Whitney Houston’s daughter taken to hospital by paramedics
Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby brown was taken to a Los Angeles hospital for unknown reasons according to the beverly Hills fire department. Less than one day following the death of Houston, there are reports that the family including daughter Bobbi Kristina are having a tough time dealing with the [...]
Herman Cain thinks America Needs to Laugh!
Herman Cain The thought of the 2012 Presidential Campaign with Herman Cain as a participant is almost as fun as last years show with Sarah Palin. My hopes are that he is running in order to increase his business profile and financial gain. Truly, he can’t be serious as a candidate. Cain is interesting [...]
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf One of Three to win Nobel Peace Prize
Africa’s President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Friday in Oslo, Norway the Nobel Peace Prize was presented to three amazing women fighting the cause for women’s rights in Africa and the Middle East. The Nobel committee presented the awards to Tawakkul Karman, a anti government protest leader in Yemen. Karman is also the first Arab woman to [...]
Stacy Dash is a Single Lady..Divorced
Looks like actress Stacy Dash is not playing the part of a single lady, she is living the part with the finalization of her divorce. Dash has spent the last two years seeking a divorce from her husband Emmanuel Xuereb. The actress filed a restraining order against him and filed for divorce making claims he [...]
Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Winner dies at 71
Wangari Maathai , the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize dies at age 71 in her homeland Nairobi Kenya. Maathai was known for her work as an environmentalist where she paid money to women for planting trees to reforest in her country. It was reported she by her organization “The “Green Belt [...]
Vesta Williams, R&B Singer Found Dead at 53
R&B singer Vesta Williams was found dead Thursday in a hotel room in El Segundo California. Williams impacted the sound of the 80′s with her big voice on songs like “Congratulations”. “Special”, “Do Ya”, and “Once Bitten Twice Shy.” Her music impacted a generation with soulful delivery and passion. Williams continued performing and released her [...]
Are you Oprah’s Next big Star?
If you think Hollywood is calling, or better yet Oprah is calling you to become the next celebrity Talk Show host, then here is your chance to let everyone know that you are Oprah’s next big star. Oprah is looking for you and she has put the word out that she wants the next star for [...]
Noir Woman Profiles: Shirley Chisholm
By Omarr RaSharjd Lee Shirley Chisholm was born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn N.Y, she would become a major force as an activist, politican, leader and role model for women. Born to parents Charles and Ruby St. Hill, she was noted as an exceptionally brilliant student who excelled in many subjects at Brooklyn’s Girls High School. [...]
Legendary Lena Horne dead at 92
Lena Horne legendary Jazz artist, actress and trailblazer in entertainment died Sunday at Presbyterian Hospital in New York at the age of 92. Horne began here career at 16 when against her parent’s wishes she dropped out of school to support her ailing mother and joined a chorus at the renowned Cotton Club where black [...]
Noir Woman News:Mrs. Obama’s Mothers Day Event
First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to a room full of mothers and daughters on Friday saying to the group how special it is having three generations of family living in the White House and raising her two daughters. Her voice filled with emotion, Mrs. Obama also honored her mother, Marian Robinson, at a Mother’s Day [...]
Naomi Campbell Signs No Phone Throwing Pledge
Super model Naomi Campbell shared with the world her rants raves and what it’s like to be one of the most famous faces in the world as she confided in the queen of talk Oprah Winfrey. Campbell talked about all of her temper tantrums even admitting to be ashamed and embarrassed as she answered Winfrey’s [...]
Noir Woman News:Nation, World Views and Politics
‘What’s Going On?’ Today, while looking at our world politically, there is, panic, plateau, or sometimes progress. Amidst all of these currents, many people ask…’what is going on’? Or the question to others might be …’what isn’t’? Economy: Although it might not feel like it, there are several very positive signs that the economy [...]
NoirWoman Profiles: Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph: The Triumphant Story of the World’s Fastest Woman In the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to capture three track-and-field gold medals and claim the title of the fastest woman in the world. The tall, slim sprinter at 5-feet-11-inches, 130 pounds, lived a heroic tale of overcoming adversity. As child [...]
Loss of a Leader, Dorothy Heights Dead at 98
Dr. Dorothy Heights, an activist for both civil and women’s rights died this morning of natural causes at Howard University Hospital in Washington DC. Heights who served as Director of the National Council of Negro women (NCNW) from 1947 to 1997 just recently celebrated her 98th birthday while hospitalized. Friends, family and acquaintances had gathered at [...]
Dr. Benjamin Hooks Dead at 85
Dr. Benjamin Hooks, a well respected attorney, judge, minister and former executive director of the NAACP died early Thursday morning at the age of 85 in Nashville Tennessee according to early news reports. Most known for his 15 year tenure serving the NAACP fighting the cause for justice ensuring minorities and those less fortunate were [...]
2010 IBWFF Call for Films!
INTERNATIONAL BLACK WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL 2010 Call for Film Submissions No Submission Fee If Postmarked by May 17, 2010 The festival accepts all categories, including, shorts, features, documentaries, experimental, music video, digital media, online films and animation. All genres are accepted, except for explicit adult film/video.
Michelle Obama Surprise Visit to Haiti
First Lady Michelle Obama made her first solo trip abroad as she visited Haiti to show U.S continued support for the relief efforts to aid the rebuilding of the Island.
Memo to Michelle Obama: Big Food Makers Don’t Give a Fructose About Our Kids
Memo to Michelle Obama: Big Food Makers Don’t Give a Fructose About Our Kids I love Michelle Obama. Her strength, professionalism, sass and savvy are enviable. And as a mom, I can only applaud her efforts to reduce the embarrassingly high obesity rates in this country. Earlier this month she spoke at the Grocery Manufacturers Association [...]
