There’s always talk about white television shows that ought to have black faces, but many of these same critics tend to overlook the reality that programming in general could stand to diversify, too. Diversity comes in many shades – most of which go beyond color. To that end, while it’s lovely to see so many shows strive to show the more “positive” aspects of black life, more often than not it appears to come at the expense of offering our perspective as it relates to race, class, and pop culture on the airwaves.
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‘The Boondocks’: Black satire to make a welcome return with 4th season of Aaron McGruder show
There’s always talk about white television shows that ought to have black faces, but many of these same critics tend to overlook the reality that programming in general could stand to diversify, too. Diversity comes in many shades – most of which go beyond color. To that end, while it’s lovely to see so many [...]
Disabled Florida Child Vanished From Front Of Grandmother’s Home
Although African Americans make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 33 percent of the missing in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s database. Cases involving African Americans also tend to receive less media coverage than missing Whites, with missing men of color getting even less attention. MySoulRadio & NewsOne has partnered [...]
’106 & Park’ Co-Hosts Terrence J., Rocsi Diaz Calling It Quits?
After a successful run as co-hosts of the highest-rated show, ”106 & Park,” on BET, the team of Terrence J. and Rocsi Diaz (both pictured) may be headed for splitsville. Both television hosts have reportedly caught the acting bug and have hopes of landing roles on the big screen, according to the New York Post’s Page Six. Terrence J., whose real [...]
Remembering The Queen of Disco: Donna Summers
Donna Summer died today at the age of 63 after a long battle with cancer. She had a long, prolific career but she will likely always be remembered as the ‘Queen of Disco’. Her signature sound was unmistakable and her influence of modern music is still felt to this day. About Donna: LaDonna Adrian Gaines [...]
Gospel singer, pastor Marvin Winans assaulted, carjacked in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city’s west side. The attack happened about 3:20 p.m., and the suspects fled with an unknown amount of cash and Winans’ SUV, police said. Winans, 54, told WXYZ-TV that four or five [...]
‘The Boondocks’: Black satire to make a welcome return with 4th season of Aaron McGruder show
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Disabled Florida Child Vanished From Front Of Grandmother’s Home
May 17th, 2012 Solar Although African Americans make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 33 percent of the missing in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s database. Cases involving African Americans also tend to receive less media coverage than missing Whites, with missing men of color getting even less attention.
MySoulRadio & NewsOne has partnered with the Black and Missing Foundation and TV One to focus on the crisis of missing African Americans.
To be a part of the solution, MySoulRadio & NewsOne will profile a missing person weekly and provide tips about how to keep your loved ones safe and what to do if someone goes missing, while TV One‘s newest show, “Find Our Missing,” hosted by award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson, tells these stories in visual form.
HAVE YOU SEEN ME?? HELP ME GET HOME!!
Adji Desir
Case Type: Disability, Endangered, Involuntary
Date of Birth: October 15, 2002
Missing Date: January 10, 2009
Age Now: 9
Missing City: Immokalee
Missing State: Florida
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Complexion: Dark
Height: 3’0″
Weight: 45 lbs
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Shaved
Eye Color: Brown
Wear Glasses or Contacts: No
Location Last Seen: Adji was last seen playing outside of his house in Immokalee, Fla., on January 10, 2009. There is a $23,000 reward leading to the recovery of Adji.
Watch video of Adji’s disappearance here:
Circumstances of Disappearance: Adji was playing outside of his grandmother’s house. She realized he was gone 30 minutes after she last saw him. More than 300 law enforcement officers searched for Adji, who is mentally handicapped and functions at the level of a 2 year old with a very limited vocabulary. He understands Haitian Creole but doesn’t speak it. He can nod yes or no in response to questions. “Everyday, every night, every second I dream and think of where I can find Adji,” his mother Neida told the Naples Daily News.
Last Seen Wearing: He was last seen wearing a blue and yellow T-shirt, blue and yellow shorts, and black and gray sneakers.
Identifying Marks or Characteristics: Unknown. The National Center for Missing or Exploited Children released an age progressed photo (pictured right) in January.
Anyone with information about Adji can call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 252-9300, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780- TIPS (8477), or the Black and Missing Foundation’s Tip Line.
’106 & Park’ Co-Hosts Terrence J., Rocsi Diaz Calling It Quits?
May 17th, 2012 Solar After a successful run as co-hosts of the highest-rated show, ”106 & Park,” on BET, the team of Terrence J. and Rocsi Diaz (both pictured) may be headed for splitsville. Both television hosts have reportedly caught the acting bug and have hopes of landing roles on the big screen, according to the New York Post’s Page Six.
Terrence J., whose real name is Terrence Jenkins, has already gotten his feet wet via a recurring role on the hit “The Game” as “Danté Young,” the younger boyfriend of “Tasha Mack.” The 30-year-old also has a starring role in the Steve Harvey movie, “Think Like a Man.”
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Remembering The Queen of Disco: Donna Summers
May 17th, 2012 Solar Donna Summer died today at the age of 63 after a long battle with cancer. She had a long, prolific career but she will likely always be remembered as the ‘Queen of Disco’. Her signature sound was unmistakable and her influence of modern music is still felt to this day.
About Donna:
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She had a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was a five-time Grammy Award winner.Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the US Billboard chart, and she also charted four number-one singles in the United States within a 13-month period.
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Gospel singer, pastor Marvin Winans assaulted, carjacked in Detroit
May 17th, 2012 Solar DETROIT (AP) — Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city’s west side.
The attack happened about 3:20 p.m., and the suspects fled with an unknown amount of cash and Winans’ SUV, police said.
Winans, 54, told WXYZ-TV that four or five young men followed him from inside the gas station and attacked him while he gassed up his vehicle.
Winans said he didn’t believe he was seriously hurt, but planned to seek medical attention.
He said his attackers appeared to be among 10 young men he passed by inside the station, and he warily watched them as he pumped gas.
“I’m just saddened that it has come to this,” Winans said. “This kind of nonsense just has to stop. It’s just the savageness of what’s happening in the street.”
He also believes his attackers didn’t recognize him. Winans is pastor of the 4,500-member Perfecting Church on Detroit’s east side. In February, he gave singer Whitney Houston’s eulogy.
“And if they did, it didn’t make much difference,” said Winans, who has been active in civic issues, including taking a stand against the proliferation of strip clubs in Detroit’s neighborhoods.
Autopsy: Trayvon Martin killed by single gunshot fired at ‘intermediate range’
May 17th, 2012 Solar Trayvon Martin was killed by a gunshot to the chest, which was fired from “intermediate range.” That according to an autopsy report from the Volusia County medical examiner.
The report, dated March 15th, details the injuries to Martin, 17, who was shot to death by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman February 26th.
The report stated that Martin suffered a penetrating gunshot wound on the left side of his chest. The entrance wound was fired at “intermediate range.” It is not clear how close that would place Zimmerman and Martin.
The report says the bullet passed through Martin’s left ventricle “from the front to the back,” and that it entered his lungs, creating “perforations.”
The only other apparent injury to Martin was an abrasion on one of his ring fingers, about a quarter to one-eighth of an inch long.
NBC News reviewed the report on Wednesday.
Also Wednesday, ABC News obtained an exclusive copy of a medical report from Zimmerman’s personal physician the day after the shooting. The report, which NBC News also reviewed, found that Zimmerman had a “closed fracture” of the nose, indicating it was likely broken, scalp lacerations that did not require stitches, and two black eyes.
Both documents have emerged as hundreds of pages of evidence, along with 67 CDs containing photos, surveillance video — including from the 7-11 where Martin purchased iced tea and candy prior to the confrontation with Zimmerman, and from the Retreat at Twin Lakes clubhouse in Sanford, Florida — and witness interviews in the case.
Zimmerman faces second degree murder charges in the slaying.
