WASHINGTON – Historically black colleges and universities are expected to play a crucial role in improving the nation’s educational attainment levels by 2020, but they are likely to face some hard truths in the process. Speaking to a group of educators and policy analysts here Thursday, the man leading the White House initiative on HBCUs
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Kenneth Ng calls his Web site a primer for tourists headed to Thailand, but Fodor’s it ain’t. The California State University at Northridge professor’s site is a one-stop shop for men drawn to the country’s sex tourism industry. Dotted with pictures of scantily clad women, BigBabyKenny.com advises would-be johns on the art of negotiating with
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Female rap veteran Sandra “Pepa” Denton has shared her views on newcomer Nicki Minaj and said the Young Money star should not be looked down upon because of her racy lyrics and image. Read More…

Gang Starr‘s DJ Premier has issued a statement regarding the unexpected passing of long-time partner in rhymes Guru this week. Premier also acknowledged Guru’s alleged deathbed letter. “IT WAS A SAD DAY FOR ME TO GET CONFIRMATION ON THE DEATH OF A MAN WHO I WILL CONTINUE TO CALL MY BROTHER, KEITH ELAM, BETTER KNOWN
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Michael Jordan can no longer let his game speak for him – or help his Charlotte Bobcats – so as he sat and watched his team lose another game to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, he found a familiar outlet for his frustration: the referees. Jordan’s competitive fire showed itself as he chirped at the
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Rihanna made a brief stop at a Swiss emergency room to get an injured rib checked by a doctor Monday night, the singer’s publicist said. “She had an injured rib and went to have it looked at to be sure it was nothing serious, and it wasn’t,” Amanda Silverman told CNN. “All is OK and
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VIDEO SHOT BY SKINNY CORLEONE FT. MODEL ASHLEA HOGAN “BEEN THERE” FROM THE NEW STREET ALBUM “THE VIRGINIAN” Bizzle Boy Records presents to you the ultimate album for riders. If you like bumping in your whip, leaning to the side and creeping five miles per hourAmbassador! “The Virginian” is a hip hop tale right out
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