Today, ostensibly in response to the controversy stirred up by that shocking expose, a hair revolution is afoot. Suddenly “Relaxers are out!” and “Weaves are so yesterday!” have become the rallying cry in black communities all over the country. Read the complete article
The two main reasons potential donors have pulled funds are a lack of trust in the Haitian government and an unpredictable, dangerous situation on the ground. Sociologist Jeb Sprague looks into the context behind these reports, and specifically the re-emergence of the infamous Tonton Macoutes, in his new book: “Paramilitarism and the Assault on Democracy in Haiti.” Read the complete article
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- West Coast rap pioneer Too Short appeared to be too slow Wednesday morning when, police say, he tried to run from an officer in Hollywood. Read the complete article
Publishers and journalists from around the country headed to Washington, D.C. March 13, as the National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation celebrated its annual Black Press Week. Read the complete article
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Dr. Conrad Murray, who was Michael Jackson's personal physician, is refusing to testify in the wrongful death lawsuit that the singer's mother filed against concert promoter AEG Live. Read the complete article
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Rapper Lil Wayne's "just resting" two days after suffering a seizure that sent him to a Los Angeles hospital and triggered media reports that he was near death. Read the complete article
The spotlight has been on powerful ladies this week thanks to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's book on women in the workplace, and Nicki Minaj is one fiery standout among their ranks. Read the complete article
Watch New Yorkers react to racy Nicki Minaj video Montana Frenchs new release “Excuse My French” features barely dressed Minaj Read the complete article
Halle Berry plays a 911 operator who fights to rescue a young woman from a vicious abductor. Berry shares her real-life 911 moment and tells how she got her controversial movie hairstyle Read the complete article
Michael Jackson's oldest son turned 16 this month, and his birthday wish sheds light on what his future may hold. Read the complete article
