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TJ Named Temporary Guardian of Michael Jackson’s Children
Source: thegrio.com
From thegrio.com
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge appointed a temporary guardian for Michael Jackson’s children Wednesday amid a family feud over the late pop singer’s estate.
The judge also temporarily suspended Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, as the children’s guardian because she is in Arizona and hadn’t spoken with them in several days.
Tito Jackson’s son TJ appeared in court and sought the temporary appointment, but his attorney said he wasn’t trying to replace Katherine Jackson permanently. Tito Jackson is one of Michael’s brothers.
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T.J. Holmes Has a Confession: ‘Yes, I Use The N-Word’
Source: blacksnob.com
By T.J. Holmes
Debates about how journalists report stories with offensive language are nothing new. Some say it’s OK when it’s in context and even necessary to report the story. Others say journalists should use restraint and be able to get the point across without explicitly using such offensive words. For the sake of this conversation, let’s give the two CNN reporters the benefit of the doubt. (I happen to know both reporters and worked with them for years, and they are good, decent people and solid journalists.) Let’s assume they were doing honest reporting and had the best of intentions to put the stories in graphic context. That’s reasonable. And, that’s their justification for using the n-word. So, what’s mine? I’m black, so I can? That’s pretty weak.
Honestly, anytime I hear the n-word come out of any white person’s mouth (Gwyneth Paltrow’s included), I cringe. Whether I hear it from a white character in a movie or a white reporter telling a story, it makes me uneasy. I can’t help it. But, if asked to explain why they used the n-word in their reporting, the two CNNers could make their case, agree with it or not. Ask me to explain why I used the n-word 20 times in a conversation with my best friend at dinner last night, I don’t have much of a case to make.
In fact, I don’t have any case to make. Yes folks, I too use the n-word, and I assure you I’m not using it in order to put anything in context. I use it casually and sometimes constantly. I have no real logic behind using the word, but for whatever reason, I’m given somewhat of a pass by society because I’m black.
Read more about T. J. Holmes and why he says he’s done using the n-word on TheGrio.com.
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Questions to Ask When You’re Expecting
Source: theGrio.com
“Will it hurt the baby?”
Every pregnant woman asks this question at least once during their 40-week journey. Pregnancy is a time when women become especially aware of their health and lifestyle, eating habits, physical activity, and other aspects of their lives. That hyper-awareness can range from legitimate concern to irrational angst.
So, here are some common questions that worried pregnant women ask regarding the health of their unborn children.
Can eating fish hurt the baby?
Get the answer to this and other questions at theGrio.com.
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Deborah Cox to Play Josephine Baker on Broadway
Josephine is coming to Broadway…by way of Deborah Cox. The R&B artist will play the deceased diva in a production that’s about two decades in the making.
Director, Kenneth Waissman received a script nearly 20 years ago from Suzanne de Passe and Motown. Diana Ross was the first leading lady they had in mind but she couldn’t fulfill to the two year time commitment.
Deborah Cox will star in the play which debuts in the Spring of next year.
For more about Josephine Baker and the play check out the Grio.com.
Bowing Out: How Shaquille O’Neal changed the game
Yesterday, after 19 seasons, the 7-foot-1 center announced his retirement in a rather unorthodox way.
“We did it, 19 years baby,” said O’Neal. “I want to thank you very much. That’s why I’m telling you first, I’m about to retire. Love ya, talk to you soon.”
Those were all the words Shaq expressed through a Tout video.
The Grio.com details the ways the big man changed the game. You can read the article and watch his retirement announcement here.
Whitney Houston Checks Herself into Rehab
R&B diva Whitney Houston willingly checked herself into rehab recently. Houston’s representative, Kristen Foster, confirmed it today, saying this latest trip to an out-patient facility is a part of Houston’s ongoing recovery process.
Prior to her trip into this facility Houston was seen performing with Chaka Khan at a Prince concert in Los Angeles.
You can read the rest of the story over at theGrio.com.
Obama Will NOT Release bin-Laden Photos
The Obama administration has decided not to release the bin-Laden photos. The decision comes just a day after CIA director, Leon Panetta, said they would be released. Since the White House announced that bin-Laden had been killed, they’ve tried to respect Muslim traditions while simultaneously acknowledging the accomplishment of eliminating a terrorist. For instance they said they carried out Muslim tradition before they held the funeral at sea.
The president made the announcement on an interview taped for “60 Minutes”.
Do you think the White House should have released the photos? Are you glad they didn’t?
You can read the rest of the story over at theGrio.com.
Black Stars in Summer Blockbusters
As with any summer, there will be movies galore. While there are few movies with all-black casts, there are many “mainstream movies” that will feature some very talented black actors and actresses.
The Grio.com compiled a list of these movies. Check it out and make sure you support some of these films.
