I suspect a lot of sisters will be making their way to Broadway next spring. That’s because The New York Post is reporting that one of our favorite brothers, Denzel Washington, is set to star in a revival of the late August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play,  ”Fences”. Can you say WOO-HOO? Washington will step into some weighty shoes too, the role was originated by none other than James Earl Jones (for which he won a Tony award). The Oscar winner will play Troy Maxson, a former baseball player with a record. (Yes Wilson’s character often carry lots of baggage). Read the full story

While Congress remains conflicted about President Obama’s health care bill, they have agreed on another important piece of business. After almost a century after being sent to jail for his relationship with a white woman, legislators have approved a resolution requesting a presidential pardon for the first black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. And guess who was at the forefront of this movement? John McCain. Go figure. Read the full story