HBO Documentary ‘Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown’ Debuts
James Brown is undoubtedly one of the most influential entertainers in the history of American music and culture. Known as "The Godfather of Soul,"...
Periscope: Live Streaming is the New Black
The debut of live streaming app Meerkat at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March sparked the beginning of the interactive live streaming age. Now,...
Towson Univ Prof Talks Student Response to Threat of White 'Patrol'
I teach African American literature at Towson University. Every semester, I try to make relevant the varied stories—fiction and nonfiction—of our recent and distant...
Five African Countries Celebrate the Female Condom
Today is Global Female Condom day and many countries, organizations and institutions are celebrating the existence of the female condom. Zimbawe, Zambia, South Africa,...
BET’s ‘Being Mary Jane’ Debut is Ratings Hit
Rick Kissell of Variety is reporting that BET’s first original scripted series, drama “Being Mary Jane,” ranked as the top-rated first-run cable program of...
Sugar Hill Gang: Big Bank Hank Dead at 57
Jessica Goodman of the Huffington Post is reporting that a member of the pioneering rap group the Sugarhill Gang has died. Henry "Big Bank...
'Deception' and 'Soul Food Junkies': Must-See TV
http://youtu.be/5FNFOOe0wgU
by Nsenga K. Burton
Must-see Thursdays has turned into Must-see Mondays for the African Diaspora. NBC's 'Deception' starring Meagan Good and Laz Alonso is airing...
India Arie Returns to Spotlight with ‘SongVersation’
India.Arie’s music speaks loud and clear. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and Atlanta native delivered a memorable Oct. 18 homecoming performance at Cobb...
South Africa: First Black "Idols" Winner Declared In Eighth Season
The New York Times is reporting that viewers of "Idols SA," the South African counterpart to the popular televised competition "American Idol," have named...
Great Britain: Slave-owners Given Huge Payouts After Abolition
written by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D.
When many people speak of slavery reparations, they debate the merit of whether descendants of slaves should actually receive...
