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‘Deception’ and ‘Soul Food Junkies’: Must-See TV

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Meagan Good and Laz Alonso star in NBC’s Deception which airs tonight at 10 p.m. EST on NBC. (Google Images)

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 tonight at 10 PM EST/9 Central. PBS is also airing Byron Hurt’s documentary ‘Soul Food Junkies‘ tonight. Thank goodness for DVR technology because it is possible to watch one and then the other. After watching TV One’s critically acclaimed series Find Our Missing on TV One at 9 p.m., make sure you turn the channel to NBC or PBS and set your DVRs for both shows.

‘Deception’ is a classic whodunnit with a high-profile murder, multiple suspects with motives, two detectives (that also happen to be black and beautiful), a ridiculously wealthy and complicated family and characters who are not what they seem.

On the other end of the spectrum, there is Byron Hurt’s ‘Soul Food Junkies,’ a personal documentary about the cost of soul food on the lives of people of African descent. Hurt (Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes) made the film after his father, a lover of soul food, passed away at age 63.

Why should you watch ‘Deception?’ Besides the talents of Good and Alonso, it is a classic whodunnit with potential to resuscitate the genre while proving that folks will watch a drama with two African-American (and Cuban in the case of Alonso) leads. As we know, the show needs an opportunity to grow and develop, and that is largely based on the number of viewers early on.

Why should you watch ‘Soul Food Junkies?’ Hurt fought hard to get this film made. After losing funding, Hurt launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the remaining $25,000. He raised $30,000, moving the project forward and making the deal with PBS. Now that’s a whole lot of soul.

Set your DVRs and make sure that you tune into at least one of these shows tonight. If we want more quality programming that appeals to the African Diaspora, then we’ll have to tune our channels to where our mouths are and make sure that we keep shows like ‘Deception’ and documentaries like ‘Soul Food Junkies’ on our radar.

Check your local listings for channel information.

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Kenya: Historic Election is Impacting Economy

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Kenya will be having elections for the first time since adoption of the new Constitution on March 4, 2013. (Google Images)

Humphrey Liloba of AllAfrica.com is reporting that Kenya is heading towards the most expensive election in the history of the country and the economy is weakening in the process. Liloba writes:

“Charged political activity in the country has taken toll on the economy as most uncompleted projects may need to wait until after the March fourth elections as donors withhold funding as anxiety over the nature of the general election takes shape.

Government departments are also slowly shutting as the election mood sweeps across the country. Parliament will be officially dissolved in less than a month to give politicians time off for their campaigns.

This is the biggest and most expensive election in Kenyan history given that it is the first one under the new constitution which heralded a County Government. For the first time, instead of the usual three tier government where Kenyans used to choose the local government representative, Member of Parliament and President, they will be choosing six representatives at the same time following the devolved government. The six include President, County Governor, Senator, Member of Parliament, County Representative and Women Representative.”

Preparations for the election are in full throttle with election officials of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) working to ensure a free and fair general election. The elections will take place on March 4, 2013.

Read more at AllAfrica.com.

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Venezuela: Hugo Chavez is 'Conscious' in Cuba

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Supporters of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, known as ‘Chavistas’ celebrate and pray for the ailing leader. (Photo Credit: ABC.es)

Al-Jazeera is reporting that the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has evolved in a “favorable” way in recent days, although he still requires treatment for respiratory failure, the government has said.

“Despite his delicate state … in recent days the general medical evolution has been favourable,” said the latest official statement on Chavez’s health on Sunday.

“The respiratory infection is controlled, though the commander-president still requires specific measures to solve breathing insufficiency … he is conscious.”

Chavez has been hospitalized in Cuba since his fourth cancer operation last month and suffered a pulmonary infection.

Former vice president Elias Jaua said earlier on Sunday “the situation is complex and delicate, but it is true that Hugo Chavez has fought and is fighting for his life”.

Supporters of the ailing president held rallies across Venezuela and defended a controversial court ruling allowing the indefinite delay of the socialist leader’s inauguration.

Read more at Al-Jazeera.

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Venezuela: Hugo Chavez is ‘Conscious’ in Cuba

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Supporters of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, known as ‘Chavistas’ celebrate and pray for the ailing leader. (Photo Credit: ABC.es)

Al-Jazeera is reporting that the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has evolved in a “favorable” way in recent days, although he still requires treatment for respiratory failure, the government has said.

“Despite his delicate state … in recent days the general medical evolution has been favourable,” said the latest official statement on Chavez’s health on Sunday.

“The respiratory infection is controlled, though the commander-president still requires specific measures to solve breathing insufficiency … he is conscious.”

Chavez has been hospitalized in Cuba since his fourth cancer operation last month and suffered a pulmonary infection.

Former vice president Elias Jaua said earlier on Sunday “the situation is complex and delicate, but it is true that Hugo Chavez has fought and is fighting for his life”.

Supporters of the ailing president held rallies across Venezuela and defended a controversial court ruling allowing the indefinite delay of the socialist leader’s inauguration.

Read more at Al-Jazeera.

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Don Cheadle is Golden: Wins Best Actor Golden Globe

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Yolanda Sangweni of Essence.com reports that prolific actor Don Cheadle won a 2013 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Series (Comedy or Musical). Cheadle stars as Martin Kaan in the Showtime comedy ‘House of Lies,’ about a group of management consultants who’ll do anything to get a business deal done.

Cheadle’s character may take care of business on screen, but Cheadle is also known to take care of business off-screen. In 2007, Cheadle was awarded the BET Humanitarian award of the year for his numerous humanitarian services performed for the people of Darfur and Rwanda. Cheadle and actor George Clooney were presented with the Summit Peace Award by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in 1997 for their work to stop genocide and relieve the suffering of the people of Darfur.

He was previously nominated for a Golden Globe award in 1995 for his role as “Mouse” in Carl Franklin’s Devil in a Blue Dress (based on the novel by Walter Mosley) and won a Golden Globe for his role as Sammy Davis, Jr. in the television film “The Rat Pack.”

Read more at Essence.com.

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Delta Sigma Theta's Centennial: Melissa Harris-Perry Speaks

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Scores of members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority descended upon Howard University, the birthplace of the organization to celebrate the 100th year of service and sisterhood. (Facebook Feed)

MSNBC host and academic Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry pens a post about the centennial celebration of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in honor of the organization turning 100 years-old over the weekend. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority joined the men of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi and the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha, historically black Greek-Letter organizations committed to leadership, scholarship, sisterhood/brotherhood and ultimately serving the community for more than a century. Dr. Harris-Perry informs readers of the political involvement of members of black Greek-Letter organizations like Delta Sigma Theta members Patricia Roberts Harris, Shirley Jordan, Barbara Jordan, Sen. Carol Moseley Braun and former Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman. In her wise way, Harris-Perry reminds readers that although her organization is not perfect (and neither are the others), being a member is not about perfection — it is about commitment. Read an excerpt from Dr. Harris-Perry’s post below:

“One hundred years ago today–on Jan. 13, 1913, twenty-two young women at Howard University established Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

The Deltas were founded at a time when women did not have the right to vote. When African Americans were second-class citizens. And when black women were concentrated in the exploitative drudgery of domestic work. As college students, these young women understood that their education meant they had relative privilege.

And founding Delta Sigma Theta was a response to that opportunity–a chance to nurture social bonds between one another and serve their broader community.”

Read Dr. Harris-Perry’s post in full at MSNBC.

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Delta Sigma Theta’s Centennial: Melissa Harris-Perry Speaks

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Scores of members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority descended upon Howard University, the birthplace of the organization to celebrate the 100th year of service and sisterhood. (Facebook Feed)

MSNBC host and academic Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry pens a post about the centennial celebration of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in honor of the organization turning 100 years-old over the weekend. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority joined the men of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi and the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha, historically black Greek-Letter organizations committed to leadership, scholarship, sisterhood/brotherhood and ultimately serving the community for more than a century. Dr. Harris-Perry informs readers of the political involvement of members of black Greek-Letter organizations like Delta Sigma Theta members Patricia Roberts Harris, Shirley Jordan, Barbara Jordan, Sen. Carol Moseley Braun and former Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman. In her wise way, Harris-Perry reminds readers that although her organization is not perfect (and neither are the others), being a member is not about perfection — it is about commitment. Read an excerpt from Dr. Harris-Perry’s post below:

“One hundred years ago today–on Jan. 13, 1913, twenty-two young women at Howard University established Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

The Deltas were founded at a time when women did not have the right to vote. When African Americans were second-class citizens. And when black women were concentrated in the exploitative drudgery of domestic work. As college students, these young women understood that their education meant they had relative privilege.

And founding Delta Sigma Theta was a response to that opportunity–a chance to nurture social bonds between one another and serve their broader community.”

Read Dr. Harris-Perry’s post in full at MSNBC.

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Mali: France Begins Intervention Against Islamists

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Malian President Dioncounda Traore has called on France for troops to fight Islamist extremists who have overtaken the northern region of the country. (Google Images)

BBC Africa is reporting that President Francois Hollande says French troops are taking part in operations against Islamists in northern Mali.

French troops “have brought support this afternoon to Malian units to fight against terrorist elements”, he said.

Armed groups, some linked to al-Qaeda, took control of northern Mali in April.

Mr. Hollande said the intervention complied with international law, and had been agreed with Malian President Dioncounda Traore. A state of emergency has been declared across the country.

Mr.  Traore used a televised address on Friday to call on Malians to unite to “free every inch” of the country.

He said he was to launch a “powerful and massive riposte against our enemies” after he “called for and obtained France’s air support within the framework of the international legality”.

The militants said on Thursday that they had advanced further into government-controlled territory, taking the strategic central town of Konna.

The Islamists have sought to enforce an extreme interpretation of Islamic law.

Read more about this story and a provocative analysis by BBC’s Hugh Schofield on BBC Africa.

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Barbados Workers Union Set to Strike

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Sir Roy Trotman, Barbados Workers Union secretary general has announced that workers will strike after telecommunications company LIME violated a collective-bargaining agreement reached on New Year’s Eve. (Google Images)

Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) will “definitely” embark upon industrial action after efforts to get the telecommunications company, Cable and Wireless (Barbados) Limited, to retract dismissal letters sent to nearly 100 workers last week failed.

BWU general secretary Sir Roy Trotman said that while no date has yet been decided on when the industrial action would start, he was insisting “there will be industrial action but we will determine where, how and when. The time and the hour will be decided when the General Secretary announces”.

Speaking after an emergency executive meeting on Thursday night, Sir Roy said that there was “absolute and total support” of the BWU’s membership after Cable and Wireless (Barbados) Limited, which operates here under the brand, LIME reneged on a collective bargaining decision on New Year’s Eve to continue.

“I have spoken to all of the issues, the members support all of those issues and feel strongly about them and … this will guide our actions,” he added.

Last week, LIME, blaming substantial losses, said that it would be outsourcing its retail operations in a bid to improve its financial position.

U.S.: Seven Unreleased Jimi Hendrix Trax to Debut

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Seven songs recorded by rock legend Jimi Hendrix will be included in a special episode of Hawaii Five-O airing on January 20, 2013. (Google Images)

Tambay A. Obenson of Shadow and Act is reporting that a new Jimi Hendrix album, People, Hell and Angels will be released in March 2013. For those of you that cannot wait until March, seven of the previously unreleased songs (recorded in 1968-69) on the posthumous album will be featured on a special episode of Hawaii Five-O. Obenson reports that the episode will air following the AFC championship football game in the 10 p.m. slot. The episode will air on January 20, 2013 on CBS.

Read more at Shadow and Act.

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