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TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY: Legendary Author Alex Haley Dies

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What originally started out as just an interest in his own genealogy, became a publication from which millions of African-American suddenly called their own story. American…

TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY: Legendary Author Alex Haley Dies

Lil’ Wayne Sued Over Alleged Skateboard Attack

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It is no secret that rapper Lil’ Wayne’s number one hobby besides music is skateboarding. He enjoys it so much that apparently his employees are…

Lil’ Wayne Sued Over Alleged Skateboard Attack

TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY: First African-American Astronaut Takes Space Walk

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I was just a teenager when Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. became the first African-American to walk in space. Selected by NASA in January 1990, Dr. Harris…

TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY: First African-American Astronaut Takes Space Walk

#OurMoments: Rapper Heavy D Dies At Age 44

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This Black History Month, The Urban Daily looks back at a variety of memorable African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Spanning the worlds of entertainment,…

#OurMoments: Rapper Heavy D Dies At Age 44

#OurMoments: Halle Berry Is The First Black Woman To Win An Oscar For Best Leading Actress In 2002

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In 1985, Halle Berry represented the state of Ohio in the Miss Teen All-American Pageant and won. A year later, she became the first runner-up…

#OurMoments: Halle Berry Is The First Black Woman To Win An Oscar For Best Leading Actress In 2002

TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY: The Ice Cream Scooper Was Invited

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Where oh where would be without this crafty tool for our favorite summertime treat. We can thank inventor and businessman named Alfred L. Cralle, who invented…

TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY: The Ice Cream Scooper Was Invited

Chris Rock Remembers The First Time He Met Eddie Murphy [VIDEO]

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Every successful person got help at some point in their career, especially in the beginning. Whether it was a word of encouragement or a much…

Chris Rock Remembers The First Time He Met Eddie Murphy [VIDEO]

Marlon Wayans Gets Serious About Blacks & Comedy [VIDEO]

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As part of the “Our Moments” series for Black History Month, actor and comedian Marlon Wayans shared what he feels were some of the most…

Marlon Wayans Gets Serious About Blacks & Comedy [VIDEO]

Snooki Is About To Be A Baby’s Mama

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Congrats are in order for Jersey Shore’s own Nicole Polizzi aka Snooki and her boyfriend Jionni Lavalle. She is reportedly 3 months pregnant. She had been denying reports about her pregnancy so that she can broker a deal to announce her pregnancy on the cover of Us Weekly , which is coming out soon. Snooki will cash in big on this new baby, plus her spinoff show with J-Wow is in production now. Do you think Snooki can still remain relevant while pregant?

Snooki Is About To Be A Baby’s Mama

Beyond Black History Month | How Are You Helping Your Community?

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Traditionally, we’ve looked at Black History Month as a time to “observe” those who paved the way for the opportunities we enjoy today. However, Black History Month is much more than that. Its a time for us to be ACTIVE in our communities and make every effort to teach and uplift our youth. Coca-Cola is encouraging us to do just that by “Paying It Forward.” Check out my interview with Coca-Cola Assistant VP of African American Marketing, Kimberly Paige, on how you can get involved. For more details go to:  http://www.mycokerewards.com/payitforward

Beyond Black History Month | How Are You Helping Your Community?