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The legendary O’Jays have been around for decades, they’ve had 9 platinum albums and a number of number one hits! After 20 years they’re back with new music! The new album, called The Last Word will be released in February 2019. Walter Williams and Eddie Levert told the Tom Joyner Morning Show they called it The Last […]

This weekend Tom is in Mobile, Alabama to receive an award for his brother. His brother lived in Mobile for years, and owned a few McDonald’s franchises. Tom jokes that he fired a bunch of people from his McDonald’s, but he made a great impact on a number of people. HEAD BACK TO THE BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM […]

A principal of a San Diego elementary school sent out an email warning parents of a Black man who was inside of a nearby Starbucks. Now she’s sent an email apology for being racist. The San Diego Tribune reports that Principal Donna Tripi warned La Jolla Elementary School parents about “an African American male about 30 years […]

Savannah State University may be forced to downsize due to lack of funds. According to savannahnow.com enrollment has been down for the past two years. “As you may know, our enrollment has declined for two consecutive years, and a drop in enrollment means a decrease in tuition, fee and state-allocated revenue,” President Cheryl Dozier said […]

The late Avarh E. Strickland lived long enough to see his accomplishments at the University of Missouri properly honored. In a fitting tribute that took place on October 19, 2007, a building was renamed after the historian and professor, adding to other honors. Strickland was born July 6, 1930 in Hattiesburg, Miss., primarily raised by […]

Rihanna is being sued by a clothing brand for using an “FU” logo that they feel belongs to them. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Freedom United claims they have been making clothing with an “FU” logo since 2006 and even have it trademarked. The Blast reports, the company says their clothing has been promoted […]

Being a celebrity wife comes with a lot of attention. Some of the attention can be great, but other times it can make it hard to make a name for yourself separate from your spouse. That’s why Rebecca King-Crews, wife of Terry Crews, began to pursue music under an alias. Crews wanted her music to […]

T.I posted a video of a Melania lookalike stripping for him in the oval office. Now the First Lady is calling for a boycott of the rapper. Now, we all know we’re not boycotting the King of The South for this. But maybe since she’s so concerned with the way men treat women, she should […]

It is largely believed that Black women have a grater risk of dying from breast cancer. Founder of Thank God It’s Natural, Chris-Tia Donaldson says that’s not exactly true. According to Donaldson, it has a lot to do with socioeconomic situations. In more racially segregated areas there is greater risk for Black women. She herself is a […]

It’s fall so that means, it’s pumpkin season! Have you ever noticed that your white friends love pumpkin everything? They love pumpkin coffee, pumpkin pie, pumpkin scented candles, they decorate with pumpkins, and probably even wear them on their clothes! It’s almost like they have no idea how good sweet potatoes are! HEAD BACK TO […]