Tommy Hilfiger Still Haunted By Racism

Ok, I really think this is a publicity stunt for clothing label Frank Fuller Classic, but at what cost? If this is a publicity stunt by them, not only is it in poor taste, but to try to benefit from something proven a rumor that is steeped in racism and hate is in and […]

‘Skins, fans mourn Taylor’s death

There are many reports out and that will come out regarding the shooting and passing of Redskins safety Sean Taylor. Through all of the stories, criticisms and “shoulda, wouldas and couldas”, at the end of the day, this was a tragic and senseless end to this young man’s life.
Life is so short! Live your […]

Donda West Surgeon Walks Off Of Larry King Live

November 21st, 2007 | Author: Jake Paine
From HipHop DX
On the same day as Dr. Donda West’s funeral in Oklahoma City, the surgeon some say may be responsible for her death, Dr. Jan Adams was scheduled to appear on CNN’s Larry King Live. In an interview the veteran television host had with Anderson Cooper’s 360, […]

Kanye West’s Mom Passes Suddenly

Our Prayers go out to Kanye West and his family
From allhiphop.com
Houston Williams
Dr. Donda West, Kanye West’s mother, suddenly died last night, individuals close to the rapper confirmed.
The cause of death was not released immediately, but she was reportedly in the Los Angeles area when she died.
She was 58 years old.
Kanye West chronicled his mother’s death […]

DJ Cancels ‘light-skin’ party

Thanks Nikki C for emailing this to me. This is old news to some, but there are a good number of us that hadn’t heard about this. Check out the story below from the Detroit News.
Amid furor, DJ cancels party for ‘light-skinned’ blacks
‘I made a mistake,’ local party promoter says after Internet backlash.
Oralandar Brand-Williams / […]

Light Skin Party

Did you hear about this!?
I didn’t think it was real, A light Skin Party!?
Check out this story from The Afro American newspaper

A question of color rears it’s ugly head again
By Zenitha Prince
Washington Bureau Chief

Tar babies and high yellow.
“good” hair vs. “bad” hair.

The subject reared its ugly head most visibly recently when Detroit DJ Ulysses Barnes […]