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Don Cornelius, host and executive producer of the legendary “Soul Train”, was found dead in his L.A. home on Wednesday.

President Obama laid out his administrative plan for the United States in the state-of-the-union address last  week and was succinct in directing much of his statement at Congress. Citing a need for action from Congress to help stimulate the economy by improving the employment outlook for the upcoming year, Obama chastised the legislature for "do-nothing" obstructionism and instructed them to "send me a bill."

During the 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama enjoyed considerable support from the African-American community, and that certainly included Hollywood. But expectations are lower this time, and there are real questions as to whether or not African-Americans in Hollywood will step up for him again.

Johnny Otis and Etta James were joined in life and now only a few days 
apart they are together in death. Otis, 90, of Greek ancestry but by
 choice black and who discovered James, died last Tuesday, Jan. 17 in 
Los Angeles. James, 73, whose recording of “At Last” brought her
 everlasting fame, died on Friday, Jan. 20 in Riverside, California, 
after suffering with leukemia.

Wednesday's edition of The Guardian features an article calling attention to the political and racial divide amongst voters in South Carolina.

What's the difference between Amazon.com and Walmart? As days pass, less and less.

There are a lot more considerations and resources available for professional athletes these days than there have ever been in the past. In terms of providing athletes with education about life and work after their playing days are over, much has changed. In contrast to the past, there are now measures in place so that the retired athlete is fully prepared for when those big paychecks stop coming. Such was not the case several decades ago when Junior Bridgeman played professional basketball.

Stocks are up for Nutrisystem and Janet Jackson is the new spokesperson.   

According to World Bank Economist Branko Milanovic, one half of the world's richest people reside in the United States of America.