Archive for August, 2011
Javaris Crittenton, former NBA Star Arrested by FBI on Murder Charges
Javaris Crittenton, former NBA Star arrested by FBI on murder charges The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reporting that former NBA basketball star and former Georgia Tech basketball star Javaris Crittenton was arrested at a Southern California airport Monday night [Read More]
The Non-Apology Apology
By: Yvonne Kendall Yvonne Kendall earned her doctorate at Stanford University. She currently serves time as an associate professor at a state university in Texas. You know what? I’m sick of the non-apology “apology.” Sick, sick, SICK! [Read More]
Patrick Woodtor, the Mastermind Behind Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts
By: Charles S. Mombo @charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Article sponsored by: Chicago-based SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants Patrick Woodtor, the mastermind behind Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts As the African Festival of the Arts prepares to celebrate [Read More]
Gadhafi had a crush on former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Two days after the dictator's compound was overrun by rebel in Tripoli, they found a photo album containing photos of Condoleezza Rice in Gadhafi's room. During a 2007 interview, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi told a reporter regarding former Secretary of State Condoleezza [Read More]
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Marc Anthony – Where there’s smoke, there’s fire?
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith The Internet continues to trend today with rumors of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith splitting. If there’s any truth to the idiom, 'Where there's smoke, there's fire,' sooner or later the truth regarding the rumors [Read More]
African Festival of the Arts adds Chico DeBarge to its already outstanding lineup
Charles S. Mombo @Charlessmombo,@burnedbrass African Festival of the Arts Friday's closing arts include Chico DeBarge In addition to its already extensive lineup of superb performers, The African Festival of the Arts has added Chico DeBarge to its Friday, September 2nd [Read More]
African Festival of the Arts adds Bootsy Collins, Kefee, Al B. Sure, Jon B and Christopher Williams
Charles S. Mombo @Charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Post sponsored by: SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants India Arie and Mary Mary will be kicking off the African Festival of the Arts (AFA) 22nd anniversary. This world-class destination for family fun event is the [Read More]
The Help – Who’s helping who?
By Charles S. Mombo In 1929, the only work McDaniel could find was as a washroom attendant and waitress. In 1931, McDaniel made her way to Los Angeles to join her brother and sisters. When she could not get film work, she took jobs as a maid or cook. Despite the hype [Read More]
ChocolateCity.cc Interviews contemporary artist Carolina I. Reyes
Carolina I. Reyes studied Fine Arts at Columbia College in Chicago and knows her subject matter very well. She is an urban, modern and surrealist painter and a visual artist providing quality work and visionary perspective on life, people, social issues and her own twist on [Read More]
James T. Alfred starring in A Brown Tale (The DaDa Revisited)
James T. Alfred starring in A Brown Tale (The DaDa Revisited) Six years after graduating with a M.F.A in Acting from the Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University, Chicago's native James T. Alfred returns home with his new solo show for a Limited [Read More]
The elusive artist Banksy’s Follow Your Dreams – help write this article
The elusive artist Banksy’s Follow Your Dreams Cancelled. This artwork by the elusive Oscar-nominated street graffiti artist Banksy can be found in Chinatown in Boston on Boylston Street; near the intersection of Washington Street. Bansky’s work “Follow Your [Read More]
Bless Me Lord – The Prayer of Jabez
By: Charles S. Mombo Children pray at a school in Jamaica. Image source: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/jagerbb/3292353688/ I begin each day with prayers; and this morning was no exception. My plans this morning was to concentrate or meditate on another part of the Bible, [Read More]
Natural hairstyle – better alternative to Lace Frontal
By: Miatta Massaquoi @HairNations Article Source: Hair Nations Natural hairstyles are better alternative to Lace Frontal. Image Source: nu-hairstyles.blogspot.com/ Natural hairstyles such as twists, coils, braids, and free-form fros are starting to command more and more [Read More]
India Arie & Mary Mary to Kick off Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts Weekend
By: Charles S. Mombo India Arie to Kick off Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts Weekend India Arie and Mary Mary will be kicking off the African Festival of the Arts (AFA) 22nd anniversary. This world-class destination for family fun event is the largest neighborhood [Read More]
FAA Impasse happens when two elephants fight?
By: Charles S. Mombo FAA employees to unionize During the earlier half of my life; while growing up in Liberia, the parable "When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers,” was often heard. What that means as it relates to the temporary resuming of [Read More]
Doug Lamborn, Colorado’s Congressman calls President Obama a Tar Baby
Doug Lamborn, Colorado’s Congressman calls President Obama a Tar BabyCongressman Doug Lamborn of Colorado’s 5th Congressional District referred to President Barrack Obama as a tar baby while on a radio talk show: “Even if some people say, ‘Well the [Read More]
Jennifer Lopez graces Vanity Fair talks about divorce, Marc Anthony and P.Diddy
Jennifer Lopez graces Vanity Fair talks about divorce from Marc Anthony and relationship with P. Diddy.Jennifer Lopez graces Vanity Fair latest magazine and talked about her divorce, Marc Anthony and P. Diddy. The September issue of Vanity Fair is expected to hit newsstands [Read More]
Urban Impact by John Thompson
Urban Impact by John Thompson After almost 30 years living and serving the Lord in the inner city of Chicago John Thompson has written Urban Impact, Reaching the World Through Effective Urban Ministry, published by Wipf and Stock, a Christian academic publisher. John [Read More]
Rihanna, the rude girl from Barbados, celebrates Kadooment Day Parade
By: Miatta Massaquoi @burnedbrass Post Sponsored By: Connects you will your prospective customers Rihanna, the rude girl from Barbados, celebrates Kadooment Day ParadeBarbados is very rich in diversity and culture. It seems that not a week goes by without a festival [Read More]
Fantasia Barrino is pregnant a year after adultery lawsuit
Fantasia Barrino is pregnant a year after adultery lawsuit. While performing at an outside concert in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday, R&B singer Fantasia Barrino, 27-year-old, told the crowd, "God has given me this child and I don't have to hide it from none [Read More]
