Former “Diff’rent Strokes” star Gary Coleman, died May 28 after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage. He was 42. According to multiple news sources, Coleman was hospitalized Wednesday, May 26 after injuring his head in a fall at his home near Salt Lake City. The fall resulted in a brain hemorrhage, but his family said he was […]
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Rhode Island Immigration Reform Bill Shot Down
A bill similar to Arizona’s controversial recent immigration law was killed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives on May 25. Democratic State Rep. Peter Palumbo introduced the bill that, like the Arizona measure, would have allowed police to check for proof of legal U.S. residency. However, House Speaker Gordon Fox, also a Democrat, believed […]
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Obama to Send More Troops to U.S.-Mexico Border
President Obama will send 1,200 National Guard troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, and will request $500 million for border protection and law enforcement, he announced during the week of May 24. According to The Washington Post, the move may be an olive branch offered to Republicans to entice them to let Obama’s immigration reform […]
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Girl Scouts Form Partnership with Urban League
Girl Scouts of the USA announced on May 25 that the organization has joined the National Urban League’s “I am Empowered” campaign. “The National Urban League and Girl Scouts have much in common,” Kathy Cloninger, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA said in a press release. “Both organizations are committed to empowering people—all people, […]
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Singer Alicia Keys Expecting First Child
Grammy Award-winning R&B Singer Alicia Keys is expecting her first child, according to the Associated Press. Keys is dating producer Swizz Beats, who has worked with Beyonce, Jay-Z and many others. They are reportedly engaged to be married later this year. Spokespersons for the couple confirmed Keys’ pregnancy on May 27. In 2009, Keys’ album “Element of […]
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Bushmeat Can Expose Americans to HIV-Like Virus
Bushmeat, a highly valued commodity in Africa, may expose Americans to an HIV-like virus, among other deadly and infectious diseases, according to the Grio.com. According to scientists and wildlife advocates, the increasing demand for bushmeat in various African communities across the U.S. is putting public health in America at risk. The meat is often smuggled […]
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Director Lee Daniels to be Recognized at American Black Film Festival
Oscar-nominated producer and director Lee Daniels will be honored at the 14th annual American Black Film Festival in June, according to Blackvoices.com. At the festival’s closing event on June 26 in Miami, Daniels will be given the Career Achievement Award in recognition of his talent and success. Daniels’ recognition will be the highlight of the […]
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NBA Player Zach RandolphTied to Drug Charges
Memphis Grizzlies star Zach Randolph has been tied to drug charges after one of his friends was stopped in Indianapolis driving a truck owned by the NBA player that contained marijuana, the Associated Press reported. According to the AP, court documents say Arthur Boyd, 32, was arrested on May 11 during a routine traffic stop […]
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Local Pastor Asks Community, ‘Can God Transform Ya?’
A Spiritual Renewal Week, in the form of a revival, will be held at 7 p.m. on June 3 and 4 at Peoples Congregational UCC, 4704 13th St. N.W. The evangelist will be the Rev. Dr. James Forbes, a world renowned preacher and pastor emeritus at Riverside Church in New York City. Forbes, who was […]
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Pastor’s Anniversary
The members and friends of Canaan Baptist Church will celebrate the first anniversary of their pastor, the Rev. Dr. Larry Owens Jr., during the 10 a.m. worship service on May 30 at the church located at 1607 Monroe St. N.W. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Duane T. Fields, pastor of Oxford Mount Zion […]
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Member of District’s Faith Community Celebrated
The Wilson High School Athletic Association in Florence, S.C., recognized the importance of music as a support mechanism for the school’s athletic achievements and presented its first Special Achievement Award to trustee emeritus Hamilton E. Flowers, a member of Zion Baptist Church in Northwest Washington. Flowers was inducted into the association’s hall of fame. The […]
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Ex-Detroit Mayor Jailed For Probation Violation
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced to up to five years in prison on May 25 for violating terms of his probation, The Associated Press reported. According to officials, Kilpatrick is required to serve at least one-and-a-half years in prison, but will be granted a 120-day credit for the time he served from his […]
