly Gay Black Official

Lawrence Webb is now the first openly gay African American elected to office in Virginia. He is a member of the Falls Church City Council after his first run for political office.

Fatal Accidents, Lack of Parental Concern on the Rise

According to a report by blackamercaweb.com, the fatality rate for Black children resulting from unintentional injury is on the rise. Accidental death is the second highest cause of death in Black children...

Rapper Jay-Z to Set Up Trust Fund for Sean Bell’s Children

News reports say music mogul Jay-Z is creating an educational trust fund for the children of slain New Yorker Sean Bell. Jay-Z is reportedly talking to Bell’s fiancé-turned-widow Nicole Paultre-Bell to establish a stock-based trust fund.

Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs – from Harlem to Hollywood

In recognition of his musical and theatrical achievements, P.Diddy has been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His induction was a star-studded, flashy affair in typical P. Diddy fashion. Fans cheered for the entertainment mogul during the ceremony while an online video showcased the event for viewers worldwide.

Usher Will Not ‘Pimp Out’ Child’s Photos

Singer Usher Raymond says he would never sell pictures of his 5-month-old son to magazines for profit. Selling baby pictures has become an increasingly popular publicity stunt by celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony and Nicole Ritchie.

Paula Abdul to Remain on ‘American Idol’ Amid Protests

After a widely publicized on-air blunder, many “American Idol” fans are labeling Paula Abdul a hindrance to the show and calling for her to step down. Nonetheless, “American Idol” executives have indicated no plans to release Abdul from her contract.

Papa John's apologizes for T-shirts calling James 'crybaby'

Papa John’s Pizza issued an apology to Cleveland and the Cavaliers for making T-shirts with LeBron James’ number and the word “crybaby” under it. To apologize, Papa John’s will sell Cleveland residents a large, one-topping pizza for 23 cents on Thursday, May 8th. The number 23 is homage to James’ jersey number...

Fred Davis a No-Show at Redskins Practice

Washington Redskins second-round draft pick Fred Davis was a no-show for minicamp practice Sunday, having overslept on just his third day in the NFL. The team sent security officials to look...

Colts Receiver Marvin Harrison Questioned on Philadelphia Shooting

Indianapolis Colts star receiver Marvin Harrison was questioned by police about a shooting near a North Philadelphia car wash shop he owns this week. Lt. Frank Vanore said the investigation of last Tuesday’s shooting was continuing. The NFL star has not been arrested or charged.

Knicks May Be Interested in D’Antoni

According to the New York Times, the Suns confirmed Monday that Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni now has permission to speak with other teams in the league.

Avery Johnson fired

The Dallas Mavericks fired coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday after flopping in the first-round of the playoffs. Johnson leaves with an impressive resume after three-plus seasons...