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More then 1 million Americans live with an HIV positive status. The numbers of cases mirror that of some African countries disproportionately affecting homosexuals and Black America. Washington DC is said to be of epidemic concern with increased numbers especially in wards 5, 6, 7 and 8, with ages ranging between 30 to 59 of infected […]

Since the announcement of  Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez  departure, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has reportedly expressed an interest in becoming an American Idol judge. An admitted fan of the show, Franklin mentioned her desire to be one of the decision-makers on AI in an interview with CNN, “I still haven’t been on ‘American Idol’…I’d love to be […]

Minister Louis Farrakhan said that he plans to lead the Fruit of Islam (FOI), members of the Nation of Islam (NOI), into the streets of Chicago and other major cities struggling with violence in the Black community.  Min. Farrakhan made his remarks on WVON 1690 AM in Chicago during an interview with Cliff Kelly.  Here […]

Just when you think you heard it all or seen it all someone manages to supprise you.  Recently a DC police officer threatened the first lady Mitchelle Obama.  Really?  For more click here To listen to my black planet radio channel click below <http://blackplanet.songza.com/listen/playlist-in-progress-randy-dennis-2/>

Serena Williams rules and wins her 14th  grand slam crown while taking her fifth Wimbledon Singles Title  6-1, 5-7, 6-2 victorious over number 3 seated Agnieszka Radwanska who was said to had suffer a respiratory issue earlier in the week.. So be it not only did  Serena make Wimbledon Tennis history during the semi finals with a grand total of 24 […]

Now required to wear an electronic device that will track his every move George Zimmerman, nevertheless, was described by his attorneys as “buoyant“.  Imagine that …  charged with second degree murder in the highly publicized case and wrongful death of Trayvon Martin, Zimmerman is said to be cheerful and optimistic. WOW, apparently a portion of America, land of equal justice for […]

This past Saturday, 17 year old Lia Neal took fourth place in 100-meter freestyle finals in Omaha, Neb. Making her the second African-American woman to make a U.S. Olympic swim team. Neal’s win represented not only a personal victory, but a step toward diversifying the team of American swimmers heading to London later this month. According […]

As the songwriter and producer behind “Write Me Back,” it’s only right that R. Kelly speak about the inspirations and influences of his latest album.…