The Tom Joyner Morning Show
In modern times, despite poor record-keeping and erased histories, it has been revealed that enslaved African-Americans contributed far more than free labor to this country. A slave, Jo Anderson, is largely credited as the co-inventor of the McCormick mechanical reaper, which revolutionized American farming in the 19th Century. Jo Anderson, who was born in 1808, […]
Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with Yoruba Richen to talk about the Anti-Abortion Movement. Roe V. Wade and the Affordable Care Act are on the chopping block, if they’re cut it will no doubt negatively impact African American women. According to Richen, African American women have abortions, and use abortion services at higher rates than […]
Lavell Crawford came to kick it with the crew! He’s in town for the Funnier Than A Mother Tour at the Verizon Theater. And he’s come to town with a whole new look! Since he’s lost some weight, Lavell has brand new jackets that look like “fine dining” like the wallpaper of a Chinese restaurant. […]
Michel’le took the music scene by storm with her powerful and unique voice. Her debut album reached number 5 on the charts in 1989, with hits like No More Lies, Nicety and Something In My Heart. The next episode of TV One’s Unsung is about her career and life. In the episode we’ll get to meet some relatives […]
Red Grant has been busy latey. He just hosted the 11:11 Tour with Katt Williams and now is in the middle of his Grow Up Tour! This weekend He will be in Dallas at the Arlington Improv, if you’re in the area go check it out. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: […]
Today is National French Fry Day, it’s also Friday the 13th. You know there is going to be some fool is going to be ordering fries and wearing a Jason mask. But Huggy says, thanks to “super stupid” people aren’t as superstitious anymore. Forget a black cat bringing bad luck, we have an orange cat […]
Do you know what Bob Marley is saying? The name of the song is literally, I want to love you and treat you right, but Tom thinks he’s saying “I want to love you and chicken rice.” What do you hear? And does anyone know what Earth Wind & Fire is saying in Can’t Hide […]
Tom and Sybil take a look back at the 2002Â Charlotte Sky Show where the O’Jays performed in North Carolina. The men of Omega Psi Phi were also in town & everyone had a great time! READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:Â LIKE US ONÂ FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ONÂ TWITTERÂ ANDÂ INSTAGRAM
Sherri says maybe when they’re old enough to fill out a job application and drive to work. Kym says when he’s old enough to stop trying to use them as balloons. But there are some parents, like Sherri’s parents, that would rather not think about it. What is an appropriate age? READ MORE STORIES ON […]