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Seventeen Year-Old Willie Jones Wows on “X-Factor” With Country Song

By goodblacknews on September 22, 2012

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On The X Factor this week, 17-year-old Willie Jones delivered a performance that left the show’s judges in complete awe.  The Shreveport, Louisiana native took to the stage rocking a Kid ‘n Play old-school high-top haircut along with a cut off jean jacket, and shocked judges when he began singing “Your Man,” a country music hit by Josh Turner.

“Your voice is a sensational recording voice and I want to remember this time, the first day I heard Willie Jones,” Simon said after Willie’s performance.

“Willie Jones you are an absolute original. He sounds like a Willie Jones right? It’s perfect. That was amazing,” praised L.A. Reid.

Britney Spears took to twitter to show some love for Willie, who is from her home state of Louisiana. “Willie’s from my home state! @LouisianaBredAndButtered I bet y’all weren’t expecting that voice. I know I wasn’t…,” she tweeted.

Seventeen Year-Old Willie Jones Wows on "X-Factor" With Country Song

By goodblacknews on September 22, 2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWZWuVCXqRg&w=560&h=315]
On The X Factor this week, 17-year-old Willie Jones delivered a performance that left the show’s judges in complete awe.  The Shreveport, Louisiana native took to the stage rocking a Kid ‘n Play old-school high-top haircut along with a cut off jean jacket, and shocked judges when he began singing “Your Man,” a country music hit by Josh Turner.
“Your voice is a sensational recording voice and I want to remember this time, the first day I heard Willie Jones,” Simon said after Willie’s performance.
“Willie Jones you are an absolute original. He sounds like a Willie Jones right? It’s perfect. That was amazing,” praised L.A. Reid.
Britney Spears took to twitter to show some love for Willie, who is from her home state of Louisiana. “Willie’s from my home state! @LouisianaBredAndButtered I bet y’all weren’t expecting that voice. I know I wasn’t…,” she tweeted.

Philip Treacy Features All Black Models On The Runway at London Fashion Week

By goodblacknews on September 21, 2012


While models of color were largely underrepresented on the catwalk at New York Fashion Week, milliner Philip Treacy made a bold statement at London Fashion Week by featuring all black models at his Spring 2013 presentation.
25 African-American models participated in the show, which introduced Treacy’s elaborate collection of headpieces alongside original costumes from Michael Jackson’s estate. Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn and Nyasha Matonhodze were among them.  Treacy’s participation also fittingly included a soundtrack of Michael Jackson’s hits and an introduction by superstar and avid hat-wearer Lady Gaga.  Watch video below:
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article via clutchmagonline.com

1970s Martial Arts Star Ron Van Clief Featured In “The Black Kungfu Experience”

By goodblacknews on September 19, 2012

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Meet kungfu’s black pioneers and heroes who flourished at the junction of African American and Asian cultures. The Black Kungfu Experience traces the rise of black kungfu in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, and resonates in the contemporary martial arts scene in Washington D.C, Los Angeles, The Virgin Islands, Jamaica, and Hong Kong.

1970s Martial Arts Star Ron Van Clief Featured In "The Black Kungfu Experience"

By goodblacknews on September 19, 2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdAX75j54C8&w=420&h=315]
Meet kungfu’s black pioneers and heroes who flourished at the junction of African American and Asian cultures. The Black Kungfu Experience traces the rise of black kungfu in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, and resonates in the contemporary martial arts scene in Washington D.C, Los Angeles, The Virgin Islands, Jamaica, and Hong Kong.

President Barack Obama Gamely Addresses Romney “Forty Seven Percent” Comments On “Letterman”

By goodblacknews on September 18, 2012

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With grace, reason, inclusiveness and a little bit of humor, President Barack Obama discusses opponent Mitt Romney’s recently-discovered comments dismissing 47% of voters as people he doesn’t need to worry about.  Watch Obama above.

President Barack Obama Gamely Addresses Romney "Forty Seven Percent" Comments On "Letterman"

By goodblacknews on September 18, 2012

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fNUQQBE8iE&w=560&h=315]
With grace, reason, inclusiveness and a little bit of humor, President Barack Obama discusses opponent Mitt Romney’s recently-discovered comments dismissing 47% of voters as people he doesn’t need to worry about.  Watch Obama above.

SNL’s New Obama: Jay Pharoah Debuts Impression In Season 38 Opener (VIDEO)

By goodblacknews on September 17, 2012

http://www.hulu.com/watch/401527

Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” regular Jay Pharoah debuted his POTUS impression on Saturday night’s SNL season premiere, replacing Fred Armisen in the role.  In the opening sketch, Pharaoh’s Obama reminded voters that while he may have his flaws, the alternative — a Mitt Romney presidency — would be far worse.  Jason Sudeikis reprised his awkward-rich-guy impersonation of Romney and Taran Killam rocked a Wisconsin accent to play arithmetic-challenged running mate Paul Ryan.  Watch the clip above, courtesy of NBC.

SNL's New Obama: Jay Pharoah Debuts Impression In Season 38 Opener (VIDEO)

By goodblacknews on September 17, 2012

http://www.hulu.com/watch/401527
Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” regular Jay Pharoah debuted his POTUS impression on Saturday night’s SNL season premiere, replacing Fred Armisen in the role.  In the opening sketch, Pharaoh’s Obama reminded voters that while he may have his flaws, the alternative — a Mitt Romney presidency — would be far worse.  Jason Sudeikis reprised his awkward-rich-guy impersonation of Romney and Taran Killam rocked a Wisconsin accent to play arithmetic-challenged running mate Paul Ryan.  Watch the clip above, courtesy of NBC.

President Barack Obama Accepts DNC Nomination For Second Term

By goodblacknews on September 7, 2012

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