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KATT WILLIAMS REPORTEDLY UNDERGOES PSYCH EVAL: Family members persuade him to take tests following erratic behavior

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

After a string of erratic behavior over the past several weeks, including a Nov. 4 no-show on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien" and an arrest in New York on weapons charges, the comic had run-ins with both city and county law enforcement in Sumter – resulting in an alleged mental evaluation for a possible hospital commitment, at the urging of local family members, the Web site reported.

News Brief 7-22

Rina Risper18 years ago08 mins

The Best Time to Quit Smoking is Now

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Aboutthatcar.com:Toyata

Rina Risper18 years ago07 mins

FARMINGTON, PA., – Southwestern Pennsylvania is a great place for a test drive. It’s got steep rolling hills, well paved two lane highways, plenty of curves and, with fall leaves changing color, it was about as scenic as a postcard.

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3rd Annual Black Religion & Spirituality Conference

Rina Risper18 years ago04 mins

BARACK OBAMA IS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

Harvard graduate, Barack Obama, 47, begins his transition to the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (above). On January 20, 2009, he will be sworn in as the 44th president.

JENNIFER HUDSON TO CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME AFTER LOSING FAMILY TO GUN VIOLENCE

Rina Risper18 years ago02 mins

Still reeling from the murders of her mother, brother and nephew, Jennifer Hudson says she wants to use the tragedy to speak out against crime and gun violence in the urban community.

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker reported Tuesday of Hudson’s plans to "use the newly formed foundation she established with her sister Julia to try to reduce the daily killings in inner-city communities across the nation."

News Brief 7-21

Rina Risper18 years ago013 mins

Poverty Summit will reduce poverty and maximize economic opportunities for all
One medical emergency, one car accident, one missed paycheck, or one layoff notice and a working class family can descend into poverty.

Because of this reality, I would like to personally invite you to join Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, Martin Luther King III and me at the Voices for Action Network 2008 Poverty Summit on Thursday, November 13 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The summit will address reducing poverty and maximizing economic opportunities for all.

No state has been hit harder by the national economic crisis than Michigan. We have lost hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs. Our communities are dotted by thousands of foreclosed homes. And too many of our fellow citizens face the daily challenge of how they will support themselves and their families.

Volkswagon’s Jetta TDI – The Little Diesel That Will

Rina Risper18 years ago07 mins

New Auto Review Column… AboutThatCar.com

AboutThatCar.com is dedicated to providing information about cars and light trucks to African-American consumers who are actively in the process of purchasing a vehicle, who aspire to own a vehicle, or who simply have a love affair with the automobile. In addition, the Web site provides information about automotive financing, automotive insurance rates and information about automotive safety.

Frank Washington has been writing about the U.S. automotive industry since 1988. He has won several awards for news gathering and automotive journalism.

Update: Rickey Smiley Show Replaces Tom Joyner on WQHH 96.5 FM

Rina Risper18 years ago02 mins

TNCP has been receiving telephone calls about the cancellation of the Tom Joyner Morning Show previously on WQHH 96.5 (FM).

E.J. who works for WQHH 96.5 as a D.J. indicated some time ago that the radio station was looking to improve their ratings. E.J. who has worked at an Atlanta, GA radio station said that it’s his experience that ratings will improve when moved from the Tom Joyner Show to the Rickey Smiley Show. The switch was also based on the demographics and the younger listeners of the radio station.

Obama and McCain Battle For the White House

Rina Risper18 years ago016 mins

Growing Doubts About McCain’s Judgment, Age and Campaign Conduct

Section 1: The Obama-McCain Matchup

Barack Obama leads John McCain not only in overall support but also in the intensity of his support. A sizable plurality of 45% says they are voting for Obama and that there is no chance they will vote for McCain. McCain’s “certain” support is much smaller: just 32% are certain to vote for him. Similarly, 36% say they strongly back Obama, while just 21% strongly support McCain.