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The Psychological and Existential Experience of Seeing a Black President Win Reelection

Charles Howard | Posted 01.07.2013 | Black Voices
Charles Howard

There was something very personal about this race for me as a Black man. Seeing Obama's face with the little check by it on television is like seeing one of my relatives win. It is a different feeling than when other candidates that I have supported won.

Amatus: Critical Artist and Harbinger of Where Music Is Going

Charles Howard | Posted 01.02.2013 | Black Voices
Charles Howard

Amatus-Sami's music has a well-rounded edginess to it. Her music is on the edge of many things. The edge of hip-hop, the edge of electronica, the cutting edge of production, the edge of breaking through.

Shyne On Obama: 'He’s Another Corny One'

Posted 10.19.2012 | Black Voices

I should be in America in a couple of months. We’re working to try to get this visa. Obama is playing games. He’s frontin. He better do the right ...

WATCH: Bobbi Kristina Brown Confirms Engagement To Adopted Brother

Posted 10.17.2012 | Black Voices

Despite previous reports denying her engagement to Nick Gordon, Bobbi Kristina Brown has officially confirmed the couple’s commitment to one another...

Why President Obama is the Only Choice for Black Actress and Small Business Owner Brenda Braxton

Rob Smith | Posted 12.01.2012 | Black Voices
Rob Smith

Multi-hyphenate actress/dancer/small business owner Brenda Braxton has many talents from hoofing it on Broadway boards to styling Harlem's hottest residents at her upscale barber shop Bbraxton, but there is only one choice in her mind for the 2012 Presidential election.

Bobbi Kristina's Inheritance Challenged By Mother's Trustees

Posted 10.08.2012 | Black Voices

The Jacksons aren’t the only celebrity family who are taking legal action in an attempt to restructure the estate of a late icon. In recent weeks it...

50 Cent Hires Private Investigator For Chris Lighty Case

Posted 09.26.2012 | Black Voices

In spite of Chris Lighty’s death being ruled as an official suicide by New York City medical examiners, friends of the mogul still have doubts about...

Chad Johnson And Evelyn Lozada Divorce Finalized

AP | Posted 11.19.2012 | Black Voices

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson's divorce from reality TV star Evelyn Lozada was finalized Wednesday, a lit...

Black Films, Actors and Directors Enliven 2012 Toronto International Film Festival

Dwight Brown | Posted 11.17.2012 | Black Voices
Dwight Brown

Black films, actors and directors headed to the 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival this September and made their mark.

DMX On Drake: 'Your Balls Ain't That Big, Son'

Posted 09.15.2012 | Black Voices

I'm kinda feelin' some kinda a way about the fact that you been commissioned, that you been blessed, you've been given the opportunity to do the Aaliy...

Chad Johnson Determined To Win Evelyn Back

Posted 09.18.2012 | Black Voices

Within the last month NFL Pro-bowler Chad Johnson has experienced a few losses, both in his career and personal life. However one loss that Johnson (f...

Jenifer Lewis Goes Viral With New Comedy Series

Posted 09.11.2012 | Black Voices

This week Jenifer Lewis premiered her new YouTube scripted series aptly titled, “Jenifer Lewis and Shangela.” Produced by Lewis and The Collabo...

Terrence J Lands Ryan Seacrest's Former Gig

Posted 09.10.2012 | Black Voices

After leaving his seven year stint as host of BET’s nationally syndicated show, "106 & Park," Terrence Jenkins has wasted no time landing another gi...

The New 'King Of All Media!!!'

CNN | Posted 09.11.2012 | Black Voices

Watch out Howard Stern, it looks like Steve Harvey is angling for the title of "King of All Media." Both outspoken men have much in common, includi...

The Ten Most Popular Black Celebrity Hairstyles

Ben Arogundade | Posted 11.02.2012 | Black Voices
Ben Arogundade

I thought it might be interesting to check out the global monthly search stats on the hairstyles of black celebrities, to see whose was the most popular.

Is There Friction Among 'R&B Divas' Cast?

Posted 08.31.2012 | Black Voices

Say it ain’t so, a show about divas is experiencing friction amongst its cast? Well, according to Radar Online a source revealed earlier this week t...

Sneak Peek: Gabby Douglas Appears On 'Oprah's Next Chapter'

Posted 08.27.2012 | Black Voices

Earlier this month gymnast, Gabby Douglas, made Olympic history as she became the first African-American to win a gold medal in the all-around competi...

Homeless Man Charged In LL Cool J Home Break-In

AP | Posted 10.23.2012 | Black Voices

LOS ANGELES — A homeless man was charged Thursday with burglary for allegedly breaking into the California home of LL Cool J, where the actor-ra...

George Zimmerman No Longer On Facebook After His Attorney Shuts It Down

AP | Posted 08.22.2012 | Crime

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The attorney for the man who fatally shot Trayvon Martin says he is shutting down a Facebook page the defense team was using because ...

Lauryn Hill Says 'No' To O?

Posted 08.21.2012 | Black Voices

In recent months, Oprah Winfrey has landed big interviews with the likes of Lady Gaga, Bobbi Kristina, The Kardashians, and Rihanna as part of her net...

Celebrating 40 Years Of Chaka!

Posted 08.21.2012 | Black Voices

Next year will mark a pivotal year for Chaka Khan. Not only is the ten-time Grammy Award-winner celebrating her 60th birthday on March 23, she is also...

Trymaine Lee

WATCH: Police Release Video And Audio From Night Of Chavis Carter Shooting

HuffingtonPost.com | Trymaine Lee | Posted 08.18.2012 | Black Voices

As public pressure mounts on the Jonesboro police department's investigation into the death of Chavis Carter, a 21-year-old who authorities say killed...

Beyonce's Camp Responds To Harry Belafonte

Posted 08.14.2012 | Black Voices

Last week during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, legendary singer and social activist Harry Belafonte expressed his disappointment with high...

Sundance Award-Winner Releases Trailer For New Film

Posted 08.13.2012 | Black Voices

After making history earlier this year at the annual Sundance Film Festival by becoming the first African American women to win the award for best dir...

Deep Rivers, Souls, and the Enduring Artistic Challenge: A Reflection on Paul Robeson and Rob Murat

Charles Howard | Posted 10.13.2012 | Black Voices
Charles Howard

Beyond his legendary athletic abilities and his brilliant scholarship, Robeson is best known as an Artist and as an Activist. His deep baritone emerges from a deep resolve to fight against oppression everywhere.