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Reported by Victor Kam Just before The Trayvon Martin’s shooting, another equally as appalling shooting of an unarmed black youth occurred on February 2 2012. This one did not get as much publicity, as it…
Dr Boyce Watkins: Stephen A Smith’s Baltimore comments were embarrassing and probably even racist
Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this video, I discuss recent remarks by Stephen A Smith about the unrest in the city of Baltimore. I try not to be too hard on Stephen, but it’s very difficult not to wonder what he must have been thinking. With all that’s been happening to young black men who are dying …
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on Baltimore: “Our Ancestors Would Be Ashamed”
Good schools, infrastructure and access to jobs in Baltimore are all long gone. Even though riots in the city were touched off by the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who had his spine broken while in police custody, police brutality is only one of many issues impacting the city. Although many observers say we should be ashamed of …
Student Expelled After Altering Photo to Add Nooses Around Necks of Black Students
A South Carolina student who added a noose and swastika to a picture of four black classmates has been expelled by the school. The student altered a photo of the black classmates to add the offensive images, but administrators at Christ Church Episcopal School in South Carolina say the student was friends with the black students and was not trying …
NBC Reporter Says There Is No Evidence That Freddie Gray Broke His Own Back
Police in Baltimore are scrambling to calm tensions and end the unrest that has made national headlines this week. At issue is Freddie Gray, a black man whose spine was severed while in police custody. Reporters were previously told that the investigation was near its end, while a document leaked by police and obtained by the Washington Post seemed to …
By Brandon Simmons Earlier this week, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony called for citizens of Baltimore to not loot during the protests that are currently happening in the city. Well Anthony has put his…
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Report Shows Racial Disparities in Truancy Punishments in Texas Schools
By: Krystle Crossman The state of Texas has a procedure when a student has too many unexcused absences during the year. They make them go to truancy court where they end up being criminalized for missing so much school. This policy has affected minority and poor students greatly and a call to action was placed […]
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By: Krystle Crossman Miami’s school district, like so many other school districts in the country, is fed up with the standardized testing and the measurement of how good a teacher is based on the scores. They decided that it was time to take action and do something about it. This year they have gotten rid […]
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Baltimore Cop’s Relative Claims Freddie Gray Was Injured Before He Got In Van
A leaked police document that claims Freddie Gray was “intentionally trying to injure himself” while in the back of a police van in Baltimore after his arrest is being questioned due to inconsistencies with earlier reports. Gray died a week after his videotaped April 12 arrest due to injuries sustained under uncertain circumstances while in […]
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We don’t know much about Marilyn Mosby, but she appears to be a BAD sister. Check out her announcement of the charges against the officers who killed Freddie Gray. This announcement is so strong that…
By Evette D. Champion In the midst of the rioting that is going on in Baltimore, many people are thinking that rioting and looting is something that has only been done within the past 50…
Freddie Gray’s Death Ruled a Homicide, Officers Face Charges
In an unplanned Friday announcement, the state’s attorney in Baltimore said she is filing charges against the officers involved in Freddie Gray’s death. Gray died of injuries he sustained while in police custody. According to an attorney for the family, Billy Murphy, Gray’s spine was broken. “What we know is that while in police custody for committing no crime, for …
No CNN and Fox, That’s Not Russell Simmons
In today’s news media, mainstream reporters are often so desperate for a scoop that they make sloppy mistakes. This can often lead to embarrassing moments, as Fox News’ commentator Geraldo Rivera and CNN’s Brian Todd learned firsthand. While covering the Baltimore protests, both Todd and Rivera thought they’d scored an interview with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. Except that the marcher …
Detroit Area Officer Convicted After Beating Motorist; Police Chief Quits
Reported Evette D Champion The police chief of Inkster, MI, Vicki Yost, handed in her resignation notice on Wednesday, just two days after one of her officers was found guilty of assault in a vicious beating of an unarmed motorist during a traffic stop. Fortunately, the incident was recorded on a dashcam. Yost’s resignation went into effect immediately. Richard March, …
Hampton Univ. Receives $3.8 Million Space Exploration Grant
Hampton University has received a $3.8 million dollar grant to lead a space exploration project, HBCU Digest reports. The NASA funded project will use Hampton researchers to analyze living conditions on Mars and Venus. The grant is certainly welcome funding for Hampton, whose president has been vocal about the lack of federal support for HBCUs. “The search for life and …
What Lawyer for Arresting Officers in Freddie Gray Case Has To Say
By Marvin Dupree The Baltimore Police Department released a statement this week stating that five of the six arresting officers in the Freddie Gray case, who were suspended with pay, have provided statements to investigators. The department declined to release any personnel records or photos of the officers in question, stating that it would violate law. According to CNN, in …
“F*ck the Media!” Morgan Freeman Weighs In On Baltimore Unrest – Naturally Moi
By: Naturally Triece Morgan Freeman, one of the legendary actors of our time, has recently spoken with The Daily Beast in order to discuss his newest movie Five Flights Up, and during his interview he ended up addressing the cable news coverage that we have all seen which surrounds the events of this past week in Baltimore. Reports claim Mr. …
Following Deadly Trends: Rapper Says He & Almost Died “Sippin On Some Syrup”
By Joshua D. Copeland Leave it to rap music to glorify self-destructing behavior like violence, alcohol and drugs. Sipping on “syrup” is no exception, and DJ Paul had to learn that the hard way. DJ Paul from Memphis Tennessee’s Three-6 Mafia sits down and talks to VLAD TV about how his group was one of the first to rap about …
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Dr Boyce & Yvette: Mother who beat her son on TV – there’s more to it than meets the eye
Podcast: Play in new window | Download by Dr Boyce Watkins In this video, we discuss the mother who beat her son on live national television. The destraught mother disciplined her son for participating in what some say was either looting or some other form of protest against police brutality in the city of Baltimore. Yvette Carnell and I ask: …
History Professor: Baltimore Police Tactics Originated With “Slave Patrols”
During an interview with The Real News, historian Gerald Horne discussed how historically racist tactics led to Freddie Gray’s killing. Dr. Horne explained how the police actions we see around the country stem from “slave patrols.” Horne, Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston, explained how America’s lineage connects to modern day police brutality. “The …
Murderer on the run caught after doing interview on local news
By Marvin Dupree Avoiding publicity might seem like the most obvious step one should take when on the run. Still, being on the run from murder charges did not hinder one 48-year-old Virginia man from granting an interview to a Buffalo news station. Last week, Alexander Hill Jr. was arrested shortly after his interview aired on television, due to an …
“I spent 7 months in jail because somebody lied on me”
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Imagine for a moment sitting in jail for a crime you didn’t commit? No matter how much you tell the police you didn’t do what they accused you of doing, you don’t get any satisfaction. For months you’re locked up with your freedom snatched away. The only thing you can do is hope the truth …
Baltimore City Councilman: Obama May as Well Have Called Protesters ‘N******’”
A Baltimore city councilman blasted President Obama for calling protesters “thugs” during a press briefing, saying he may as well have called them “n******.” During a CNN interview on Tuesday, Carl Stokes was asked by host Erin Burnett whether it was right to call protesters “thugs”. Stokes was unequivocal in his answer. “No, of course it’s not the right word …
AT&T Fires President Over Racist Text: “We Regret the Action Was Not Taken Earlier”
An AT&T president who headed up U-Verse was fired amid a discrimination lawsuit. “Aaron Slator has been terminated. There is no place for demeaning behavior within AT&T and we regret the action was not taken earlier,” said AT&T in an email on Wednesday. A lawsuit filed against the company alleges that Slator sent racist text messages. According to the suit, …
Baltimore State Senator Blasted for Hugging Protester
In America it is seemingly more acceptable to arrest black people than empathize with them, so when one Baltimore state senator, who is also black, hugged a protester, she was immediately derided by Fox News. Maryland State Senator Catherine E. Pugh will remain in the city long after cameras are gone, so she chose to embrace a protester who was …
A former cop gives insights on all that’s happening in Baltimore
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Detective Ken Williams is a former detective with the Brockton Police Department in Massachusetts. Besides being a former law enforcement officer, Detective Williams has also been vocal against police abuse and misconduct that occurs all throughout the country. In this interview, Detective Williams discusses the unrest that has taken place in the city …
by Dr Boyce Watkins The protests happening in Baltimore in response to the police killing of 25-year old Freddie Gray have been surprising, intriguing, disturbing, diverse, liberating, disconcerting and epic. Most of the protests are…
Obama: ‘They’re Not Protesting; They’re Stealing’
Podcast: Play in new window | Download This week, President Barack Obama issued a statement about the escalating violence taking place in the city of Baltimore in response to the police killing of Freddie Gray. Since officers snapped Gray’s spine and didn’t get him medical treatment in a timely manner, the city has erupted in both violent and peaceful protests. …
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Mattel Honors Director of ‘Selma’ With Custom Made Barbie – Naturally Moi
By: Naturally Triece It is official! Mattel, the company which is responsible for manufacturing the famous Barbie doll, has announced that they will be creating a campaign to honor today’s influential women. There are six influential “Sheroes” who will receive their own “one-of-a-kind doll.” One of the women in particular is Oscar-nominated director Ava Duvernay. Duvernay is the Academy Award …
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Last week news broke that MSNBC host Melissa-Harris Perry owed thousands in taxes. According to the Winston Salem Journal, the IRS took out a $70,000 lien on Harris-Perry and her husband. Now new reports indicate that fellow MSNBC host Toure also owes thousands to the IRS. Toure, co-host of The Cycle, owes $60,000 in unpaid taxes according to the state …
Toni Morrison: “I’m Writing For Black People”, Don’t Need White Approval
Novelist Toni Morrison is a breath of fresh air in a world where most writers pretend to be post racial. Morrison explained in a recent interview that all writers have an audience who they speak to and it’s not necessary to pretend otherwise. Morrison, known as the conscience of America, explains why she doesn’t make any apologies for writing for …
FL. Sheriff Berates Blacks for “Thug Culture” and Calling Themselves African-American
Yvette Carnell One local Florida sheriff took to YouTube to give the black community advice on how they should behave and describe themselves. Escambia Sheriff David Morgan believes that part of his job description includes teaching black people how to be good citizens. During a YouTube video, Morgan explained that the job of African-Americans in this country is to mimic …
Freddie Gray Should Have Received Medical Attention, Say Baltimore Police
Baltimore Police officials are still struggling to explain how a man suffered a fatal spinal chord injury during an arrest. Freddie Gray, 25, was injured so severely during a Baltimore arrest that he had to undergo surgery on three broken vertebrae and an injured voice box. After two days in a coma, Gray died from his injuries. Six officers have …
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We TV tried to do something crazy, and they were shut down in their tracks
By Nigel Boys Although hosts of the new S*x Box show, featuring real-life couples having intimate activity before a national television audience, thought the show would be “groundbreaking,” they have since cancelled it after only airing five episodes. The show, which features a panel of so-called experts giving advice to couples after they have been in a soundproof box on …
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April 24, 2015 Be the first to commentAn Oregon woman has been arrested for leaving racist notes on her black neighbor’s door. Eva Chapin, 34, was charged with intimidation and harassment. Chapin, who says she’d been having parking issues with her neighbor, hoped the sticky notes would “get a reaction” from the neighbor, reports The Oregonian. “I’m not a racist but I can see how someone can become hating (racial slur). You did this. There were
Newly Elected Mayor Physically Blocked From Entering City Hall Over Voter Fraud Allegations
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These diseases are killing us because we eat such unhealthy food
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Health in the African-American community is vitally important. With so many illnesses affecting people of color, care for one’s health needs to be at the top of the priorities list. However, it’s no secret that for years, the health care system has been unfair to African-Americans. The lack of quality services raises a red flag. …
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Michael Eric Dyson defends President Obama today: But he said pretty harsh things about him a few years ago. What did Obama do to change his mind? (Vide0)
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By Joshua D. Copeland From the moment they tied the knot, you could tell how much Nick Cannon was in love with Mariah Carey. And now, even after their very public break up, Cannon reveals to the “Meredith Vieira Show” that the love has never changed. Recently, Cannon had to squash the rumors of him spilling the details of a nasty …
Man loved impersonating cops….until he ran into a real one
By Nigel Boys John Arthur Benedict, 69, apparently likes pretending to be a police officer so much that he bought “police interceptor” markings because he believed his Ford Crown Victoria was a “police edition,” according to NBC2. The Florida man didn’t stop there, however, because he also installed strobe lights and a spotlight so that his vehicle would properly look …
Ex-Cop Says Election of Black Mayor Put His Life in Danger, So He Quit
Most people had never heard of Parma, Mo. before the city became immersed in a racial firestorm. At issue was the election of the city’s first black mayor, which prompted a number of employees, including police officers, to resign. The employees who resigned after Mayor Tyus Byrd was elected have been severely criticized, but now one officer is speaking out …
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By Victor O. A judge has ordered that Marion “Suge” Knight should stand on trial on murder and attempted murder charges for his role in a hit-and-run incident that occurred late January, while also ruling that the former rap mogul’s bail be reduced. After listening to the testimony of one of the people struck by […]
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Dr Boyce Watkins: Here’s why this rapper called me a f@ggot in a Lil Wayne song, and here’s why I forgive him
Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this video, I explain in detail the decision by the rapper Tyler the Creator to call me a derogatory name in his new song, “Smuckers.” The song, also featuring Lil Wayne and Kanye West, gives me a chance to reflect on the growing divide in hip-hop over whether or not we should …
Dr Ben Carson spoke to a black audience at NAN, and they loved him
Reported by Liku Zelleke Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson is deemed by many to be a possible contender for the presidential seat in the Republicans’ bid for 2016. But that didn’t stop him from attending Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network conference, where anyone who had expected it would turn out to be uncomfortable for him found it to be …
Meet the Man Who Has Been Leading the Call For Reparations On Capitol Hill
by Doshon Farad Often regarded as the “Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus” and recognized as the longest serving member of the House of Representatives, Congressman John Conyers Jr. has certainly made a name for himself during his five decades on Capitol Hill. He is perhaps best known as being one of the thirteen founding members of the Congressional Black …
While S. Africa Purges Black Immigrants, Whites Prepare for Race War Takeover
In South Africa more than 2,000 foreigners have been displaced amid anti-immigrant violence. While S. Africans in the country seem focused on ousting other blacks, whites are training in boot camps to take over during a race war. Refugee camps have been set up in Durbin to house the influx of immigrants who’ve lost their homes and belongings to xenophobic …
By Brandon Simmons The rivalry between the Kentucky Wildcats and Eastern Kentucky Colonels gets brutal on the football but things have turned off the field. Wildcats quarterback Drew Barker was caught on video getting knocked…
By Brandon Simmons Perhaps the biggest story in the NBA may not be the playoff scenarios but rather a nightclub incident involving a few NBA players. Last week, when Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland got…
Army Wants Help in Finding Vandals Responsible for Racist Graffiti
Army officials at Fort Stewart in Georgia are asking for the public’s help in catching the vandals responsible for defacing federal property. Over the weekend vandals defaced signs and buildings with racist graffiti. “If anyone has information, we appreciate them coming forward,” Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander Col. Kevin F. Gregory, according to Savannah Morning News. “Anyone who does …
65-year old woman is pregnant with quadruplets
By Nigel Boys Annegreat Raunigk is a 65-year-old Russian and English teacher in Berlin, Germany. She made headlines when she had her 13th child, Lelia, at the age of 55, and now she is set to become the oldest woman ever to give birth to quadruplets, according to Germany’s RTL broadcaster. Raunigk’s pregnancy is the […]
5 Steps for Dealing With Someone Who Won’t Stop Talking
One day recently Jean*, a young professional woman, started her session with me by ranting about one of her co-workers. “The man does not stop talking,” she said. “Today he asked me how my weekend went, and before I could utter a word he started telling me about everything he had done.” We all know someone like […]
Rahm Emanuel Using Shady Accounting to Rid Chicago of Black Poor People
Rahm Emanuel got reelected and how he managed that remains a mystery. It was President Bill Clinton who, with the help of triangulator Rahm Emanuel, deregulated public housing and left
Brother of Unarmed Man Killed by Cop: “I Don’t Think This Is a Racial Thing”
Eric Harris was shot to death on April 2 after 73 year old Tulsa Reserve Deputy Officer Robert Bates mistook his gun for a taser. Harris’ brother is speaking out
White Students Who Called Black Peer “the Slave” and “N*****” Went Unpunished, Lawsuit Says
The parents of a former student are suing a Wisconsin school for racial harassment. According to Blake Broadnax, who is black, white students at Edgewood High School racially harassed him,
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Here’s how much prison time was given to black Atlanta school teachers
April 17, 2015 | 0 Comments
The nation has been riveted by the sentencing of 10 former Atlanta school teachers to prison time for conspiring to cheat on a standardized test. The sentence is the first of its kind and just…
Two TSA Officers Rigged Scanners So They Could Grope “Attractive” Passengers’ PrivatesApril 17, 2015 0  By Stephen Kanyi According to a report by CBS Denver, two Transport Security Administration officers conspired on multiple occasions to touch men’s genitals. The two had developed a system that would alert one when the other found a male passenger attractive enough to fondle. CBS Denver reports that the two have been fired after one of them admitted to having … |
White Girls Who Rapped About Lynching Black Boys Blame Racist SocietyApril 17, 2015 0  Two white Texas girls who posted online a racist rap video about lynching black boys apologized for their actions, but blamed society’s increased sensitivity toward race for all the attention they’re getting. The two unnamed girls from Grapevine High School recorded a rap song where they talked about lynching black boys who tried to date them. The girls say the … |
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Floyd Mayweather’s girlfriend has silly things to say about Nicki Minaj’s engagement ringApril 17, 2015 0  It appears that Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj are planning to tie the knot. At the same time, there’s another hip-hop beef taking place in the background. Vigalantee has a lot to say about this, and it’s not very nice. Check it out. |
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The Black Home SchoolDC School Adopting New Communication Methods After the Kidnapping of a Young Black GirlBy: Krystle Crossman Washington DC native Relisha Rudd had been absent from school for over three weeks. The social worker from the school that she attended had been speaking to a Dr. Tatum who stated that he was taking care of Relisha because of severe medical problems which were keeping her from going to school. […] |
Study Says Hiring More Minority Teachers Could Be Amazing for Minority StudentsBy: Krystle Crossman It is no secret that minority students have a harder time in public school than non-minority students. This is due to a multitude of factors such as the students having to deal with racism and stereotyping by teachers. Over 80% of public school teachers are white and many of them bring stereotypes […] |
When Black Men Confront Women
By: Naturally Triece “Aye Yo! Blue Shorts! Pink Shirt!” What do you do when a guy tries to talk to you? Describing your clothing like their a fashion designer. Yeah, it seems to happen way too often. Check out the video below of these guys talking about men trying to confront women. Why do they […] |
Suge Knight to stand trial on murder charge: judge
Suge Knight’s murder rap stands. Prosecutors showed enough evidence this week to force the founder of Death Row Records to answer charges for murder, attempted murder and hit and run, a Los Angeles judge ruled Thursday. Judge Ronald Coen said that while it did appear Knight was physically attacked by Cle (Bone) Sloan at Tam’s […] |
Former Alabama Death Row inmate cuts deal, free after 15 years in prison
A former Death Row inmate Alabama who won a new trialthree years ago is free after cuttinf a deal with prosecutors, becoming the second condemned prisoner in the state ordered freed this month. William Ziegler, 39, had been awaiting execution since his conviction in 2001 for the slaying of Russell Allen Baker near the defendant’s […] |
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April 11, 2015 // 0 Comments
by Raveen Johnson Our history is so rich and deep that there is always something new for us to learn, but the whitewashing of our culture makes it [Read More]
Walter Scott’s Mother: Judy Scott in Her Own Words
April 11, 2015 // 1 Comment
by G. Brown No one can truly imagine what the week has been like for Judy Scott. Other mothers who have lost children to violence, illness and[Read More]
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Darren Sharper has a punishment that you absolutely will not believe
April 11, 2015 | 0 Comments
Former NFL star Darren Sharper is now one of the most despised men in the nation after being convicted of numerous rape charges all around the country. Sharper committed the horrible task of drugging…
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Teen Girl Delivers Step-Father’s Baby Home Alone After Parents Flee Town
Geraldo Rivera Says Scott Shooting Was Not Murder Because Cop’s “Blood Was Boiling”April 11, 2015 0  During an appearance on Fox & Friends, Geraldo Rivera defended the South Carolina police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man in the back. According to Rivera, the officer’s “blood was boiling” and that should be taken into account when deciding on his charge. Rivera, who once accused slain teen Trayvon Martin of being partially responsible for his own … |
Republicans to Blacks: You’ve Suffered Under Obama, So Why Support Him?April 11, 2015 0  Republican Senator Rand Paul is running for president and he will almost certainly make a plea for support from black community. Sen. Paul has been outspoken about his desire to end mass incarceration through legislation, an issue of importance to the black community. He began making his case to blacks during a visit to Howard University in 2013. “How did … |
Cases Against 32 Black Defendants Dropped After Racist Text ScandalApril 11, 2015 0  The Broward County prosecutor has dropped dozens of cases against black defendants after the emergence of racist texts and videos shared by officers. At least 32 felony and misdemeanor cases involving four Fort Lauderdale officers who sent racists texts and shared a racist video have been dropped. All of the cases are now being reviewed and many will be dropped … |
Dr. Samori Swygert: “Purge” Is No Longer Just a Movie, It’s a RealityApril 11, 2015 0  ‘The Purge’ Is Not a Movie, It’s TODAY! by Dr. Samori Swygert The American Purge is not just a Hollywood movie. The Purge is a real-time American phenomenon in 2015. Horrific killings are reaching a fever pitch; and for the most part, the culling and “cleansings” are condoned, cosigned, justified, or brushed off. Many may be unaware, but there is … |
Land Once Stolen by Colonialists In African Nations Is Allegedly Being Stolen by AfricansApril 12, 2015 0  Reported by Victor Ochieng Yes, there is land in Africa, but the question is: Who owns it? Well, apparently the wealthy in Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Kenya feel entitled to it and have resorted to land-grabbing. This aggressive act is fast rendering millions of African families homeless and landless. The political elite and affluent members of the continent are in an overdrive to grab … |
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Lawsuit: Black Cop at Scene of Walter Scott Shooting Allegedly Stomped Handcuffed Black Man’s Face Once | Breaking BrownApril 11, 2015 0  The black officer who was caught on camera standing over Walter Scott as he lay dying, while Officer Michael Slager staged the murder scene, was among five North Charleston officers accused of beating a man back in 2011. According to a federal lawsuit, Clarence Habersahm was among the officers who stomped on the face of robbery suspect Sheldon Williams, who … |
Mother suing prison for image of her beaten son on a leashApril 11, 2015 0  By Yolanda Spivey Imagine a mother’s horror when she saw a picture of her son in a compromising position being circulated around social media. That’s exactly what happened to Demetria Harris. In a prison photo that was apparently taken with a cell phone, her son is seen shirtless, with a severely bruised face, and what appears to be a belt/ … |
Blackstreet group members suing each other over trademarkApril 12, 2015 0  Reported by Victor Ochieng Producer and singer Teddy Riley of the R&B group, Blackstreet, has finally opened up about the problems he’s having with bandmate Chauncey Hannibal. Riley has gone to court seeking a restraining order against Hannibal, whom he accuses of fraudulent activities and failure to book concerts. The filing comes a short while after Riley accused Hannibal of … |
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Oklahoma Sheriff Deputies Show Eric Harris and the World What Real Hatred Is
“F-ck your breath,” is what one sheriff deputy is heard saying to a dying Eric Harris while another deputy crushes …
Mother Arrested After Forcing Six Kids To Fight, 1 Shot
By: Naturally Triece A mother drove six children, including two of her own, to a residence in order…
Family of Former Black Panther Says Prison Officials Are Trying to Kill Him
By Victor O. New photographs of Mumia Abu-Jamal have been released by his loved ones and supporters who claim that prison officials are trying to use medical neglect as an indirect means of executing him. The photographs, which appear to have been taken on Monday, were circulated by Abu-Jamal’s family, friends and supporters on Tuesday. They showed the former Black … Read More »
Father Wants Answers After 24 Year Old Son Dies During Traffic StopApril 6, 2015 1 Comment  Reported by Victor Ochieng A father who learned of his 24-year-old son’s death about 2 hours after it happened is trying hard to find answers. The son, who reportedly was asthmatic, is said to have died during a Detroit police traffic stop on Monday. According to reports, Anthony Clark Reed was stopped by officers before he fainted in the car. … Read More » |
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B.B. King “feeling much better” After Being Rushed to Las Vegas HospitalBy Victor O. Blues guitarist BB King says he is “feeling much better” after receiving treatment in hospital. King thanked fans.. |
Mumia Abu-Jamal: Is Officer Who Killed Walter Scott A Punk, Predator Or Pig?April 12, 2015 Leave a comment  April V. Taylor After weeks of what supporters describe as inadequate medical care, Mumia Abu-Jamal mustered the strength to speak out about the killing of Walter Scott, an unarmed Black man who was shot by white police officer Michael Slager as he was fleeing the scene of a traffic stop. According to Democracy Now, a fellow prisoner wheeled a television … |
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NJ Man Is Dead After Alleged Attack By Police and Their DogApril 3, 2015 Leave a comment  By Ryan Brennan “They punched him, stomped him, kicked him and then they let the dog get out of the car.” This is part of a testimony given by Ricardo Garcia, who saw the New Jersey police brutally beat an unarmed man. The victim, 32-year-old Phillip White, reportedly had no weapons on him. He was being arrested in Vineland at … Read More » |
Kentucky judge criticized for telling parents they fostered racist behavior in daughter
Jordan and Tommy Gray’s 3-year-old daughter was watching “SpongeBob” when two armed men broke into their home near Buechel on March 21, 2013, and robbed them at gunpoint. Two years later, when one of the offenders was about to be sentenced, Jordan wrote in a victim impact statement that her daughter was still “in constant […] |
Rapper Nelly arrested on drug possession charges in Tennessee
Rapper Nelly landed in a country slammer Saturday after Tennessee state troopers found pot and crystal meth on his bus, authorities said. Troopers pulled over the “Country Grammar” singer’s motor coach about 9:20 a.m. in Putnam County for failing to display inspection stickers. The troopers first smelled marijuana. They scoured the bus and found a […] |
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Bad Police are Small People with Big Guns and Over-Inflated Egos
We often give caveats to our criticisms of police in order to shield ourselves from counter-critique. We often wrap our condemnation …
Daily News claims that Walter Scott’s Family Banned Rev. Al Sharpton From Funeral: He issues a statement saying he doesn’t have time to participateApril 10, 2015  The family of a man who was fatally shot while running from police has banned Rev. Al Sharpton from his funeral. According to the New York Daily News, Walter Scott’s family has delivered a crystal clear message to Rev. Sharpton: Stay Away. Rev. Sharpton has always been an activist at the center of police brutality cases, but Scott’s family has … |
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Floyd Mayweather’s Mouth-guard Has Gold, Diamonds; Valued at $25,000
April 10, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Victor Ochieng After word came out that Floyd Mayweather is spending $4,000 a day on food ahead of his fight against Manny Pacquiao, it is now also known that the mouthpiece the boxing champion…
Plane Crash Kills 7, Including Two Illinois State Univ. Athletics Officials
April 10, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by Victor O. It was a sad day for Illinois State University on Tuesday, as the school lost two of its athletics officials when a private plane carrying them and five others back from…
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Plane Crash Kills 7, Including Two Illinois State Univ. Athletics Officials
April 10, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by Victor O. It was a sad day for Illinois State University on Tuesday, as the school lost two of its athletics officials when a private plane carrying them and five others back from…
San Francisco Police Department Leaked Racist Texts: “All N—— Must F—– Hang”April 10, 2015 Leave a comment  April V. Taylor An investigation stemming from a federal corruption case against former San Francisco police sergeant Ian Furminger has led to San Francisco police chief Greg Suhr calling for the dismissal of eight officers who allegedly participated in sending and receiving racist and homophobic text messages. Suhr stated to the Guardian, “There were eight standing officers who engaged in … |
Clemson University to Suspend SAE Frat For Black Gang Themed PartyApril 9, 2015 Be the first to comment  By Ryan Brennan The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter at Clemson University is facing a probation of two years after the school was informed of a gang-themed Christmas party. The party, which was put together by members of the fraternity, was deemed as disobeying the school’s code of conduct, which led to the university implanting the probation. The fraternity’s “Cripmas Party” in December led to a lot of criticism before… NJ Man Says Rapper DMX Robbed Him at Gas StationApril 8, 2015 Be the first to comment  By Victor O DMX is currently being investigated by police after a New Jersey man accused the rapper and his entourage of snatching and making away with thousands of dollars belonging to him. The man, whose name was not revealed, claimed to have been robbed by the rapper and his entourage of about 15 people at an Exxon gas station in the early hours on Easter Sunday. NJ.com reports that… Prison Guards Forced to Resign After Beating Leash Photo Goes ViralApril 7, 2015 Be the first to comment  Two Georgia correction officers resigned on Monday after a photo of a beaten inmate being held with a leash went viral on social media. According to prison officials, the two inmates who were seen towering over the beaten inmate, Cortez Berry, were both transferred out of the facility. Berry remains in protective custody, NBC News reports. Berry’s family became aware of the beating on Facebook but when they went to… |
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Video Unravels Police Web Of Lies In Walter Scott KillingApril 9, 2015 1 Comment  April V Taylor In what seems to be becoming a cultural spectacle, another video of an unarmed Black man being shot and killed by a white police officer has surfaced. This time, it was a white police officer in North Charleston, South Carolina, Michael Slager, who fatally shot Walter Scott eight times as he ran away from him. For days, …
North Charleston Minister: ‘The Killing Of Walter Scott Was A Public Execution’April 9, 2015 Leave a comment  After Walter Scott’s tragic death on Saturday, Easter Sunday brought the promise of new hope to some in North Charleston, South Carolina. Rev. Nelson B. Rivers III, a pastor at Charity Missionary Baptist Church, said it was on Sunday that he learned there was cell phone video of the moment when North Charleston police officer Michael Slager fired eight times … Read More » |
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Watch: Cop shoots black man in the back, charged with murder
April 7, 2015 | 0 Comments
This shocking video has been released by someone who was sharp enough to catch it on tape. This is a video of the shooting of Walter Scott by North Charleston Patrolman 1st Class Michael Thomas…
Benjamin Dixon: Here’s what Facebook did to the white guy who spoke on racismApril 7, 2015 0  Facebook has, yet again, taken down the video by “Dixin White” — the self proclaimed “redneck” that spoke out against racism and white supremacy. The sad irony is that Facebook has yet to remove videos with graphic violence, sexually explicit content, or hateful racist videos. But this video they remove. As if we didn’t know why. There is a serious … |
VIDEO: Woman Facing Race Hate, Assault Charges After Angry, Racist Tirade Toward Refugee NeighborsApril 6, 2015 Leave a comment  April V. Taylor A 51-year-old white woman allegedly attacked a couple and their children, who happened to be her refugee neighbors. The incident was captured on video, and the disturbing footage was uploaded to Facebook and has since gone viral. What started as a racist argument between neighbors quickly turned into a brutal physical attack with a crow bar. News.com.au … |
Father Wants Answers After 24 Year Old Son Dies During Traffic StopApril 6, 2015 1 Comment Reported by Victor Ochieng A father who learned of his 24-year-old son’s death about 2 hours after it happened is trying hard to find answers. The son, who reportedly was asthmatic, is said to have died during a Detroit police traffic stop on Monday. According to reports, Anthony Clark Reed was stopped by officers before he fainted in the car. … Read More »
Dr Boyce Watkins on The Breakfast Club: Black people must rise and own businesses In this interview, Dr Boyce Watkins speaks with the members of The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 in New York. The conversation goes into a lot of interesting topics, including the show “Empire,” racial profiling, building black wealth and many other interesting and important topics. Watch the conversation or download the podcast. Also, be sure to tell us what you … |
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Entrepreneur lost business making six-figures because she grew too fastApril 7, 2015 0  Roosevelt Mitchell III speaks to an entrepreneur who lost it all because her business grew too fast. Many people think businesses fall apart due to a lack of profitability, but that’s not true. Actually, most businesses die due to a lack of access to capital and liquidity problems that result from growing too fast. Check out the video and tell … |
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World’s Oldest Person Dies at 117; Guess What Her Secret To Long Life WasBy Taylor Miller You may not believe that a woman from the late 1800s would live to be 117 years old, but she did just that. Misao Okawa,.. April 7, 2015 with 0 Comments
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George Zimmerman Blames Barack Obama for Amped Up Racial Tensions
I won’t bother you with flowery words, prose, or deep analysis. George Zimmerman is a thug protected by the latent racism the …
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Jay-Z tells Spotify: You can’t use my Reasonable Doubt album anymore
By Ryan Brennan Jay-Z has been making headlines daily as of late ever since he announced his idea for a new music streaming service similar to Spotify and Rhapsody. Now that his service is fully-functional and on the market, he is beginning to see criticism and hate from competitors. Amid the controversy, his Reasonable Doubt […]
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Why the Republican Party Could Get the Black Vote But Never Will
Stephen A. Smith (SAS) is, at times, a complete idiot. His knowledge of political history is as inept as my knowledge of sport …
Man Claims Georgia Judge and 2 Deputies Called Him “N***** Ray” in Open Court
A Georgia man claims several Fannin County employees, including a judge, used a racial slur to describe him during a court appearance. Allen Duray Green told local affiliate FOX 5
The last two known people on Earth born in 1898 have passed away just five days apart, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Following the death of 117-year-old Japanese woman Misao Okawa last Wednesday, Gertrude Weaver of Camden, Ark., became the world’s new oldest living person at 116 years old. But she passed away Monday […]
Racial Slur Led to Walmart Brawl, Say Witnesses
A fight at a Texas Walmart that went viral on social media stemmed from racial slurs, say witnesses. The fight, which occurred on Thursday night, garnered over 45,000 clicks in
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Suge Knight has Crowd Sourcing Campaign Started for his Bail
April 8, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Brandon Simmons Former record executive currently sits behind bars after being charged with vehicular manslaughter. But recently there has been a movement to get him from behind bars. According to Jet Magazine, a GoFundMe…
Rallying Around Lynch Nomination, Black Women Flex Their Political Muscles
Glimpse a preview of dynamics that will shape the 2016 election cycle in the contest over Loretta Lynch’s nomination as Attorney General. As the first African American woman slated to occupy that office, Lynch signals a degree to which race and gender no longer determine access to political power in the United States. Even more […]
Lakers Coach Byron Scott thinks Players will ‘Shoot him in the Back’
April 8, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Brandon Simmons When a team’s season is in disarray, the media is always quick to report on mistrust between players but rarely is it heard about mistrust between a coach and his players. Byron…
Maryland dad, 7 kids may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning from generator used while power was cut off
A single dad and his seven kids were found dead in their Maryland home Monday, likely after a generator — used to keep the struggling family warm while their power was cut off — leaked carbon monoxide, the man’s stepfather said. Princess Anne police discovered Rodney Todd, 36, and his kids, ranging in age from […] |
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The Ideology that Crucified a Savior and Assassinated a King
There is painful irony in the fact that this year’s anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination has fallen on the …
John Hopkins Hospital Accused Of Infecting Hundreds With STDS Without Their Consent
April 6, 2015 Leave a comment
April V. Taylor In what can only be described as a horrific medical scandal similar to the Tuskegee Study, more than 750 plaintiffs are suing the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital System Corp. for $1 billion. The Guardian is reporting that the Hospital played a role in experiments that came to light in 2010 in which orphans, other children and mental …
“The U.S. the Best Country in the World to Be Black,” Says WriterApril 7, 2015 0  The U.S. is the best country in the world to be a woman or black, according to a Somali-born writer. Hirsi Ali says that although the U.S. has faults, there’s nowhere else she’d rather be. “Is it perfect? No. Are we confronted with threats? Yes. But it’s the perfect place to fight [them] off,” she said Ali, who has espoused …
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UPDATE: “Dixie Honkey” Explains White Supremacy Gets Threatened and Has Video RemovedUPDATE: 4/5/15 8:00 PM | I spoke with the gentleman in the video that is going around social media. He informed me that not only was … |
How Jay-Z Turned $56 Million into $250 MillionApril 7, 2015 0  By Ryan Brennan Two months ago, a new music streaming service hit the headlines. It was reported that an investment group led by iconic rapper Jay-Z purchased the music company, Aspiro, located in Sweden. The company was sold for $56 million in cash. That value was a 60% premium over the value of the company the day before it was … |
Report Suggests That White Americans Think Police Brutality Is PermissibleApril 7, 2015 0  By Angela L. Braden Another independent research study has been released that proves how divided White and non-White Americans are as it pertains to police responsibility and conduct. According to a major trend survey conducted by the University of Chicago, 70% of White Americans overwhelmingly feel that there are indeed some instances that it is appropriat |
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BOSS Sports | Shaq Found Not Guilty of Mocking Disabled Man…TechnicallyApril 7, 2015 0  By Victor Ochieng After being sued for mocking a man with a genetic disorder, former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has been let off the hook by a Michigan judge on a technicality. The judge ruled that Michigan courts cannot handle the case because O’Neal neither has business dealings in the state, nor is he a resident. O’Neal had been sued by … |
VIDEO: White Cop Shoots Black Man, Tells Victim He Is Lucky He Didn’t Shoot Him In The HeadApril 7, 2015 0  April V. Taylor An extremely unnerving and disturbing video has surfaced online on YouTube and has now gone viral. The footage shows a Black man lying on the ground with his hands cuffed behind his back with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The man can be seen looking around, questioning white police officers about why they shot him. The … |
Will Common Rethink “New Black” Racism Theories After Kean University “Slap”?April 7, 2015 0  Reported by Liku Zelleke Rapper and actor Common has been dealing more with racial issues both on and off the stage as of late. His speech at the Oscars included words that touched many aspects of the current reality of race relations, and he has now continued his self-appointed ambassadorship for its improvement. He was on The Daily Show last … |
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Reported by Ashley Naples It’s no secret that family court, a $50 BILLION-dollar industry, is one of the most corrupted systems in America. According to a riveting documentary titled Divorce Corp., family court is revered as the “Wild Wild…
DOJ Releases Disgustingly Racist Ferguson Emails
Ferguson Mayor James Knowles said last month that the Department of Justice focused too heavily on race in its scathing report on the city’s police department and courts. Emails released
NJ Man Is Dead After Alleged Attack By Police and Their Dog
By Ryan Brennan “They punched him, stomped him, kicked him and then they let the dog get out of the car.” This is part of a testimony given by Ricardo Garcia, who saw the New Jersey police brutally beat an unarmed man. The victim, 32-year-old Phillip White, reportedly had no weapons on him. He was being arrested in Vineland at … Read More »
What The Noose At Duke Is Telling Us About Racism
By Taylor Miller There have been no shortages in the blatant racism surrounding college campuses recently with a fallout from the University of Oklahoma’s now-disbanded chapter of SAE, and now there is a new threat. Duke University, a college in Durham, North Carolina, has found a tree with a noose hanging from its branches This isn’t the first act of … Read More »
Man Cuts Off Dreadlocks, Encourages Youth to Clean Up Their Image
Here at BreakingBrown, we’ve seen no evidence that dreadlocks are linked to criminal activity. In fact, the founder of this website–Yvette Carnell– wears locs. And if the number of white
Detroit mother of children found in freezer arraigned on murder charges
A mother charged in the slayings of two of her children whose bodies were found in the deep freezer at their Detroit home will undergo psychiatric exams, a judge said at a probably cause hearing Thursday. Mitchelle Blair, 35, was also arraigned on two counts each of felony murder, premeditated murder and torture. Court officers […]
Women Talk About Being Heart Broken
By: Naturally Triece In this video from Buzz Feed you will hear women talking about how they dealt with heart break and how they broke other peoples hearts. Some of these descriptions are pretty funny and they are all scenarios that we can relate to. Check out this video, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. […]
Florida teen beaten after molesting man’s 11-year-old son sentenced to 25 years
The teenager whose face was beaten, bruised and bloodied by a father who said he caught the young man sexually abusing his 11-year-old son pleaded no contest Thursday and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Raymond Frolander, 18, pleaded no contest to lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim younger than 12, which is […]
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Kentucky player Calls White Opponent the N-Word During Live Press Conference
April 5, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Brandon Simmons The Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team suffered their first loss of the season to the Wisconsin Badgers and they were pretty upset as expected. One player, Wildcats forward Andrew Harrison, was so…
Tragic: Mother Killed Moments After Sharing Laughter With Son
Reported by Victor Ochieng A California woman was shot to death and her son injured on Wednesday for allegedly laughing at the suspect, who..
Kenyans Mourn Catastrophic Attack That Claimed 147 Lives
Reported by Taylor Miller Al-Shabab gunmen attacked Garissa University College in northeast Kenya early Thursday, killing 147 people and..
Study Reveals Traits That Make Some People The Best Performers at Work
By Ryan Brennan Most celebrities and billionaires share a common trait between them, ultimately explaining why they are so successful. They..
This Black Father Walks Around Singing Children’s Songs So He Won’t Scare White PeopleApril 4, 2015 0  Black men in the U.S. have for decades been viewed as threats instead of human beings. According to the recently released Equal Justice Initiative report, lynchings were justified in this country at least in part because black men were seen as bestial creatures who could not control their desires for white women. Still, how far would you go to be …
Sen. Anastasia Pittman explains why she accepted Levi Pettit’s apologyApril 4, 2015 0  A lot of people were outraged at the chorus of African Americans standing behind Levi Pettit after he and his fraternity were recorded singing a chant about hanging black people from trees. The national controversy became even uglier after Petit appeared at a press conference with a group of random African Americans politicians and church leaders who seemed to bolster … |
Why Home-schooling is the Cure When Your Child Hates Learning
By: Krystle Crossman When you were in school did you enjoy sitting and listening to a lecture about the Civil War, or learning about insanely hard math problems, or even taking Latin? Not many people do. When you are forced to sit and learn about things that you don’t care about you become less and […] |
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Men Talk About Being Heart Broken
By: Naturally Triece Watch this hilarious video from Buzz Feed about men talking about being heart broken and dumped. They also turn the tables and talk about breaking up with their spouse and being the heart breaker. Check this video out, you will not be disappointed because I’m sure that we can all relate. Take […]
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Should Pepper Spray and Tasers Be Banned From Being Used by School Security Officers?
By: Krystle Crossman Teachers and principals used to handle rowdy teenagers by giving them detention or making them go to the principal’s office. Now many schools have security officers that are on campus at all times. These security officers often take things too far and react to situations with more force than should be necessary […] |
 The Man Who “Discovered” ADHD Admited that it’s a “Fictitious Disease”“ADHD is a prime example of a fictitious disease.” These were the words of Leon Eisenberg, the “scientific father of ADHD.. March 31, 2015 with 0 Comments
 Monsanto Defender Says GMOs Are Safe Then Refuses to Taste ThemBy Lyonel Laverde-Hansen Last week, the chemical giant Monsanto got embroiled in an unexpected public-relations fracas. Dr. Patrick Moore,.. March 30, 2015 with 0 Comments
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Dr Boyce Watkins: Deion’s intervention is what a father is supposed to do
April 4, 2015 | 0 Comments
by Dr Boyce Watkins I read with curiosity the very interesting public exchange between Deion Sanders and his son, Deion Sanders Jr. The Twitter talk between the two evolved from a father-son check over the…
Azealia Banks: “I Want to F*ck the President”April 3, 2015 No Comment
Brothers are Entrepreneurs, Change Agents and Authors at 6 and 8 Years Old
By: Krystle Crossman When they were 8 & 6 years old Jeremiah and Joshua West showed the world that they were caring, kind, and amazing young boys. They are published authors. They are philanthropists. They are motivating kids all over the country to help those that need it the most. These two young men from […] |
Rapper Azealia Banks, who claims to be pro-black but apparently doesn’t date black men, now says she wants to f*ck the president. In an interview published Friday by Billboard magazine, Banks extolls her adoration for President Obama, admitting, “He’s so fine.” Banks, 23, is most known for her rants against Iggy Azalea, but took time […]
Teen Inmates: Adult Prisoners Forced Them Into Sëxual ActsApril 3, 2015 1 Comment  April V. Taylor Eleven unnamed plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in 2013 alleging that Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, the Michigan Department of Corrections and 15 wardens violated their civil rights by failling to protect juveniles, an at-risk segment of the prison population. The lawsuit takes the allegations a step further by also alleging that they willfully showed a “deliberate indifference to … |
Duke Student Out After Admitting to Hanging Noose From Tree A Duke University student who admitted hanging a noose from a tree is no longer on campus, according to school officials. University spokesman Michael Schoenfeld confirmed during a news conference on Thursday that the undergraduate student had been identified but would not release a name. The noose was found early Wednesday in the heart of Duke’s campus. The university released … |
How To Help Your Child Love Their Education
By: Krystle Crossman You want your child to get the best education possible and get the most out of school. There are things that you can do to help them along whether you are home-schooling them or whether they go to public school: 1. Get creative with the space in your home. Have a fun […] |
In These States More People are In Prison Cells than College DormsApril 3, 2015 Leave a comment  By Victor O If you were asked to tell where you would find more people between college dormitories and correctional facilities in a state, chances are that you will choose the former; however, this is not always the case. Interesting data released by MetricMaps showed that contrary to expectation of many people, 16 states in the United States have more … |
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Wells Fargo pays $125 Million for predatory loans and tries to make up for their economic sinApril 3, 2015 0  Reported by Victor O The Pittsburgh neighborhood in Atlanta was one of the areas worst hit during the housing bubble in the United States, with many homes in the area entering into foreclosure. Now, Wells Fargo, Invest Atlanta, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation want to give people the opportunity to own some of these foreclosed homes which they plan … |
HIV Positive Man Allegedly Raped Two Young GirlsApril 3, 2015 0  An HIV positive Ohio man is accused of raping two young girls, according to Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien. Keith Anthony Allen, 27, faces 19 criminal counts, including raping two female victims who are aged 12 and 14. According to the Associated Press, Allen knew he was HIV positive when he assaulted the girls. One of the alleged victims told … |
Vigalantee Says: Azealia Banks Better Watch Her Mouth Before Michelle Obama Kick Her A$$April 3, 2015 No Comment
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Damon Dash explains why his ex-wife won’t let him see his kids and why it’s unfair for fathers to be locked out so often
April 3, 2015 | 0 Comments
In this video, I speak with Damon Dash about his ugly court fight with ex-wife Rachel Roy. According to Dash, Rachel is working overtime to keep him from seeing his children. This conversation provides…
Deion Sanders has harsh words for his Son for his behavior on social media
April 3, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Brandon Simmons Hall-of-fame cornerback Deion Sanders made a career of showing up his opponents on Sundays. After every touchdown would come a celebration or taunt. So there is nothing wrong with him showing up…
 Church Members Voted Out Pastor, Called Cops When He Refused to Leave Reported by Liku Zelleke The New Galilean Missionary Baptist Church was the scene where the…  Stellar Awards: Is It Still Gospel Music If Destiny’s Child Sings It? By Victor Ochieng Is classic gospel music still in existence? That’s a question that many… |
Is He Flirting Or Just Being Nice?
By: Naturally Triece Have you ever fallen for someone who looks at you and treats you differently from every other guy that you’ve met? When confronting them, they seem over flirtatious but then you notice that they are just nice to everyone. Do you confront the guy or allow him to ‘be himself’? Take a […] |
Are White Millennials Delusional About The Current State of Racism?April 3, 2015 0  By Ryan Brennan Recent history has shown that White people have been more inclined to support protests championing Black issues. There seems to be a bit of an awakening among some Whites that’s compelling them to show up, march, carry signs and chant along with the others hoping to end institutionalized racism. Their presence brings some in the Black community … |
Mumia Abu-Jamal In Critical Condition, Supporters Say He Is Being Tortured By Prison OfficialsApril 1, 2015 8 Comments  April V. Taylor After initially being denied access, the family of prominent political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal has finally been able to visit him at Schuylkill Medical Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania where he was rushed to after losing consciousness. Emails reveal that he was taken to the hospital, “Shackled to the bed, alone, and prevented from knowing that his family is … |
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Wells Fargo pays $125 Million for predatory loans and tries to make up for their economic sinApril 3, 2015 0 Reported by Victor O The Pittsburgh neighborhood in Atlanta was one of the areas worst hit during the housing bubble in the United States, with many homes in the area entering into foreclosure. Now, Wells Fargo, Invest Atlanta, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation want to give people the opportunity to own some of these foreclosed homes which they plan … |
69 Year Old Man Accused of 15 $ex Crimes While Wearing Head, Neck BraceApril 3, 2015 0  By Taylor Miller Thomas George West, 69, was arrested Monday in a head and neck brace for engaging in s*xual acts with a 17-year-old between Jan. 1 and March 30. The victim told police that she engaged in so many inappropriate acts with West she couldn’t remember the number of encounters, as mentioned in the police report. West, of Springfield, … |
True Or False? Dating a Caribbean Is Better Than Dating an American
Reported by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” In the world of dating, it’s hard to find a perfect match. Some people move out of town, move out of state, or even out of the country to find a love interest. In a previous blog post, readers were furious when I referenced staggering statistics highlighting the number of […] |
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Teens Hit By Car Get Ticketed By NYC Police For Jaywalking
By Taylor Miller Beanca Moise and Jo-Anna Thiboutot, both 16, were struck by a vehicle while crossing…
Did Tyler Perry “save” OWN?
By Angela L. Braden Tyler Perry is bringing record numbers to OWN with his hit dramas, “The..
Ladies, being intelligent means men won’t want you: Here’s why that’s just stupid
by Afiya J. Watkins If you’re a single woman, you may be tired of the constant questions about why you’re single, the unsolicited advice on how to remedy your “situation”, and the constant messages from society and popular cultural that something is wrong with you. This may be especially true if you are of, or have surpassed a certain age. …
Black Stuntman Honored by Mississippi Legislature
By Joshua D. Copeland Willie Harris was one of the first Black stuntmen in Hollywood. And recently, he has been honored by the Mississippi Legislature…for getting shot. Harris was known best for his iconic stunt in the 1971 classic film “Dirty Harry,” when he got shot by the 44 magnum of Clint Eastwood. Eastwood was in the middle of eating …
By Ryan Brennan Two men are currently being charged with human trafficking. The two allegedly brought three teenagers, aged 14, 16 and 17, to a hotel room for prostitution. One of the men, 25-year-old Matthew…
You don’t normally get a chance to see professional athletes stepping out in the forefront to get black celebrities more involved in the liberation of black people. This video from NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire will…
Trevor Noah Announced as New Host for “Daily Show,” Comes Under Fire for being Anti-Semitic, Sexist
By Taylor Miller Trevor Noah, a South African comedian who has been named the new host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” is under fire after many people in social media started digging up his old tweets to learn about the new host. People are now calling some of his discovered tweets anti-Semitic and offensive to women. Comedy Central announced Monday …
Iowa Newspaper Uses Mugshots for Black Criminals, Formal Pictures for White Criminals
By Taylor Miller The Iowa Gazette printed mugshots and separate stories for the same set of criminals, the only difference was their race. On March 23, Lee Hermiston reported that three University of Iowa students had stolen items from homes in Marion, Iowa. The three suspects—Ross Lembeck, Seth Gross and Logan Ryan—are all 19-year-old White males. Their mugshots for the paper …
By Victor Ochieng When someone talks about elite golfers, Tiger Woods’ name always comes up, and it’s been that way for the past 18 years. During those years, he’s always been ranked among the leading…
By Lyonel Laverde-Hansen By the time of his death at the age of 43, Charly Leundeu Keunang was a man with no home, no nationality, not even his own name. Keunang lived a tale which…
1st Black Woman to Pilot the Cool Spy Plane That Captures Intelligence for US Leaders
In order for Navy SEAL teams to hunt down terrorists, or for foreign policy analysts to track the movement of WMDs—or to detect whether Iran is, in fact, developing a nuclear weapons program—our leaders rely on special pilots to capture that type of intelligence through the use of spy-plane cameras. Merryl Tengesdal (that’s Lt. Col. […]
32-Year-Old NJ Man Dies in Police Custody
Officials are investigating the death of a New Jersey man who died while in police custody Tuesday. “As many of you have already heard, earlier today a tragedy occurred involving Officers and a citizen,” said Vineland Police Chief Timothy Codispoti. “Sadly, this call for service resulted in an “in–custody, non-shooting death” which is being investigated by […]
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Mumia Abu-Jamal In Critical Condition, Supporters Say He Is Being Tortured By Prison Officials
April V. Taylor After initially being denied access, the family of prominent political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal has finally been able to visit him at Schuylkill Medical Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania where he was rushed to after losing consciousness. Emails reveal that he was taken to the hospital, “Shackled to the bed, alone, and prevented from knowing that his family is …
Don Lemon Invokes MLK While Denouncing Anti-Gay Indiana Law
While Don Lemon was reporting live from Ferguson during protests over Michael Brown’s killing, he couldn’t manage much empathy. In fact, he was widely mocked on social media for announcing during a report that he smelled weed in the area. An anti-gay law in Indiana, however, garnered an impassioned response from the CNN anchor. “Let’s be honest, to say that …
Queens Grandmother Killed In Her Own Home In Apparent Gang Retaliation
April V. Taylor A 70-year-old Queens grandmother, who took in needy foster kids, was found shot and killed in her own home in what her family is saying was a gang retaliation. It appears as though she was shot in the face and arm opening her front door by a killer who was allegedly settling a beef with one of …
College Classes Canceled After “No N******” Graffiti Warning Found in Bathrooms
Classes were canceled at Connecticut College after racial slurs were found scrawled on the bathroom walls of the student center. According to NBC Connecticut, officials are searching for the vandals after the the racially offensive phrase “No N******” was found early Sunday afternoon. Classes were canceled so that school administrators could “get it all out in the open”, according to …
NYPD attacks student over the pin in his glasses
By Lyonel Laverde-Hansen On Friday, a group of students and parent held a rally outside a Brooklyn school. They were reacting to an incident in which a high schooler was handcuffed and threatened to be arrested by safety agents of the New York Police Department, who did not like his wearing a pin which held his glasses together. Dante de …
REVOLT: Increasing Number Of Students Refusing To Pay Back Student Loans
April V. Taylor Mallory Heiney is a former Corinthian College student who is one of the fifteen students participating in a debt strike in which they are refusing to pay back their student loans because the for profit college they attended awarded them degrees that have turned out to be essentially useless, while leaving them saddled with overwhelming debt. In …
Israeli Soldier Gives Elderly Woman Water To Pose For PR Photo Then Shoots Her In The Head
April V. Taylor Contrary to what the mainstream media chooses to portray, there is no country that violates human rights more than Israel. The United Nations Human Rights Council says that there is no other country on Earth that deserves to be condemned more than Israel for violating human rights. Israel is being described as the human rights villain of …
School System Fights To Maintain Integration, Shows Positive Results
April V. Taylor Despite facing a 2006 Supreme Court case that challenged the way the Jefferson County school system in Louisville, Kentucky maintains diversity at its public schools, Hawthorne Elementary and other schools in the area have fought to maintain racial diversity in a time when segregation is worse than it has been in the last 40 years. Despite initially …
San Francisco Guards Forced Inmates To Fight, Took Bets
April V. Taylor In a scene that evokes images of the popular show “Game of Thrones,” Jeff Adachi, a San Francisco County public defender, is asking the Department of Justice to investigate a San Francisco County jail where prison guards allegedly forced inmates to participate in gladiator=style fights for their own “sadistic pleasure.” Adachi reports that one of the fights …
Belgian Foreign Minister Thought Africans Would Like Black Face Costume – He Was Wrong
Reported by Michal Ortner Didier Reynders, a Belgian foreign minister, recently attended a charity event with his face painted black as a part of the 19th Century African Nobleman-themed evening. Africans are not viewing his costume as charitable or as a positive way to strengthen relationships between Belgium and other nations. The charity, sponsored by royal organization Les Noirauds, was … Read More »
Lawyer Put “exclusively for white people” Stickers in Texas Businesses To Make a Point
By Lyonel Laverde-Hansen Last week, people were outraged when they found, “exclusively for white people” stickers posted around many Austin, Texas businesses during its popular South By Southwest (SXSW) festival. Citizens responded when patrons of a minimum of six businesses came across the stickers on Wednesday, which prominently read, “Exclusively for white people. Maximum of 5 colored customers, colored BOH … Read More »
What Women Do That Causes Breast Sagging
By: Krystle Crossman As we get older our body ages. Things are not as perky…
Instagram Outrages the Masses After Removing a Photo of a Woman With a Period Stain on Her Sheets
By: Krystle Crossman Rupi Kaur is a college student who is working on a photo…
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This Sister Soulja-Jasmine Guy scene from A Different World would never be put on TV today
March 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
Most of us expect that, with time comes progress. But some people argue to the contrary in the black community, since television has become sloppy and less responsible, less progressive and more materialistic. Just to…
Steve Harvey under fire for making fun of special needs children
March 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
You have to watch this woman’s commentary about Steve Harvey. She says that it’s unacceptable for Steve or other comedians to make fun of children with special needs. Holding back the tears, the woman says…
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Get to Know Sugarland, MD, a Town Built, Ran, And Founded by Freed Slaves
March 30, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by Ryan Brennan There are hundreds of towns located throughout America that are all-black communities. These towns were established by freed slaves after the Civil War and still stand today. One of them, Sugarland, Maryland,…
New Monument Erected In New York to Honor Lives Lost Through Slavery
March 30, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by Liku Zelleke The slave trade was the cause of death for millions of Africans who perished under the inhumane savagery they had to endure during the transatlantic crossing. Those that survived it went…
You won’t believe what a black man wrote to a “frustrated white girl”
March 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
This article was written in Sister2Sister Magazine by a white woman who explained her attraction to black men. She also explained why black men are likely to choose women like her over black women. After…
Watch: Remember when OJ was sprinting through the airport?
March 27, 2015 | 0 Comments
There was a time when white America loved OJ Simpson. This was years before the murder scandal and years before the other unfortunate incidents that occurred in his life that put him in a jail…
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| Former Star of “Family Matters” Has Baby Mama DramaMarch 31, 2015 // 0 Commentsby Raveen Johnson Twitter is like the universal, public journey that everyone runs to when they need to get something off of their chests. It works[Read More]Changing the Face of Whites Only Late Night Shows: Trevor Noah New Comedy Central Late Show HostMarch 31, 2015 // 0 Commentsby G. Brown Never heard of comedian Trevor Noah? That’s about to change. The 31 year old beat out every other comedian on the block to land the gig [Read More]Laurence Fishburne’s Mom says She’s Broke and Being EvictedMarch 31, 2015 // 0 Commentsby G. Brown Well known actor Laurence Fishburne is estimated to be worth $20 million. You would think he would take just a little of his millions to [Read More] |
Azealia Banks Says She “Hates America” Does She Have a Point?
March 31, 2015 // 0 Comments
By Joshua D. Copeland Azealia Banks has made quite a name for herself from stirring beef over social media. In fact, people are calling her the[Read More]
Taraji P. Henson Offers Apology To Police: Fans Say She Shouldn’t Have
March 30, 2015 // 0 Comments
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Dr Boyce Watkins on The Breakfast Club: You have to see this interview
Dr Boyce Watkins appears on The Breakfast Club and gives a pretty interesting interview.
Yvette Carnell: Here Are the Bootlicking Winners of the Forgiveness Olympics
by Yvette Carnell There is always room on the coon train, a friend told me. It’s true. Just watch the press conference held yesterday by the SAE fraternity member who
John Legend doesn’t co-sign on Common’s statement about racism
April V. Taylor Unlike many celebrities, John Legend spoke out within days of Michael Brown being gunned down in Ferguson, Missouri this past summer. At a concert less than a week after Brown’s death, he stated, “Black and brown people are just treated differently in this country. One of our original sins in this country has been racism and slavery. …
Life After Comedy Central: Where Is Dave Chappelle?
You Will Not Believe Which Rapper Is the New CEO To The Atlanta Hawks
Is this Really The Year Of Black Television?
Research Shows Half of Dead Hip Hop Stars were Murdered
Study Claims Natural Women Have Low Self-Esteem
By: Naturally Triece According to research by a cosmetic company, Bountiful Hair, women with natural hair are said to have lower self-esteem than women with treated hair. According to BlackHair.com, natural hair is considered to be: “hair whose texture hasn’t been altered by chemical straighteners, including relaxers and texturizers.” The most common natural hairstyles worn by many black women is …
Man With 34 Children by 17 Women Gets His OWN Reality Show
A man who has 34 children with 17 women, and was once featured on Iyanla Vanzant’s “Fix My Life”, will get his OWN show on Oprah Winfrey’s network. Jay Williams, a native of Atlanta, will be featured on a show that chronicles his struggle to reconnect with his kids–aged 3 through 27–and the mothers of his children. According to OWN, …
University of Maryland Student Who Sent Racist Email Won’t Be Back This Semester
A University of Maryland College Park student who sent a racist email in 2014 won’t return to school this semester. Only a week after video surfaced of Oklahoma University fraternity members singing about hanging blacks from trees, a racist email from a Maryland student emerged. University president Wallace Loh immediately released a statement about the email after it was made …
Doshon Farad speaks with Last Dragon cast for 30th anniversary
Do you remember Bruce Leroy and The Last Dragon? Well, Doshon Farad at Your Black World remembers them too. Farad took the time to appear at the 30th anniversary of the very popular film, and took some time to speak with cast members in this very special presentation. Enjoy!
Vigalantee Asks : Will Snoop’s Insight on Ronald Reagan Change The Way He Does Business?
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Blacks Experience Less Than Three-Fourths The Quality Of Life As Whites
April V. Taylor The National Urban League, a civil rights organization, has issued it’s 39th annual “State of Black America,” report. The annual publication assesses racial equality as it relates to economics, education, health, social justice and civil engagement. The findings reveal that Black people have been challenged “on every front,” specifically in terms of accountability for police misconduct, widening …
Black history professor says Don Lemon “shucks and jives” over Empire
Podcast: Play in new window | Download This is an article and podcast episode by Aaron D Johnson. You can read the article below and/or listen to his downloadable podcast. His analysis of media images is quite impressive and should be heard by everyone. Dr. Boyce Watkins recent appearance on CNN was baffling to me. The panel discussion about the …
Family Gets Their Kids Back After Human Services Took Them For Playing Outside Barefoot
Reported by Michal Ortner The seven children of Hal and Michelle Stanley have been allowed to return home until the impending results of an upcoming hearing. The hearing will determine if the parents are fit for custody. The children were removed from their home by Garland County Sheriff’s Department on Jan. 12, 2015. A neighbor complained that the children were … Read More »
Lawyer Put “exclusively for white people” Stickers in Texas Businesses To Make a Point
By Lyonel Laverde-Hansen Last week, people were outraged when they found, “exclusively for white people” stickers posted around many Austin, Texas businesses during its popular South By Southwest (SXSW) festival. Citizens responded when patrons of a minimum of six businesses came across the stickers on Wednesday, which prominently read, “Exclusively for white people. Maximum of 5 colored customers, colored BOH … Read More »
BET Gets Shunned, But What About VH1?
DreamWorks Finally Has a Black, Female Lead in an Animated Film
Madonna Says Marriage to Jay-Z is Her Only Hope at Meeting President Obama
Black Hollywood Wrap Up: The First Lady Rocks and Idris Elba is caught in “The Trap”
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Blacks Experience Less Than Three-Fourths The Quality Of Life As Whites
April V. Taylor The National Urban League, a civil rights organization, has issued it’s 39th annual “State of Black America,” report. The annual publication assesses racial equality as it relates to economics, education, health, social justice and civil engagement. The findings reveal that Black people have been challenged “on every front,” specifically in terms of accountability for police misconduct, widening …
“Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel Came by My Job, Still Can’t Stand This Muthaf*cka Tho” – yes, that’s what he said
Pouring on a fake smile may fool some voters, but it didn’t fool the man who took a photo with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. An African-American man, identified only as “GQ”, took a photo mean-muggin’ alongside a grinning Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The mayor, who has been fighting an uphill battle for reelection over the past few months, needs the black …
Prosecutor Apologizes For Sending Innocent Man To Death Row, Says He Was More Interested In Winning Than Justice
April V. Taylor A.M. “Marty” Stroud III was the lead prosecutor in the December 1984 murder trial of Glen Ford, and now, after Ford spent thirty years on death row in Angola, one of the worst prisons in the country, Stroud is apologizing for admittedly pursuing victory over justice. Stroud’s apology came in a three page letter as a response …
Racist, Homophobic, Lying Murderers: The 6 Most Evil U.S. Presidents
April V. Taylor Many patriotic Americans would find it hard to believe that any U.S. President makes any list of the most evil rulers in the history of the world, but U.S. leaders make the Wonderslist list thanks to George H.W. Bush and his son George W. Bush. They join the ranks of Robert Mugabe and Bashar Al Assad with …
VIDEO: Did Inkster Police Beat This Man Worse Than Rodney King, Then Plant Drugs?
April V. Taylor Recently released dashcam video exposes Inkster, Michigan police officers not just as liars for claiming that 57-year-old Floyd Dent had resisted arrest, fled and assaulted a police officer, but also as brutal thugs for yanking him from his vehicle, tasing him and then savagely beating him in what may be worse than the iconic 1991 beating of …
New Technology Promises To End Alzheimer’s
Reported by Michal Ortner New technology is allowing Australian researchers to make a considerable breakthrough for Alzheimer’s..
Dr. Samori Swygert: Are Egregious Acts Around the World a Result of Drugs Or Spiritual Decay?
Are people spiritually possessed or mentally ill? Reported by Dr. Samori Swygert Mental illness or spiritual possession is the question..
Blue Bell Ice Cream Forced to Recall Items For the First Time After Three Listeria Deaths
Reported by Liku Zelleke The FDA and CDC have both made announcements stating five people in Kansas have become infected with listeriosis..
