::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin Much of what the average American knows about Frederick Douglass lies in the pages of "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave."  His memory has lived on through the annals of history as a heroic abolitionist. A recent article revered Douglass  as "A king among men."  Note to The Atlantic writer who wrote those words in the article  Memo to the White House on the Contributions of Frederick Douglass  --  applying t hat very Biblical reference to Douglass is an overstatement.  The article was a response  to President Donald Trump saying at a White House "Listening Session " on Black History Month that   Douglass is  “an example of somebody who’s done an amazing job and is being recognized more and more, I notice.”  The Atlantic article was intended to show Mr.Trump and others who may be ignorant of his significance that Douglass was not on the sidelines of Bl...

buzzz worthy. . . It appears that the more Mary Mary said they were parting ways, the media hungered for more of them. The WeTV reality stars appear together on the June Black Music Month  cover of Ebony  to share more about their complicated relationship. The issue is due to arrive on news stands on May 7. Surprisingly, Tina, who wanted to leave the group to focus on her family life, revealed her husband Teddy had an affair.  She admitted she was so livid she attempted to stab him, according to singersroom.com. “Once I became aware [of the affair], I initially wanted to kill my husband,” she admitted. “I was considering adjusting the will, the  living trust  and all that kind of stuff. I did physically try to stab him. Several times…I never got to the point of physical harm, not really, but my words…My words hurt.” The couple is still together working on their marriage. Erica, discussed going solo and her belief that her hubby Warren should go...