Articles Tagged “Grenadian”
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Malcolm X’s Grandson Killed in Mexico
Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of the late civil rights activist Malcolm X (Grenadian heritage), was killed in Mexico on Thursday during an apparent robbery, his family’s spiritual adviser, friends and Islamic associations said. Shabazz, 28, had traveled to Mexico to meet with a leader of a California activist and rights group known as Rumec, according to [...]
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PHOTOS: US officials investigating bus crash that injured 23 Grenadians
Federal authorities are investigating the crash of a Toronto tour bus that overturned on a highway in Wayne, New Jersey and careened down an embankment injuring 23 Grenadian passengers en route to a religious convention in Brooklyn. The bus is said to have flipped onto its side at an Interstate 80 exit ramp about 25 [...]
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Canada’s First Black (Grenadian) Female MP, Hon. Jean Augustine Addresses Students.
Westview Centennial students were given a special treat this past Friday when Grenadian-born The Hon. Jean Augustine shared her victories, triumphs and struggles during her ascend to greatness. She was the first Black woman in Canadian history to be elected to the House of Commons. She represented the Etobicoke-Lakeshore riding from 1993 – 2006. She [...]
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NYC Councilman Jumaane Williams Hails Court’s Decision on NYPD’s “Stop & Frisk” tactics
New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams’s comments came after a United States federal judge in Brooklyn, New York, granted class-action status to a lawsuit challenging the NYPD’s tactics. “There is a glimmer of hope that (Police) Commissioner (Raymond) Kelly may finally get serious about true reform to the NYPD’s misuse and overuse of stop, question [...]
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COVER SPOT: Estelle covers Vibe VIXEN magazine!
R&B diva Estelle is the cover girl for the March 2012 issue of VIBE VIXEN. In the feature article called “Estelle: All Dressed Up In Love,” the singer dishes on failed relationships, being inspired Lauryn Hill and life as a celebrity. On the failed relationship that inspired her album All Of Me I didn’t feel [...]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Day 10 – Malcolm X
Born May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, this fiery black nationalist leader was a charismatic spokesman for the Nation of Islam until breaking with the group shortly before his 1965 assassination. Born Malcolm Little and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, he was an African American Muslim minister and human rights activist. To his admirers, [...]
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PHOTOS: Estelle’s fab “All of Me” Style and Beauty pre-Grammy event.
Estelle celebrated the Gammys at her “All of Me” Style and Beauty Lounge at the W Hotel in L.A. this past Saturday. The British-born / half Grenadian singer was the gracious hostess dressed in a black sheer paneled maxi dress. Her celeb friends were in full attendance to scoop up their free swag bags full [...]
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VIDEO: Estelle performing “Thank You” live on Jay Leno Show
Half-Grenadian superstar Estelle looked dazzling in her Thursday night appearance on NBC’s Jay Leno Show to perform “Thank You” off her upcoming album, All of Me. This has to be one of Estelle’s most moving ballads ever and we see her show her deep emotions through song. Watch her Jay Leno performance below: 212213225 by [...]
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Estelle reveals track listing for upcoming album – “All of Me”
British-born singer Estelle is gearing up for the release of her third studio album, ‘All Of Me‘ the follow up to her 2008 contribution, ‘Shine.’ Check out the official track listing for ‘All of Me‘ below 1. “The Life” 2. “International (Serious)” feat. Chris Brown and Trey Songz 3. “You and I” 4. “Love the Way [...]
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Estelle Opens Up In ES Magazine on humble childhood, meeting Kanye and overcoming a love that hurt!
British-born star with Grenadian roots, Estelle, brings sophistication to the cover of London’s Evening Standard. Estelle opens up to the British mag to talk about her humble and less than glamorous upbringing with six siblings and one parent. She got into detail on how meeting Kanye West changed her life and also overcoming hurt through [...]
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Jackson Family No Longer Seeking $100M From A Broke Conrad Murray!
Conrad Murray is breathing a sigh of relief as the Jackson family are reportedly no longer seeking $100 million the broke former doctor! The Grenadian / Trinidadian doctor who shot to fame for being Michael Jackson’s doctor then “murderer” was found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson last year, and is currently serving [...]
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Estelle reveals the Cover Art for her upcoming album…
Half – Grenadian British R&B star Estelle has just revealed the cover art for her new album ALL OF ME. Check it out below: ALL OF ME drops February 28th and will feature her hit single “Break My Heart” featuring Rick Ross.
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PHOTOS: Half-Grenadian Craig David looking sexy exercising in Miami!
British-born singer/songwriter Craig David has a healthy obsession with working out and we like it! David, who was born to an English mom and Grenadian father, has developed a healthy lifestyle and is ready to tell and show the world. The 30-year-old gym monkey was spotted training hard on a Miami beach yesterday. Check out [...]
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Is Conrad Murray broke now that Michael Jackson is dead???
The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson asked a court yesterday to appoint a publicly funded attorney to handle his appeal because he cannot afford to hire counsel. Dr Conrad Murray filed an amended notice of appeal stating he is indigent and unable to pay for an appellate lawyer to try to overturn his involuntary [...]
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Conrad Murray plans to appeal involuntary manslaughter conviction.
Michael Jackson’s doctor filed court papers on Friday indicating he plans to appeal his involuntary manslaughter conviction over the singer’s death and his four-year jail sentence. Lawyers for Dr. Conrad Murray filed the papers with Los Angeles Superior Court in a precursor to a formal appeal being lodged with a California Appeals Court. Murray was [...]
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MJ’s Doctor – Conrad Murray to be sentenced today.
Michael Jackson’s doctor will face the singer’s distraught family and ardent fans one more time, when he returns to court for sentencing in the death of the superstar from an overdose of an operating room anaesthetic he was receiving to battle insomnia. Dr Conrad Murray’s sentencing today for involuntary manslaughter is the final step in [...]
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Dr. Conrad Murray put on Suicide Watch – Lawyers to ask for Probation!
Conrad Murray’s November 29th sentencing is quickly approaching and the Caribbean born doc is beyond nervous. According to TMZ.com, Conrad Murray has been placed on suicide watch while he awaits sentencing for the death of Michael Jackson. Murray’s lawyers, Mike Flanagan and Ed Chernoff, will ask Judge Michael Pastor for mercy when he’s sentenced on [...]
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UPDATE: Conrad Murray could possible only do 4 months in jail!
Michael Jackson’s doctor may spend as little as a few months behind bars despite being convicted on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 death of the “Thriller” singer. Legal experts said that Dr. Conrad Murray was ultimately likely to benefit from a new California law that deals with chronic overcrowding in the state’s jails. [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Akeem – “Dreamer” (New Grenadian R&B Artiste)
I come across a lot of music from all over the Caribbean and I must admit this young Grenadian R&B artiste by the name of Akeem surely has a gift! Check out this Grand Anse native in the official video for his newly released single, “Dreamer.” Don’t wait till he gets big to support him. [...]
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PHOTOS: Estelle rocks the red carpet in London for Q Awards.
British based and half Grenadian songstress Estelle, recently attended the Q awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London over the weekend. Estelle is known for her own keen sense of personal style and is constantly appearing in magazines and blogs. Check her out in her deep plum jumpsuit and MCM handbag We’re not really [...]
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VIDEO: Michael Jackson’s Trinidadian/Grenadian Doctor Conrad Murray on Trial.
As the world knows, Michael Jackson’s former Caribbean Doctor, Conrad Murray, is presently on trial for the death of the legendary pop star. Yesterday Michael’s assistant, Michael Amir Williams, testified about events surrounding Jackson’s death. So, what were the prosecution and the defense each trying to establish during today’s testimony? Faheem Muhammad described how Paris [...]
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UPDATE: Dr. Conrad Murray’s jury chosen for Michael Jackson Case
A jury of seven men and five women was chosen Friday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Conrad Murray, the Caribbean-born doctor accused of having a role in singer Michael Jackson’s death. None of these jurors is African-American, the race of Jackson and Murray. One African-American woman was stricken “for cause” after she began crying [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Estelle – “Thank You” (written by Akon / Prod. by Jerry Wonder)
In case you missed Estelle’s new single, “Thank You,” we got it right here! Half-Grenadian Estelle did her thing on this laid-back track written by Akon and produced by Jerry Wonder. Are we feeling it?
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Selita Ebanks and Estelle chilling at ESPY pre-awards party!
Caymanian model Selita Ebanks kicked it with Grammy-award winning Estelle (Grenadian descent) in Los Angeles at an ESPY pre-awrds party. Check out the pics! Here’s Estelle with Jeff Adrien formerly of Golden State Warriors. Fashionistas, are you feeling Estelle’s outfit? Is it a hit or a miss? Photogs: McCarthy/Grant
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Estelle featuring Rick Ross – “Break My Heart”
Estelle Fanta Swaray aka Estelle has release her latest video for her single “Break My Heart” featuring the Maybach don Rick Ross. Check it out: #FUNFACT: Estelle was born London, England to Senegalese mother and father from Grenada.
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