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By Andrew Scot Bolsinger For the second time Adrian Thomas’ life hangs in the balance of the courtroom drama taking place in upstate New York. But on trial with him this time is police conduct that resulted in a court of appeals win for Thomas and an award-winning documentary about the interrogation. Thomas’ first trial […]

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If you’re driving through Virginia near Fredericksburg, then you should probably brace yourself for an eyesore. A group of Confederate sympathizers called The Virginia Flaggers have posted their second Confederate flag along the highway. The second flag is on Interstate 95 near Richmond, according to The Raw Story. Even though the group’s first flag raised […]

How this NBA player blew through $100 million dollars to nothing: Some are saying that it was his intro to Michael Jordan that made it all happen

This story is a cautionary tale of how a gambling addiction can destroy your life.  Antoine Walker is a textbook case of how you can spend and lose a lot of money by not being thoughtful or careful about how you spend your money.  We shouldn’t make fun of Antoine for this, but one can […]

It is now illegal in 33 cities to feed homeless people

It is now illegal in 33 cities to feed homeless people

Reported by Liku Zelleke The next time you can be bothered enough to feed a homeless person you might find yourself at odds with the law. Yes, you have to be “bothered” because you are under no obligation to help your fellow mankind, who has fallen on hard times and on harder concrete slabs. That’s […]

A homeless man living in the United Kingdom who yelled out a racial slur at another mancouldn’t have expected the response he received from the intended target of the slur. Aminur Chowdhury, 30, was leaving a bar when he heard a homeless man named Ben Gallon insult him. Chowdhury says he just couldn’t let it […]

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Reported by Krystle Crossman The Willis Tower in Chicago is a popular tourist destination. You can see spectacular views of the city’s skyline and even step out onto a glass deck to view the city moving 103 stories below you. This is one of the best ways to view the sights of the city. It […]

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Reported Krystle Crossman Gary Dudek looks like every other person: He goes to work, has a great job, and makes a lot of money, and then goes home at the end of the day. Recently, however, it was discovered that Dudek went home with more than just stress from the day at the office. He […]

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Research Suggests Computers Affect Children’s Comprehension

By Nigel Boys According to a new study from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, although most schools are gearing up to use digital devices in their classrooms, they don’t compare with using the old fashioned printed reading material in terms of helping the students learn. The study, conducted by the university’s Center for Reading and […]

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Dr Michael Fauntroy explains that Donald Sterling is just the tip of the Iceberg

Dr Michael Fauntroy explains that Donald Sterling is just the tip of the Iceberg

by Professor Michael Fauntroy The only people surprised by the audio recording of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his convoluted racism are those who have no idea who he is or what he is about. He is a well-documented and repugnant racist who for decades used his wealth to and privilege to negatively […]

Young Buck Comments On G-Unit Reunion

Young Buck Comments On G-Unit Reunion

The photograph the rapper posted shows him on stage during the event. “LEFT THE #TRAP LASTNIGHT….AND ENDED UP HERE. NEVER LOOKING BACK!!!! #DopeBoyUniversity #G-Unit @dopeboyuniversityclothing IS AVAILABLE AT…

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White Nationalist Website Linked To Over 100 Hate-Crime Murders

White Nationalist Website Linked To Over 100 Hate-Crime Murders

By April Taylor Nearly 100 murders can be linked to a far-right website that is thought to be fueling hate crimes.  A recent report from the Southern Poverty Law Center describes the site as the, “largest hate site in the world,” and “a magnet and breeding ground for the deadly and deranged,” according to the […]

T.I. On Floyd Mayweather: “Where I’m From, We Don’t Talk After” Fights

T.I. On Floyd Mayweather: “Where I’m From, We Don’t Talk After” Fights

T.I., who reportedly was involved in an altercation with Floyd Mayweather recently, says he doesn’t talk after fights. “He may be used to talking after his fights,” T.I.…

Reported by Nigel Boys According to Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Raymond Chandler, Army regulation 670-1 is just waiting for the signature of Secretary of the Army, John McHugh before being put into operation. It will regulate how soldiers groom themselves, including getting tattoos. Chandler went on to say that McHugh has approved the new […]

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Oftentimes job seekers forget they should be interviewing the potential employer before and during the job interviewing process. It’s imperative to try to acquire as much understanding about your prospective employer and the department for which you’re being interviewed as best as you can. Don’t assume the department’s culture is the same as the company’s […]

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The story of Black Wall Street in the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma is the kind of story that every black person in America should share with their children.  Everyone who is very quick to criticize black people for not having wealth might want to realize that there have been situations when black people actually […]

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Dr. Boyce is one of the most highly sought after African-American scholars in the world. Specializing in financial psychology, educational motivation, and black social commentary, Dr. Watkins has presented his message to millions, making regular appearances on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, ABC News, BET, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Black Enterprise Magazine and many […]

Group plans to disrupt the funeral of Maya Angelou

Group plans to disrupt the funeral of Maya Angelou

April Taylor Although funeral plans for the legendary poet and activist Maya Angelou are still in the works, the infamous Westboro Baptist Church has been making plans of their own.  The church is most known for picketing military funerals and gay pride gatherings, but it is being reported by multiple news sources, including wgntv.com, that […]

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Teacher Suspended For Showing History of Blackface Video During Jim Crow Discussion

Teacher Suspended For Showing History of Blackface Video During Jim Crow Discussion

Reported by Kacie Whaley A teacher at Monroe Middle School in Michigan was suspended for showing his students a video about the history of blackface.  According to Monroe News, Alan Barron wanted to show his eighth-grade class some of the realities of the Jim Crow South, since his class was currently covering the era.  He […]

What Has R&B Singer Dawn Richard Done to Her Face?

What Has R&B Singer Dawn Richard Done to Her Face?

Reported by Kacie Whaley It is no secret that several entertainers have engaged in plastic surgery, whether it is done to achieve an image that is more mainstream-friendly, or as a result of issues with self-image. Some celebrities admit to their decision to go under the knife, while others either deny the allegations or ignore […]

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Denzel Is Back: New Movie Is A Must See!

Denzel Is Back: New Movie Is A Must See!

A trailer for Denzel Washington’s upcoming thriller, The Equalizer, was released over the holiday weekend and the Academy Award-winner is playing a hitman. The trailer will have you sitting close to the edge your seat. The Equalizer focuses on Washington as a lone wolf named Robert McCall, an expertly skilled killer who (in the opening […]

Good or bad? Scientists are proposing Genetically-Modified crops in Africa

April Taylor The use of genetically-modified (GM) crops has created an international debate about their safety and efficacy.  As the Atlanta BlackStar recently reported, the debate about the use of GM crops also center around food security.  Four coexisting factors determine food security and include measures such as food quantity, food access, nutrition, and overall […]

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BOSS Sports | Meek Mill’s Music Used as Therapy for Black Youth

BOSS Sports | Meek Mill’s Music Used as Therapy for Black Youth

Rap music is a diverse genre that divided by its own sub genres as well as regions and sometimes moods. While the latter is definitely relatable to serious rap fans, the American Psychological Association believes there is some substance to that usage. Recently the APA published an article about a study on rap music and […]

Black America’s Use of the Word “Crazy” Dismisses Serious Mental Health Issues

Reported by Kacie Whaley  This April, the suicide of For Brown Girls founder Karyn Washington opened the door for mainstream media outlets to acknowledge the mental health issue within the black community.  Many speculated that 22-year-old Washington may have taken her life because of depression from her mother’s passing.  The dialogues were definitely a sign […]

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Are Universities Properly Handling Rape Cases?

Are Universities Properly Handling Rape Cases?

The demand for accountability from higher education in its dealing with sexual harassment cases is reaching national heights. Within the hallowed halls of the college campus, sexual harassment cases are not given the attention it needs to change on an institutional level. Annie E. Clark and Andrea Pino, former University of North Carolina students and […]

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ColorofChange Calls For Less Violence on Real Housewives of Atlanta

ColorofChange Calls For Less Violence on Real Housewives of Atlanta

ColorOfChange, a Civil Rights organization that strengthens African Americans political voice, is tired of Bravo Tv’s portrayal of African American women. According to The Hollywood Reporter the civil rights organization was in outrage when two of the housewives had a physical altercation during the reunion. The reunion aired on Sunday. The Housewives in question were Kenya […]

Nigerian Author Wins Major Prize For Fiction

Nigerian Author Wins Major Prize For Fiction

By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel about race and identity was awarded the National Book Critics Circle prize for fiction. Adichie’s “Americanah,” was chosen over “The Goldfinch” author Donna Tartt and three other finalists according to a story in Newsone. Adichie is best known “Half of a Yellow Sun.” Americanah centers […]

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by Dr. Boyce Watkins Kevin Hart may be the hottest comedian in the country right now, but his status is in jeopardy as long as he keeps putting his foot in his mouth.  Hart recently…

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Reported by April Taylor The rise of the prison industrial complex in the United States is a winding and sordid tale with its beginnings deeply rooted in slavery and exploitation. According to California Prison Focus, an…

Teacher accused of sleeping with a student and exposing him to HIV

A teacher in Louisiana is being accused of sleeping with a student and also of exposing him to the AIDS virus.  According to wwltv.com, Derrick Nesby is accused of being physically intimate with a 16-year old student at H.L. Bourgeois High School, where he is a teacher. Police are saying that the encounter did take […]

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It is now illegal in 33 cities to feed homeless people

It is now illegal in 33 cities to feed<br /><br /><br />
                  homeless people

Reported by Liku Zelleke The next time you can be bothered enough to feed a homeless person you might find yourself at odds with the law. Yes, you have to be “bothered” because you are under no obligation to help your fellow mankind, who has fallen on hard times and on harder concrete slabs. That’s […]

Donald Sterling Attends Black<br /><br /><br />
                Church and Receives Round of Applause

Donald Sterling Attends Black Church and Receives Round of Applause

by Yvette Carnell As some readers will remember, awhile back I criticized the manifestation of Christianity in black political movements. There seems to be, among some black Christians, a desire to magically and instantaneously forgive even the most egregious crimes committed against black Americans. Take banned NBA owner Donald Sterling for instance, who was not […]

Woman Who Worked With Malcolm X And Held Him In His Final Moments, Dead at 93

Woman Who<br /><br /><br />
                    Worked With Malcolm X And Held Him In His Final<br /><br /><br />
                    Moments, Dead at 93Reported by April Taylor Yuri Kochiyama, who is perhaps most well known for cradling Malcolm X’s head during his final moments, has passed away at age 93.  The Independent is reporting that she passed away peacefully at her home.  Kochiyama was a Japanese-American activist who campaigned for civil rights and fought for political prisoners. She […]

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Miami Heat forward Lebron James hears trash talk from a lot of opponents, but he probably never expected San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan to be the latest mouth to be sounding off. Well James…

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Chris Brown Is A Free Man

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Renowned R&B singer and bad boy Chris Brown has been released from a Los Angeles County jail, according to authorities. CBS News is reporting that Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputy Tony Moore…

Charges: Neighbor pulls gun on dad teaching daughter to ride bike

Charges: Neighbor pulls<br /><br /><br />
                    gun on dad teaching daughter to ride bikeA man is accused of pulling a gun on a neighbor who was teaching his 7-year-old daughter how to ride a bike in Rosemount. Gary Drake, 61, is facing second-degree assault and terroristic threat charges after he pointed a shotgun at his neighbor and threatened to kill him on May 25, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint […]

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Fellow soldier criticizes Obama’s recoverd POW for abandoning his unit

Fellow soldier<br /><br /><br />
                    criticizes Obama’s recoverd POW for abandoning his<br /><br /><br />
                    unitFor five years, soldiers have been forced to stay silent about the disappearance and search for Bergdahl. Now we can talk about what really happened. It was June 30, 2009, and I was in the city of Sharana, the capitol of Paktika province in Afghanistan. As I stepped out of a decrepit office building into […]


Black Man Survives Prison, Suicide Attempt And Graduates From Law School

Black Man<br /><br /><br />
                      Survives Prison, Suicide Attempt And Graduates<br /><br /><br />
                      From Law SchoolReported by Krystle Crossman Desmond Meade started his adult life as a soldier. After he was dismissed from the U.S. Army, a string of unfortunate events happened and his life took a dramatic turn. His mother passed away. He had been convicted of a felony, and then was later convicted of being a felon in […]

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Donald Sterling Attends Black Church and Receives Round of Applause

Donald Sterling Attends Black Church and Receives Round of Applause

by Yvette Carnell As some readers will remember, awhile back I criticized the manifestation of Christianity in black political movements. There seems to be, among some black Christians, a desire to magically and instantaneously forgive even the most egregious crimes committed against black Americans. Take banned NBA owner Donald Sterling for instance, who was not […]

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“Stop Attαcking Me,” Shouts Scandal Plagued Ohio Mayor at Reporter

“Stop Attαcking Me,” Shouts Scandal Plagued Ohio Mayor at Reporter

A local reporter was trying to get to the bottom of a story involving Richmond, Heights OH Mayor Miesha Headen when Headen turned the tables and proclaimed herself the victim. In the video, reporter Sarah Horn was attempting to get to ask questions surrounding one of Headen’s staffers who is wanted on theft and forgery […]

Students say they are embarrassed at adults brawling at their graduation

Reported by Krystle Crossman High school graduation is supposed to be a time of joy and happiness. Graduates are preparing to take on college and/or the workforce, as their parents proudly watches them receive their diploma. Generally speaking, tears of happiness can be seen all around. But for one Maryland high school, the behavior of some […]

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by Yvette Carnell For years in many black political circles, there has been an ongoing discussion over the need for a firm that lobbies on behalf of black interests. As it turns out, however, the Congressional Black Caucus has been producing effective lobbyists for decades, it’s just that they’re lobbying against the interest of black […]

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Planet Fitness Offers Obese Patrons Pizza, Cupcakes And Other Unhealthy Foods

Reported by Yolanda Spivey The image of an obese man eating pizza while working out at a gym (pictured) is being heavily circulated around various social media outlets. The unidentified man was secretly recorded on a fellow gym patron’s cell phone at a Planet Fitness workout center. The person recording the incident could be heard […]

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Teen Caught Cheating On a Test, Leaves Class And Jumps to Her Death

Reported by Kacie Whaley A teenager from the Bronx is believed to have committed suicide after allegedly being caught cheating on a test. Seventeen-year-old Omotayo Adeoye (pictured) attended the prestigious high school Harlem High School for Math, Science and Engineering.  On Thursday, while taking a German exam, Adeoye’s teacher caught her peeking at her phone.  […]

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Maya Angelou Was Recording First Feature Documentary About Her Life Prior to Passing

Maya Angelou Was Recording First Feature Documentary About Her Life Prior to Passing

Reported by April Taylor PBS has revealed that Maya Angelou was in the process of participating in the first feature documentary about her life prior to her passing. The documentary titled Maya Angelou: The People’s Poet, is part of PBS’s American Masters series and is being co-directed and produced by Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack.  The film is also being […]

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Declining Hair Relaxer Sales Show Natural Hair is Increasingly Popular | Healthy Black Woman

Declining Hair Relaxer Sales Show Natural Hair is Increasingly Popular | Healthy Black Woman

By: Krystle Crossman Black woman sometimes buy chemical relaxers to make their hair straighter. They do not want to have a “natural” look and feel that they will look better if they go with a growing number of women who have to have their hair bone straight. Recent studies of sales data on chemical relaxers […]

Glass Floor Suspended 1,300 ft Above Ground, Cracks at Chicago Tourist Attraction

Reported by Krystle Crossman The Willis Tower in Chicago is a popular tourist destination. You can see spectacular views of the city’s skyline and even step out onto a glass deck to view the city moving 103 stories below you. This is one of the best ways to view the sights of the city. It […]

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Typically speaking, “macho” men, or guys who are attractive womanizers, tend to be labeled jerks because they are less likely to be monogamous and have a reputation for being self-absorbed/snobbish. Research conducted by co-author Daniel Sznycer, a postdoctoral researcher at University of California, Santa Barbara’s Center for Evolutionary Psychology, has given people yet another reason […]

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by Maria Lloyd I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Kendall V. Fontenot, a 25-year-old African-American business man who created one of the largest minority owned “Buy Here, Pay Here” auto dealerships in Louisiana. Despite the shaky economy, his business has been performing so well that he is now preparing to expand it to Las […]

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Reported Krystle Crossman Gary Dudek looks like every other person: He goes to work, has a great job, and makes a lot of money, and then goes home at the end of the day. Recently, however, it was discovered that Dudek went home with more than just stress from the day at the office. He […]

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Reported by Krystle Crossman When you think of an athlete’s drink of choice to keep them fueled up for a big game you think of water, Gatorade, or Powerade. But there is something else that a growing number of male athletes have been drinking that seems a little strange. It can be purchased on the […]

 

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Report shows that Black people are beyond broke.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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Reported by April Taylor A new report published by the Center for Global Policy Solutions titled “Beyond Broke: Why Closing the Racial Wealth Gap is a Priority for National Economic Security,” highlights just how drastic…

The National Registry of Exonerations finds that<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              Black people are still the majority of wrongfully<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              convicted inmates. www.blackbluedog.com

Reported by April Taylor The National Registry of Exonerations is a collaboration between the University of Michigan and the Center on Wrongful Convictions at the School of Law at Northwestern University that exposes the stories…

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By Daphne R Andrew Mupuya is an award winning entrepreneur who decided when he was 16 years old to take on the world. It was 2008, both his parents had lost their jobs and had…

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It looks like Tim Duncan is ready to take no prisoners in the NBA finals this year.  Who do you think is going to win?  If history says anything about it, LeBron’s greatness is going…

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The Real Reason Why McDonald’s Burgers Don’t Rot

McDonald’s burgers can sit for years without rotting. Earlier this year, a chiropractor’s office in Nebraska made news for displaying a 2-year-old McDonald’s Happy Meal in hopes that it would persuade patients to avoid fast food. The meal appears nearly intact. And then there was a viral story last year  about a 14-year-old McDonald’s hamburger […]

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Could Root Canals Soon Be A Thing Of The Past?

Nobody likes having to undergo a root canal, but these painful procedures could soon be a thing of the past. The trick: laser light and stem cells. Researchers at Harvard University found that exposing the cells on the inside of a tooth to weak laser light stimulates the growth of dentin, the substance that makes up […]

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White bread is not the dieter’s friend: A new study claims it can foster obesity

Just two or more servings of white bread could put you on the road to gaining weight and puts you at a 40 percent higher risk of obesity, according to new research focused on the eating habits of university graduates. A research team monitored the eating and weight fluctuations of 9,200 Spanish graduates over a […]

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McArthur Swindle was killed in Chatham in Chicago.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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Reported by Kacie Whaley Another life has been taken by gun violence in Chicago.  The victim, 21-year-old McArthur Swindle (pictured), was gunned down in the parking lot of a heavily populated shopping center in the…

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Second City With Highest Percentage of Blacks Aims to Build Economic Independence

Second City<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                  With Highest Percentage of Blacks Aims to Build<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                  Economic IndependenceReported by April Taylor Jackson, MS is a pre-Civil War city that was built by slaves.  The town of 175,000 is home to some of the poorest citizens in the United States and comes second to Detroit in having the highest percentage of African-Americans.  Recently deceased Jackson Mayor Chockwe Lumumba had a vision for rebuilding […]

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Dr. Samori Swygert: Black Men Are Angry, Muslims Are Terrorists, And White Men Are…?

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                  Samori Swygert: Black Men Are Angry, Muslims Are<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                  Terrorists, And White Men Are…?by Dr. Samori Swygert One of the most frequently frustrating labels to me is the “angry black man”.  I detest and abhor it.  American society has persistently found a way to stigmatize and bastardize the black male image.  The media has utilized their cinematic, audio-visual apparatus to stereotype black men for ages. My Issue With […]

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Teacher Suspended For Showing History of Blackface Video During Jim Crow Discussion

Teacher Suspended For Showing History of<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                  Blackface Video During Jim Crow DiscussionReported by Kacie Whaley A teacher at Monroe Middle School in Michigan was suspended for showing his students a video about the history of blackface.  According to Monroe News, Alan Barron wanted to show his eighth-grade class some of the realities of the Jim Crow South, since his class was currently covering the era.  He […]

Is PMS a Good Enough Excuse to Skip Work?

Is PMS a Good Enough Excuse to Skip Work?By: Krystle Crossman As women we know one thing is absolutely true. PMS sucks. The cramps, the bloating, the mood swings. They can be too much sometimes. When you wake…

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This Is Why You Should Do a Handstand Everyday

This Is Why You Should Do a Handstand<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                    EverydayBy: Krystle Crossman A headstand is one of the most difficult yoga positions to do. It is also one of the most beneficial. Here are ten reasons why you should…

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According to Bleacher Report, former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins is being sought after as an associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. Hollins coached the Grizzlies from 2008 to…

We’re Not Kidding: Alabama State President’s Contract Says She Can’t Have Lovers Spend the Night

We’re Not Kidding: Alabama<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                        State President’s Contract Says She Can’t Have<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                        Lovers Spend the Night
Contracts often come with terms and conditions that might seem, well, confusing.  The new contract for Alabama State University President Gwendolyn Boyd could be a doozy relative to other deals signed by people in similar situations.  According to Inside Higher Ed, Boyd’s contract includes a clause which states that she is not allowed to have potential […]

 
   
 

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Black male teens in Chicago have a shocking 92% unemployment rate

Reported by Liku Zelleke New figures from the new FOX 32 News series “Chicago at the Tipping Point” are revealing the shocking state of the US economy. The series has revealed that ninety-two percent of African-American male teenagers in Chicago are unemployed. And from the way things are heading, it doesn’t seem to be getting […]

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With help from the community, Trayvon’s friend Rachel Jeantel finishes high school

Reported by Liku Zelleke Rachel Jeantel was on the phone talking to Trayvon Martin during the last moments of his life on February 26th, 2012. That night, the 17-year-old would be shot and killed by George Zimmerman, the watchman that was supposed to protect him and the other residents of their gated community in Sanford, […]

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Reported by Liku Zelleke Tiffany & Co., the luxury jewelry retailer, has been dragged into federal court after it was accused of a “systematic, nationwide pattern and practice of racial discrimination.” The plaintiff, Michael McClure, has filed a complaint stating that of the more than 200 management positions that the company has – from executive […]

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Why are black boys filling up the special education classes? Dr. Juwanza Kunjufu

In this interview, Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks with Dr. Juwanza Kunjufu, a foremost authority on the education of black boys in America.  Dr. Watkins and Dr. Kunjufu express some of the concerns about how black boys are being educated at school, and whether or not teachers always have their best interests at heart. Like Dr. […]

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12 Ways to know when you might be dating your son

12 Ways to know when you might be dating your son

By Devin Robinson The sad truth is there are more single women raising sons alone that should be. Each woman has her own story; a bad relationship, death, imprisonment, divorce, promiscuity, transactional s*x, and so much more. Some reasons are justified and others leave you scratching your head. But no matter what the reason may […]

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Human rights organizations, as well as political and social ones, are condemning what they are calling a new form of inhumane exploitation in the United States, where they say a prison population of up to 2 million – mostly Black and Hispanic – are working for various industries for a pittance. For the tycoons who have […]

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Reported by Kacie Whaley Late last year, radio personality Kelly Mac interviewed outspoken and undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather.  The boxer confessed that he has a “good heart,” but that he does not feel obligated to give to charities, specifically in Africa. “[People] say ‘well, he got all this money, why is he not giving to […]

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Couple Restores 1897 Castle for Dream Wedding and Community Service

Couple Restores 1897 Castle for Dream Wedding and Community Service

What would you do in order to have the wedding of your dream? And what if you could, at the same time, do good for your community? One Kansas City couple went so far as to restore an old castle so that it could be the venue for their wedding, but that’s just the beginning. […]

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Cop Gives Financially Strapped Mom a $100 Gift Card Following Robbery

Cop Gives Financially Strapped Mom a $100 Gift Card Following Robbery

Reported by Kacie Whaley Finance expert Dr. Boyce Watkins always says that money can be used as a source of empower or a cause for destruction. One Florida cop chose to empower a family with his money. On May 27th, a Jacksonville, Florida mother discovered that the gifts she had bought her three-year-old son for […]

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Tacky of what?  Bridal Party performs drunk-in-love at the wedding

Tacky of what? Bridal Party performs drunk-in-love at the wedding

A video of a bridal party giving a rousing performance of Beyonce’s “Drunk In Love” has gone viral with hundreds of shares on Facebook and Twitter.  The video was uploaded by Leenette Copling-Foster and was filmed at the May 24th wedding of Ashunti Copling and Rawlings Osei. The bridal party wore spandex with splits that […]

How To Be Smart About Your Kids and TV

By: Krystle Crossman Watching TV can be a fun and educational experience for your children if you are aware of how much time they are spending in front of the television set. Here are some tips from PBS on how to get the most out of television time: – When you want to watch something, […]

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