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The dynamic, instantly recognizable and captivating voice of Evangelist Kim Burrell is undeniably one of the most powerful voices in music today. Her unrivaled instrument, impeccable musicianship and ability to tap into the human experience and emotion has made her a favorite across genre and within the musician community. Kim Burrell is one of the few artists to be revered in both the spiritual and secular worlds. The Grammy-Award nominated and

There’s a countless amount of background singers, many who will never have successful careers as solo stars, but Anthony Hamilton has defied the odds. Here’s how…

When Tyra Banks debuted her natural hair for all the world to marvel, we were delighted that black women had a new image for other races to also admire.

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On Tuesday, Kit Samuel (pictured) will face charges for allegedly leaving her grandson near a Sacramento freeway ramp last Friday. Talking with Fox40 from the jailhouse, Samuel denied any wrongdoing and claims she was returning for the infant, according to the L.A. Times.

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Samuel has been charged with child endangerment and public intoxication, after reportedly leaving her 1-month-old grandson near Interstate 80. According

Ramarley Graham was fatally shot by plain clothes officers, after he tried to run from  them during a confrontation Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Daily News.

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Graham, 19, was pursued by a team of police who had attempted to stop and question him.  Reportedly, police witnessed the youth adjusting the waistband of his pants on the street and immediately assumed he had a gun.  The youth,

Three North Carolina schools ranked nationally

by Donal Ware
The defending CIAA Champion Shaw Bears are a unanimous #1 selection in the Boxtorow National Division II/NAIA HBCU Top 10 Basketball Poll.

Winston-Salem State’s loss to Saint Augustine’s on Saturday enabled the Bowie State Bulldogs to grab the #2 spot. WSSU fell to #3. Tougaloo and Xavier (La.) who combined was 3-0 last week, remained at the #4 and #5 positions, respectively.
The Central State Marauders moved up to spots this

The ladies of The View engaged in a contentious debate over the Susan G. Komen Foundation‘s controversial decision to halt funding to Planned Parenthood. Komen has implemented criteria that bars them from providing grants to organizations that are under investigation by local, state or federal authorities, according to spokesperson, Leslie Aun.

A newly discovered letter from a freed former slave to his onetime master is creating a buzz.

Don Cornelius — who famously created “Soul Train” was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning … and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide.

We’re told cops discovered the body at around 4 AM PT. Law enforcement sources tell us … Cornelius died from a gunshot wound to the head and officials believe the wound was self-inflicted.

We’re told Cornelius was taken to the hospital where