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Day 1 of the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor  of the 2014 MTV Movie Awards Celebs get their groove to some great sounds! These earphones must give out some pretty cool sounds if its able to put a smile on your face! A nice gift bag will do, thank you! Source: GBK

The San Diego Chargers unveiled the 2014 Charger Girls today, the 28-member dance squad was selected from among nearly 300 talented hopefuls. “I was really impressed with the deep pool of talent that auditioned for this year’s team,” Charger Girls Director Lisa Simmons said. “We had to make some tough decisions to select the final 28 girls. That strong competition has ensured we’ll have one of our finest squads ever.” Dancers from across the nation showed up Sunday for preliminary auditions. From the first round of auditions, 71 finalists were selected to move on to panel interviews and a final dance routine.  The…

Several have not been deemed worthy of a Congressional Medal of Honor  By Ron Armstead Washington, D.C. President Obama at the recent White House Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) ceremony said, “no nation is perfect, but here in America, we confront our imperfections and face a sometimes painful past, including the truth that some of those soldiers fought and died for a country that did not always see them as equal…” The ceremony marked the culmination of a Pentagon review and Congressional legislative mandate in 2002, the result of which concluded that only one Black had been denied. Despite the…

By y Cleo Manago From Rodney King, to Trayvon Martin, Oscar Grant and now Jordan Davis, Black communities have responded with hope while waiting for justice, only to be surprised again and again when justice did not come.  The cycle never seems to change.  At some point, it becomes important to examine why. Unfortunately in my lifetime I have yet to see evidence of any fundamental change regarding the treacherous wrath of White control and racism within institutional, criminal justice, academic, media or other central contexts. In my worldview, disproportionately compromising, incarcerating or killing innocent, unarmed Black people is an American pastime that has…

President Barack Obama and the White House paid tribute to U.S. soldiers by bestowing them with the Medal of Honor on Tuesday, March 18. Here is an excerpt of the President’s speech. The presentation of our nation’s highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — is always a special occasion.  But today, it is truly historic.  This is the single largest group of servicemembers to be awarded the Medal of Honor since the Second World War.  And with several of these soldiers recognized for their valor during that war, this ceremony is 70 years in the making.  As one…

Ford Returned as Sole Sponsor for 10th Annual Hollywood Bureau Symposium during 45th NAACP Image Awards Week Ford Motor Company Fund returned as sole sponsor of the NAACP Hollywood Bureau Symposium, marking its 10th year with the title “Moving Forward: The State of the Industry.” The annual event was held at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.   A portion of Ford’s sponsorship will be directed to support community programs, including a $10,000 grant to Duke Media Foundation. Last year, the film entertainment industry set a record with box office receipts totaling $11 billion. Black filmmakers, including an increased number of…

(Los Angeles, CA)— Dr. Beverly “BAM” Crawford, founder of The Company International hosted the 3rd Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference March 6-8, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 200 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA. The Company International is an organization that connects and supports women of all a ges, cultures and backgrounds looking for new ways to balance life, develop successful strategies and have more fulfilling relationships. This year’s theme, “Tree of Life” welcomed women to take full advantage of the many experts and sessions available which include health and wellness, nutrition and principles for business offering guidance to empower women in…

The National Basketball Association today announced that Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has been named Western Conference Player of the Month for February.  It marks the first time Griffin has achieved this honor and the first time a Clipper has won since Chris Paul (December, 2012). Griffin helped the Clippers to a 7-4 month including victories over Houston, Oklahoma City and Portland. He had averages of 30.0 points and 10.7 rebounds. Amongst Western Conference players, the four-time All-Star ranked third in scoring and sixth in rebounding, and was one of only two players in the league to average at least 30.0 points and 10.0 rebounds…

The Los Angeles Sports Council has named world-record long distance swimmer Diana Nyad and Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker as the 2013 Sportswomen of the Year.  Nyad and Parker will be honored individually during the 9th Annual LA Sports Awards, which will be held on Wednesday, March 5 at the Beverly Hilton. In September 2013, at the age of 64, Nyad, a resident of Southern California, became the first person to swim the treacherous waters from Cuba to Florida without a protective shark cage, covering a distance of 110 miles.  The historic swim took 53 hours, and caught the…

Despite some perceived improvements, 45 years brings little change in perceptions that Blacks are discriminated against in some key aspects of life in America – and change for the worse in others NEW YORK — In the midst of Black History Month, it is perhaps an appropriate time to examine some of our nation’s historical racial divides and reflect on changes that we as a country have seen over time. As far back as 1969 and 1972, The Harris Poll measured perceptions among U.S. adults as to whether blacks were discriminated against in a variety of areas of American life.  A new Harris Poll…

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By Jermel W. Shim Each February we reflect upon black history and honor prominent black leaders who have made a positive contribution to American history. However, some prominent black leaders are consistently overlooked during this month of black reflection, despite their significant roles in American history.  Marcus Garvey (1867-1940) is one such leader who is too often overlooked. Garvey was a Pan-Africanist and social activist who believed that black Americans should control their own destiny, be self-reliant, and engage in their own commerce and trade with other countries. The charismatic Garvey mobilized one of the largest black movements and launched…

By George White, New America Media PASADENA, Calif. – The lucrative college football bowl season has just ended but the basketball tournament dubbed “March Madness” is near, guaranteeing that collegiate sports will generate big income from games early in 2014. However, this year will also usher in another contest – and the outcome of this match could radically reshape a financial system that generates priceless promotions for corporations and billions of dollars for universities and television networks. Consider the stakes in U.S. college football and basketball, the premier generators of amateur sports wealth in a world dominated by professional sports…

2014 Marks 100th Anniversary of Duke Ellington’s First Composition (“Soda Fountain Rag”) Ellington’s Immortal “Jeep’s Blues” A Key Musical Component in “American Hustle” Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, celebrates the life and music of Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, honoring the American composer as Artist of the Month for Black History Month, February 2014. A century ago, in 1914, a teenage Duke Ellington, working in Washington DC as a soda jerk by day and aspirant jazz musician by night, penned his first composition, “Soda Fountain Rag,” laying the cornerstone for one of the most expansive and important canons of American music…