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The latest from the writers in the Your Black World Network
By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Vanessa Bell Calloway is a familiar face on the screen, having starred in What’s Love Got to Do With It and Coming to America. But her clash with cancer gave her real-life drama that the actor said she needed to master. According to a story on Blackdoctor.org,Calloway continued to….Read more
Dr. Boyce Watkins and Yvette Carnell discuss “My Brother’s Keeper,” a new initiative launched by President Barack Obama. Is the program doing more good than harm or the…
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By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Tyler Perry hit it big with his first deal with Lionsgate, a multi-picture, multi-million dollar deal that gave rise to the Medea franchise among other movies. But the deal was not renewed and Perry has closed up shop in Los Angeles, according to a report by Deadline Hollywood. The producer, director […]
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 By Andrew Scot Bolsinger A thirteen-year-old boy posted Facebook photos of himself holding a gun,…
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By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Documenting a trend in the news of black women clashing with police, the Atlanta Black Star issued a report called “Sisters Besieged: 8 vicious and disturbing acts of police brutality against black women.” The report was released during Black History Month. It cited eight different altercations, many with a common thread: […]
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By Andrew Scot Bolsinger A daughter’s post on her Facebook page cost her father the $80,000 settlement he won in an age discrimination lawsuit against his former employer. Dana Snay took to Facebook to post about her father’s legal victory. “Mama and Papa Snay won the case against Gulliver,” she wrote. “Gulliver is now officially […]
By Tiara Kj Williams Sometimes ignorance is not bliss, it’s expensive. Poor money management is one of the many contributing factors to the disheartening economic climate of the…
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By Dr. Sinclair Grey III President Obama is keeping his promise on providing programs, services, and opportunities to people of color who have suffered from inequality and disenfranchisement…
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Phaedra Parks, a self-proclaimed Southern Belle who says that she never has an “off moment,” may be feeling a litte differently these days. She seemed to have it all. She maintains a successful law firm, a beautiful family and is a reality star on a successful television show. Recently, news surfaced that her husband […]
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By Lechette Walker Scientist has developed a way for three people to contribute to the makeup of a baby while the FDA is considering allowing trails to start. The ‘3-parent babies’ procedure would be used to end deadly diseases, or even prevent illnesses such as muscular dystrophy and other respiratory problems. “These little embryos, these […]
By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert If the arches are lit, McDonald’s is it! Well not always. On January 29th in a McDonalds in Pacoima, CA, Webster Lucas claims his Mickey Ds…
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The case of the Central Park Five was one of the most notorious and racially-charged incidents in history. In this case, four young black men and one Hispanic…
A 4-month-old infant in Maryland may be the first person to have had teeth form in his brain as a result of a specific type of rare brain tumor, according to a new report of the case. The boy is doing well now that his tumor has been removed, and doctors say the case sheds […]
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 By: Krystle Crossman Do you find that you are energetic in the morning but then start to crash as the day wears on? Here are some tips to keep your…
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 By: Krystle Crossman A study that has recently come from the University of Oslo has found that a woman is more likely to cheat on a man if he has…
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 By: Krystle Crossman The US Health Department has a large decision to make. They must figure out whether genetic modification during in-vitro fertilization is something that should be done or…
 By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Chris Brown avoided jail time, again, barely. The singer was ordered back to rehab to work on his anger issues and his recovery from substance abuse following his probation being revoked for the second time, according to a report by CNN. The entertainer’s rehab facility confirmed that Brown has been diagnosed […]
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 By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Spike Lee made news recently ranting about the gentrification of Brooklyn. So much so that when actor Anthony Mackie was promoting his latest film, he was asked about his former director’s views. “Spike Lee don’t live in Brooklyn,” Mackie said. Mackie responded to questions about gentrification from Chris Witherspoon on “the […]
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By Lechette Walker The voice of Akon is making a brilliant aim by introducing a campaign that could change the world. The multi- genre talented singer has ambitiously embraced the challenge of improving the lives of over one million people in Africa. The five-time Grammy Nominated, Akon’s campaign name is called “Akon Lighting Africa.” The […]
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