Black Voices Blogs http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs Black Voices Blogs http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/media/feedlogo.gif Black Voices Blogs http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs en-us Copyright 2008 AOL LLC. All Rights Reserved. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Cuba Gooding Jr. To Play Dr. Ben Carson In 'Gifted Hands' http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/cuba-gooding-jr-to-play-dr-ben-carson-in-gifted-hands/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/cuba-gooding-jr-to-play-dr-ben-carson-in-gifted-hands/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/cuba-gooding-jr-to-play-dr-ben-carson-in-gifted-hands/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. ('Jerry Maguire') has been cast to play Dr. Benjamin S. Carson in the new TNT Original movie 'GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY', according to an announcement today by Michael Wright, senior vice president in charge of... Read more

]]>Wilson Morales2008-08-29T17:22:00+00:00Hi Family! Introducing My 'Partner'http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/hi-family-introducing-my-partner/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/hi-family-introducing-my-partner/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/hi-family-introducing-my-partner/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Black Voices Blogs: By Tim'm T. West, Special to BlackVoices.com I am one of the lucky ones: lucky, brave or both. This July, I celebrated my 36th birthday in the company of family, friends, and my partner Dave. The term "partner" doesn't rest well in the ears of some... Read more

]]>Angela Bronner2008-08-29T13:50:00+00:00Another Hot Shoe from Designer Pierre Hardyhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/another-hot-shoe-from-designer-pierre-hardy/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/another-hot-shoe-from-designer-pierre-hardy/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/another-hot-shoe-from-designer-pierre-hardy/#commentsFiled under: ,

Black Voices Blogs: Let's give a boisterous applaud for shoe designer, Pierre Hardy! Let us stand in ovation, since this designer has once again created a shoe fashioned for the avant-garde fashionista! In the past, Style Spotter has blogged on the outstanding,... Read more

]]>Esther Dixon2008-08-29T13:38:00+00:00It's Been Realhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/its-been-real/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/its-been-real/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/its-been-real/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: By Felicia PrideToday marks my last day as Blackvoices.com's More than Words book blogger. For almost two years, I've been discussing the links between books and our lives. And we've had some really colorful discussions, ranging from the vilification... Read more

]]>bill cosbydiddyterry mcmillanFelicia Pride2008-08-29T12:05:00+00:00Frankly Speaking: Nelly Addresses 'Tip Drill' Video & The Women of Spelman Collegehttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/frankly-speaking-nelly-addresses-tip-drill-video-and-the-women/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/frankly-speaking-nelly-addresses-tip-drill-video-and-the-women/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/frankly-speaking-nelly-addresses-tip-drill-video-and-the-women/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com "You get on brothers about doing certain things, but then when the brother comes to do something helpful for the community, you knock him for the bad s-t that he did. Example: Spelman. I come down there to teach... Read more

]]>Jackie DonahueJackieDonahueJawn MurrayJawnMurrayleukemiaNellyNelly AshantiNellyAshantiSirius Satellite RadioSiriusSatelliteRadioSpelman CollegeSpelman College NellySpelmanCollegeSpelmanCollegeNellyTip DrillTipDrillJawn Murray2008-08-29T10:10:00+00:00Obama Heads To The Mountaintophttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/obamas-time/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/obamas-time/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/29/obamas-time/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Black Voices Blogs: On this day, the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, Barack Obama assured his place in history as the first African American presidential nominee of a major political... Read more

]]>Barack ObamaDNC-ConventionFaye Anderson2008-08-29T00:00:00+00:00John Legend: Getting Political & Readying New Musichttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/john-legend-getting-political-and-readying-new-music/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/john-legend-getting-political-and-readying-new-music/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/john-legend-getting-political-and-readying-new-music/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com Before soul crooner John Legend headed to the Democratic National Convention in Denver to perform his song, 'If You're Out There', the 29-year old singer had already pledged his allegiance to the Democratic nominee,... Read more

]]>Andre 3000Andre3000Barack ObamaBarackObamaBlack Eye PeasBlackEyePeasDemocratic National ConventionDemocraticNationalConventionDNCEstelleEvolverHomeSchool RecordsHomeschoolRecordsIf Youre Out ThereIfYoureOutThereJawn MurrayJawnMurrayJohn LegendJohnLegendKanye WestKanyeWestOrdinary PeopleOrdinaryPeoplePharrell WIlliamsPharrellWilliamsSenator Barack ObamaSenatorBarackObamaVaughn AnthonyVaughnAnthonyWill-I-amJawn Murray2008-08-28T21:33:00+00:00First Look At David Oyelowo As Muddy Waters In 'Who Do You Love'http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/first-look-at-david-oyelowo-as-muddy-waters-in-who-do-you-love/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/first-look-at-david-oyelowo-as-muddy-waters-in-who-do-you-love/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/first-look-at-david-oyelowo-as-muddy-waters-in-who-do-you-love/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: One of the brightest stars of the future, David Oyelowo, has a film that be featured at the Toronto Film Feature with his latest film, 'Who Do You Love'. He will be playing the legendary Muddy Waters in the life story of legendary record producer... Read more

]]>Wilson Morales2008-08-28T19:24:00+00:00Naomi Campbell: Moves Into $18.5 Million Homehttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/naomi-campbell-moves-into-18-5-million-home/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/naomi-campbell-moves-into-18-5-million-home/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/naomi-campbell-moves-into-18-5-million-home/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: By Brennan Williams, BlackVoices.comAs the old saying goes, "Money can't buy me love." Well in Naomi Campbell's case, love can buy her a new home in Brazil.The supermodel-actress recently purchased a $18.5 million penthouse apartment in Jardins,... Read more

]]>Brennan Williams2008-08-28T17:05:00+00:00Celebrating The Dream And The Dreamershttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/Barack-Obama-Martin-luther-King/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/Barack-Obama-Martin-luther-King/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/Barack-Obama-Martin-luther-King/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Black Voices Blogs: On Day Four of the Democratic National Convention, there was a "Tribute to the Movement and the Man." That man is, of course, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who 45 years ago today delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech. Martin Luther "Marty" King III... Read more

]]>DNC-ConventionMartin Luther King Jr.MartinLutherKingJr.Faye Anderson2008-08-28T16:00:00+00:00Stylespotter Spots: Michelle Obama's Fashion at DNChttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/stylespotter-spots-michelle-obama-rockin-the-dnc/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/stylespotter-spots-michelle-obama-rockin-the-dnc/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/stylespotter-spots-michelle-obama-rockin-the-dnc/#commentsFiled under: ,

Black Voices Blogs: Michelle Obama wearing Spring 2009 Thakoon with husband Sen. Obama The Democratic National Conevntion ended with a bang last night: an amazing speech delivered by Sen. Barack Obama, the first African-American presumptive Democratic nominee after... Read more

]]>Sonya Magett2008-08-28T15:04:00+00:00Interview: Mayor Nagin Calls New Orleans "Tale of Two Cities"http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/interview-mayor-nagin-calls-new-orleans-tale-of-two-cities/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/interview-mayor-nagin-calls-new-orleans-tale-of-two-cities/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/interview-mayor-nagin-calls-new-orleans-tale-of-two-cities/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Black Voices Blogs: DENVER -- As killer storm Gustav threatened the Gulf Coast three years after Hurricane Katrina, Black Voices caught up with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin before he left the Democratic National Convention earlier than planned.In an interview Tuesday,... Read more

]]>Jeff Douglas2008-08-28T14:00:00+00:00Pieces of The Dreamhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/pieces-of-the-dream/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/pieces-of-the-dream/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/pieces-of-the-dream/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Black Voices Blogs: Thursday, August 28, 2008 -- Langston Hughes famously asked "What happens to a dream deferred?" Forty-five years to the day of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic address in D.C., the United States answers that question unequivocally-- it explodes.... Read more

]]>Tariq Muhammad2008-08-28T13:57:00+00:00Jason Kidd says Goodbye to Olympic Basketballhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/jason-kidd-says-goodbye-to-olympic-basketball/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/jason-kidd-says-goodbye-to-olympic-basketball/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/jason-kidd-says-goodbye-to-olympic-basketball/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: Lisa Leslie wasn't the only basketball player to play in their last Olympics. This week, Jason Kidd also announced that this was the last time he would play. Kidd earned his second gold medal last week and extended his record to 56-0 in Olympics,... Read more

]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-08-28T13:35:00+00:00Currently On DVD - The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginninghttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/currently-on-dvd-the-little-mermaid-ariel-s-beginning/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/currently-on-dvd-the-little-mermaid-ariel-s-beginning/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/currently-on-dvd-the-little-mermaid-ariel-s-beginning/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: Currently on DVD is the latest installment from the animation world of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment - 'The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning', which features the voices of Jodi Benson as Ariel, and Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian. The... Read more

]]>Wilson Morales2008-08-28T13:00:00+00:00Trouble the Water - More Than Katrina, It's About Americahttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/trouble-the-water-katrina-movie/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/trouble-the-water-katrina-movie/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/trouble-the-water-katrina-movie/#commentsFiled under: ,

Black Voices Blogs: When Black Voices first asked me to consider writing a Katrina piece anchored to the third anniversary of the catastrophe, I initially said, "no." I said "no" because I've been talking with some Houston natives recently and listened to their... Read more

]]>Carmen Dixon2008-08-28T13:00:00+00:00No More NFL Moms for Campbell's Soup http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/no-more-nfl-moms-for-campbell-s-soup/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/no-more-nfl-moms-for-campbell-s-soup/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/no-more-nfl-moms-for-campbell-s-soup/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: For the last several years we've enjoyed watching Donovan McNabb and his mother, and other athletes' mothers, on the Campbell's Soup commercials. But now the momma's are being axed. According to a story from the Wall Street Journal, Campbell's Soup... Read more

]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-08-28T12:34:00+00:00Faith Evans: Keeping the Faithhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/faith-evans-keeping-the-faith/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/faith-evans-keeping-the-faith/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/faith-evans-keeping-the-faith/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: By Felicia PrideShe married Notorious B.I.G., one of hip-hop's greatest rappers, after knowing him for two months. She had beef with rap's outspoken Queen Bee, Lil' Kim. She was also caught in the middle of the infamous rap battle between Biggie and... Read more

]]>aliya kingAliyaKingbad boyBadBoyfaith evansFaithEvanship-hoplil kimLilKimnotorious bigtupacFelicia Pride2008-08-28T11:05:00+00:00Money Matters: Ruben Studdard's IRS Troubles & Louis Vuitton Lawsuithttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/money-matters-ruben-studdard-s-irs-troubles-and-louis-vuitton-law/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/money-matters-ruben-studdard-s-irs-troubles-and-louis-vuitton-law/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/money-matters-ruben-studdard-s-irs-troubles-and-louis-vuitton-law/#commentsFiled under:

Black Voices Blogs: By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com Season two 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard has been hit with federal and state property liens for allegedly failing to pay nearly $200,000 in state and federal taxes, according to court records. ... Read more

]]>19 Entertainment19EntertainmentAmerican IdolAmericanIdolBirminghamBritney SpearsBritneySpearsClay AikenClayAikenDa BratDaBratFrenchie DavisFrenchieDavisGladys KNightGladysKnightJ RecordsJawn MurrayJawnMurrayJRecordsLouis VuittonLouisVuittonRuben StuddardRuben Studdard American IdolRuben Studdard Frenchie DavisRuben Studdard TrenyceRubenStuddardRubenStuddardAmericanIdolRubenStuddardFrenchieDavisRubenStuddardTrenyceSimon CowellSimonCowellSony BMGSonyBmgSurata Zuri McCantsSurataZuriMccantsThe Velvet Teddy BearTheVelvetTeddyBearJawn Murray2008-08-28T09:11:00+00:00Has King's Dream Been Fulfilled?http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/has-kings-dream-been-fulfilled/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/has-kings-dream-been-fulfilled/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/08/28/has-kings-dream-been-fulfilled/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Black Voices Blogs: Thursday, August 28, 2008 is a day that will go down in history as the day Barack Obama became the first black person to accept a presidential nomination from a major American political party. Ironically or fittingly, depending on your perspective,... Read more

]]>Branden Cobb2008-08-28T06:00:00+00:00