Gil Scott-Heron, a godfather of rap, dies in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) _ Long before Public Enemy urged the need to “Fight the Power'' or N.W.A. offered a crude rebuke of the police, Gil-Scott …
US pastor looks ahead after settling lawsuits
LITHONIA, Georgia (AP) _ The crowd still cheered for Bishop Eddie Long as he took the pulpit Sunday, but gone was the air of defiance …
Obama tours twister-ravaged neighborhood in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) _ Europe's splendor behind him, Missouri rubble in front of him, President Barack Obama on Sunday toured the devastation wrought by a …
NAACP sues SC restaurant over bike week service
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The NAACP on Friday sued a Myrtle Beach restaurant, claiming three black patrons were refused service during a biker rally last …
Best of the Best expecting thousands for two-day show
When it comes to partying, Memorial Day and Miami have become synonymous. Young urban visitors from across the country pack South Beach for the three-day …
Stars come out to say goodbye to Oprah Winfrey
(AP) CHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey wiped away tears as celebrity after celebrity surprised her during a farewell double-episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show that preceded …
BET Awards promise star-studded line-up
NEW YORK — Last year at the BET Awards, Chris Brown performed an emotional tribute to Michael Jackson. It marked the beginning of a comeback …
Jazz greats wow crowd, raise funds for beloved community gem
If you closed your eyes last Saturday and imagined that the year was 1960, the venue could very well have been the Hampton House. The …
Usher joins lineup for 2011 Essence Fest
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Usher returns to New Orleans this summer as a headliner for the 2011 Essence Music Festival. Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence …
Bridesmaids movie captures essence of female friendship
The tradition of being a bridesmaid should be a time to be with your best friend and hang with her before she becomes someone’s wife …