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Comcast Made a Promise of Diversity with NBC Deal – Will they see it through?

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Dr. Boyce Watkins speculated on AOL Black Voices that MSNBC should consider hiring a Black host to replace the now departed Keith Olbermann. Dr. Boyce that’s not likely to happen. We would like to see Cenk Uygur (of The Young Turks.com) get a hosting spot simply because he is a fresh voice in the political media arena. There are rumors that former PA governor Ed Rendell (also pictured here) may actually get a shot at hosting a show. Whatever materializes at MSNBC, an article at Philly.com sheds some light on how the Comcast Corporation and Executive Vice President David Cohen … Continue reading Comcast Made a Promise of Diversity with NBC Deal – Will they see it through?

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>Norm Van Lier, Ex-Chicago Bulls Basketball Legend Dies at 61

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> Norm Van Lier, one of the most popular players in Chicago Bulls history and one of the NBA’s top defensive players in the 1970s, was found dead in his home just blocks away from the team’s arena Thursday. He was 61. The cause of death was not immediately known, authorities said. Van Lier, who most recently worked for Comcast SportsNet Chicago, had been scheduled as a pregame and postgame analyst for Wednesday night’s Bulls game with the New Jersey Nets. Comcast officials became concerned when Van Lier did not show up for work and could not be reached Thursday. … Continue reading >Norm Van Lier, Ex-Chicago Bulls Basketball Legend Dies at 61