May 18, 2013

Comedy: Roy Wood Jr.’s Black History Lesson: A Muthaf***n Legend

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*When you think Black History Month do you think of Samuel L. Jackson? Well, funnyman Roy Wood Jr. (TBS’ Sullivan & Son, Letterman & Conan) sho’ nuff does. You see, Mr. Jackson has probably said the word “Muthaf***a!” over 9,000 times (just guessing). And Roy is paying tribute to Sam in his “New Faces Of [...]




President Obama Invites Himself to Jackie Robinson Film Set

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*The Jackie Robinson biopic is beginning production in Atlanta, and guess who wants to check out the set? President Barack Obama has invited himself to the production of “42,” According to Deadline, the prez will make his visit on Tuesday. The last time Mr. Obama was in the ATL, was was on March 16 for [...]




Jokey Joke: Nephew Tommy ‘We Need You to Be A Slave’ (Audio)

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*Are you familiar with Nephew Tommy of the Steve Harvey Morning Show? If you’re not, he’s notorious for his prank phone calls. He regularly goes too far and this time is no different. He better stop before he either causes someone to have a stroke or get his butt beat after work. This time, he [...]




Black History Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett dies in Mexico at 96

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*Legendary black sculptor Elizabeth Catlett, a U.S. expatriate, has died at the age of 96. Catlett was living in Mexico at the time of her death. She was barred from the U.S. during the McCarthy era for her political activism and relocated to Mexico. She is well-known for her sculptures of Mexican and African American [...]




Ava DuVernay’s History Making Turn at Sundance: Wins Dramatic Directing Award

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*Filmmaker Ava DuVernay made history over the weekend at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah by becoming the first African American woman to win the Directing Award: Dramatic. This was a monumental moment for all African Americans industry-wide, as it obviously hasn’t been done before. Her film, “Middle of Nowhere,” made waves at its reveal [...]




Danny Glover Speaks on ‘The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975′ – a Film Worth Seeing

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*”The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975″ is an eye-opening, compelling documentary that captures the tumultuous period in history when African Americans were fighting against racial injustice in a country that denied them equal rights. The film, which opens Sept. 23rd in Los Angeles, is playing exclusively at the Landmark Nuart Theater. Co-produced by Danny Glover and [...]




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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE If you cannot find peace within yourself, you [...]




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Actor Anthony Anderson is 41 today

*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE If you cannot find peace within yourself, you [...]




Charles Gittens, First Black Secret Service Agent, Dies

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*Charles L. Gittens, who in 1956 became the first black Secret Service agent, died on July 27 in Maryland, according to the Associated Press. He was 82. A spokesman for the Secret Service confirmed that Gittens was the first black agent but said no further details would be immediately available. According to an obituary in [...]




A 60th Anniversary Perspective on … The Amos ‘n’ Andy Television Show (Pt.2)

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Preface to Part II On June 28, 1951, the “Amos ‘n’ Andy Television Show” debuted, making it the first “all-black” television series – ever.  Yes…”The Beulah Show” starring Ethel Waters aired before “Amos ‘n’ Andy,” but it featured an integrated (yes, white and black) cast of actors and actresses.  In Part I, the essence of [...]




A 60th Anniversary Perspective on … the Amos ‘n’ Andy TV Show (Pt.1)

Amos 'n' Andy cast (circa 1951)

*June 28, 1951 proved to be more than just another hot summer night of programming for the  relatively new medium called television.  The date marked CBS’ debut of Amos ‘n’ Andy, a situational comedy featuring an “all-black” cast. The airing of this outrageously funny program was the first ever “all-black” television series, and was a [...]




Black History Month Little Known Fact: ‘British Black History Month’

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*America’s celebration of black history takes place without fail every February. Well the Brits have October. Starting back in 1987, the black experience had been celebrated around the London Boroughs and has spread to other English cities. The month of October was selected because it coincided with other significant events such as the London Jubilee [...]




Kid Goes ‘Way Black When’ for TV One’s Cutting Edge Series

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*On Friday, January 28 EURweb.com informed our readers of the new TV One series titled “Way Black When,” a month long initiative by TV One to celebrate Black History Month.    The centerpiece is “Way Black When: Primetime” and it is being described as a retrospective on black entertainment from the 70s, 80s and 90s [...]




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Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle is 35 today

*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. —– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE “Focus on Your Goal. Where are you going? [...]




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Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ————– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE “The person who gets the farthest is generally [...]