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63 and Still Foxy: Happy [Belated] Birthday to Pam Grier!
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Pam Grier, the famous blaxploitation films’ femme fatale, turned 63 this Saturday, May 26.
From ”Foxy Brown” to “Jackie Brown” and playing a Hot jazz singer on “The L Word,” Pam has extended her amazing career for over 40 years. Most recently the star has authored a memoir recounting her life in and out of the spotlight.
But to us she will always be Foxy, the butt-kicking beauty with the most amazing afro around! And although Pam’s mane and Hot wardrobe have been tamed, she’s still serves up plenty of pretty.
Check out the evolution of her style over at Black Voices.com.
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Encore, Encore: Will Explains Why He Slapped That Reporter
Source: BlackVoices.com
Will Smith visited “The Late Show” (weeknights, 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS) Monday night to promote his new movie, “Men In Black 3.”
David Letterman, of course, wanted the inside story on Smith’s recent tussle with a journalist in Moscow. Walking the “MIB 3″ premiere press line, Smith slapped the male reporter after he tried to kiss the actor.
“It was just awkward, Dave,” Smith said. “They were like, ‘Oh, no, we’re sorry, you know. It’s just his ‘schtick,’ you know. And I said, ‘well, that’s why his a** got schtuck.’”
“Men In Black 3″ hits movie theaters Friday, May 25th.
Check out a clip of the interview at BlackVoices.com.
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New Evidence: Video Shows Trayvon Martin at 7-Eleven Minutes Before His Death
Source: Black Voices
A new video of Trayvon Martin buying the pack of Skittles and Arizona Tea that he was carrying when he was killed, was presented as evidence recently in the ongoing George Zimmerman trial. This new video is just one of 200 pieces of evidence in the case.
Watch the video and take a look at more evidence presented during the trial at BlackVoices.com.
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What Does Michelle Listen to When She Works Out?
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Not only is she the driving force behind a childhood-obesity-fighting program called “Let’s Move,” she knows that exercise and staying healthy represent an investment in oneself — an investment that every woman has the power to make. Here, some of the move-inspiring music Michelle Obama listens to while walking her talk.
Listen to the first lady’s playlist over at BlackVoices.com
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Officials Urge FAMU to Keep Band Suspended While Investigation Continues
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The longtime director of Florida A&M University’s famed marching band announced his retirement Thursday, while a top state official urged the university to keep the band suspended while investigations continue into a drum major’s death.
The band, its future clouded by the beating death of Robert Champion, appeared unlikely to take the field again anytime soon.
Frank Brogan, the chancellor of Florida’s state university system, wrote a blunt letter to FAMU President James Ammons urging him to keep the band suspended. Ammons was expected to discuss the fate of the band at a special meeting of the university board of trustees planned Monday.
Meanwhile, Ammons disclosed more than 100 band members weren’t even enrolled FAMU students at the time of Champion’s death, a new revelation shaking the Marching 100 whose storied history included performing at Super Bowls and inaugural parades.
Solomon Badger, chairman of the FAMU board, said he hopes Ammons would announce he is keeping the suspension intact for the near future.
Get the rest of the story on BlackVoices.com.
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Aretha Franklin To Be Inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame
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The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who’ll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn.
She’ll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the late TV evangelist Rex Humbard and Christian rock band Love Song.
Get the rest of the story at BlackVoices.com.
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Study Finds Teachers Give Less Feedback to Minority Students
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From BlackVoices.com
Black and Latino students may be getting less critical, but helpful, feedback from teachers than their white counterparts, a new educational study indicates.
“The social implications of these results are important; many minority students might not be getting input from instructors thatstimulates intellectual growth and fosters achievement,” study researcher Kent Harber, a Rutgers-Newark psychology professor, said in a press release.
This positive bias in feedback to minority students may be contributing to the achievement gap between white and minority students, a stubborn national problem, Harber said.
The study “tested” 113 white middle-school and high-school teachers in two public school districts, one middle class and white, and the other working class and racially mixed. Both are located in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tri-state area.
Get the rest of the story at BlackVoices.com.
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Asos Africa is Here! Check out the New Looks
Source: BlackVoices.com
The fab fashion e-boutique ASOS.com has officially launched the new looks from its highly successful ASOS Africa collection.
A favorite of the FLOTUS, the beautiful designs combine modern silhouettes, acid-bright colors and traditional African prints all made in Kenya.
In short, your summer wardrobe is about to get super fly!
And if that’s not enough, ASOS AFRICA has pledged a portion from every purchase to benefit local communities in East Africa. This collection is produced in collaboration with SOKO Kenya, allowing underprivileged communities to establish sustainable, modern business through local craftsmanship.
Check out some of the best looks from the collection at BlackVoices.com
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Barack and Michelle’s Cutest PDA Moments
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The president and the first lady usually keep it pretty professional when they make public appearances together, but quite often we’ll see them steal a kiss, a giggle or even a caress. We absolutely love it.
Check out some of their cutest moments at Black Voices.com.
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Can a Workplace Crush Cost Me a Promotion?
This woman has a work related situation she really needed some help with. She spoke with Black Voices’ Judy Smith. Check out her dilemma below:
Question: I worked at a department stores in Manhattan until my mom got cancer. Now that Mom is in remission, I am going back to work, but I have a problem. One of the Assistant Store Managers was really great about letting me ask questions, learn about what he does, helping me when I needed it, and even just joke around. He always treated me and my coworkers with respect. However, before I left, some of my coworkers, supervisors, and department managers mentioned a belief that I may be personally attracted to this ASM. While he is a nice guy, he is my manager and I try to keep things professional between us. I don’t know how to handle this, especially since I will be looking for a promotion in the near future, and I don’t want these rumors to hurt my chances at getting it. Would you please help?
See what Judy Smith had to say in response at Black Voices.com.
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