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Half of Americans Gunned Down by
          Police Are Mentally Ill | breakingbrown.com

Half of Americans Gunned Down by Police Are Mentally Ill | breakingbrown.com

A 2013 report by the National Sheriffs’ Association found that half of all people k¡lled by police are mentally ill, and apparently this has a lot to do…

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Interesting: Al
          Sharpton compares President Obama’s struggles to the
          crucifixion of Jesus

Interesting: Al Sharpton compares President Obama’s struggles to the crucifixion of Jesus

This past Easter, Sharpton spoke on the Tom Joyner Morning Show and compared the struggles of President Obama to the crucifixion of Jesus.  He specifically stated that he…


Beyonce’s half brother has moved into a trailer
            park

Beyonce’s half brother has moved into a trailer park

New footage from Inside Edition features mother and son moving into the park after a judge granted Knowles a substantial cut in his child support payments from $12,000 to roughly $2,500 a month, due to his dwindling income. This meant Wright could no longer afford the Los Angeles home she lived in with Nixon. Worse […]

Sotomayor Says Her Colleagues Aren’t Truly Committed To Challenging Racial Inequality

Sotomayor
              Says Her Colleagues Aren’t Truly Committed To Challenging
              Racial InequalityBy Dr. Sinclair Grey III Justice Sonia Sotomayor is definitely not silent on issues of racial inequality. With a heart for justice and fairness, Justice Sotomayor is willing to challenge her colleagues on the court with their view on race and its implications. In the most recent case of the University of Michigan and affirmative […]

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The Man Police Forgot To Lock Up 13 Years Ago Says He Deserves To Be Free

The Man Police Forgot To Lock
              Up 13 Years Ago Says He Deserves To Be FreeBy Dr. Sinclair Grey III Cornealius ‘Mike’ Anderson was convicted of robbery and an armed criminal action in 1999 for holding up a Burger King manager during a deposit drop off. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison; however, because of an oversight when he filed appeals, he was out on bail and never […]

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Earth Has Finite Resources That Capitalism Is Rapidly Destroying

Earth Has Finite Resources That
              Capitalism Is Rapidly DestroyingEarth Day 2014: Do we care about our children? by Dr. Samori Swygert “You never know what you’ve had until it’s gone“- Earth Day April 22, 2014 Earth has sustained human life for thousands of years.  We are truly blessed but I believe many of us take earth for granted.  I think many of us […]

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New Film Shares Untold Stories Behind The Biggest Black Male Movement In the 20th Century

New Film
              Shares Untold Stories Behind The Biggest Black Male
              Movement In the 20th CenturyReported by Barry Burch Jr. It has been nearly 20 years since the Million Man March, and as time passes by, memories weaken.  However, Vanguard Television and the Washington, D.C. Ministry of Arts and Culture have united to make sure the memories are not completely lost.  Moreover, they are making an attempt to reveal more […]

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Studies Show That US School Segregation Might Be As Strong As Ever

Studies Show That US School
              Segregation Might Be As Strong As EverBy Dr. Sinclair Grey III The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v Board of Education (1954) outlawed segregation in the school system by race. In addition to this, it was a catalyst to ending segregation in the South along with Jim Crowism. Even though the decision was for school integration, a new report recently […]

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Is Senator Cory Booker Going To Be Just Another Worthless Black Politician?

Is Senator Cory Booker
              Going To Be Just Another Worthless Black Politician?By April Taylor As he nears the six month mark of his United States Senate tenure Cory Booker is continuing to play the good guy role by working towards bipartisanship.  As the Grio is reporting, Booker’s biggest obstacle is making sure that his positive attitude actually translates into tangible legislative benefits for the constituents he [

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These Schools Stopped Drop-Outs By Letting Students Learn at Their Own Pace

 

 

By: Krystle Crossman The Taylor County School District in Kentucky has come up with an education plan that has shown to improve the dropout rates in high school. They have teachers in the classrooms, but the teachers are not assigned to specific students. They learn at their own pace, they get to choose the teachers […]

 

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Minorities Are Impacted By Pollution More Than Other Ethnic Groups

By Dr. Sinclair Grey III While the world is honoring Earth week, a shocking study that was conducted by professionals at the University of Minnesota concluded that there was higher air pollution in minority neighborhoods compared to non-minority areas. In what has been labeled as an ‘environment injustice,’ the question remains why is this happening […]

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Eunice Cofie says that she grew up with low self-esteem, much of it due to bullying.  She was made fun of for a reason that should shame us all:  Her dark skin.  This beautiful young…

By Lechette Walker Disney Dreamers received business wisdom from the retired NBA star, Magic Johnson. Johnson’s transformation from a professional player to a highly esteemed entrepreneur has promoted his wealth and name. “I grew up…

7 Tips On How To Avoid Temptations That Will Have You “Caught Up”

April 24, 2014

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By T. Denise Manning We all know that staying on course with your goals is hard enough so WHY would you agree to going to dinner at red lobster if you’re on a diet!?  Why do you insist on eating those cheddar biscuits!? If pretty women with thick thighs are your weakness and you’re in a committed relationship, WHY do … Read More »

Professor Teaches Black Entrepreneurs How To Succeed In Any Economy

April 24, 2014

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Economic activist, Devin Robinson, explains how blacks can live comfortably to 10% of their income and build mainstream businesses in his 8th book, “Power M.O.V.E.: How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur”. Robinson, a military veteran and network engineer, entered into full-time entrepreneurship after becoming frustrated with Corporate America. He ditched his $85,000 a year job for the risks of business … Read More »

Amazing: Portraits of black women bravely battling cancer

When she was 25 years old, Andrene M. Taylor was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Getting through chemotherapy treatments, radiation, and a stem-cell transplant weighed on Taylor’s body and spirit. Making matters worse, she found herself consistently disappointed by the representation of cancer patients she saw in media. “Throughout my experience, rarely […]

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Master P’s Wife is Demanding $67 million in divorce proceedings

Master P, one of hip-hop’s first business moguls, is currently involved in a nasty divorce from his wife of 24 years, and according to the gossip site TMZ, it may cost the New Orleans-based rapper-producer millions. Sonya Miller wants 40 percent of what Master P owns, including portions from his multiple business ventures ranging from real estate property, the No Limit Record label, and […]

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Women In African Tribe Protest Painful ‘Lip Plate’ Beautification Process

Women In African Tribe Protest Painful ‘Lip Plate’ Beautification ProcessReported by Barry Burch Jr. The phrase “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” typically means that beauty is unique to the person viewing it.  However, beauty may also be interconnected with geography.  While rather skinny women may grace our magazines in America, a rather plump one would have all the guys chasing after […]

 

WSJ – Companies affiliated with Carol’s Daughter filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday in connection with the beauty brand’s move to close most of its stores. CD Stores LLC, formerly known as Carol’s Daughter Stores LLC, filed its Chapter 11 petition with the Manhattan bankruptcy court, as did the individual companies behind Carol’s Daughter stores. […]

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Kara Stevens from The Root, gives six simple ways for students to decrease their student loans and achieve a level of financial stability. In her article, “6 steps to move from College Debt to Financial Success,” she lays it out. The article is part of a five part series discussing Black wealth and financial management. […]

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Ex-Soldier Guilty of Murdering 5-Year–Old Daughter

Ex-Soldier Guilty of Murdering 5-Year–Old Daughter

A former Hawaii soldier was convicted of murder by a federal jury Thursday in the beating death of his 5-year-old daughter, the New York Daily News reports. Although Hawaii abolished capital punishment in 1957, Honolulu jurors must decide if Naeem Williams should be sentenced to death for killing Talia Williams since the crime was committed […]

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Mitzi Miller Is Named The New Editor-In-Chief Of Ebony Magazine

Mitzi Miller Is Named The New Editor-In-Chief Of Ebony Magazine

By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert Congratulations are in order for Mitzi Miller; she is the new editor-in-chief for Ebony Magazine! Mitzi’s new position is effective immediately, according to a press release. “Mitzi is a gifted editor with tremendous energy and passion, and her strong editorial background will catapult the Ebony brand to greater heights,” this announcement was […]

 

 

Mimi Faust And Nikko London Reveal Secret Behind Shower Rod Scene

Mimi Faust And Nikko London Reveal Secret Behind Shower Rod Scene, and why they are selling their bodies for money

Reported by Krystle Crossman Mimi Faust and her boyfriend Nikko London have caused quite a stir recently. They made a triple-X tape and released it for sale to the public. A trailer that was released for the film helped the couple earn over $400,000 in pre-sales. The video released on Monday, April 21st and is […]

 

 

Actor George Clooney Disses Billionaire Pal For Talking Trash About Pres. Obama

Actor George Clooney Disses Billionaire Pal For Talking Trash About Pres. ObamaReported by Barry Burch Jr. How many Presidents of the United States can say that George Clooney would curse someone out for them?  President Obama can. The “Gravity” actor actually went as far as to curse his billionaire friend out for making remarks about his other friend – President Obama.  Steve Wynn, a Las Vegas […]

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MO Mayor Blames ‘Jew-run Medical Industry’ For America’s Weakening Economy

MO Mayor Blames ‘Jew-run Medical Industry’ For America’s Weakening EconomyReported by Barry Burch Jr. The political profession is not one in which words can be taken lightly. Things that you say are brought up to hurt you a great deal of the time. This is why the mayor of a small town in Missouri recently had to resign for alleged anti-Semitic comments that he recently made. […]

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Cop won’t be convicted for taking the life of black teenager

Cop won’t be convicted for taking the life of black teenagerA judge has dropped charges against a former Little Rock police officer whose manslaughter trial in the fatal shooting of a teenager while on duty in 2012 twice resulted in deadlocked juries. Josh Hastings returned to court Monday morning for a hearing before a third trial that had been scheduled to begin next month. But […]

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Sotomayor Says Her Colleagues Aren’t Truly Committed To Challenging Racial Inequality

Sotomayor Says Her Colleagues Aren’t Truly Committed To Challenging Racial InequalityBy Dr. Sinclair Grey III Justice Sonia Sotomayor is definitely not silent on issues of racial inequality. With a heart for justice and fairness, Justice Sotomayor is willing to challenge her colleagues on the court with their view on race and its implications. In the most recent case of the University of Michigan and affirmative […]

 

Wendy’s Worker Assaυlted in “Smαck Cam” Game

Wendy’s Worker Assaυlted in “Smαck Cam” Game

First there was the knockout game, now some copycat teens have designed something called the smαck cam, and a Wendy’s fast food worker became a victim on Tuesday…

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Two Mississippi Inmates Are Still Awaiting Trial After 7 and 8 Years | breakingbrown.com

Two Mississippi           Inmates Are Still Awaiting Trial After 7 and 8 Years |           breakingbrown.com

The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial, but two men in Mississippi…

 

By Tiara Williams & Yolanda Spivey Omar Tyree is a literary urban legend. With more than twenty-years in the publishing business, he has developed a unique formula for creating a multi-million dollar empire. Mr. Tyree…

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Reported By Liku Zelleke The world knows her as the woman that fights for the empowerment of her gender. She is the richest woman on the planet and her charities and gifts have completely turned…

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What Does the Bible Really Say About Homosëxuality?
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by Brian Skyz A lot has been said about homosëxuality and even more debates about…

Brian Skyz discusses appropriate worship attire for                 men and women. www.allchristiannews.com

Appropriate Worship Attire For Men And Women
APRIL 24, 2014 NO COMMENTS

by Brian Skyz The topic of proper dress code at place of worship has caused…

Brian Skyz discusses three ways to minister to a                 non-believer. www.allchristiannews.com

3 Ways Every Christian Can Minister to a Non-Believer
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by Brian Skyz Christ left His followers with one key message; to go to all…

Brother Vickiss is a fellow BOSS who has a blog talk radio show that you should check out.  He did an interview with the kind of person that we don’t normally want to hear from,…

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By April Taylor In a move that many are not finding all that surprising, the New York Knicks have fired head coach Mike Woodson as well as his entire staff. Woodson had one year left…

 

ColorofChange Calls For Less Violence on Real Housewives of Atlanta

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

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White Nationalist Website Linked To Over 100 Hate-Crime Murders

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

 

Scalia Calls Sotomayor’s Defense of Measures to Curb Racism “Shameful”

Scalia Calls Sotomayor’s                   Defense of Measures to Curb Racism “Shameful”Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took a principled stand in her dissent to the majority’s…

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In this video, Chris Long discusses debt management.  Chris is a certified financial planner.  He says that he started giving advice because there is such a need for this kind of financial information. Chris says…

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The Indiana Pacers are fighting for their playoff lives in a close battle with their opponent, the Atlanta Hawks. But it seems the team may have taken that term too seriously before the first playoff…

 

Are Men’s Expectations In the Bedroom Too High For a Non-Wife?

Are Men’s Expectations In the                 Bedroom Too High For a Non-Wife?Posted on April 22, 2014By Patrice DanielleDating DailyTop 5’s

by Patrice Danielle Waiting for marriage or nah? How many male readers have heard the following claims from females: “I’m waiting until marriage to have intercourse;” “I’m waiting until marriage to give oral;” or “I’m waiting until marriage to let a man οrgasm in my mouth”? I hear males write these things off as childish, ridiculous, […]

iDateDaily: How the science of attraction plays with your mind

How the science of attraction plays with your                 mind

by X Man A woman once wrote in to idatedaily and asked us this question:  “I know that my boyfriend is bad for me.  He’s abusive, he’s arrogant, he’s careless, and he’s not even that good in the bedroom.  But for some reason, when I meet great men, I still can’t keep my mind off […]

By April Taylor In a move that many are not finding all that surprising, the New York Knicks have fired head coach Mike Woodson as well as his entire staff. Woodson had one year left…

The Top 9 Reasons People of Color Are Hiring Life Coaches

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By Aleasa M. Word About a month ago a lady contacted me on Linked In to ask some questions about becoming a life coach.  She was interested in the profession, but confused about all of the schools and advertisements on the web touting things like “become a life coach in 2 days.”  We had a long chat about what it … Read More »

Check List: Are You Supporting or Sabotaging The Small Business Owner?

April 18, 2014

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By TracyMac I’ve been a professional life coach for a little more than 10 years and it’s been very rewarding to help and serve others in the areas of self-discovery, personal development and with personal and professional relationships. It took making a 5-year plan and seeing it through before I started coaching full time. My previous federal and state jobs … Read More »

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Prison Officials Reportedly Retaliating Against Alabama Prison Strike Organizers

Prison Officials Reportedly Retaliating Against Alabama Prison Strike Organizers

By Josmar Trujillo Alabama state Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) came out again this week in opposition to the Free Alabama Movement. The prisoner-led campaign made news last week…

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Porsha, Kenya Moore brawl allegedly caused by drug use

Porsha, Kenya Moore brawl allegedly caused by drug use

The epic battle between Porsha Stewart and Kenya Moore was a ratings high for the Real Housewives and VH1.  But it was an epic low for black people, showing black women on national television wanting to beat each other into the ground.  The fight has been praised by some as an appropriate response by Porsha […]

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Alleged KKK Shοoter Once Found in Backseat With Black Male Prostιtute

Alleged KKK Shοoter Once Found in Backseat With Black Male Prostιtute

Frazier Glenn Miller, the bigoted gunmen who fatally shοt three people at a Jewish center earlier this month, has a long criminal record. One of the former Klansmen’s…

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Tyler Perry Saves Family of Sick Teen From Eviction

Tyler Perry Saves Family of Sick Teen From Eviction

Tyler Perry is best known for his “Tyler Perry Presents” productions and the grandmotherly character he created named ‘Madea.’ Perry is also becoming known for his big heart…

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Rancher Cliven Bundy Says Lazy Blacks May’ve Been Better Off as Slaves

Rancher Cliven Bundy Says Lazy Blacks May’ve Been Better Off as Slaves

Controversial Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy has become a hero to many conservatives for standing up to armed federal agents with armed anti-government protesters. Now, however, the rancher who…

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The Government to consider new rules for immigration law

Reported By Liku Zelleke Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, according to “two people with knowledge of his deliberations”, is thinking about limiting the deportations of immigrants that are in the US illegally and don’t have serious criminal records. The News One report goes on to say that if the changes are made, after a review […]

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Michigan’s ban on affirmative action upheld by Supreme Court

Washington (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a Michigan law banning the use of racial criteria in college admissions, a key decision in an unfolding legal and political battle nationally over affirmative action. The justices found 6-2 that a lower court did not have the authority to set aside the measure approved in […]

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Political lie: Professor says Chicago Mayor’s claim of “record low” crime is untrue

Political lie: Professor says Chicago Mayor’s claim of “record low” crime is untrue

Reported Nigel Boys In the latest round of gun violence to hit the city of Chicago, five people have been confirmed killed and at least 30 more injured,…

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Bishop T.D. Jakes’ New Film Accused of Falsifying the Pathway to Heaven

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ New Film Accused of Falsifying the Pathway to Heaven

Reported by Nigel Boys According to a Pew Research Survey, 74 percent of American adults believe that you will get to heaven by living a good life, while…

 

 

 

Kenya Moore tells her side of the story, says people are picking on her unfairly

Kenya Moore tells her side of the story, says people are picking on her unfairly

Reported By Liku Zelleke Kenya Moore is out and about telling the world about her version of “the brawl” that occurred on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, between she and her co-star Porsha Williams. On the show, Moore had accused Williams of cheating on her ex-husband, former NFL quarterback, Kordell Stewart. The two then went […]

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Was Scandal Star Columbus Short High or Drunk during his Tom Joyner Interview?

Was Scandal Star Columbus Short High or Drunk during his Tom Joyner Interview?

Scandal star Columbus Short has a career that is barely hanging on by a thread.   His character, Harrison Wright, was possibly taken out by Olivia Pope’s father during the season finale.  Observers think that leaving his character on the edges of the script allows the producers to decide if they want him to “live” […]

 

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Jada Pinkett Smith: Tupac Was Like A Father

Jada Pinkett Smith: Tupac Was Like A FatherJada Pinkett Smith had a very close relationship with the late Tupac Shakur.  The rapper had a complex quality about him, one that was both admired and also left some…

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Are Black Women Ashamed Of Their Natural Hair?

Are Black Women Ashamed Of Their Natural Hair?Black women have beautiful hair, we know that, but there are times when we are made to feel bad about who we are, how we look and how we behave.…

 

 

Why Not Playing Is Such A Detriment to Learning

By Nigel Boys According to a recent article in Forbes, taking away playtime during recess at schools, maybe turning our children into non-creative thinkers who will not have the ability to come up with new ways to solve global problems in the near future. The article continues that children need to be able to play […]

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Two Mississippi Inmates Are Still Awaiting Trial After 7 and 8 Years | breakingbrown.com

The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial, but two men in Mississippi are still waiting for trials after 7 and 8 years. The two inmates,…

By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert Women’s liberation is everywhere. Recently, President Obama signed a bill given equal rights and pay to working mothers and women. The role of women/mothers has always been to raise and take care…


Whoopi Goldberg Has Nasty Words For Kenya                 Moore

Whoopi Goldberg Has Nasty Words For Kenya Moore

The Bravo TV reality series The Real Housewives of Atlanta recently had its reunion for its sixth season. The fight between Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore was so shocking that even the ladies from The View had to weigh in. The verbal argument turned physical once Moore began to make comments toward Williams about her […]


Oprah Comes Up With A New Show, “Love And                 The City”

Oprah Comes Up With A New Show, “Love And The City”

By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network is having a new documentary series, Love in the City. Some are saying the series is an urban version of s*x and the City. Below is the run-down of the show, you decide if the show is a replica or stands alone “in the city.” Kiyah Wright, Bershan […]

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Porsha Cries Over Her Physical                 Altercation With Kenya Moore

Porsha Cries Over Her Physical Altercation With Kenya Moore

By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert Millions of viewers got to witness first-hand the physical altercation between Real Housewives of Atlanta co-stars Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore when the long awaited reunion special aired on Bravo on Sunday night. The confrontation took place during the taping on March 27 at the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, and resulted […]

By April Taylor Helping out friends and family financially can be a sticky and often misunderstood situation.  As Lynette Holloway writes for The Root, it is important to set boundaries and be aware of pitfalls…

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MSNBC Host:                   Would Fox News Support Bundy Ranch Protesters if They                   Were Black?

MSNBC Host: Would Fox News Support Bundy Ranch Protesters if They Were Black?

In an April 15th essay at Slate, Jamelle Bouie asked, “What if Bundy Ranch Were Owned by a Bunch of Black People?”  Now MSNBC host Chris Hayes ha

Supreme Court Approves                     Statewide Bans on Affirmative Action

Supreme Court Approves Statewide Bans on Affirmative Action

The U.S. Supreme Court continued dismantling affirmative action on Tuesday, this time approving the right of individual states to ban affirmative action. In a 6-2 decision,  the Court…

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Do or Die: 3 Important Things About Business Innovation

April 22, 2014

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By Early Jackson Yesterday began as a typical busy day requiring my attention to successfully get through it. I found myself running late after dealing with some emails which meant I had to grab some breakfast on the run. While my choice was obviously not the healthiest option, I did manage to gather a lesson that had a profound impact … Read More »

You’re Not Fat, You’re Toxic

April 22, 2014

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By Theresa Fowler Many factors affect weight loss, which makes the process of actually getting rid of your excess fat far more complicated than the common belief that it’s simply calories in versus out. There’s a lot more to sculpting a lean, fit body that you’ll love than the amount of food you eat or exercise performed. This is because … Read More »

Older Inmate Broke Out of Jail to Escape                     Rap Music

Older Inmate Broke Out of Jail to Escape Rap Music

A prisoner in the U.K. reportedly escaped prison in order to free himself from the rap music being constantly played on his floor. According to Robert Stevens, 58,…

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TMZ Sports reports that ex-NBA player Eric Williams, once married to Basketball Wives TV personality Jennifer Williams, is now homeless. Williams had a long career in basketball. He began playing in 1995 as the 14th pick…

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Violence is not a good thing, most of the time.  But violence can be a proper response in situations where someone needs to be protected.  This video is going viral and it shows a man…

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Lupita Nyong’o named People’s most beautiful person of 2014

Lupita Nyong’o named People’s most beautiful person of 2014

by Jamie Thornton This has been a very big year for Lupit Nyong’o.  After her stellar performance in “12 Years a Slave,” she has become the darling of Hollywood and respected globally for her beauty and talent.  People Magazine made it official by naming her their most beautiful person in the world for 2014. […]

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Kevin Hart’s Ex-Wife Shares How She Moved On From Their Painful Breakup

Kevin Hart’s Ex-Wife Shares How She Moved On From Their Painful Breakup

Jamie Foster Brown, owner and publisher of Sister 2 Sister magazine interviewed Torrei Hart, former wife of Kevin Hart. In this candid interview, Torrei talks about their separation and some of the emotional turmoil that can come along with divorce. Torrei is a comedian in her own right and will be starring in the show […]

 

 

 

Yvette Carnell: Millionaire CEO Who Allegedly Hit Girlfriend 117 Times Gets Off With Probation, Community Service

Yvette Carnell: Millionaire CEO Who Allegedly Hit Girlfriend 117 Times Gets Off With Probation, Community Service

A tech CEO who was once featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show as an eligible bachelor had faced 45 felony charges for pummeling his girlfriend, but as has become custom in this country, his wealth saved him from going to prison. Gurbaksh Chahal RadiumOne CEO Gurbaksh “G” Chahal ended up pleading guilty to misdemeanor domestic […]

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Mass Incarceration of Mothers? Tenn. Bill Makes It Easy to Incarcerate Moms

Mass Incarceration of Mothers? Tenn. Bill Makes It Easy to Incarcerate Moms

Tennessee bill will jail drug addicted mothers by Dr. Samori Swygert The state of Tennessee has passed House Bill 1295, a bill that criminalizes a mother that uses narcotics during pregnancy. The bill has passed both houses and just needs to be signed into law. Here’s a quote directly from the bill: ” Criminal Offenses – As introduced, […]

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These Triplet Scholars Will Amaze You

These Triplet Scholars Will Amaze You:  They’re all in heavy demand from leading universities

By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Don’t talk to the Joneses of Washington, D.C. about the black male achievement gap because it doesn’t exist in their household. And good luck keeping up with these Joneses as well. Malik, Ahmad and Khalil Jones are triplets who attend Georgetown Day School . Each has earned major achievements in both academics and […]

 

 

Amazing: Portraits of black women bravely battling cancer

When she was 25 years old, Andrene M. Taylor was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Getting through chemotherapy treatments, radiation, and a stem-cell transplant weighed on Taylor’s body and spirit. Making matters worse, she found herself consistently disappointed by the representation of cancer patients she saw in media. “Throughout my experience, rarely […]

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Woman Discovers Her Biological Grandfather Is Nat King Cole

Woman Discovers Her Biological Grandfather Is Nat King Cole

By Stephanie Allen-Gobert In 1965, Carole ‘Cookie’ Cole- the daughter of the late Nat King Cole had a daughter Caroline Clarke she gave up for adoption. Caroline just recently learned she was related to the famous Cole family after researching her medical history. The two are reunited after many years of separation. Caroline Clarke, now […]

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Lil Kim Is Having a Baby Girl: Should Her Daughter be Allowed to Listen to Her Music?

Lil Kim Is Having a Baby Girl: Should Her Daughter be Allowed to Listen to Her Music?

Reported by Barry Burch Jr. Not many people knew about Lil Kim’s pregnancy prior to her appearance at a Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Event in New York a couple months ago.  She told E! News, ”My little boo boo is coming!  My little baby boo, my sunshine!”  Lil Kim didn’t disclose the gender of the baby at […]

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Cuba Gooding Jr and his high school sweetheart call it quits after 20 years of marriage

Cuba Gooding Jr and his high school sweetheart call it quits after 20 years of marriage

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and his wife Sara Kapfer have been a staple in Hollywood.  The two have been married for 20 years, and it seemed that they would be together forever.  But Hollywood is not a place where relationships usually last for forever, and this is one that is going to come to an […]

 

 

NYPD Accidentally Creates Hashtag Documenting Its Own Police Brutαlity

NYPD Accidentally Creates Hashtag Documenting Its Own Police Brutαlity

When the New York Police Department created the hashtag #myNYPD,  they probably expected an onslaught of tweets showcasing officers rescuing kittens from trees and helping elderly grandmas cross…

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Teen Shοt After Skipping Long Line For Kanye’s “Yeezy” Nike Shoes

Teen Shοt After Skipping Long Line For Kanye’s “Yeezy” Nike Shoes

Reported by Krystle Crossman Instead of running around in his new Nike Air Foamposite “Yeezy” shoes, a New York teen is recovering at local hospital after being shοt in the…

 

Do Tough Teachers Get The Best Results?

By Nigel Boys According to Joanne Lipman, it’s about time that the U.S. school system got back to the old fashioned teaching methods with teachers who are tough, strict and thorough because the new system doesn’t seem to be working, as the country trails behind several other nations. The former managing editor of The Wall […]

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