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Man Bought Air Jordans and $1500 Puppies after Allegedly Killing His Mother for Money
January 16, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Blake Hunter According to DNA Info, Qaw’mane Wilson didn’t grieve much at the funeral of his late mother, Yolanda Holmes. The man who’d been accused of setting his mother up to be killed didn’t…
One Millionaire Athlete in a Casket, the Other in Prison: The High Cost of Poppin Bottles at the Club
January 16, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent may be on his way to prison for killing one of his best friends. Jerry Brown Jr., who also played for the Cowboys, had the…
Deaf Man Beaten By Police for Not Hearing Their Instructions
By Daphne R A man in Oklahoma was beaten by police for close to seven minutes for failing to respond to officers yelling at him. Mr. Pearl Pearson is a 64 year old deaf man who is also a diabetic. On the night of the incident, he was pulled over by Oklahoma Highway Patrol while […]
Why Are Black Students Punished Harsher Than Whites for The Same Offenses?
By Yolanda Spivey When it comes to disciplining a child in school, the issue of race comes into play—and The Department of Justice and Department of Education have now recognized this discriminatory practice that has plagued minority children for decades. Studies show that African American students are punished more harshly and frequently than white students […]
Working Parents Can Home-school: Why and How Lawyers and Doctors Do It
Did you know that there are over 2 million children in the US that are home-schooled? Did you also know that their parents are doctors, lawyers, former teachers, and other business professionals? Gone are the stereotypes that peg home-school teachers as being stuffy stay at home moms or religious nuts. This is increasingly becoming a […]
Check Out this Amazing Photo of Maya Angelou and Amiri Baraka: There’s a Crazy Story to go with it
By Connie K. Grier According to www.amiribaraka.com, Amiri Baraka is one of the most respected and widely published African-American writers in the United States. During the Civil Rights Movement of the sixties, Baraka wrote about the frustration and anger of African-Americans and used his writings to combat racism. He is counted among the few influential political […]
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Michelle Obama Criticized For Her Comments About Botox
By Stephanie Allen-Gobert Grace, beauty, brains, and Botox! Most females, including myself would think plastic surgery would be out of the question for a woman who looks flawless on the inside and outside, like Our First Lady, Michelle Obama. But recently, Michelle Obama who turns 50 later this week stated she is not ruling out […]
Just as Not Every Family Is Cut Out For Full-time Home-schooling, Not Every Family is Cut Out For Public School
For many people home-schooling is something they have not considered and for yet others, it is something they have thought about and decided against; maybe even tried and decided against. The problem that many home-schoolers run into though, is that they are misunderstood, and if they are in Germany, there is a good chance they […]
New Online Community for ‘Fierce’ Black Women Interview with Yanick Rice Lamb
January 16, 2014
Towanna Freeman interviewed journalist, educator, and entrepreneur Yanick Rice Lamb, publisher of a new website, FierceForBlackWomen.com. Ms. Rice Lamb and site co-founder Sheree Crute created Fierce to bring the stories and interests of busy, vibrant, and influential Black women into the limelight, and offer advice and resources to help Black women 35 and over remain healthy, happy, and fulfilled. Highlights … Read More »
Dr. Samori Swygert: A Real Ride or Die Woman, Ida B. Wells Barnett
By: Dr. Samori Swygert Ida Bell Wells-Barnett is one of the most prolific African Americans in the annals and chronicles of United States History. Many people are familiar with her, and conversely, many people are unfamiliar with her. With that being said, allow her to receive her kudos, accolades, and acclaim today. Ida B Wells […]
January 15, 2014No CommentRead More
American Idol Contestant Who Slept With Paula Abdul Says Black People Were Kicked Off First
By April Taylor Bossip.com is reporting that Corey Clark, a contestant on the second season of American Idol is still trying to clear his name. Clark made it to the final round of 10 finalists before he was kicked off the show for a prior arrest that the show claims he had not disclosed to […]
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Lost Love At The Heart Of Homicide Of Memphis Police Officer
David Bloodsaw A Mississippi man will spend life in prison for killing his wife’s ex-husband who was a police officer and another officer that responded to the scene of the shooting. The killing occurred in Memphis, Tennessee by Alexander Haydel who was visiting from Mississippi. Wmctv.com reports that an argument ensued and Haydel’s on Beale […]
How To Work Out and Still Have Great Hair
January 15, 2014
by Arlethia Royster As a Black woman, I spend a considerable amount of time ensuring that my hair is well kept, which is a task that can be rather cumbersome. I constantly find myself relaxing, coloring, and cutting my hair, as well as doing the dreaded roller set which always seems to take an eternity to dry. With all that comes … Read More »
Man Dreamt Unborn Child Was a Girl, Allegedly Forced Wife to Have an Abortion
Posted on January 15, 2014By The (Ree)lationship GuideTop 5’s, Top Stories
Reported by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” It’s not uncommon to hear of a dad-to-be’s disappointment in learning that the gender of his unborn child is a girl, instead of a boy. In some countries, this disappointment can lead to fatal outcomes. Kashaf Noor of Lehore, a city in the province of Punjab in Pakistan, submitted […]
Tamera Mowry’s White Husband Slams Interracial Marriage Haters
Posted on January 15, 2014By The (Ree)lationship GuideCeleb Secrets, Top 5’s
Reported by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” This week, news spread about “Sister Sister” twin star Tamera Mowry’s emotional revelation about the criticism she’s received since marrying her Caucasian husband. Tamera, joined by her twin sister Tia, cried during an interview on OWN’s “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” while discussing the hurtful attacks she’s received since marrying […]
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15 Year Old Abducted From the Street Escapes With Help of Good Samaritan
A Detroit teenager can thank herself and a Good Samaritan who may have saved her life after she was taken hostage near her home. The 15 year old…
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Is It Right To Judge A Woman For Having s*x On The First Date? This Celeb Says He Does
By: Stephanie Allen-Gobert Fruitvale Station is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Ryan Coogler. The film was Coogler’s first feature length film and is based on the true story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year old Bay Area resident. Grant, who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and decides […]
Dr King Had a “Dream”…Obama Has a “Drone,” Slams Rev. Jeremiah Wright
Rev. Jeremiah Wright, President Obama’s former pastor, is going out of his way to remind everyone that Obama is no Martin Luther King Jr. Although some have sought…
How to Know the Difference Between a Black Man and a N*gger
December 29, 2013 | 0 Comments
by Dr. Boyce Watkins I am going to focus this article on men, but I want to start off by making one thing clear: To be a full fledge n*gger, gender is irrelevant. You can…
Woman Calling Herself “Teddy Bear Paradise” Indicted For Threatening Obama
A Texas woman who goes by the name “Teddy Bear Paradise” was formally indicted on charges of threatening President Obama on Wednesday, according to Reuters. In November, O’Neal…
January 16, 2014 / / Read More
Black Florida Lawmakers Say Meeting With Gov. Scott is a Waste of Time
In politics, it’s always best to pick your battles, and members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus aren’t wasting their efforts on Governor Rick Scott. Black Florida legislators…
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To Achieve Your Financial Goals, You Have to Set Them and Be Serious
January 6, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Vanessa Pagan When asked about their financial objectives, many people tend to point out broad goals that every person strives for, usually financial security. The truth is, not very many people put much thought…
Why Are Black Students Punished Harsher Than Whites for The Same Offenses?
By Yolanda Spivey When it comes to disciplining a child in school, the issue of race comes into play—and The Department of Justice and Department of Education have now recognized this discriminatory practice that has plagued minority children for decades. Studies show that African American students are punished more harshly and frequently than white students […]
Getting Ahead Financially Means Making Tough Choices: Are You Doing That?
January 6, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Vanessa Pagan When it comes to meeting your financial goals, sometimes you need to make tough choices or tough sacrifices in order to ensure those goals are being met. Sometimes you have to decide…
Roland Martin and Russell Simmons Describe the Life of the Super Rich
January 6, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Dr. Boyce Watkins I’ve known both Russell Simmons and Roland Martin for several years. I consider them both to be respected colleagues and brilliant men in their own ways. They have their own…
The 900 Wealthiest Americans Won’t Pay a Penny More Toward Social Security
January 5, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Liku Zelleke The year has hardly begun and already America’s elite are done paying their dues to society; at least they are when it comes to fulfilling their Social Security obligations. According to news…
Michelle Obama Criticized For Her Comments About Botox
By Stephanie Allen-Gobert Grace, beauty, brains, and Botox! Most females, including myself would think plastic surgery would be out of the question for a woman who looks flawless on the inside and outside, like Our First Lady, Michelle Obama. But recently, Michelle Obama who turns 50 later this week stated she is not ruling out […]
Working Parents Can Home-school: Why and How Lawyers and Doctors Do It
Did you know that there are over 2 million children in the US that are home-schooled? Did you also know that their parents are doctors, lawyers, former teachers, and other business professionals? Gone are the stereotypes that peg home-school teachers as being stuffy stay at home moms or religious nuts. This is increasingly becoming a […]
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