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BlackPlanet is on the verge of publically announcing a new product, BlackPlanet Radio. I wanted to tell you guys about it first to give you a first peek before it opens up to the public.With BlackPlanet Radio, you get free, social streaming radio, featuring over 14 million songs. You can be the DJ and put YOUR spin on OUR music.Listen to the hundreds of curated playlists or create your own and share them with your friends! You can also enjoy our exclusive collection of Celebrity contributed... (continue reading)

As time went on, it seemed marches, celebrities, past Presidents, the Pope and Twitter Trending Topics weren't going to change Troy Davis' fate of being executed in the state of Georgia this evening at 7pm.He was convicted of killing a cop 20 years ago, oh yeah, and he's Black. He has a past criminal history and reportedly shot someone in the face early that day the cop was killed.I wasn't there, nor do I know all the details of the case. At this point, the important thing I'm focused on is not... (continue reading)

Gay rights are taking strides and leaps faster than we can keep up. What used to be considered a sin in most communities is now allowed in 7 states in the United States. Same sex marriage is becoming a household phrase and itrsquo;s safe to say that the milestones this movement has gone through in the past few years will be in the next generationrsquo;s history books.In addition to the history books, activists are petitioning to marry two longtime friend puppets Bert and Ernie on the... (continue reading)