Sherman Hemsley “George Jefferson” Passed Away
From Rickey Smiley Morning Show Sherman Hemsley, aka George Jefferson of the ’70s hit show “The Jeffersons,” has died at his home in El Paso, Texas, reports TMZ. Hemsley had no wife […]
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Belafonte on Negative Black Image in Hollywood
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Harry Belafonte, the famed entertainer who is now 84, is concerned about the image of black America in Hollywood films, and he says the […]
Ayvaunn Penn Presents: “Black Like Me” by Crystal Jenene Carter
To have Ayvaunn Penn feature your original poetry on Your Black Poets, email her at ayvaunnpenn at gmail dot com. Experience the power of the Penn Ayvaunn Penn is a spoken word […]
Shemar Moore Struck by a Car
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World While 41-year-old actor Shemar Moore was biking in Los Angeles back in August of 2009, he was struck by a vehicle from behind, and […]
Sonja Sohn Speaks on Being a Previous Drug Abuser
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Sonja Sohn and her fellow actors from HBO’s “The Wire” talked with Justice Department officials in efforts to help spread awareness of the toll drug abuse […]
