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Being poor for even a short period of time can have lasting health implications for children, according to a new report by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 15.5 million children are living in poverty in the United States, that’s one in five children according to the Census Bureau. Researchers looked at data surrounding four topics: Health, food […]
BET quickly shot down rumors that actress Brittany Daniels makes twice as much as the other cast members. Check out the official statement…
Check out the new video from Mr. 5 Mic’s, Bun B featuring Drake “Put It Down.”
DALLAS — A spokeswoman for the Dallas County Sheriff’s office says the longest-serving prisoner on Texas’ death row has died of natural causes in the county jail. Spokeswoman Kim Leach said Monday that 55-year-old Ronald Chambers died after he was found on the floor of his cell and transported to Parkland Memorial […]
HOUSTON – Police have arrested and charged a Missouri City man in the shooting death of a good Samaritan. Investigators said a Crime Stoppers tip led them to Anthony Ferrell, 40, on Sunday. He was arrested at a nightclub. Ferrell is charged with capital murder in the death of Samuel Irick, 24, who was shot […]
The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will honor the special achievements of iconic filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, film legend Lena Horne and veteran film journalist Roger Ebert, with 2010 AAFCA Awards at its second live ceremony on Monday, December 13, 2010, at the legendary Ebony Repertory Theatre in Los Angeles. AAFCA is the film industry’s […]
A few weeks Kanye West debuted his acting chops with the premiere of his short film “Runaway.” After watching the video, we at TheUrbanDaily thought it would be great to see Kanye in some other films*. *These movies are just funny pitches. Enjoy the “posters.” We had fun with it! Star Wars: Lando’s Revenge Imagine […]
Denzel Washington’s latest movie Unstoppable came in at #2 in the box office this weekend was on everyone’s radar. It appears we weren’t the only ones to have some fun at their expense and on this weekend’s SNL, comedian Jay Pharoah takes on Denzel’s signature laugh and mannerisms in this spoof of the trailer.
Da Boi Genius follows up on this slug from Rob G. (via twitter) @RobGTheGeneral (DJ Rob G The General ) “Funny how @DABOIGENIUS @kiotti or @thechile haven’t posted any funny videos about the #Cowboys today. U flakes should b consistent”.
I was watching the local news Sunday morning in Atlanta and I came across a story which I found frustrating and inspirational. The story dealt with children turning to weight loss surgery to lose excessive amounts of weight. The story mentioned that Georgia is ranked second in the country to Mississippi for child obesity.
(via khou.com) HOUSTON – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office issued an Amber Alert Saturday morning after two young boys and their mother went missing. Police said Mark Cantu, 6, and Bryant Ybarra, 9, were last seen with their mother, 25-year-old Brenda Perez. Authorities said Perez’s husband received a text message Saturday saying she […]
HOUSTON – In a press conference Friday afternoon, family members and police spoke out about a good Samaritan who was gunned down trying to save a woman from an armed purse-snatcher at a Chevron station. They said 24-year-old student Samuel Irick, who gave his life for a complete stranger, was a hero. Irick was […]
