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Chicago Teen Killed In Armed Robbery, Family Suspect Homophobia
Another Chicago teenager has been killed on the city’s south side at 99th and Yates on Friday. Terrance Wright was exiting his high school when he was approached…
October 21, 2012 / / Read More
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s Constituents Criticize Him Following Robocall
As recently reported, Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. released a robocall to his constituents to remind them that he is human and to let them know he is grateful…
October 21, 2012 / / Read More
Milwaukee Killer On The Run For Opening Fire Inside a Spa – Later Found Dead
Brookfield police are searching for a man who is suspected of opening fire inside a Milwaukee spa on Sunday, killing three people and wounding four others. Police Chief…
Whoopi Goldberg Takes Heat after Nasty Exchange with Ann Romney: Whoopi Lays Incorrect Facts
The rule for the TV show, “The View” might be that you should think twice before putting Whoopi Goldberg in the same room…
62 Year Old Rust College Professor, Once “Teacher of the year” Arrested for Rape
Police in Holly Springs, Mississippi arrested and charged a Rust College professor with the rape of one of his students. According to Police Chief William Hollowell, the…
How To Fight The Overqualified Label: 7 Success Strategies
Finding a great job opportunity in the middle management level is no simple task. With several years of experience and credentials, you will find that opportunities are…
Check It Out: President Obama Gives Jay-Z Parenting Advice
By now everyone knows that President Obama and Michelle Obama have gotten pretty cozy with Jay-Z and Beyonce. About a month ago, Jay-Z and Beyonce hosted a…
Police Shoot an Armed, Naked Woman at a Party
Two off-duty Florida law-enforcement officers fatally shot an armed, naked woman who confronted them at a party Saturday, authorities said. The shooting occurred at about 1:15 p.m. Saturday…
October 21, 2012No CommentRead More
Man Gets Astonishing Facial Reconstruction Surgery
These are the incredible before-and-after pictures of 37-year-old Richard Lee Norris who was given the most extensive face transplant ever performed. Mr Norris, who was injured in a…
October 18, 2012No CommentRead More
Restaurant Owner shoots at Customers for Complaining about the Food
The bullets were on the house. A Winter Park, Fla., restaurant owner allegedly shot at two customers after they complained about the food and one of them didn’t pay a…
Discrimination Case Against “The Bachelor” Dismissed in Court
It looks like the brothers claiming that they were discriminated against by ABC aren’t going to be paid for their troubles. After…
October 21, 2012No CommentRead More
Pregnant Bride-to-Be Killed on Her Wedding Day
When you’re eight months pregnant and about to get married, you don’t expect that to be the day you take your last breath.…
October 21, 201215 CommentsRead More
President Obama Said He ‘Made Sure’ Jay-Z Helped Beyonce With Blue Ivy Carter
In a recent interview with a DJ in Cleveland, President Obama was asked if he offered first-time father Jay-Z any parenting advice for…
Nomalanga: South African President, Zuma Offends Women Saying It’s Not Okay to be Single, Women Need Children to Train Them to be Women
August 23, 2012 9 Comments
Mail & Gaurdian, a South African publication, is reporting that many women are highly offended at South African President, Jacob Zuma’s comments. Speaking on a television show of his daughter Duduzile’s marriage, Zuma expressed happiness for his daughter and then went on to say: “I was also happy because I wouldn’t want to stay with […]
The Truth is….Not all pastors are God’s pastors, some are just fools Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, […]
Especially For Single Moms – We Must Be Thoughtful of Who We Allow Around Our Kids
June 14, 2012 6 Comments
In this article, Dr. Boyce Watkins explains why the trial of former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky is a reminder to parents that they should be careful about who they allow to come around their kids. The message is targeted primarily to single mothers who date men without knowing their motives or their s****l history. […]
The FBI has stated that crime around the nation has seen a slight drop. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t places where you really need to watch your back. Flint, Detroit and St. Louis, all cities that have been hit with tough economic times, were recently named as the three most dangerous cities in […]
There is a video circulating the blogs and internet sites in which R & B singer, Tyrese speaks directly to Black women. In his message, he stresses the importance of finding a balance between being a strong and independent woman and being an overly independent woman who is on a “I don’t need no man […]
Swag 101: The Conversation Denzel Washington Should Have With Steve Harvey
by Yvette Carnell Am I the only one who sees this? Denzel Washington covers October’s GQ, and kills it. Denzel, fully comfortable and at home in his own skin, emotes an authentic masculinity so powerful that it borders on hypnotic. Denzel Washington is not just a man who wears a good suit. It’s not incidental. He is a man, […]
September 22, 201247 CommentsRead More
Obama Compares Himself to Rapper Jay-Z at Fundraiser, But What Do They Really Have in Common?
