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Iran begins military exercises, threatens to cut oil exports

Wink "On Duty" Moody — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:14:15 +0000

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran began ground military exercises Saturday and defiantly warned that it could cut off oil exports to “hostile” European nations as tensions rise over suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility if sanctions fail to rein in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. We all need to be paying attention to this.

McKissick house being considered for National Registry of Historic Places

Wink "On Duty" Moody — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:54:54 +0000

DURHAM – Affectionately called Freedom House, the house at 1123 N. Roxboro St. owned by the late Floyd B. McKissick Sr. and his wife, the late Evelyn McKissick, was home to more than just the McKissick family in the 1950s and ’60s, but the Durham civil rights movement, too. Thanks to a Preservation Durham project documenting often-overlooked African-American historic sites, the McKis... Read more..

Check Out The TJMS Tribute To Don Cornelius (AUDIO)

Karen Clark — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:44:54 +0000

The TJMS pays tribute to Don Cornelius and Soul Train. Read more..

Check Out The TJMS Tribute To Don Cornelius (AUDIO)

Karen Clark — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:41:25 +0000

The TJMS pays tribute to Don Cornelius and Soul Train. Read more..

Black History Month Activities

Jodi Berry — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:22:17 +0000

In honor of Black History Month, Carolina Performing Arts is hosting several pre-performance conversations with special guests in addition to the wide array of musical and dance talent that will feature the contributions of African-Americans in the arts.

Dr. Jordan the Director of the Stone Center for Black Culture and History, Interim Director of the Institute for African-American Research and teaches in the African/African-American studies department at UNC. He will be in Gerrard Hall at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Feb. 9. His curatorial work includes more than 27 visual art and historical exhibitions, as well as production credits for five independent films. This will be in conjunction with the Four Electric Ghosts: An Opera-Masquerade performance by Mendi and Keith Obadike, which will take place in Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. This opera was inspired by Nigerian writer Amos Tutuola’s novel My Life in the Bush of Ghosts and the influential video game Pac Man. This story creates a composite world at the intersection of game culture, folk tales and pop songs and will be told through masquerade, dance, video interviews and original music.

For more information about upcoming shows, go to www.carolinaperformingarts.org or call the Memorial Hall Box Office at (919) 843-3333.

MLK/Black Month History Parade

Jodi Berry — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:10:53 +0000

Today at 12noon join Wink Moody and the City of Durham for the 10th Annual Durham MLK/Black History Month parade. The parade honors the life and achievements of Dr. King & other great African Americans during Black History Month--the parade begins on Fayetteville Street (W.G. Pearson Elem to NCCU). This year's Grand Marshall is Dr. Chuck Davis, founder & artistic director of the African Americ... Read more..

Monday On The Michael Baisden Show

Jodi Berry — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:45:35 +0000

Monday at 3p.m. on the Michael Baisden show – Making a good thing better Monday 1st hour - After the affair: Can relationships survive infidelity and even be stronger? 2nd hour – Marrying a man or woman who cheated on you before the wedding. Should you go through with it? 3rd hour: Don’t bring it home: Is there such a thing as respectful cheating? 4th Best of... Read more..

Remembering Don Cornelius

Wink "On Duty" Moody — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:15 +0000

Womans Fights Miscarriage’s And Cancer!

Mix-Master B — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:41:22 +0000

via: wral Cynthia Marshall president of at&t north carolina has a great story to tell.She has survived several encounters that have come her way.With the help of her mother and God she survived and turned lemons into lemonade! Marshall is now cancer free and says she is now a vessel for others to give them hope and comfort.She hopes to one day join the elderly together with the youth in a mentoring environment.... Read more..

Blake Griffin Dunks On Kendrick Perkins

Mix-Master B — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:44:19 +0000

Via: NBA Youtube

In case you missed the big game and the HUGE dunk, you definitely want to check this out.. Blake Griffin POSTURIZES Kendrick Perkins!!