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Do black celebrities have a responsibility to give back financially?

Dr Dre’s recent 35 million dollar donation to USC had sparked a bit of a controversy. Many believe that the 35 million could have done more good at HBCU’s. I’m not one to tell anyone what to do with their money and I wish more would give back. But many others are upset about this. What do you think? Do black celebrities have a responsibility to give back financially to their communities before they give to others? Take the poll here: http://aareports.com/2013/05/do-black-celebrities-have.html

Oklahoma City isn’t just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It’s home. That’s why he is donating 1 million dollars to help victims of the tornado that hit yesterday. Sometimes things other than winning championships makes you a champion. Read more here: http://aareports.com/2013/05/kevin-durant-to-donate-1-million-to.html

Dwyane Wade surprises teen at senior prom

Nicole Muxo, the South Florida teen who created a YouTube video asking Dwyane Wade to her high school prom, had her wish come true. The NBA superstar surprised her by showing up at her prom. Way to go Mr. Wade. Watch the video here: http://aareports.com/2013/05/dwyane-wade-surprises-teen-at-senior.html

Long lost sisters reunited at track meet.

At a Washington, D.C.-area track meet earlier this year, some girls on the Wilson High School team noticed that a girl on Friendship Collegiate looked exactly like one of their teammates.

The two girls, Robin and Jordan, introduced themselves and chatted briefly. Only later did they find out that they’re sisters. Watch the amazing video here: http://aareports.com/2013/05/long-lost-sisters-reunited-at-track-meet.html

After more than four years behind bars, O.J. Simpson is back in court in a bid to have previous convictions thrown out. Watch video on this story here: http://aareports.com/2013/05/oj-simpson-back-in-court.html

Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, killed in Mexico

The Amsterdam News has learned, and the U.S. Embassy has confirmed, that Malcolm Shabazz - grandson of Malcolm X, was killed in Mexico. Read more here: http://aareports.com/2013/05/malcolm-shabazz-grandson-of-malcolm-x.html 

Charles Ramsey: Any Reward Money In Ohio Kidnappings Should Go To Victims

Charles Ramsey, the neighbor who helped to free three women from the Cleveland-area home where police said they were held for more than a decade, told CNN’s Anderson Cooper that any reward money tied to the case should go to the victims.

Watch that interview here: http://aareports.com/2013/05/charles-ramsey-any-reward-money-in-ohio.html

President Obama’s full speech at 2013 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Check out President Obama’s entire speech from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. Watch the full video here: http://aareports.com/2013/04/president-obamas-full-speech-at-2013.html

Lauryn Hill sentencing postponed; singer has two weeks to pay $504k in back taxes

She appeared in court for sentencing after failing to report $1.8 million in income to the federal government, but U.S. Magistrate Judge Madeline Cox Arleo postponed it saying that Hill has two weeks to pay $504,000 in back taxes. Read more here: http://aareports.com/2013/04/lauryn-hill-sentencing-postponed-singer.html

Weekly Address: America Stands with the City of Boston

In his weekly address President Obama speaks to the American people about the act of terror at the Boston Marathon that wounded dozens and killed three innocent people on Monday, and says that through it all, Boston’s spirit remains undaunted and Americans have proven they refuse to be terrorized.

Watch the president’s adress here: http://aareports.com/2013/04/weekly-address-america-stands-with-city.html