The Latest in Black News – 9/17/10

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  14th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival Kicks Off

  4:44 PMSep 17

  Source: theBVX.com

  The 14th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival opened yesterday (September 16) in New York City with festival ambassadors Jamie Hector and Kerry Washington in attendance. The two actors, who also star in the opening night film Night Catches Us, were on ... Read More

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  Fantasia's Highly Publicized Adultery/Suicide Scandal Plays Out On VH1 Reality Show

  4:44 PMSep 17

  Source: BV Newswire

  As previously reported, American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized on Aug. 10, due to an overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid. Of the near fatal incident, the 26-year-old singer admitted during an episode of VH1's 'Behind the Music' ... Read More

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  An Interview With an Author: Judge Karen Criticizes Prosecutors for Going Easy on Celebrities

  4:04 PMSep 17

  Source: BV on Books

  In 'Stay in Your Lane: Judge Karen's Guide to Living Your Best Life,' Karen Mills-Francis, a Miami family court judge, writes a compendium of life lessons gleaned from more than 13 years of criminal court experience. She is the star of the popular ... Read More

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  Father Storms Bus, Confronts Disabled Daughter's Bullies

  4:00 PMSep 17

  Source: BV Black Spin

  Should James Jones be arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and disturbing a school function for protecting his disabled young daughter from heartless bullies? ... Read More

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  The Daily SMH: Porn Stars Rappers?

  3:25 PMSep 17

  Source: theBVX.com

  You're probably not used to seeing porn stars like Pinky fully clothed or standing upright but as of late many have been taken to rocking the mic in the traditional sense as MCs -- but can we really take them seriously? ... Read More

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  Shaquan Duley Was 'Manic' Before Killing Her Two Children, Family Says

  1:56 PMSep 17

  Source: BV Black Spin

  The South Carolina mother who smothered and then drowned her two sons was in a manic state and angry after arguing with her family about the care of her children. Shaquan Duley's family, appearing on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' on Thursday, said the ... Read More

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  Black Farmer Takes Discrimination Settlement Fight, Tractor to Capitol Hill

  1:43 PMSep 17

  Source: BV Black Spin

  First, John Boyd Jr. brought his mule named Struggle to New York City to pressure senators to fund the settlement of a discrimination lawsuit filed by black farmers. Now, he's driving up and down Capitol Hill on a tractor called Justice. Either way, ...Read More

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  Tracy Morgan On-Board For Comedy Central Autism Special

  1:11 PMSep 17

  Source: BV Newswire

  Comedy Central is doing what it does best, showcasing the best comedians in the country. For a special event, however, the cable network will pool its talent resources for a great cause. Tracy Morgan was just announced as a performer for 'Night of ...Read More