Archive for September, 2010
Happy 50th Birthday Nigeria but why are you celebrating?
This is a re-post of Chocolate City's article from last year, the 50th birthday celebration of Nigeria. Sadly enough, nothing has changed since Nigeria's 50th birthday of last year! Instead of bringing out the champagne, this 50th birthday should be one of somber [Read More]
September 30th is National Law Of Reciprocity Day
On this 30th day of September 2010, let's make it a National Law Of Reciprocity Day by helping feed a homeless person, helping someone find a job, helping that classmate that is struggling or paying the toll for the person behind us. Make it a pledge today to help at least [Read More]
Jamal Parris says Eddie Long is a monster not a man
Eddie Long accuser, Parris joined New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in 2001, when he was 14.Atlanta's FOX 5 reporter Dale Russell recently talked with Jamal Parris, 23 year-old, one of the four young men who filed suits against Bishop Eddie Long. During the [Read More]
Essential Creations a Chicago-based custom embroidery and silk screening company
Work by Essential Creations, Inc. It is said that custom logo embroidery on any wardrobe provides a classy and professional look towards marketing your business. In the Chicago land area, when it comes to finding a good, reputable and professional custom embroidery, screen [Read More]
Lil Wayne Releases Album as he celebrates Birthday in Prison
Lil Wayne releases album as he celebrates his 28th birthday in prisonUnlike previous birthdays, Dwayne Carter, also known as Lil’ Wayne will not be lavishly celebrating his 28th birthday today, September 27. He will instead be releasing a new album called I am [Read More]
Liberian born Kansas City Chiefs defense Tamba Hali disrupts 49ers
Liberian born and Kansas City Chiefs Defense Tamba HaliLiberian born and Kansas City Chiefs defense Tamba Hali along with the Kansas City Chiefs defense pounded on the San Francisco 49ers in their 31-10 game. If there was an MVP for Kansas City, it was without a doubt the [Read More]
College students like and dislike about their school
Students are the lifeline of Chocolate City website and we are very grateful for that.Students are the lifeline of Chocolate City's website and we are very grateful for that. Because of you; we are seeing an increase in traffic from universities campuses around the [Read More]
Pastor Eddie Long accused by fourth male of homosexual acts
Text image of Pastor Long produced by Spencer LeGrande's legal team.Besides, the previous three plaintiffs – Anthony Flagg, 21 year-old; Maurice Robinson, 20 year-old; and Jamal Parris, 23 year-old, a fourth young man, Spencer LeGrande, 22 year-old, file lawsuit on [Read More]
Eddie Long, a gay bashing preacher accused of homosexual acts
Eddie Long and wife Vanessa LongCourt documents obtained by Chocolate City from the DeKalb County Courthouse in DeKalb County, Georgia shows that Bishop Eddie Lee Long, a prominent and well known African American pastor of a mega-church is being sued by three different [Read More]
Obisoulstar Releases New CD, SoulRokinRolla, Release Party/ Concert On Oct. 14, 2010 at the Wilde Hare
Door opens at 8:00pm and the show starts at 09:00pm until 01:00 am. Please wear something Red as it represents energy, love and strength for Obisoulstar. PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: For more information, contact: Electriqsoul Hideout TEL: (773) 751-4682 Email: [Read More]
Sole Discretion comfortable foldable rollable women shoes
Sole Discretion’s first premier shoe line lives up to its name with its chic design and ultimate flexibility. Little did these Ohio girls and co-owners Sheree, Sherrae, and Alyxaundria know that life in the city wasn’t all fun and fashion, glitz and glam. It’s also [Read More]
Denver Broncos Kenny McKinley dead apparent suicide
Kenny McKinley, 23 year-old was found dead at his home in a second-floor bedroom. Kenny McKinley, 23 year-old was found dead at his home in a second-floor bedroom. The Denver Broncos wide receiver was out for the season due to knee surgery from recurring injuries. According [Read More]
Jamie and Gladys Scott armed robbery and life sentence revisited
Article Sponsored by SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants Jamie Scott who is now 38 year-old is reportedly gravely ill with kidney failure. She was a mother at the time of the crime..I first heard about Jamie Scott and her sister Gladys Scott about five years [Read More]
Plantain Crusted Tilapia with Mango and Pineapple Salsa
Chef Gina shares her recipe of plantain crusted tilapia with mango and pineapple salsa served over perfectly seasoned braised ribbons of collard greensChef Gina Worthy, has done it again! To say she put her toes in her recipe of plantain crusted tilapia with mango and [Read More]
Chocolate City’s exclusive interview with singer ObiSoulStar
Obisoulstar discusses his soon to be release CD, SoulRokinRolla, with Chocolate City.Born in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois and raised in Nigeria, West Africa, ObiSoulStar is an explosive singer whose time has come. Influenced by a wide breadth of sounds – from [Read More]
Is Chicago trying to run the police chief out of town?
If it ever existed, the “City of the big shoulders” love for its Police Superintendent Jody Weis seems to be fading at an accelerated rate.If it ever existed, the “City of the big shoulders” love for its Police Superintendent Jody Weis seems to be fading at [Read More]
Gingrich’s hateful and racist comments about Obama
Gingrich's comments about Obama hateful and racistNewt Gingrich recently spoke with the National Review Online (NRO) after the premiere of his new film, America at Risk. While citing a recent article in Forbes magazine by Dinesh D’Souza concerning the differences [Read More]
Gabourey Sidibe graces Elle magazine October Issue
Gabourey Sidibe graces Elle magazine's October Issue Photo: Carter SmithIn celebration of its 25th anniversary “favorite 25-somethings”, Elle magazine selected four stars to grace their October issue. Along with Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe are Lauren [Read More]
Pam Grier visits African Festival of the Arts in Chicago
Pam Grier signs a copy of her book for a fan; Curtis Sweat of ChicagoEmmy-nominated actress, NAACP Image Award winner, and 1970s screen goddess Pam Grier was recently seen at the African Festival of the Arts in Chicago. The annual festival is held during Labor Day Weekend, [Read More]
Playboy Cyber Club released nude photos of Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian is not very happy because Playboy has released 25 previously unpublished nude photos of her. The 2007 photos were released to members of Playboy's Cyber Club. Playboy Cyber Club features nude photos of Playboy Playmates and celebrities plus [Read More]
MaLinda Sapp, wife of Pastor Marvin Sapp died of colon cancer
Pastor Marvin and MaLinda SappChocolate City wants to express its deepest condolence to the Sapp family for the passing of MaLinda Sapp. Sapp, 43 year-old was the wife of gospel singer Marvin Sapp. She died of colon cancer. Sapp was co-pastor along with her husband at the [Read More]
After 21 Years Chicago Mayor Daley will not seek re-election
Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Michael Daley, 68 year-old, announced that he would not run for re-election for his 7th term in 2011.Yesterday Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Michael Daley, 68 year-old, announced that he would not run for re-election for his 7th term in [Read More]
Guinness World Records declared world’s shortest man
Guinness World Records has named 23-inch tall Colombian born, Edward Nino Hernandez, 24 year-old as the new world's shortest living man.Since the passing of the reigning world's shortest man, 24.5-inch He Pingping, in March 15, 2010 at the age of 21, a new world's [Read More]
Tougher penalties for unsolicited and deceptive email violations
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have you stop emailing them, and spells out tough penalties for violations. Despite its name, the CAN-SPAM Act doesn’t [Read More]
City Colleges of Chicago needs a paradigm shift from good to great
By: Charles S. Mombo, MSMIS, MBA Chicago Mayor Richard DaleyIn his book, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, Stephen Covey stated, “If you want to make minor, incremental changes and improvement, work on practices, behavior or attitude. But if you want to [Read More]
T.I and wife Tiny arrested for an alleged drug possession
T.I and his wife Tameka Dianne Cottle also known as Tiny were arrested late Wednesday during a traffic stop.Police in Los Angeles is reporting that rapper Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. also known as T.I and his wife Tameka Dianne Cottle also known as Tiny were arrested late [Read More]
Chicago Gang Leaders to hold Press Conference warns Police
Chicago gang leaders are holding the conference to publicly accuse the Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis of harassment and threatening him with a cease and desist warning. Chicago gang leaders are expected to hold a press conference today at 10 a.m., at the Columbus Park [Read More]
