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The Simpsons get African makeover
Marge with an afro? Magie and Lisa with braids? Check out a picture of the African (Angolan) version of the The Simpsons that will spoon begin showing in Africa on DStv. See a picture of the African Simpsons by clicking … -
African American Media is struggling
Just like mainstream media, African American publications and media outlets are struggling. Minority broadcasters have asked the Treasury Secretary for what amounts to a temporary bailout to keep afloat. Read the entire … -
Oprah donates 356K to inner city school
Oprah has donated $365,000 to the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. Many of you may remember the students of the school performing "You can vote however you like" during the 2008 presidential campaign. Maybe this will quiet … -
Blacks absent from TV series
In 2008 we elected a black president. What's sad is that when Barack Obama is on TV that might be one of the few times you see a black face on TV. If his family is on with him that might be the ONLY time you see a black … -
Oprah gave 52 million in 2007
Oprah Winfrey is a big giver, topping a list of the 30 most generous celebrities for the second year running. The second annual list, compiled by The Giving Back Fund, a group that seeks to encourage philanthropy, put Op… -
Florida Republicans boycotting Oprah
In an attempt to force Oprah to interview Sarah Palin The Florida Federation of Republican Women has decided to boycott her show. They are doing this although Oprah made it quite clear that she would have NONE of the can… -
Black In America draws big ratings
CNN's Black In America special helped the network win the overall cable news audience on both Wednesday and Thursday night averaging over 2 million viewers per nite. Read more about this and pre order your DVD of the sp… -
Thr n word on The View
Is it just me or are some of the most thought provoking conversations on air are taking place on The View. Watch this six minute segment which features discussion of the N word. Whoopi Goldberg and Elisabeth Hasslebeck h… -
BET struggling to get black viewers
Over 25 years after it's founding BET is having trouble attracting an African American audience. Many have stopped watching the channel due to the lack of an actual news show and because of all the booty shaking videos. … -
That's So Raven star Orlando Brown Missing
Orlando Brown a star on Raven Symone's hit Disney Show That's So Raven is missing. I guess that this just goes to show that even a black person that appears daily on a television show can't get any publicity in the media…
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