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BOOKS: Better Than Good Hair: The Curly Guide to Healthy, Gorgeous Natural Hair

Today, a hair revolution is afoot

2013-03-25

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

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

New Book Details History of Paramilitary Violence in Haiti

Author says book’s timing is important because of a push to bring the controversial military back

2013-03-22

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

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

News Briefs


Rapper Too Short Busted During a Random Drunken Driving Check

Todd Anthony Shaw faces drug possession and DUI charges

2013-03-20

Alan Duke CNN

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

NNPA Holds Black Press Week 2013

Event highlights legacy and continuing mission of Black publishers

2013-03-19

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

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

VIDEO: Conrad Murray Says He Won't Testify in Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Trial

The Jacksons claim AEG Live bears responsibility for pop icon's death

2013-03-18

Alan Duke CNN

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

Lil Wayne is 'Good, Just Resting' After Seizure, Friend Says

‘I'm good everybody,’ read a message from Lil Wayne's Twitter account Friday evening

2013-03-18

Alan Duke CNN

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

Nicki Minaj Graces Cover of Elle and Advises Women on Success

2013-03-15

By Breeanna Hare CNN

nicki minajThe 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

VIDEO: New Yorkers React to Racy Nicki Minaj Video

Montana Frenchs new release “Excuse My French” features barely dressed Minaj

2013-03-08

Of The Skanner News

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 Talks About Her Real Life 911 Moment

Berry's hairstyle in “The Call” is drawing comments

2013-03-06

CNN

Berry_HalleHalle 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

Prince Michael Jackson Has a Drivers License, Girlfriend and a Career

Aunt La Toya Jackson represents Prince Michael in show biz

2013-02-27

By Alan Duke CNN

Prince Michael JacksonMichael Jackson's oldest son turned 16 this month, and his birthday wish sheds light on what his future may hold. Read the complete article