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George Curry and the let them eat cake theory

George Curry maybe a news icon to some. He was the editor of Emerge for sometime, a talk show host, and a long time journalist. George Curry up until recently was the manager of NNPA(National Newspaper Publishers Association). A Few of Curry peers seems to be upset with Curry for various reason but one major issues is intellectual property rights. Although Curry made his announcement that


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Roland Martin runs disorganized ship

To many of you ,Roland Martin may be the a new world in your mouth. If you are not in Chicago, you may not have heard of the Chicago Defender. This a historical newspaper targeted towards the African American Community. Roland Martin was the top Editor at the paper. Martin has many credits to his name. Recently, Martin was able to generate 400k in ad revenue for the paper by doing a lose wei


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Paris Hilton Knee pads for sale on ebay

According to Mediatakeout.com, Pairs Hilton is back on her knees and , this time it is Cee Lo. CeeLo is the African American male from the group Gnarls Barkley. Mediatakeout.com has photos of this event and, there is a video out too. Hilton and CeeLo sex tape may hit the internet soon but , what is the Hilton clan saying about this wild child . Insiders are saying Hilton


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Armstrong Williams loves pin up

Armstrong Williams is best known for being a black republican talking head. Doing a recent interview Williams was quoted as saying, “ I don’t see myself as a black journalist”. Williams feels that would hold him back and not allow him cover other areas. To some, Williams is not living in reality because of his opinion on various issues but, Armstrong provide one rule, a Zebra cannot change


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Black Press Week strengths and weakness

To many of you , the term “Black Press Week” is a new term to your ears , but to National Newspapers Publishers Association and the Historical Black Press Foundation it is a familiar term. According to Dr. Clint C Wilson a black press history expert, the Black Press has been around for 180 years. The Black Press Week is a celebration of the first Black Publisher and the event is held in Ma


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Melanie Brown puts baby on market for highest bidder

Melanie Brown , who is now known as Eddie Murphy other baby mother, is bitter and still hurt. Mel B is out for blood or shame. Mel B is upset because she has to do the DNA test. People in Mel B's camp say the baby looks like Eddie but to Murphy this is not enough. According reports, Melanie has sign a 500,000 deal for the pictures of the baby. Everyone knows this is pending the blood sample from


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Ching Ching Drama Sales

Good or Bad Drama sales. No matter who you are, if there is drama and ,it is of interest at some point, you will talk about. According to Mediatakeout.com, "Flava of Love" and "I love New York" are fake. Reports are claiming that Tiffany and her mother are really actresses seeking a leg up . In fact, all the women and men are wearing the same shoes with different mask. People are calling


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Ben Chavis caught in the champagne room

Doctor Benjamin Chavis Muhammad the founder and CEO of Hip Hop Summit Action Network is best known as the Father of the Environment Justice movement. Mr Chavis Muhammad , who was onced locked up for 10 years but , the charges were overturned, has made many strides doing his activism career. It seems. He still likes the ladies in the thongs and the booty bounce. According to Jason Whitlock whi


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Oprah lets black power rage

Oprah Winfrey gave the commencement speech at Howard University graduation for the year of 2007. Oprah told the class of 2007 not to be a slave and , the crowd went wild. This was a big event for Howard being that Oprah is the real Media Queen. Oprah was quoted as saying the following, �My integrity is not for sale, and neither is yours," along with "Do not be a slave to any form of selling


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Who killed Black Broadcasting News

As we listen to the radio or tv on a day to day , we noticed next to nothing information being provide about community events or announcement of the various ethnic populations. For example, if we look at the city of District of Columbia, you will noticed the major black owned radio station only has 1 news person on staff for local news and events such as Radio One. If we look at two others


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Earl Graves ended Eddie Griffin career

Eddie Griffin is one the words top funny men. He recently came head to head with America’s black elite community. The confrontation was over the use of the N word. Everyone knows Eddie uses cuss words and other forms of street language in his comic presentation. What streetroachpics.com wants to know was Eddie setup. While Eddie was doing his comic presentation at a corporate ev


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Jawn Murray budget problems.

If you don’t know Jawn Murray, you may not be an entertainment gossip listener. Jawn Murray is a syndicated entertainment reporter. Murray is afflicted with the Tom Joyner Morning show. Murray is also a writer for Blackvoices.com BV Buzz. Murray is currently having some budget issues according to his web hosting company. Murray personal website is down. Down is not the word to use. It says ac


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Susan Taylor may have been fired

Susan Taylor the long time editor of Essence Magazine is no more. If you send an email to Taylor, you will get some funny message stating she is in South Africa. If recall the last prime time person that disappeared to South Africa, it was due to the person being under extreme pressure and attack from his co workers according to the Black Crusaders. Some are saying Susan


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Did Rev Al Sharpton sell his people out?

Rev. Al Sharpton is known as a community activist , a civil rights legend, and American leader for people of struggle. Sharpton is heard daily on his talk radio show and, he is a major player in the National Action Network. The press and the black press have reported about Sharpton for years. Recently, BlackPress Radio reported some news about Al Sharpton and his relationship w


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Was John Tesh a coco head or pot head?

In the new book by Kitty Kelly , she goes into alleged details about Oprah's life. Kelly puts out the use of drugs by various news anchors in the Nashville area while pointing out a relationship between John Tesh and Oprah Winfrey. Although Tesh was at another news station, Oprah some how ended up in a relationship with Tesh. This was before Tesh was known as the Entertainment Ton


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NBC News to Receive Best Practices Honor

This year Madison and NBC News will join other top honorees, CNN's Soledad O'Brien for Journalist of the Year, and NABJ Founder Paul Delaney for Lifetime Achievement at the National Association of Black Journalists event. Madison, Executive Vice President of Diversity for NBC Universal & Company Officer with General Electric will receive NABJ's Legacy Award - awarded to a pioneering


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White house press correspondents dinner pictures 2010 in DC

The White House Press correspondents dinner in the year 2010 to place in full force in DC. Although the event had a rack of celebrities, the true stars are the people in the press or at least at this event. Streetroachpics.com was able to capture pictures at this event Click here to see all pictures


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Stephen A Smith demoted and later fired

Stephen A Smith was a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. Although Smith column was canceled, he was later put in reporter status. Once in report status, Smith took a leave of absence with out pay. Smith currently still has his side gig at ESPN. Smith allegedly was fired for job abandonment according to William Marimow the editor at the Inquirer. Smith feels that his


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The Chuck Phillips cover up

Chuck Phillips at this point in time my remind people of Scott Templeton the character from the HBO Wire. If you recall, Templeton had some questionable behavior as a report for the Baltimore Sun. Well, Phillips allegedly may have similar character but Phillips did win his award just like Templeton did in the show. Recently, Templeton oh , I mean Phillips. I get the two so confused. Recen


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Wendy Williams' husband banned from WBLS

Imagine, you are doing your regular routine. You wake up. You get in the limo with your wife. You arrive at her job. You get out the limo and, you chill in her office for a few hours. This brief description is the alleged day to day for Kevin Hunter. Kevin Hunter is married to Wendy Williams a syndicated radio host , talk show host and some say the Queen of Media. Being that more women


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Broadcasting Industry Gossip 04/01/08

Broadcasting Industry Gossip 02/26/08 Staff Writer 2008-02-26 .www.streetroachpics.com . The Broadcasting industry may sound like a fun and party time to the listeners but, to the people involved in the day to day, the broadcasting industry is a ruff and tumble life. There is so much drama going on behind the scenes it will make you laug


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