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by Barry Burch Jr. Mayor of New York Bill De Blasio, while campaigning for his seat, wanted the city to settle a $250 million lawsuit brought by five men, who had their convictions for raping a Central Park jogger in 1989 overturned, as reported by New York Post. It looks like that time has now come. A […]
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 Police have discovered the diary of the teenager who gunned down two people inside a Columbia, Maryland mall before taking his own life. Authorities confirm that they located a journal belonging to Darius Marcus Aguilar, 19, but would only say that it “expressed general unhappiness.” Even though the diary may not have contained specific information […]
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A North Carolina grand jury has indicted Officer Randall Kerrick on a charge of voluntary manslaughter after initially voting not to bring charges against the officer. Ferrell’s family is pleased that the grand jury looked at the evidence and made a decision to indict Kerrick, according to family attorney Charles Monnet. “We’re all pleased and […]
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By Dr. Sinclair Grey III It’s hard growing up the child of a legend. Let me say it this way. Whenever you carry the name of a family member who has done so much for.
The outspoken singer India Arie, who is not afraid to speak her mind, let loose after the Grammys for 2014. Speaking along with a chorus of many other black performers who are determining that the Grammys are virtually worthless, Arie gave her honest opinions about this and other musical awards shows, which are focused mainly […]
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by Thaii XP You probably love the music of the great and amazing Aretha Franklin. But what do you really know about this amazing woman? She is a legend, no doubt, but her story is what makes her extraordinary. We consider her to be a part of black history, since she is one of the […]
This interview is between Dr. Boyce Watkins and Johari Shuck, an alumnus from The University of Michigan. The students in the University of Michigan Black Student Union have…
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By: Krystle Crossman Meditation is used all over the world to help people stay relaxed and focused. This practice is now being used in schools in San Francisco as a way to help the students focus through their day. Twice during the hectic school day a gong will sound. The students sit, close their eyes, […]
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By Yolanda Spivey The National Home Education Research Institute is reporting that more Black families are choosing to home-school their children. Nationally, Black children make up more than 10% of the estimated two million students who are home-schooled with that figure growing from 84,000 in 1999 to 220,000 in 2007. In a recent editorial in […]
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By Dr. Sinclair Grey III As Super Bowl XLVIII approaches, there is much talk about Seattle Seahawk’s Richard Sherman and his comments after winning the NFC Championship last week. Anyone with a television couldn’t escape…
By April Taylor According to a recent article published by The Huffington Post, HRA Pharma, a French pharmaceutical company is adding a warning label to Norvelo, a morning after pill. The warning label will include information about the ineffectiveness of the emergency contraceptive pill for women who weigh more than 165 pounds. HRA apparently began […]
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April Taylor Sheila Eddy, an 18 year old teen from West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to murdering a classmate who was once her best friend. Rachel Shoaf is also reported to have participated in the murder of the teen. The victim was 16 year old Skyler Neese, and The Huffington Post is reporting that she […]
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By Roddric Sims During an entrepreneurship workshop that I led a few years ago one of the current business owners raised their hand and surprised a lot of the aspiring business owners when they stated “I have not worked this hard since my son was a baby!” Even though it might be hard to believe for some, this statement makes a … Read More »
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Dr. Artika R. Tyner Despite a downturn in the economy and skyrocketing unemployment rates, engineers of social change are in high demand. These engineers seek to create transformation in their communities through the exercise of leadership. Engineers of social change recognize that leadership is about leveraging one’s influence to remedy injustices and eradicate systems of marginalization. Needed now more than … Read More »
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