Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
US Democratic presidential hopeful, Barack Obama, spoke in front a crowd of over 200,000 people near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on Thursday.
Obama spoke on the historic U.S.-German partnership, and the need to strengthen Transatlantic relations to meet 21st century challenges. Here is a snippet:
I come to Berlin as so many of my countrymen have come before. Tonight, I speak to you not as a candidate for President, but as a citizen – a proud citizen of the United States, and a fellow citizen of the world.
I know that I don’t look like the Americans who’ve previously spoken in this great city. The journey that led me here is improbable. My mother was born in the heartland of America, but my father grew up herding goats in Kenya. His father – my grandfather – was a cook, a domestic servant to the British.
At the height of the Cold War, my father decided, like so many others in the forgotten corners of the world, that his yearning – his dream – required the freedom and opportunity promised by the West. And so he wrote letter after letter to universities all across America until somebody, somewhere answered his prayer for a better life.
That is why I’m here. And you are here because you too know that yearning. This city, of all cities, knows the dream of freedom. And you know that the only reason we stand here tonight is because men and women from both of our nations came together to work, and struggle, and sacrifice for that better life..
Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross was spotted lunching and shopping at Fred Segal in California on Wednesday afternoon. After the early demise of hit show ‘Girlfriends’ (the network did that show dirty), Tracee’s next project is the upcoming movie ‘Labor Pains’ with Lindsey Lohan out next year.
( PHOTOS: SPLASH NEWS ONLINE )
Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
Faith Evans, multi-platinum selling singer and widow of the Notorious B.I.G., is set to release a “tell all” book, titled Keep the Faith: A Memoir, this August.
She revealed plans for the book earlier this year, which is said to detail the highs and lows of the singer’s life, but will also shed light on Evans’ controversial relationship with her late husband, the Notorious B.I.G.
Check out what she said about her upcoming book release via a press release:
It’s been over ten years since Big was killed. I grieved for him for a very long time. And then, as time passed, the icy wall of grief surrounding my heart began to thaw and I began to heal. I remarried, had more children, and continued to record and release more music. I continued to live my life. And while I can never discount the time I spent with Big, I’ve never felt the need to live in the past.
But sometimes, I still find myself thinking about Big being rushed the hospital, and I break down in tears.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon were spotted on their way out of their hotel for an evening out in NYC on Wednesday night. Mariah rock’d a red top with a black cardigan, black skirt, and a pair of black studded shoes, while Nick sported a black pinstriped suit and a white button-up shirt. Earlier in the day Mariah appeared on BET’s 106 & Park…
( PHOTOS: PCN )
Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
As we reported earlier this week, Nas joined ColorofChange.org and MoveOn.org to protest the racist antics of the Fox News Corporation. He is pictured above speaking to the crowd of fans, media and random new yorkers on Wednesday afternoon in front of the Fox News Headquarters. They also delivered more than 600,000 petition signatures to the offices. (keep reading to view video from the protest..)
The rapper, whose album is currently number one of the billboard charts, released a single and accompanying video entitled, “Sly Fox” to bring light to Fox’s unprofessional antics.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
Meet Chaz. Some of you may be familiar with this singer/actor from his various movie and television roles from throughout the years; including, ‘The Game’, cult classic ‘The Temptations’, ‘7th Heaven’ and more.
He recently wrapped up a stellar Broadway-starring role as Harpo opposite Fantasia in Oprah Winfrey’s “The Color Purple,” and is now ready to showcase his talents on his debut album, “The First One.”
The lead single is “By My Side” and the singer recently opening up on his writing style and technique. Chaz describes himself as a “feel” writer and singer. “I write based on the feeling and energy of the moment,” he explains. “If that’s not there, then my creativity will be forced and I can’t live with that. The melody and lyrics have to be married to each other. It’s hard to produce a song I feel doesn’t make sense.”
Take a listen to his song “By My Side” and view the video when you keep reading.
For more info on Chaz Shepherd and his music, check out his myspace and tell him CL sent you.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
Maria Fearing (1838-1937) was a teacher, missionary and former slave.
Born to Mary and Jesse on William O. Winston’s Oak Hill Plantation, near Gainesville, Alabama, on July 26, 1838, she spent much of her time with her mistress and the other children. Amanda Winston taught her children and Maria the Presbyterian catechism, told them Bible stories and tales about missionaries in Africa.
After emancipation, Jesse and his family took the surname of a previous owner, Fearing, and Maria learned how to read and write at the age of thirty-three. She worked her way through the Freedman’s Bureau School in Talladega to become a teacher and taught for a number of years in the rural schools of Calhoun County.
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