Sam Cooke Honored in Chicago Street Naming Ceremony

Had he lived, Sam Cooke would have turned 80-years-old in January of this year. His life and legacy were celebrated with the naming of 36th Street, Chicago, Illinois as Sam Cooke Way on Saturday, June 18. …. Read More

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Book Review: Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention

Jarrod Horton Staff Writer     Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention is author Manning Marable attempt to paint a more accurate picture of the life and legacy of Malcolm X.  He said after reading The Autobiography

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90’s R&B Singer Dies in Hit and Run Accident

Jarrod Horton Staff Writer  According to www.hiphopdx.com  and other media sites, Natina Reed of 90’s R&B group Blaque died in an hit-and-run accident in Atlanta. Reed 32, who  reportedly has child with Dogg Pound member

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“Godfather of Rap” Passes Away

Gil Scott Heron ‘The Godfather of Rap’ died on May 27th, 2011 at age 62. He was most known for his song ‘The Revolution will not be Televised’ which title turned into a catchphrase that transcended generations….. Read More

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Former NBA Player is Now Homeless

Williams, a generation removed from staying in first-class hotels with Larry Bird and Co. in their drive to the 1985 NBA Finals, mostly wonders how much more he can bear. He is not new to poverty, illness, homelessness. Or quiet desperation…… Read More

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Video of the Day>>> Charles “Roc” Dutton Interview

Charles “Roc” Dutton Interview with BeanSouptime Watch More Videos: Go to Video of the Day Tab or Subscribe to Black Truth News Youtube Page. For More Bean Soup Videos and Stories> Click Link:http://beansouptimes.squarespace.com/home/2012/7/5/exclusive-interview-with-charles-roc-dutton-about-politics-e.html

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As Plastic Reigns, the Treasury Slows it’s Printing Presses

The number of dollar bills rolling off the great government presses here and in Fort Worth fell to a modern low in the last fiscal year. Production of $5 bills also dropped to the lowest level in 30 years…. Read More

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Video Extra #1>>> Que Billah: “The Sequel”

Que Billah:”The Sequel”

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