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Excitement surrounding the film Precious continues to grow as the gripping tale of a young woman’s struggle to overcome her past opens in theaters. The film’s main character is Claireece “Precious” Jo

George Cook of letstalkhonestly.com discusses how the police and the community failed the 11 victims of Anthony Sowell and the sad fact that police now admit that 14 African American women are missing

Now I'm joking when I ask that but many believe that Mary J Blige set a record for longest version of the Star Spangled Banner before game 6 of the 2009 World Series. Now don't get me wrong home girl

Update of serial killings in Cleveland. 1 body identified and 11th body found. http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/missingblackwomen.html

On 11/03/09 several African Americans won mayor's seats in several US cities while David Bing retained his seat in Detroit. Take a look at 6 of these new mayors by using the link below: http://www.

Check out this open letter from Leonard Pitts a black man and Miami Herald writer in which he not only states that black women are beautiful but explains why: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blackn

Six badly decomposed bodies found at a Cleveland home were all females and all were homicide victims. All are believed to believed to have been killed at the hands of Anthony Sowell a convicted rapist

On the first anniversary of the historic 2008 election, retired Gen. Colin Powell, the first African-American secretary of state, talks one-on-one with CNN's Don Lemon about on the most pressing issue

The Muslim faith continues to convert many average African-Americans, who say they are attracted by Islam's emphasis on equality, discipline and family. One convert Sekou Jackson says, "The unique

Ten term California Congresswoman Maxine Waters is currently under investigation for ethics violations. The Ethics Committee said it was investigating whether Waters used her influence to help a ba

Students from Washington University say they have complained to state and federal agencies that a Chicago, Illinois, nightclub barred six African-American members from their senior class trip celebrat

Students from Washington University say they have complained to state and federal agencies that a Chicago, Illinois, nightclub barred six African-American members from their senior class trip celebrat

Students from Washington University say they have complained to state and federal agencies that a Chicago, Illinois, nightclub barred six African-American members from their senior class trip celebrat

Blogger Brittany Greene has written an article titled Fact is We Need You. An article in which she reaches out to black man and apologizes like in the excerpt below: ...We would like to apologize

Actor Michael Jai White thinks the negative connotation surrounding the term "blaxploitation film" is a bunch of jive. White, the star and co-writer of the new movie "Black Dynamite," would rather

George Cook of letstalkhonestly.com discusses Hip Hop being blamed for issues in the African American Community and why Hip Hop is not at fault but the lack of unity in our communities is. http://w

Use the link below to listen to Chris Rock discuss the negative reaction to his documentary Good Hair.He discusses the postings on black web sites and message boards. He also wonders out loud why it i

Lisa Spence of Miramar Florida has been missing since October 7, 2009. Click the link below to see her picture and learn more: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/missingblackwomen.html

Nikole Churchill had people walk out the auditorium last month when she won a pageant to become Hampton's first white homecoming queen. Since then she has been booed and heckled at events while try

George Cook of letstalkhonestly.com discusses his belief that Al Sharpton does not speak for all African Americans and never has. http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Check out the controversial Morehouse dress code which basically ask it's young men to dress as if they are in the professional world. It of course bans doo rags, grillzs, and sagging pants but it was

Heather Ellis of Kennett Missouri is facing 15 years in line after being accussed of cutting a line. Police were called and according to them the incident elevated to the point where they arrested her

Several black NFL Players and NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith are speaking out publicly against conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh owning an NFL team Rush Limbaugh is a man that onc

Eating disorders are illnesses most frequently found in young women, although boys and young men are also victims. We often hear of high school and college girls plus fashion models being afflicted wi

George Cook a member of his local school board discusses the need for more parental involvement in predominantly black schools and how he feels it benefits our children. Watch the video here: http