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Stirfried Friday all you can eat stir fry buffet
Article Source: http://www.1-800-SoulFood.com Hosted by PhratHouseEntertainment Inc., this self described "Smoothest dinner-party in the coziest venue in Chicago” .If you are in the Chicago area on Friday, October 22, 2010, between 8pm -12am, you might want to [Read More]
Republicans hypocrisy and selective indictments of President Obama
Obama 2010 We are grateful to ChocolateCity.cc readers such as Chloe who wrote and said, “Please consider posting the following articles. More of us need to be aware of the opposition President Obama is up against as well as his achievements which are underreported in [Read More]
ObiSoulStar electrifying performance and album release concert
ObiSoulstar with Nick Jaffe on lead guitar.ObiSoulStar, the hottest new performing and recording artist coming out of the Windy City has released his second, highly anticipated and long awaited album, SoulRokinRolla; for your immediate listening pleasure. ObiSoulStar's [Read More]
Def Jam Rapstar bundle with Lil Wayne I Am Not a Human
Lil Wayne's I am not a human being.Kevin Liles, the president and CEO of Def Jam Enterprises was right when he said in a recent press release that, “The opportunity to partner our new video game, ‘Def Jam Rapstar,’ with Lil Wayne’s new album, I Am [Read More]
Tommie Smith Olympic Games Fists of Freedom gold medal for sale
Tommie Smith is aucting his Olympic Games Fists of Freedom gold medalTommie Smith, 66 year-old, remembered as the Black or African American gold medalist that raised his fist as the Star Spangled Banner echoed in the wind, at the Mexico City Summer Olympic Games in the [Read More]
Teen Talk Radio Theatre helping youth produce their own radio show
Since returning to Chicago, Rami and Myers have committed their resources and talents to the development of programs for teens, thirteen to nineteen years of age.If an Academy Award was awarded for the category, “tireless efforts of youth workers,” husband and [Read More]
Legendary soul singer Solomon Burke dies at airport
Legendary soul singer Solomon Burke, 70 year-old, died early today of natural causes on a plane after landing at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Burke arrived on a flight from Los Angeles for a scheduled Tuesday sellout show.Legendary soul singer Solomon Burke, 70 year-old, [Read More]
Opposing the leftist tyranny of President Obama?
Mrs. Virginia Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, the only African-American Justice of the U.S Supreme Court is dedicate to opposing what she termed the leftist tyranny of President Obama. Either Mrs. Virginia Thomas was on another planet during the eight years of [Read More]
Black Women on Forbes 100 Most Influential Women List
Michelle Obama, 46 year-old, the wife of President Barack Obama. Forbes' magazine has announced the selection of its 100 most influential women from four categories: business, politics, media and lifestyle (entertainment, sports and fashion). In determining their method [Read More]
The American Dream, is it real or an Inception?
By: Charles Mombo The ripple effects from the tsunami of economic impact and the subsequent short sales and foreclosures of properties follow by families moving from their mansions to studios clearly showed that the American dream as grossly misinterpreted by Americans was [Read More]
R&B singer Peter Hernandez aka Bruno Mars arrested for cocaine possession
R&B singer Peter Hernandez aka Bruno Mars arrested for cocaine possession It appears that young celebrities are reading the wrong playbook when it comes to what not to do once you start to earn some money. They are apparently subconsciously and stupidly equating success [Read More]
OSHA says Brazilian Blowout contains high Formaldehyde content
By: Charles Mombo Source: Hair Nations Brazilian Blowout has been tested and it does work on every hair types including fine, course, frizzy, and curly. Since the early 20th century when Annie Turnbo Malone, an African-American woman, developed a chemical Poro line of hair [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Rev. Wright – psychopaths believe Obama is a Muslim
Rev Dr. Jeremiah WrightPreaching at the Sunday service of the New Millennium Church in Little Rock, Arkansan, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, the former pastor of President Barack Obama referred to those who wrongly believe that President Obama is a Muslim as [Read More]
Paris Hilton allegedly arrested again for cocaine possession
According to Las Vegas Metro Police, socialite Paris Hilton was arrested late Friday and booked into the Las Vegas' Clark County Detention Center for possession of cocaine - a controlled substance.According to Las Vegas Metro Police, socialite Paris Hilton was arrested late [Read More]
Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates
Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by InmatesIn a “Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates” released by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the Office of Justice Programs the following were [Read More]
Beck and Palin rally on Dr. King Dream speech anniversary
Dr. Martin Luther King's speech emphasized respect, peace and equality for every human being.Dr. Martin Luther King is perhaps most famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech, that was given in front of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. Dr. King's speech [Read More]
Shaquille O’Neal engagement from better to worst?
Post Sponsored by: Search Engine Optimization consultants Is this the Mrs. O'Neal to be?????Like the sound of vuvuzela at a World Cup game, the blogosphere is buzzing with unconfirmed rumors that Shaquille O'Neal, 38 year-old and Nicole Nikki Alexander, 28 year-old, [Read More]
Shirley Sherrod declines USDA job offer after racist fiasco
Shirley Sherrod Photo Credit: CBSAfter two hours of meeting today, Tom Vilsack, the Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Shirley Sherrod, the former USDA Georgia Director of Rural Development held a press conference. During the press conference, Sherrod, [Read More]
Yoseph Robinson, Jamaican hip-hopper turned Orthodox Jew Shot
Robinson's upcoming book: Jamaican hip-hopper turned Orthodox JewYoseph Robinson, a 34 year-old Jamaican born hip-hopper turned Orthodox Jew was gunned in the chest and arm and killed over the weekend in Brooklyn, New York. Robinson was killed at a kosher liquor store where [Read More]
Jazz violinist Regina Carter is like a fine bottle of wine
Lauded as one of the finest violinists of her generation, Carter captures both the essence and allure of the original music through a lens of contemporary interpretation. Don't believe the negative hype about Detroit, Michigan. Out of Detroit came some of America's [Read More]
Meshell Ndegeocello – Arguably one of the best bassist
Meshell Ndegeocello is arguably one of the best bassist around today! If an Academy Award was awarded for the category of sparking the neo-soul movement, Meshell Ndegeocello will win, hands down. In addition to ten career Grammy Award nominations, she also has received [Read More]
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Guilty of only one count
After two weeks of deliberations, Chicago jurors today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of only one of the 24 counts against him.After two weeks of deliberations, Chicago jurors today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of only one of the 24 [Read More]
No Angels Nadja Benaissa had sex conceals HIV status
Nadja Benaissa, the 28 year-old pop star of the popular German all-female group, No AngelsNadja Benaissa, the 28 year-old pop star of the popular German all-female group, No Angels, was in a Darmstadt court today. Benaissa is on trial for knowingly having unprotected [Read More]
Barack Obama, the worst U.S. president in history?
Ben Quayle Arizona's GOP 3rd Congressional District candidateUntil last Wednesday, I had never heard of Ben Quayle. While watching CNN that day, a goofy looking and Gomer Pyler(ish) sounding individual appeared on TV directly facing the camera and began by saying, [Read More]
Michael Jordan presents Scottie Pippen For Hall of Fame
Scottie Pippen, Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 InducteeTonight Scottie Pippen will be formally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Pippen will be presented by Michael Jordan, his teammate of nine seasons with the Bulls. During an earlier news conference at the Naismith [Read More]
Dr. Laura Apologizes for On-Air Nigger Rant
Dr. Laura Apologizes for on air Nigger Rant Before you read this article, please note my position on the word “nigger”. I am absolutely no respecter of the word and have choose not to take ownership it (period!). Every time one hears the word crackers, Jew town, [Read More]
What if flight Attendant Slater was a Gay Black Male
What if flight Attendant Slater was a Gay Black MaleJetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater, 38 year-old, has become an instant celebrity; and this is based on America's crazy definition of who a celebrity is these days. Slater on Monday allegedly cursed out an entire [Read More]
U.S.A Versus Brazil Soccer Match in Rutherford, N.J.
By: Charles S. Mombo Today, Tuesday, Aug. 10, the much anticipated soccer game between the United States and Brazil has already sold more than 65,000 tickets. Today, Tuesday, Aug. 10, the much anticipated soccer Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]
Is Fantasia Barrino being sued for adultery?
Fantasia Barrino and Antwuan Cook in the Barbados According to public court documents reviewed in the Mecklenburg County District Court in Raleigh, North Carolina; a lawsuit was filed against the former "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino. A woman by the name [Read More]
Gay upsets Usain Bolt, the Jamaican Born Sprinter
Tyson Gay upsets Usain Bolt, the Jamaican Born SprinterOn Friday, Usain Bolt, 24 year-old, got an early and unpleasant August 21st birthday present from Tyson Gay, 28 year-old who give himself a pleasant August 9th happy birthday present. Gay, the American sprinter beat [Read More]
Mike Tyson to change everything he dislikes about himself
Iron Mike Tyson, the former heavy weight world boxing championIron Mike Tyson, the former heavy weight world boxing champion recently made a stop by ESPN radio for an interview. He opened up about his part in the successful comedy, “The Hangover.” When [Read More]
President Obama The Birthday Boy heads to Chitown
Happy Birthday President Barack Obama! President Barack Obama, the First African American president heads home to Chicago today as he celebrates his 49th birthday today. The president's birthday celebration is not all cake and ice cream; he has a very busy [Read More]
Obama signs Crack cocaine versus Cocaine Powder law
The Obama's Fair Sentencing Act law narrows the ratio from 100:1 to 18:1.Today, President Barack Obama signed into law the Fair Sentencing Act. This law reduces the apparent racist and disproportionate disparity in punishment given to those convicted of possessing crack [Read More]
LeBron James Akron Thank You ad Upsets Cleveland
LeBron James Akron Thanks You ad Upsets ClevelandLeBron James' so-called former fans in Cleveland are still pissed and continue to question his personal decision to move on. James' recent ad placed in his hometown's newspaper, the Akron Beacon Journal, [Read More]
Car thieves Prefer Cadillac Escalade over Saturn VUE
Car thieves Prefer Cadillac Escalade over Saturn VUECar thieves are not as dumb as they want us to believe; they have Cadillac Escalade taste and barely have enough money to purchase a Tata Nano. By the way, the Tata Nano is the world's cheapest car, made in India and [Read More]
Pregnant Singer Alicia Keys Marries Swizz Beatz
(Photo Credit: Stephanie Pistel) Pregnant Singer Alicia Keys Marries Swizz BeatzCNN is reporting that R&B singer Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have tied the knot. The pregnant bride and her groom had the ceremony on Saturday at a private home by the Mediterranean [Read More]
Is President Obama Demeaning the Office of the President?
President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States on the daytime talk show "The View." There is much ado about nothing going on over the blogosphere today regarding President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States pending [Read More]
Arizona SB1070 gets a double-spiked dagger in the heart
Opponents of Arizona's SB 1070Judge Susan Bolton, who heard arguments this week on the first of the Arizona lawsuits, today granted a partial injunction against Arizona's SB 1070. From every indication, Judge Bolton's decision has driven a double-spiked [Read More]
A Project on Shared Histories of Asians and Blacks in America
By: Kevin Simmonds A Project on Shared Histories of Asians and Blacks in America Instead of reporting the unintended death of Tian Sheng Yu by two young Black men in Oakland this April as an isolated crime, the media suggested it might have been part of trend of [Read More]
Why they won’t stop shooting in Chicago
Chicago PoliceThis well written article by Mark J. Konkol and Frank Main, staff reporters of the Chicago Sun-Times discusses why killing in Chicago is not expected to slow down or stop any time soon. Simply put; too many murder cases remain unsolved. According to Kokol and [Read More]
The Republic of Liberia Celebrates her 163th Birthday
As the Republic of Liberia celebrates her 163 birthday today, ChocolateCity.cc wishes to extend a Happy Independence Day to the country and all Liberians around the world!As the Republic of Liberia celebrates her 163 birthday today, ChocolateCity.cc wishes to extend a Happy [Read More]
Arizona must provide Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partner Benefits
Arizona must provide Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partner BenefitsHonorable John W. Sedwick, a U.S. District Judge on Friday blocked the State of Arizona from implementing a state law that would have eliminated domestic partner benefits for gay and lesbian state employees. The [Read More]
Snitch for Justice – Get Chicago Officer Bailey Murderer Behind Bars
Michael R. Bailey, 62 year-old, a 20-year veteran is sadly the third Chicago Police officer to be gunned down in the last 60 days.An unprovoked aggression or murder against an innocent person is incomprehensible. It is even more gut wrenching and frightening when the [Read More]
President Obama, have you call Shirley Sherrod yet?
Sherrod, a Black or African American, was the former USDA Georgia Director of Rural Development that was wrongly accused of racism and forced to resign on Tuesday by the White House.Unless you live on another planet (and that planet lacks Internet, radio, or a [Read More]
A Resolution of Interposition and Nullification – Don’t think about it!
A Resolution of Interposition and Nullification - Don't think about it!Interposition means that a state of the United States of America may oppose any federal action it believes encroaches on its power and nullification refers to a state in the United States refusing [Read More]
LeBron James Stolen No. 23 Pendant Resurfaced on Ebay
LeBron James Stolen No. 23 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey Pendant Resurfaces on EbayIn this country been in possession of property obtained by crime or knowing that the property was stolen is usually prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the value of the stolen [Read More]
David Salgado and Chicanos Por La Causa Fights Arizona SB1070
Photo Credit: Mi Cultura My Roots by El Moisés Photo Credit: Mi Cultura My Roots by El Moisés – Commissioned by Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC)Figuratively speaking, the heat is on in Arizona. That state legal showdown is expected to pour large amount of [Read More]
The True Colored of Tea Party and Mark Williams
Tea Party Express spokesman Mark Williams does not only accused the NAACP of racism, but he also wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln on behalf of "Colored People". Below is Williams' letter: Letter to Abraham Lincoln July 14th, 2010 A personal note from [Read More]
