Michael was prepping to try to recapture his once elevated status with 50 sold out shows at London’s massive O2 arena. But that was not to be. In fact I believe that the stress of preparing for that show, after his long performing layoff, played a role in his demise.

Lauryn Hill backs out of Stockholm Jazz Fest, Estelle steps in her place

Black Film Producer & Promoter Ralph Scott on “Inside Urban Hollywood” on Monday June 22nd at 6pm PST/9pm EST

Trinidad and Tobago overtakes Jamaica as murder capital of the Caribbean

in the midst of the political protests in Iran, green is earning a new significance, a sign of solidarity, a “way for them to express their opposition and their unhappiness with the way the election was conducted

I thought including a few excerpts with some background on the protests currently going on in Iran may be helpful to some readers. Feel free to comment with more resources and links.

Father’s Day Tribute- Luther Vandross “Dance With My Father”

Poems in honor of Father’s Day, “Losing Someone Special” by Jayme K. Strain

s the newest African American owned Doll Company of the 21st century, Trinity Designs, Inc. focuses on creating collectible fashion dolls designed in the likeness of minority groups. From various occupations to social groups, Trinity Designs, Inc. will provide an array of minority inspired dolls.

On June 6, 2009, Alysa Stanton, a divorced mother with one 14 year old daughter from a Jewish suburb of Cleveland, was officially ordained a rabbi from Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati

Award winning documentary film HEART OF STONE by New Jersey native Beth Toni Kruvant which will be premiering in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Black Film Festival on Saturday, June 6th at 1:15 PM.

Tonight (June 2, 2009), viewers will get a wake up call to take better care of our earth during the 2 hour documentary “Earth 2100″ airing on ABC.

Father Alberto Cutié resurfaces debate on whether Catholic priests should make a vow of celibacy