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Loop21.com, a leading resource for black entertainment news, today reported that Conrad Murray, the doctor convicted in the accidental death of pop legend, Michael Jackson will be released from jail on October 28, after serving less than two years of a four-year sentence. Following the 2011 conviction for involuntary manslaughter for giving the “King of Pop” a lethal dose of the powerful sedative Propofol, Murray served his time in county jail - rather than state prison - due to overcrowding in the California prison system.

Loop 21, a premier online black news and entertainment destination, is excited to feature the recent 2013 Essence Festival. The Essence Festival attracted more than 540,000 attendees in 2013, its most successful draw since its first year back in 1995.

Loop21, a leading black news and culture website, is pleased to announce that it has recently posted an article offering “10 Tips for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs”. The article will go into detail about the challenges and opportunities out there for women in business. In addition to the article, an entire section of the website has been created devoted to female entrepreneurs

Loop 21 now hosts weekly Twitter discussions about a wide range of topics, from all things autism during National Autism Awareness Month, to tips for moving up in your career and beyond. The discussions that have been hosted so far have been very successful, and executives at Loop 21 are looking forward to continuing the chat series.

To help stimulate conversation about African American issues of the day, Loop 21 has been focusing on reader interaction opportunities on their website. The Social Loop, a feature that integrates social media, has been one of the most successful features so far.

To celebrate Black History Month, Loop 21 has been posting daily articles in the Black History Month section of their website to help promote education about African American history and discussion of relevant issues. Among the articles that have been published and discussed so far are facts about the lives of Carter G. Woodson, Rosa Parks, Betty Shabazz and more.

President Barack Obama will be officially inaugurated for his second term in office. This marks the beginning of a tremendously significant period for African-American culture and society.

Loop 21 is the foremost source for African American news and opinions on issues important to the black community. Loop 21 continues to support the prevention of firearms and violence on America’s streets through coverage of important related topics. Everyday our contributors and writers bring you unbiased information regarding news makers, policy changes and events that affect black Americans.

Loop 21 offers the best current reports on black unemployment in the nation. Keep abreast of everything you need to know, from the effects of unemployment on blacks, to recurring articles focusing on the job market for African American’s around the nation. Loop 21 continues to be an effective source.

Loop 21 offers the best and most current entertainment news on the web. Everyday our contributors and writers post important stories about Black American culture and the world. From hard-hitting stories about news topics important to the black community to black celebrity news, Loop 21 is always in the know. Our news briefs offer the most up-to-date news on Black entertainment news, the latest on President Obama, and news stories about the HIV/Aids epidemic.