Archive for June, 2011
Amber Rose says it should be illegal to write fake stories about her
Amber Rose and current boyfriend, Wiz Khalifa, at the 2011 BET Awards. Unsubstantiated rumors in and around the blogosphere is that naked photos of 28-year-old, Amber Rose, caused the breakup between Nicki Minaj and her boyfriend Safaree. Rose is not admitting or denying [Read More]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. returns after 16 months to fight Victor Ortiz in September
Floyd Mayweather Jr., 34-year-old, also know as Money and Pretty Boy recently did an interview with ESPN's Brian Kenny. Floyd Mayweather Jr., 34-year-old, also know as Money and Pretty Boy recently did an interview with ESPN's Brian Kenny. During the interview, [Read More]
Bishop Paul Morton calls on Eddie Long to repent of any sexual coercion sins
Bishop Paul S. Morton, the founder of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Bishop Paul S. Morton, the founder of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship has openly rebuked Bishop Eddie Lee Long, the prominent and well known African-American pastor of the mega-church, [Read More]
Gary Foster, former Citigroup Accountant accused of embezzling $19.2 Million
Gary Foster, former Citigroup Accountant accused of embezzling .2 Million Photo: Reuters Gary Foster, a former Citigroup Accountant is accused of embezzling $19.2 Million. on Sunday, immediately after his plane from Bangkok at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in [Read More]
Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich found guilty on 17 out of 20 counts
former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old,.After 10 days of deliberations of his retrial, jurors in Chicago today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, 54-year-old, of 17 out of 20 counts against him. The jury also announced it was deadlocked on [Read More]
Blagojevich Jurors in Chicago have reached a verdict on 18 counts deadlock on 2
former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old,. Jurors in the trial of former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old, have reached a verdict. The jurors reached an 18 of 20 criminal counts against Mr. Blagojevich, but were deadlocked on two counts. [Read More]
Chris Brown wins four trophies dominates the 2011 BET Awards
Kevin Hart gives Chris Brown dance lessons as he preps for the BET Awards. R&B singer Chris Brown, 22-year-old, won four trophies at the 2011 awards; but there was an odd moment when a presenter mistakenly called Brown’s name instead of his ex-girlfriend, Rihanna, [Read More]
Is Search Engine Optimization the most effective advertising media for small businesses?
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass, @charlessmombo When it comes to advertising and promoting businesses, especially in this current economic tsunami, one must choose the best way to allocate their miniscule advertising budget; that is, if one does exist. In so doing, [Read More]
New York becomes the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage
New York becomes the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage On Friday, the State of New York became the sixth state to allow same-sex marriages. Currently, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, and New Hampshire and the District of Columbia grant same-sex marriage [Read More]
Nick Charles, former CNN sportscaster dies at 64 from terminal metastatic bladder cancer
Nick Charles, former CNN sportscaster dies at 64 from terminal metastatic bladder cancer. According to his wife Cory, he passed on peacefully and was able to see the picturesque Santa Fe, New Mexico land he loved. June 30th would have been his 65th birthday.Nick Charles, [Read More]
Ron Artest of the LA Lakers petitioned for Change of name to Metta World Peace
Ron Artist, the Lakers forward filed paperwork on Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court to legally change his name to Mitta World Peace. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Lakers’ forward, Ron Artest, has filed the necessary forms (Petition [Read More]
Chef Gina Worthy and Kenmore LIVE Studio presents Speak Up and Eat Up
Chicago's finest chef, Executive Chef Gina Worthy, is doing it again! This time, on June 25th at 7:00pm, all roads in Chicago will lead to Kenmore’s Live Studio located at Huron and Wells.Chicago's finest executive chef, Gina Worthy, is doing it again! This time, on [Read More]
Buju Banton Jamaican Reggae singer gets 10 years in prison for cocaine offenses
Baju Banton was convicted in Tampa, Florida on felony charges for cocaine related charges. A jury in Tampa, Florida today found one of the most popular musicians in Jamaican's history guilty of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, and using a [Read More]
Rapper actor and now published author 50 Cent to publish anti-bullying book
By Charles S. Mombo Story Sponsored by: Chicago-based SEO and Social Media Consultants 50 Cent, the rapper, hiphop actor, and published author It's safe to say that 50 Cent is no role model; but as a young black man in urban America, it is fair to say that [Read More]
ChocolateCity.cc Interviews contemporary artist Fanta Celah
The talented Fanta Celah is a modern surrealist painter, a jewelry stylist for the stars, and a musician. The talented Fanta Celah is a modern surrealist painter, a jewelry stylist for the stars, such as Les Nubians, Ugochi, Ray 6, and Kelan Phil Cohran. She was featured in [Read More]
Roger Ebert: Friends don’t let jackasses drink and drive
This picture of Ryan was taken the night before the 34-year-old, "Jackass" star, was killed when his 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 flew over a guardrail and exploded into flames. Ryan Dunn Photo: GETTY IMAGES Following a tragic and unfortunate car accident, 34-year-old, [Read More]
Rapper Tone Loc arrested on baby mama drama assault charges
Rapper Tone Loc, the 45-year-old rapper, whose real name is Anthony Smith, allegedly assaulted the mother of his child. Rapper Tone Loc, 45-year-old, also known as Anthony Smith was arrested over the weekend and released on bail for allegedly assaulting his child’s [Read More]
U.S Immigration seizes piracy domain names, asked Mozilla to remove MafiaaFire – Is this censorship?
By Charles S. Mombo #burnedbrass, #charlessmombo @burnedbrass, @charlessmombo Article Sponsored by SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants In what appears to a situation of aiding and abetting on the part of Mozilla, ICE has asked Mozilla to remove the add-ons [Read More]
Djini: A Collection of African Pottery Antique and Contemporary
By: Charles S. Mombo Source: Alliance of Professional Africans Marva Pitchford Jolly, the outstanding and talented Chicago-based artist will be present to show and explain her work. Jolly is a self-taught master ceramicist whose work is heavily influenced by traditional [Read More]
Liberian Citizenship–Blacks Only Need Apply
By: Charles S. Mombo @burnedbrass, @charlessmombo #burnedbrass, #Liberia Liberia’s Motto states, "The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here". Having a land of their own was a dream come through for the ex-slaves coming from America. A country of their own was a [Read More]
Oprah Dreams about an O.J. Simpson Confession Interview – Is it just a dream?
Oprah Dreams about an O.J. Simpson Confession Interview - Is it just a dream? Winfrey says she thinks O.J. Simpson murdered his wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman. She also said, "I have a dream of O.J. Simpson confessing to me," "And I am [Read More]
By 1867 about 18,858 Blacks migrated to Liberia – what states did they come from?
By: Charles S. Mombo In the spring of 1880, a group of 150 African-Americans from Arkansas was living in temporary quarters at Mt. Olivet Baptist Chapel on 37th Street in New York before going to Liberia. Because the ACS had chartered the only ship that regularly went to [Read More]
Governor Kasich forgot that LeBron James is not an involuntary servitude of Ohio.
If my memory serves me right, December 6, 2011 will be the 147th anniversary since the 13th amendment was ratified and adopted by President Abraham Lincoln. The 13th amendment to the United States Constitution provides that "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, [Read More]
Creflo Dollar castigates and calls Eddie Long’s church members Negros and Hypocrites
Pastor Creflo Dollar says he just can’t believe that Negros will leave the Bishop just became he had a wreck. In a recent sermon posted on YouTube, Pastor Creflo Dollar of the World Changers Church International in College Park give a sermon in which he castigated members [Read More]
Dallas Mavericks Wins NBA Championship First Time in Team’s History
Dallas Mavericks Wins NBA Championship First Time in Team’s History Congratulations to the Dallas Mavericks for their outstanding victory over the Miami Heat and for winning their first NBA Championship. The Dallas Mavericks finally gets the 2006 Game 6 playoff monkey off [Read More]
Hazing charges dropped against U-Md. Zeta Phi Beta soror Tymesha Pendleton
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 16, 1920. Zeta began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C.: Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie and Pearl Neal. Hazing charges against 26-year-old, University Of [Read More]
I Think I Love Her by Eddy Dorsainvil and Nadine Bonnet
By: Eddy and Nadine I think I Love Her's Website I think I Love Her by Eddy Dorsainvil and Nadine Bonnet This video was basically my fiancé’s idea. Along with our movie poster style save the date, Eddy wanted to continue to theme of a [Read More]
Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago forced vacation 5 presidents
By Charles Mombo Chancellor Cheryl Hyman of City Colleges of Chicago The Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Cheryl Hyman has replaced five of CCC’s seven presidents. According to Hyman, “The City College’s board launched the search for new [Read More]
Black thugs running amok in Chicago disguised as flash mob
By: Regina Alexander Three of the 20 arrested in Chicago for their alledge involvement in in flash mob activity in downtown Chicago. From left: Dvonte Sykes, Trovolus Pickett, Derodte Wright. Why are the black churches or the so-called community leaders silent regarding the [Read More]
Google honors Guitarist Les Paul with Doodle
Google honors Guitarist Les Paul with Doodle He was born Lester William Polsfuss on June 9, 1915 and died on August 12, 2009. Best known as Les Paul, he was a musician, guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar [Read More]
And God Said, Let there be a Reverend DeForest Blake “Buster” Soaries
Article sponsored by Chicago-based Social Media Marketing Consultants DeForest Blake Buster Soaries of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens I had never heard of the Rev. Dr. DeForest Blake "Buster" Soaries prior to yesterday. While listening to Warren [Read More]
Ophelia De’lonta a prisoner self-castrates files lawsuit against Virginia for sex-change
Ophelia De’lonta, who currently resides at Buckingham Correctional Center in Dillwyn, Virginia, has filed a federal lawsuit against the State of Virginia on the grounds that the state refused to provide a sex-change operation. Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Steve Helber) Ophelia [Read More]
Congressman Anthony Weiner lied about inappropriate photo on Twitter
Congressman Anthony Weiner, D-NY, wipes his eye during a news conference in New York, Monday, June 6, 2011. After days of denials, a choked-up Weiner confessed that he tweeted a bulging-underpants photo of himself to a young woman and admitted to "inappropriate" [Read More]
Don Lemon is TRANSPARENT in announcing that he is gay
CNN Don Lemon will be reading and signing his new memoir, “Transparent”, June 22nd at 7:30 p.m., to be at the Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse located at the corner of Piedmont and Tenth Street in Midtown, Atlanta. If you are in the Atlanta’s area, you might [Read More]
Serge Mouangue blends African fabric with Japanese Kimono
Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the Tokyo-based concept-car designer, Serge Mouangue is an industrial designer and interior architect from Renault who is working in Japan with Nissan Motor Co. He is also the talented fashion designer and brainchild behind the project – [Read More]
Women drive today’s car industry
By SERGE MOUANGUE It is mostly male creators who craft a car's 'sexy body,' but it's women who dictates what sells Hot wheels: Women not only help sell cars but have a lot of influences over which ones are bought. SERGE MOUANGUE ILLUSTRATION There's a [Read More]
Kim Kardashian Best Bikini Photos
Kim Kardashian Best Bikini Photos Best Bikini Photos. In theses photos, the curvaceous and beautiful Kim Kardashian flaunts her assets. SeeMombo.com Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Sarah Palin struggles to explain Paul Revere’s ride
By: Charles Mombo Post Sponsored by: Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization If Sarah Palin was not Sarah Palin, she would have been dismissed by Americans as an imbecile, nitwit and a nincompoop. The reality is, Palin is a beautiful lady and appears to have a very nice [Read More]
Chicago Makeup Show presented by Metropolitan Events and Productions
Source:Directory Listing of Beauty Salons Hair Salons Barbershops and Spas Metropolitan Events and Productions presents Chicago Makeup Show 2011. Photo Credit: TheMakeupShow.com For the first time ever, The Makeup Show will be coming to Chicago. The Makeup Show Chicago 2011 [Read More]
Accra’s Chicago Sister Cities holds fundraiser celebrates Ghana’s 51st Independent
Source: Alliance of Professional Africans Sister Cities since 1989, Accra, Ghana and Chicago have developed a longstanding sister city relationship based on a shared vision of promoting arts, culture, business and education. The Accra Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities [Read More]
Why is the U.S. Boycotting the U.N. World Conference Against Racism?
Why is the U.S. Boycotting the U.N. World Conference Against Racism? The State Department has announced that, "with regret," it will be boycotting the 10-year commemoration of the UN World Conference Against Racism because past meetings have included “ugly [Read More]
Illinois joins states with same-sex civil unions
Lakeesha Harris and Janean Watkins were the first couple in Illinois to receive a same-sex Civil Union License at Cook County Clerk's Office at the Daley Center.Yesterday, June 1, a wind of change blew over the Windy City and the rest of Illinois. Civil unions are now [Read More]
Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal Announces his retirement from the NBA on Twitter
Post Sponsored by: Search Engine Optimization consultants Chocolate City congratulates Shaquille “Shaq” Rashaun O'Neal on his retirement from the NBA. Chocolate City congratulates Shaquille “Shaq” Rashaun O'Neal on his retirement from the NBA and wishes [Read More]
Kris Humphries engagement ring to Kim Kardashian carries subliminal message
Does Kris Humphries’ engagement ring to Kim Kardashian has a subliminal message? Kim Kardashian, the 30-year-old, model, socialite, television personality, entrepreneur, actress, et cetera, finally gets an engagement ring. NBA's New Jersey Nets forward Kris [Read More]
Rihanna premiered her latest music video – Man Down
Rihanna aka RiRi premiered her latest music video, Man Down, filmed in Jamaica. RiRi aka Rihanna's latest music video “Man Down” has been released. Rihanna's latest video was filmed in Jamaica. In this video, RiRI shoots a man after he raped her. The [Read More]
Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of LRG hip-hop clothing found dead
Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of LRG hip-hop clothing found dead According to Orange County police, 34-year-old, Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of Lifted Research Group (LRG) was found dead in his Laguna Beach home. The street clothing entrepreneur and his business partner, Robert [Read More]
Chicago DuSable Museum to host Meet and Greet for a legend and icon – Pemon Rami
Post Sponsored by Search Engine Optimization Consultants Chicago Pemon Rami - the legendary theatre director, film producer, arts administrator is the new Director of Educational Services at the DuSable Museum. Chicago DuSable Museum to host a “Meet and [Read More]
