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How Did Karrine Steffans Change the World?

Steffans does think she changed the world. She said as much on "Life After." ...

New York Muslim Groups Decry Hostile Atmosphere

They gathered on the steps of City Hall to call for a stop to religious...

Some States Haven't Changed Coke-Crack Disparity

Missouri and New Hampshire have disparities greater than the one in the revised federal law. ...

What's Hot

Lawmaker Says Mistakes Used to Distort Her Image
Texas Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson said Wednesday she didn't shortchange others to benefit her own family. ...

Lee Daniels Backs New Film, 'Prince of Broadway'
Daniels' latest venture, “Prince of Broadway,” deals once again with issues some folks would like to go unrecognized. ...

Dr. Day Extra: Don’t Be a Wimp, Get a Check-Up
Acclaimed singer - and prostate cancer survivor - Charlie Wilson, in his own words, implores black men to get check-ups. ...

Little-Known Black History Fact: Alberta Hunter
Alberta Hunter was a jazz and blues artist who was in high demand all over the world in the 1920’s. ...

Entertainment

Fantasia’s ‘Back to Me’ Enters Billboard at No. 2

The cheating scandal, suicide attempt, VH1 special and talk show tour

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NFL Rookie Brandon Spikes Caught up in Sex Scandal

As they say, sex sells. It can also cause you to lose an endorsement.

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News

White House Sets Dance Series, Jamison Tribute
Several of the world's best-known dance companies will perform in the White House East Room next week. ...

Homeless Man Calls 911 from Hot Tub, Seeks Cocoa
A man who called 911 from the hot tub of a suburban home and asked for towels, hot chocolate and a hug got...

Blogs

The Dream Lives On
For days, I have been thinking about the march in Washington D.C. to “reclaim the dream.” I wanted...

Got a Medical Question? Ask Dr. Sampson Davis!
Do you have a medical question for Dr. Sampson Davis this morning? Text your queries to OhOhOh (646464). --- Dr....

Remember Haiti?
We live in such a fast-paced world, it’s hard to get people to think about anything that happened...

Deya Gets Direct with Yolanda Adams About Dr. Day!

Listen in on the other line as gospel great Yolanda Adams and I talk about health, the...

Give Love on Father's Day
Father’s Day is Sunday, and the jokes, dissing, and pity party for dads who aren’t expecting anything from...

Fear of the Unknown
Fear is a powerful thing. Though we all know it's not the way God intended us to live...

Video

Money

The Color of Money: Clock Ticking on
In midtown Manhattan two years ago, the billboard-size clock that keeps track ...

The Color of Money: Social Security’s Blessing
Perhaps nothing gets some people madder than if you trash their mama ...

Life and Style

Dating and Your Reading List…
A couple of years ago I happened to bring an old, hardcover biography ...

Suddenly Single? Ask Dr. Gilda
Dear Dr. Gilda, I recently started exchanging emails with a woman ...

Nielsen Fun Fact Poll

Nielsen polled almost 30,000 consumers globally about barriers to eating healthy. Time seemed to be the biggest challenge.

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MUSIC

Rapper T.I., Wife Arrested on Drug Charges

Deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Serena Williams to Potential Dates: ‘Call Me'

The tennis superstar tells People magazine she’s on the hunt for Mr. Right.

MOVIES

Producer-Director Lee Daniels Backs New Film

From “Monster’s Ball” to “Precious,” he always keeps it provocative.

MOVING AMERICA

Johnson Says She Didn't Shortchange Others

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson gave CBCF scholarships to kin, aide's children.

MOVING AMERICA

Muslim Groups Decry Hostile Atmosphere

Over 50 leading Muslim organizations say religious bias is increasing.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Charlie Wilson: Don't Be a Wimp, Brother

The singer - and prostate cancer survivor - implores black men to get check-ups.