Janks Morton is an award-winning documentary filmmaker known for poignant, tough-love documentaries about African-American males such as What Black Men Think and Men to Boys. Now, as the father of an 11-year-old girl poised on the brink of blossoming into a beautiful, but possibly vulnerable young woman, he was inspired to make sisters the subject […]
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Crews on Call
Hailing from Flint, Mich., Terry Crews has not only one of the most recognizable faces around, but maybe one of the most recognizable physiques as well. The handsome hunk is currently one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, having a trio of flicks released in August alone, namely, The Expendables, Lottery Ticket and Middle Men. […]
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Jolie Delivers Again in Action Flick as CIA Agent-Turned-Manchurian Assassin
Let’s face it, from Tomb Raider (2001) to Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) to Wanted (2008), Angelina Jolie has always delivered in her high-octane action adventures, and Salt is no exception. This espionage thriller about a Russian mole strategically planted in the U.S. couldn’t be timelier, given the recent arrest of Anna Chapman, the flamboyant […]
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‘The Presumption of Guilt: The Arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Race, Class and Crime in America’
“This book is about more than the arrest of one man. It is abut how we need to examine our criminal justice system to ensure that fairness, not power, is the currency of our system. When we move from a presumption of innocence to a presumption of guilt, we diminish our sense of community and […]
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Documentary Chronicles Historic Gathering of Black Men
On Oct. 16, 1995, African-American males descended in droves on the District of Columbia for a historic gathering on the National Mall. Prophetically dubbed the Million Man March ahead of time, the gathering lived up to its billing, with anywhere between 1 and 2 million brothers attending – depending upon the news source. Over the […]
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In an Introspective Mood
From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. He is currently the host of the late night television talk show “Tavis Smiley” on PBS and “The Tavis Smiley Show” […]
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Pharrell’s Philosophy
Pharrell was born on April 5, 1973, in Virginia Beach, Va., the eldest of three sons to bless the union of Carolyn and Pharoah Williams, a schoolteacher and handyman, respectively. At the age of just 12, the aspiring musician started playing with Chad Hugo, a kid he met over summer vacation at band camp. They […]
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New Book Urges Kids to ‘Go Cook Something’
“My Mom and Dad separated when I was still in Underoos, so I’ve had to help Mom a lot…Ever since I could pick up a spoon, my Mom has had me in the kitchen… I think every kid needs to learn how to cook to some extent. This cookbook should get you started. The recipes […]
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Top Ten DVD List for July 6th 2010
Brooklyn’s Finest Click Here to View More Info The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Click Here to View More Info A Single Man Click Here to View More Info Film Noir Classics II Click Here to View More Info Obama’s Deal Click Here to View More Info The Children’s War Click Here to View More […]
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Blacks Serve as Brunt of Jokes in Insensitive Buddy Comedy
In the opening scene of Grown Ups, a Black kid (Jameel McGill), who has very obviously double-dribbled during a basketball game, unreasonably calls the referee a racist for blowing the whistle on him. That scene sets the tone for the rest of a movie that is essentially a series of offensive one-liners coming mostly at […]
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Review: ‘H.O.L.Y. B.I.B.L.E.: A Compliment to Your Daily Bible Study’
“I only hope that the simple but insightful principles captured in this book will allow for you, the reader, to first get within yourself and be guided in a positive way by the instructions given out by God for a healthy, quality, and satisfied life. Secondly, I hope that others will be stimulated and encouraged […]
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Hollywood A-Listers Co-Star in Remake of 1976 Crime Thriller
Hollywood has a knack for quickly cranking out knockoffs of Academy Award-winning movies which is why I’m wondering what took somebody this long to make a flick similar to No Country for Old Men. Directed by Brit Michael Winterbottom (A Mighty Heart), The Killer Inside Me is actually a remake of a 1976 crime caper […]
