Headlines: Romney Tops McCain Veep List

Romney Tops McCain Veep List
It appears at the moment, Mitt Romney is at the head of the race for McCain's running mate. Experts say one of the primary reasons is his ability to fundraise. McCain expects Romney could potentially raise at least $50 million.

U.S. Calls for Sanctions on Zimbabwe
U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Zalmay Khalilzad, has urged the Security Council to step in in Zimbabwe and stop allowing Mugabe to "thumb his nose at the Security Council." Other council members, including representatives from China, Russia, and South Africa were more reluctant to intervene.

Annual African-American Festival Attracts 300,000
The city of Baltimore held its annual African American Heritage Festival this past weekend. The event attracted over 300,000 attendees. Over $600,000 was raised for the event.

Black Lawmakers Seek Restrictions on Menthol Cigarettes
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling for changes to a House tobacco-regulation bill, demanding that the legislation place restrictions on menthol cigarettes, the type heavily favored by African-American smokers. The bill currently exempts menthol cigarettes specifically, as a compromise, smoking opponents say, to get the legislation passed.

Newark's Mayor Cory Booker at Midpoint
Mayor Booker reaches the midpoint of his four-year term, which has done much to change the political and social landscape of one of the nation's most at-risk cities. Some wonder whether Booker will follow through with his plans to run for re-election in 2010, or if he will instead leave Newark for a position in an Obama administration.

Entertainment
No Black Models in Paris Fashion Week
Fans attending couture shows in Paris this week "will be treated yet again to a 'white-out' on the catwalks." With the death of French designer Yves Saint Laurent, one of the few who insisted on models of every hue, it appears the issue will only get worse.

In Italy, at Least, Black is Beautiful
Renowned modeling agent Bethann Hardison is interviewed regarding the all-black issue of Vogue Italia that was recently released. The magazine is only being printed in Italian even in U.S. circulated copies.

Self-Destructive
The new super hero movie starring Will Smith, "Hancock," opens tomorrow July 2nd. Unfortunately, according to LA Times movie critic Kenneth Turan, the film's mildly amusing first half cannot make up for its abysmal second half.

Top 25 Black Superheroes of All Time
In lieu of Will Smith's heroic role this summer, Black Voices takes a look at some of the best black superheroes, from X-Men's Storm, to the Black Power Ranger and The Incredibles' "Frozone."

Sports
Venus, Serena Williams Reach Wimbledon Semifinals
The Williams sisters moved closer to another Wimbledon final today. The two are in opposite halves of the draw and could meet in Saturday's final.

Ashley Lystne

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