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Jun 11, 2014

Show Me The Money: Richest Black Actors






In America being successful means being rich. Black celebrities have a way to go before they achieve parity with their white counterparts. However, Hollywood has its share of  black actors who are rich and famous. Some act, sing, or rap. Some go behind the screen , producing or directing films. Some even write books or engage in profitable business ventures. Take a look at the African American males who make up the pool of Hollywood's richest black actors. You might be surprised by who is listed and who is not.

May 24, 2014

Catch the Movie at the Beginning: Meet Julian Castro



Meet San Antonio's mayor Julian Castro and you can see his political rise early in the game. President Obama announced that he will nominate Castro for his cabinet as Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The boyish looking Castro(39) has a twin brother, Joaquin serving in the House of Representatives. Both are poised to become Hispanic leaders in the National Democratic Party. The media is already flooded with information about Julian Castro who is following in the footsteps of his mentor Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio and HUD Secretary in the Clinton White House. Washington Post's Wonkbook dipped into information about Castro, as did The Fix with 10 Things You Should Know Julian Castro.

You might remember Julian Castro from his inspiring keynote address at the National Democratic Convention. His narrative is much like that of President Obama. Castro is a Mexican-American, doesn't speak Spanish, Roman Catholic, pro-Choice, and he favors Affirmative Action. His bio is due out in 2015. Rumors are already circulating about Castro as a running mate for Hilary Clinton. Hummmm... One thing you know for sure, you are getting into the movie as it starts. It looks like it might be a long ride.

Jul 20, 2013

Wisconsin Man Guilty of Killing Teen Neighbor



A Milwaukee man knew exactly what he was doing when he accused his teenage neighbor of burglary and then fired a bullet into the boy's chest, jurors decided Friday. The verdict essentially guarantees that 76-year-old John Henry Spooner will die behind bars.

The same jury decided two days earlier that Spooner was guilty of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 13-year-old Darius Simmons in May 2012. The trial then shifted into a second phase in which jurors were asked to determine whether Spooner was mentally ill at the moment he pulled the trigger.

It took the jury less than 30 minutes to agree he was sane and in control of his actions at the time of the shooting.


The boy's mother, Patricia Larry, declined to speak with reporters after the trial but thanked God, the prosecutor and the community. Her son had died in her arms.

"Justice was served," she said.

May 3, 2013

Meet My New Love: Doc Martin

Doctor Martin Ellingham
When good things happen to me, it's important to share with my family and friends. No, I didn't win a the lottery or finish writing my novel. Either of those things would be wonderful to share. I just want you to meet the new man in my life, Doctor Martin Ellingham aka Doc Martin.




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