June 19, 2013

Jokey Joke: Mike Epps Spoofs Charles Ramsey Interview (Video)

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*Charles Ramsey is a hero and we’re just waiting for the White House to reach out to him and give him some recognition. But until that magical moment, the jokes are rolling in. Mike Epps has spoofed Ramsey and of course, he’s ridiculous doing it! He’s surrounded by reporters interviewing him after the incident, as [...]




Smokie Norful Helps Kick Off McDonald’s 7th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour

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*McDonald’s 7th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is underway. The weekend’s event kicked off on May 9 at Ebenezer AME Church in Washington, D.C. The nine-city tour features some of Gospel music’s most celebrated artists including Tamela Mann, Lecrae, John P. Kee, Vickie Winans, and Grammy Award-winner Smokie Norful, who’s returning as the show’s headliner. [...]




McDonald’s Jumps on Charles Ramsey’s Rescue Story

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*McDonald’s wasted no time in seizing upon its mention in the horrific Cleveland kidnapping. The fast-food chain says it’s reaching out to Charles Ramsey, who has gained worldwide fame as one of the rescuers of the three women held for a decade in a Cleveland home. Ramsey said in a TV interview that he was [...]




Fred Hammond, McDonald’s Raise Funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities

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*OAK BROOK, Ill.  — McDonald’s USA today announced the 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, a free summer concert series that featured multi-award winning gospel artist Fred Hammond, raised more than $46,000 this year to support local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters and the Charity’s important mission of helping improve the health and well [...]




Tamia Debuts New Music at 365Black Awards – Honoring Two Powerful Youth

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*McDonald’s honored some of the nation’s most dedicated celebrities and youth at the 365Black Awards held Friday at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in NOLA as part of the Essence Festival activities. The event of course kicked off with a sweltering red carpet event. No, literally, the New Orleans heat and blazing sun made it a [...]




T.D. Jakes to be Honored at 365 Black Awards in New Orleans

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*This holiday weekend is going to be hot in New Orleans as the events leading up to the Essence Music Festival kick off. On Friday, July 6, McDonalds will honor inspirational speaker and entrepreneur, Bishop T.D. Jakes, R&B singer Tamia and her husband Grant Hill, teenage inventor Tony Hansberry II, youth activist, Mary-Pat Hector, and [...]




Audrey’s Society Whirl: McDonald’s Berry-Inspired Summertime Flavors are Berrylicious!

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*On Wednesday, May 2, 2012 McDonald’s hosted a berrylicious preview party for its newest berry-inspired line consisting of fresh berries and seasonal fruit flavors — McCafé Cherry Berry Chiller and Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal – that the leading food service provider has added to its nutritional menu for a limited time. The exclusive First Taste [...]




Hammond, Cage and Moss to Perform on McDonald’s Gospel Tour

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*This summer is going to be a blast at the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. Fred Hammond will headline the tour that begins on May 12, with feature artists Byron Cage, 21:03, Canton Jones, J Moss, Myron Butler, and VaShawn Mitchell. “I look forward to being a part of the 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel [...]




First Black Man to Head McDonald’s Corporation

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*One of the biggest corporations in the world, McDonald’s, is getting ready to transition leadership as the 67-year-old CEO, Jim Skinner, retires. (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) He’ll be handing over the big responsibility and snazzy title to Donald Thompson, who’s been with the company [...]




Audrey’s Society Whirl: Meet McDonald’s fifteen outstanding 2012 Faces of Black History

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*McDonald’s has been a long-time supporter of the Black community and for the past 10 years, the McDonald’s Faces of Black History campaign has become a signature event of Black History Month. The pride-filled campaign presented by Irving Street was created to salute and honor Black History makers throughout our community and our country, from [...]




McDonald’s Partners with Young Black Scholars to Present 2012 Conference

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McDonald’s to Present 21st Annual Young Black Scholars Family Conference Saturday, March 3 at Cal State Long Beach *Los Angeles  – McDonald’s will present the 21st Annual Young Black Scholars Family Conference on Saturday, March 3 at California State University, Long Beach. Themed “Marked for Excellence,” the free one-day conference will help prepare 8th through [...]




Rayon McIntosh of McDonald’s Beatdown Fame is FREE!

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*God and the grand jury must have heard our prayers and complaints about the incident at a New York McDonald’s that got our main man Rayon McIntosh sent back up the river for defending himself. We first reported the story on October 16, when he was slapped and backed into a corner by two girls.  But he [...]




Video: After McDonald’s Cashier is Slapped, He’s caught on Tape Beating the Two Women Customers

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*McDonald’s never came up with the slogan “Have it your way” for a reason. And two female customers that visited a New York McDonald’s over the weekend will never forget not getting their way with one of their cashiers. The Daily Mail reported that Denise Darbeau, 24, and Rachel Edwards, 24, have been charged with [...]




Meet the New McDonald’s Girl, Shavon Kirksey

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*In the new McDonald’s breakfast menu commercial airing across the United States, actress Shavon Kirksey is the attractive young black woman getting her boss breakfast. If you haven’t seen the commercial, you can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uKPlgbO5Z8. For many wondering who this woman was, Ms. Kirksey opens up to Chris Yandek of CYInterview.com noting she [...]




Mary J. Blige Tops List of Honorees at McDonald’s 2011 365Black Awards

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*Continuing its long-standing support and connection to the African-American community, McDonald’s recognized a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who influence and inspire greatness through outstanding community service at its annual 365Black Awards. This year’s 365Black Awards was co-hosted by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner and Academy Award nominated actress Angela Bassett. It was [...]