Black News Updates

Dr. Randal Pinkett: The Black Faces in White Places Interview

He’s the only African-American-winner of Donald Trump’s reality-TV show, “The Apprentice.”

2011-07-18

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

“You’re Hired!” A Chat with the Only African-American Winner of “The Apprentice.” Read the complete article

`Cash Cab' Taxi Hits, Kills Vancouver Pedestrian

Vehicle used on TV game show involved in accident after day’s filming

2011-07-18

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- A replica taxi used in the Canadian version of the TV game show "Cash Cab" struck and killed a pedestrian after finishing production for the day in Vancouver. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Murdoch Drops Bid for British Sky Broadcasting

Stunning retreat a result of UK government’s indication it wouldn’t approve deal

2011-07-13

ROBERT BARR Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- In a stunning retreat, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. dropped its bid Wednesday to take full control of British Sky Broadcasting during what the prime minister called a political and media "firestorm" over phone hacking at one of the media baron's U.K. newspapers. Read the complete article

Liz Taylor Jewels Taking World Tour Before NY Sale

Her collection has included some of the world's most expensive stones

2011-06-29

NEW YORK (AP) -- Elizabeth Taylor's prized collection of jewelry, art, designer clothing and other memorabilia will go on an international three-month tour before it is sold in New York in December, Christie's auction house announced Wednesday. Read the complete article

Art Gallery shows Artists with Disabilities Opening July 7

A Somewhat Secret Place, Grand Opening July 7

2011-06-29

This groundbreaking art-show about and by the disabled is planned to open July 7th in Portland Oregon but funding is still short for the compete program. Enough pledges must be gathered before June 20th.Those who pledge will get tickets to special events and be proudly posted on the donors list Read the complete article

Newsweek Cover Imagines Diana at Age 50

Computer-generated image shows late princess walking with Kate Middleton

2011-06-28

NEW YORK (AP) -- The latest Newsweek cover contains a ghostly sight: a computer-generated image of a stylish Princess Diana walking with Kate Middleton. Read the complete article

Portland Good in the Hood Festival This Weekend

The annual North Portland event features music, food, and a parade

2011-06-23

The 2011 Good in the Hood celebration is Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27. Read the complete article

Artist Arvie Smith Unveils Five Stunning Murals Created With Youth in Detention

See the murals in real life at the Courthouse and Central Police Precinct

2011-06-23

By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News

Five stunning larger than life murals make up Project Hope. The murals were  created by artist Arvie Smith with more than 100 young people in detention, over the course of two years. Each one is rich with images and cultural references from America’s multicultural heritage. And each tells a different story of oppression and hope. Read the complete article

Reggae Star Buju Banton Gets 10 Years in Drug Case

Markus contended that Banton deserved a lower sentence because of his limited participation in the drug buy, his charitable work in Jamaica and his otherwise clean record

2011-06-23

MITCH STACY The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A federal judge sentenced Grammy-winning reggae singer Buju Banton to 10 years in prison Thursday, the lowest sentence legally allowed for his role in a large cocaine trafficking deal in 2009. Read the complete article

Stradivarius Violin Sold for $16M for Japan Relief

2011-06-21

TOKYO (AP) -- A Japanese music foundation has sold a renowned Stradivarius violin for $16 million at a London auction to raise money for tsunami disaster relief.