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You Go Girl!!! 16 Year Old Gabby Douglas the Only African-American on the U.S. Olympic Women’s Gymnastics team
Gabby Douglas’ star is shining bright as she represents the U.S. at the London Olympics. 16 year old Douglas finished in first place during the U.S. Olympic trials which earned her a place on the U.S. team. Douglas is the only Black female on the U.S. women’s team and she has high hopes of excelling […]
July 26, 20124 CommentsRead More
The Political Research Associates, a liberal research group in Massachusetts, is accusing three major conservative groups of encouraging bad agendas in African countries. The groups have pushed back and say that they accusations are not true. In a report by the Political Research Associates, three religious groups are singled out and charged with initiating organizations, […]
You’re Kidding: Dark Knight Shooter is Claiming He has Amnesia, Doesn’t Know Why He’s in Jail
In a development that is likely going to anger a lot of families, the Colorado shooter (James Holmes) is now claiming that he doesn’t remember shooting anyone and…
Say What? Sarah Silverman Offers Booty for Ballots for Obama
Comedian Sarah Sliverman is serious about her support for President Obama this year’s Presidential Election. She is offering billionaire Sheldon Adelson an opportunity to ‘scissor’ her if he…
Dr. Boyce: Why Are You So Insistent that Black Men Ain’t Sh*t?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, KultureKritic.com Typically, I tend to let the higher power guide me to write about the things that touch my…
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How Broke is Detroit? There’s Now a 4 Hour Wait For Police Calls
Detroit has been one of the cities hit hardest by the financial crisis, teetering on the edge of financial disaster for months now,…
July 26, 2012No CommentRead More
Ice-T on Rush Limbaugh: He’s a “Racist Piece of Sh*t”
Ice-T placed himself on the Republican side of an argument after the Batman massacre, when he supported gun rights, saying they protect us…
Obama Administration Creating African American Education Office
President Obama has an 89 percent approval rating in the black community, and although that’s pretty high, it’s still down from the 95…
Frame of Reference: Do You Have Courage to Enjoy Life?
You, me, all of us – we all have courage within ourselves. This trait can be simply defined as the ability to overcome adversity. Do you make the most of your courage? Read on to discover how you … [Read More…]
Alabama Bus Boycott Organizer Dies at Age of 96
July 26, 2012 No Comment
Montgomery bus boycott organizer, Thelma McWilliams Glass, has died. Glass was a professor and civil rights leader who was among the group of women that organized the Montgomery bus boycott. She died on Wednesday at the age of 96. Glass was a professor of geography at . The University released a statement announcing […]
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Neuroscientists: James Holmes Was Not a Mad Genius; Just a Mad Man
James Holmes is just an all-around unfortunate human being. After going into a crowded movie theater and shooting dozens of innocent people, he is now getting bashed by…
Gladys Knight Says Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris “Wouldn’t Have any Teeth” If She Were in Her House
July 26, 2012 81 Comments
Gladys Knight had to step in and give her two cents on the drama occurring inside the family of the late Michael Jackson. Michael’s daughter, Paris Jackson, is the subject of the most recent controversy in a complex drama that has involved Michael’s will, family fights and a feud for the ages. The battle […]
What Emotion Are You Hiding? Check Before You Act
“Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge.”~ Audre Lorde Too frequently, I hear the phrase “I just want to be happy” in response to any and every circumstance imaginable. I’ve heard … [Read More…]
Houston Pastors Released From Jail After Charged with Theft of Nearly $500,000 in Church Money
July 26, 2012 12 Comments
It seems that churches are not out of reach when it comes to disappearing money. Two pastors, in Houston, Texas, have been released from jail after being charged wit the theft of over $430,000 from a Houston church. According to , 58 year old Charles Gilford and his 53 year old wife were let […]
Nomalanga Says: Ladies, Be Yourself and Stop Trying to Think and Act Like a Man
I had a great conversation with one of my mentors and male friends yesterday and while we discussed a number of things, an interesting topic came up;…
Venisha Brown, the daughter of the late legendary singer James Brown, has been and is in the Richmond County jail. Brown is charged with the theft of a vehicle in Augusta and also assaulting and causing injury to her work supervisor as well as leaving the scene of an accident . Brown reportedly took […]
Colorado Shooter Forced to Wear a Spit Guard, Bullet Proof Vest in Jail
James Holmes is still in solitary confinement since he was brought in after killing 12 people and wounding 58 others in a Colorado movie theater. There is no…
If state records are any indication, the people are in an elevated state of fear. The records indicate that since the mass shooting near Denver happened, the number of people attempting to buy guns has almost doubled. Krystal Morris, who works in a small store in Englewood, Colorado commented saying, “We had quite a few […]
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