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Dr. Umar Johnson is an outspoken activist, psychologist, and political scientist who works on issues related to the labeling and treatment of black children by the education system and black wealth.  He practices psychology privately…

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BOSS Sports | Duncan, Spurs<br />
                  On Verge Of Ring #5 After Miami Blowout

BOSS Sports | Duncan, Spurs On Verge Of Ring #5 After Miami Blowout

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris I never saw this coming.  I am a basketball fan, not necessarily a Spurs fan or a Heat fan, but a basketball fan.  And…

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April Taylor Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II was originally a book by Douglas A. Blackmon that tells the story of how black men…

Prοstitutiοn Forces Ohio Authorities to Shutdown Street, Law-Abiding Residents Suffer

Prοstitutiοn Forces Ohio Authorities to<br />
                      Shutdown Street, Law-Abiding Residents SufferReported by Yolanda Spivey It’s evident that McMicken Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, is plagued with prοstitution and prοstitution-related activity.  For many years the police and local politicians tried to come up with various solutions to alleviate the problem.  But now, the town has done the unthinkable—they’ve barricaded three sections of McMicken Avenue, near the University of […]

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Alone Yet Not Alone hit theaters Fathers Day<br />
                      weekend in 2014. www.allchristiannews.com

Film Depicting Life of Christian Family Abducted By Delaware Indians Hits Theaters
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REPORTED BY ASHLEY NAPLES EVERY CHRISTIAN GETS TESTED IN THE JOURNEY OF LIFE. THE PURPOSE…

Dr. Sinclair Grey III: Do a Handful of Mainstream Buffοοns Cost All Blacks Respect In America?

Dr. Sinclair Grey III: Do a Handful<br />
                      of Mainstream Buffοοns Cost All Blacks Respect In<br />
                      America?by Dr. Sinclair Grey III Why are Black Americans Not Respected? -Joe Paradox, The Grid10 Just the question alone makes for a loaded conversation. No matter how many scholars you assemble to answer this question, you’re bound to have different answers which could end up making things more confusing and complicated. You can go to […

A study<br />
                    conducted by University of Arizonas Take cHARGE<br />
                    aMERICA Institute finds that college graduates are<br />
                    being forced to rely heavily on partners or parents<br />
                    because of student loan debt.<br />
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Reported by Dr. Sinclair Grey III Going to college is a wonderful experience for anyone to partake in. Not only will you be stretched mentally, you’ll also meet new friends from all over the world. In…

Elementary Students Raise<br />
                    $3,000 to Give Classmate An Ear

Elementary Students Raise $3,000 to Give Classmate An Ear

Reported by Andrew Scot Bolsinger All it took was 30 gallons of can tabs and a determined group of elementary school students who saved collected them and helped impact…

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                    Side Principal Reveals Strategy for Getting All of<br />
                    Her Students Into College

South Side Principal Reveals Strategy for Getting All of Her Students Into College

With all of the obstacles children face in disenfranchised communities, success stories are becoming somewhat rarer. One South Side Chicago principal, however, can boast that all of the…

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Criminal Freed by<br />
                        Mistake Then Stαbbed to Deαth an Hour Later

Criminal Freed by Mistake Then Stαbbed to Deαth an Hour Later

A California jury mistakenly freed a criminal and only an hour later, the man was stαbbed to deαth. Police say what began as a freαkish mixup led to…

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Paula Deen Returns With a Digital Network For Mobile, Tablet, And Computer Devices

Paula Deen<br />
                  Returns With a Digital Network For Mobile, Tablet, And<br />
                  Computer DevicesReported by Nigel Boys Paula Deen, the disgraced celebrity cook who fell out of the public eye when she admitted using racial slurs to some of her employees,…

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Former President George H. W. Bush to mark 90th birthday with parachute jump

Former President<br />
                  George H. W. Bush to mark 90th birthday with parachute<br />
                  jumpFormer President George H.W. Bush can no longer use his legs, but he isn’t letting that stop him from keeping a vow he made five years ago: to…

 

 

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M.I.T. Dean Lied About Her Credentials, Doesn’t Even Have a Bachelor’s Degree

M.I.T. Dean Lied<br />
                  About Her Credentials, Doesn’t Even Have a Bachelor’s<br />
                  DegreeReported by Dr. Sinclair Grey III When students fabricate and lie on their college applications, they are frowned upon and scrutinized. What happens when the dean of a…

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Michael Jordan now a Billionaire

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Michael Jordan and Dr. Dre, by becoming the first billionaires in either sports or hip-hop, have reset the paradigm for wealth in the black community with their successes.  The upside is that the magnitude of…

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by Dr. Boyce Watkins Tim Richardson is the kind of man that should make us all proud.  Tim is the founder of the group “Epidemek,” which helps young people and inmates seeking to make a…


Los Angeles Rewards Black<br /><br />
                  Man Who Dressed in KKK Hood With $215,000

Los Angeles Rewards Black Man Who Dressed in KKK Hood With $215,000

A black man who was removed from a public meeting after dressing up in a Ku Klux Klan hood has been awarded $215,000 by the city of Los…

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After Six<br /><br />
                  Years in Prison and Retrial, New York Father Acquitted<br /><br />
                  in Infant Son’s Deαth

After Six Years in Prison and Retrial, New York Father Acquitted in Infant Son’s Deαth

By Andrew Scot Bolsinger After spending six years in prison, beginning with the night his infant son died, Adrian Thomas has been found not guilty in a retrial…

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Will LeBron win another NBA championship this year with the Miami Heat?  Will the Heat be able to Carmelo Anthony to join their Big 3 in South Beach?  All that is…

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                          writes article explaining why he dates so many<br /><br />
                          white women

Blogger writes article explaining why he dates so many white women

by Ernest Baker Why do I date white women? Black women have told me it’s because I’m a sellout. The white men who can get past the mental anguish of my black p***s tarnishing “their” women think I’m making some latent admission that their race has the most attractive women. White women range from those […]

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“Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom”<br /><br />
                          Director Vents About Lackluster Sales, Did<br /><br />
                          Lupita Nyong’o Steal His Thunder?

“Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom” Director Vents About Lackluster Sales, Did Lupita Nyong’o Steal His Thunder?

Reported by April Taylor William Nicholson, the screenwriter for the film titled Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom, starring Idris Elba, is making headlines for controversial remarks he made at the British literary convention, The Hay festival. Nicholson believes his film did not receive the critical acclaim and awards it should have because the Steve McQueen film […]


What You Should Know About Straight Black Men And HIV

By David Bloodsaw February 7th was National Black HIV/AIDS day and it’s important to tackle important issues with factual and helpful information to reduce misinformation concerning the virus. Ebony.com reports African-Americans only make up 13% of the population, but account for half of new HIV infections yearly, which are disproportionately high and needs to be addressed. The […]

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African Leader Encourages Citizens to Avoid Contraceptives, Says They ‘Retard Population Growth’

Reported by Dr. Sinclair Grey III How many times have you heard people say if you’re going to have sëx, use protection? With so many advertisements on TV and the radio about using contraceptives, it would seem very logical that anyone who engages in intimacy would use some form of contraception. In a recent development […]

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Heat May Add Melo to Big Three

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By Brandon Simmons The NBA season is not even over yet and the free agency storylines are shaping up to be quite intriguing. According to ESPN, the latest rumor is that the Miami Heat may…

New research shows that a certain drug may have the ability to cure some autism symptoms in children. The best part of this news is that the generic drug is rather inexpensive. If the scientists are correct in their findings, then the drug should be able to ease autism in children, giving them and their […]

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The White House Hosts Event<br /><br />
                        Highlighting a Father’s Role In Modern-Day<br /><br />
                        Families

The White House Hosts Event Highlighting a Father’s Role In Modern-Day Families

Reported by Dr. Sinclair Grey III Unfortunately, there’s a negative stigma that’s often associated with fathers, especially fathers of color. Much of the negative stigma is geared towards fathers who are absent in the lives of their children and in addition to this, the lack of fathers in the community making a difference to help end dysfunctionality. Even […]

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Attorney General Holder<br /><br />
                          Says Everyone Who Is Eligible For a Reduced<br /><br />
                          Sentence Will Not Receive ItReported by April V. Taylor US Attorney General Eric Holder is extending the effort of criminal justice proposals announced in August 2013 that were aimed at reducing the federal prison population to include cutting prison time for certain types of non-violent drug offenses.  Holder announced his support of the extension and is urging the U.S. […]

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More Than a Dozen<br /><br />
                          Prosecutors Overturn Cases of 5K ConvictsReported by April V. Taylor The rate of false convictions in the American justice system is troubling and is considered a “dark figure” because the only statistics that can be compiled are those cases which are eventually overturned, leaving out the untold numbers of false convictions that are never overturned.  Current studies estimate that for deαth […]

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by Dr Boyce Watkins Personally, I’ve always had a problem with those who say that their relationships continuously fall apart because men are threatened by a “strong black woman.”  The problem with such a remark…

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Reported by April Taylor Eric Monte’s story is one of betrayal, hope, and, with your help, redemption. Monte is a living legend for his role in creating the first successful show with a black cast…

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Dave Chappelle Says He Never Quit, He’s Just “7 Years Late For Work”

Dave Chappelle Says He Never<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Quit, He’s Just “7 Years Late For Work”It’s been years since Dave Chappelle walked away from his comedy show and just about as long since he visited David Letterman’s couch. On Tuesday, however, Chappelle appeared on “Late Night” to discuss his future and his abrupt departure from Chappelle’s Show. Chappelle’s Show was a huge success until Chappelle decided to walk away, leaving […]

Reported by April Taylor A recently published study completed by Princeton sociologist David Pedulla reveals that men who are dual minorities by being both black and gay may actually have it easier than other black men. …

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Texas Council Member Who Wants Blacks Off the School Board Defends Remark

Texas Council Member Who<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Wants Blacks Off the School Board Defends RemarkA Texas city council member is standing behind racially inflammatory remarks she made while discussing troubles at La Marque Independent School District. Connie Trube was discussing the school district’s financial and academic issues with the husband of a political rival, but what Trube probably didn’t know was that she was being recorded. “It’s not going […]

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A federal judge is allowing the city of Los Angeles to go forward with a lawsuit alleging that Citibank’s predatory loans in minority neighborhoods led to a ballooning number of foreclosures. According to Courthouse News…


Black Marine Found Not Guilty of Sëxual Assault After Alleged Victim Gets Caught In a Web of Lies

Black Marine Found Not Guilty of Sëxual Assault<br /><br /><br /><br />
                After Alleged Victim Gets Caught In a Web of LiesReported by Yolanda Spivey In January 2014, Your Black World reported a story on a young marine who said he was being forced to plead guilty to crimes he didn’t commit. If you’ll recall, Lance Corporal William E. Steinke, who is stationed at the United States Marines in California, was accused of sëxually assaulting a white female […]

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Study: White Americans Dislike<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Black Americans More During Bad EconomyReported by April V. Taylor A recent series of experiments performed by New York University psychology professor David Amodio and graduate student Amy Krosch, studied how economic scarcity impacted racial perception and interactions.  The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and its finding are revealing. The study required 285 non-black […]

Chief Keef Evicted From Chicago Mansion, Posts On Instagram About Finding a Home

Reported by Andrew Scot Bolsinger Chief Keef, the Southside Chicago rapper known as much for his legal troubles as his music, added to his list of woes on…

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Laverne Cοx Says Some of the Men She’s Dated Were Ashamed to Be Seen With Her In Public

Laverne Cοx Says Some of the Men She’s Dated Were<br /><br /><br /><br />
                  Ashamed to Be Seen With Her In PublicReported by Nigel Boys Born a male, but now a woman, Laverne Cοx, best known for playing Sophia Burset in the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black,” is on May 2014′s cover of TIME magazine, along with the caption “The Transgender Tipping Point: America’s Next Civil Rights Frontier.” The Mobile, Alabama born Cοx, who has a […]

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THREE GREAT TIPS FOR LONG LASTING HAIR COLOR

THREE GREAT TIPS FOR LONG LASTING HAIR COLORGetting your hair colored can be time consuming and sometimes very expensive. If you want to be sure your color isn’t just running down the drain follow these easy steps! Wash with cool water Exposing your hair to excessive heat can cause your color to lose it’s pop. If you go to a hair stylist, […]

 

Game Reportedly Claims Self-Defense In 40 Glocc Fight

Game Reportedly Claims Self-Defense In 40 Glocc<br /><br /><br /><br />
            FightLegal documents indicate that Game has said he was acting in self-defense in his infamous fight with 40 Glocc, according to TMZ. Legal documents show Game says he…June 11, 2014 / No Comment / Read More #
Chuck D, the N-word and the Problem With<br /><br /><br /><br />
            Trolling  Fighting the power is nothing new for Chuck D, the rapper best known as a part of Public Enemy. Recently, however, he’s been waging a new kind…

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Reported by April V. Taylor The face of American diversity is continuing to evolve as the number of minorities continues to grow.  One way this is having a major impact is by changing what the…

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Reported by April Taylor Shaina Brown (pictured), an employee at a Raleigh, NC Waffle House, is finally going to get the $1,000 tip left for her by a kind customer.  The man initially left the…


Black<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Unemployment Rate Remains High Because Blacks Don’t Give<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Up, Says Economist

Black Unemployment Rate Remains High Because Blacks Don’t Give Up, Says Economist

Historically, the unemployment rate for blacks has been consistently double that of whites, and this most recent recession hasn’t been any different. One economist, however, believes the high…

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Actress Ruby Dee Passes Away Peacefully at 91

Actress Ruby Dee Passes Away Peacefully at 91

Reported by April V. Taylor The legendary actress, playwright, poet, and civil rights leader Ruby Dee has died at the age of 91.  CNN is reporting that she…

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French<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Police Officers Under Investigation For Participating In<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Black Face, “Negro Party”

French Police Officers Under Investigation For Participating In Black Face, “Negro Party”

Reported by Andrew Scot Bolsinger A group of French police officers from the Paris area are under investigation after photos of them at a “negrο party” emerged on…

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Vindicated Man<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Sues 16 Police Officers and City Employees for Falsifying<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Evidence

Vindicated Man Sues 16 Police Officers and City Employees for Falsifying Evidence

A vindicated Oklahoma man claims that when police couldn’t get enough evidence on him for a conviction, they fabricated or planted evidence. Sedrick Courtney, who spent 15 years…

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Black Boys Rescue<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Elderly Man, Child From Burning Building Then Walk to<br /><br /><br /><br />
              School

Black Boys Rescue Elderly Man, Child From Burning Building Then Walk to School

Reported by Andrew Scot Bolsinger Michael Eugene and Isaiah Palmer, two 17-year-old boys sporting ties and on their way to school on Tuesday, became heroes when they spotted a house…

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Jermaine Jackson Says<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Michael’s Latest Album Was Released Solely For Profit

Jermaine Jackson Says Michael’s Latest Album Was Released Solely For Profit

Reported by Nigel Boys Jermaine Jackson, original member of The Jackson 5 and older brother of pop legend Michael Jackson, is set to reunite with his brothers, Jackie,…

 

Once thought to be in the running as the No. 1 pick, Kentucky product Julius Randle has now slipped to sixth, seventh or eighth in most mock drafts — but could he fall further? If…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris It has become quite common to see “Money” Mayweather make extravagant purchases or over-the-top bets on sporting events, but that is just how it goes when you are at the top…

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Sherri Shepherd Breaks Silence About Her Second Failed Marriage

Sherri Shepherd<br /><br /><br /><br />
                      Breaks Silence About Her Second Failed MarriageBy Staff Blogger Sherri Shepherd has been on the tip of the media’s collective tongue as it was reported that her husband, Lamar Sally, filed for divorce. The View co-host…

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Why You Must “get it on” EVERY Day

Why You Must “get it on” EVERY DayBy: Krystle Crossman Everyone looks for the key to happiness and health in life. One major contributor is “getting it on” with your man. Here are reasons that you should…

 

 

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Colin Kaepernick’s unusual, groundbreaking deal with the San Francisco 49ers is being felt across the NFL, especially for other quarterbacks renegotiating their contracts this year.  This includes the Cam Newton camp….

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Will LeBron win another NBA championship this year with the Miami Heat?  Will the Heat be able to Carmelo Anthony to join their Big 3 in South Beach?  All that is…

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Los Angeles Sues Citibank Over Predatory Loans to<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              Blacks That Led to Foreclosures

Los Angeles Sues Citibank Over Predatory Loans to Blacks That Led to Foreclosures

A federal judge is allowing the city of Los Angeles to go forward with a lawsuit alleging that Citibank’s predatory loans in minority neighborhoods led to a ballooning…

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Black Man Allegedly Had His Car Seized Because His<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              Wife is Biracial

Black Man Allegedly Had His Car Seized Because His Wife is Biracial

A black man driving a Lincoln Town Car alleges that he and his wife’s vehicle was illegally seized after investigators mistook him for an illegal cabbie. Dan Keys…


Petition Launched Calling For Blue Ivy Carter’s<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                Hair to be ‘Properly Cared For’

Petition Launched Calling For Blue Ivy Carter’s Hair to be ‘Properly Cared For’

Reported by April Taylor There has been no shortage of comments regarding the way Beyonce and Jay-Z have chosen to style their daughter, Blue Ivy’s, hair.  The couple have decided to allow her hair to go natural, but some are complaining that their choice is not just a matter of natural vs unnatural but kempt […]

Diana Ross is known as one of the most successful singers to come out of Motown.  She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and was the second oldest child of  a school teacher and…

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Maya Angelou is one of the most prolific voices of our time, and her contributions as a poet, educator, singer, historian, and activist.  Dr. Angelou recently passed away at the age of 86.  Her impact…


Are You Pre-Diabetic? Within 5 Years You’ll Have Diabetes If You Don’t Change

Reported by April V. Taylor Diabetes has reached near epidemic proportion in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control reports that as of 2012, 29.1 million people have the disease.  This represents just over 9 percent of the population. These new numbers represent an increase of 3 million diabetics since the last CDC report […]

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Is Your Thyroid Making You Gain Weight Like Oprah?

By: Krystle Crossman Your thyroid is a small organ that you probably don’t think about very much but it has a very important job. There are hormones in your thyroid that help your metabolism, heart function, and keep your skin healthy. If you have an imbalance in these thyroid hormones you may start to notice […]

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris The Twitter Trolls are at it again and this time they have a new victim.  LeBron James may be the easiest target on the Miami Heat to attack, but this time…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Cleveland, OH native and popular celebrity chef Antaun Teasley, 42, was shot and killed inside Miami Beach’s Mansion nightclub early Tuesday morning.  Teasley was a personal chef for Heat guards Mario…

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Donald Sterling is now not only refusing to consent to the sale of the Los Angeles Clippers and proceeding with his $1 billion lawsuit against the NBA, he is lashing out against the league and…


CNN’s Don Lemon says hip-hop taught Justin Bieber to call us N*ggers

CNN’s Don Lemon says hip-hop taught<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                          Justin Bieber to call us N*ggersCNN anchor Don Lemon is taking heat for making a suggestion that blacks themselves are…

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Cassidy Denies Kanye & Kim Diss on “Yayo” Freestyle

The Philly rapper is asked about shouting out Kanye and Kim on his ‘Yayo’ freestyle,…

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Chuck D, the N-word and the Problem With Trolling

Chuck D, the N-word and the Problem<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                            With Trolling  Fighting the power is nothing new for Chuck D, the rapper best known as a part of Public Enemy. Recently, however, he’s been waging a new kind…

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The Man who played Biggie is in B.I.G. trouble with the police

The Man who played Biggie is in B.I.G.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                            trouble with the policeReported by Liku Zelleke The celebrity gossip and news site TMZ has broken the news that actor Jamal Woolard, who played Notorious B.I.G. in the 2009 biopic “Notorious“,

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Halle Berry is being asked by a court to pay $16,000 per month to Gabriel Aubry, the father of her daughter Nahla. Is that too much? Have some people gotten to the point of seeing…

Magic<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              Johnson’s HIV-Positive Status Didn’t End His Marriage, But<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              This Almost Did | iDateDaily.com

Magic Johnson’s HIV-Positive Status Didn’t End His Marriage, But This Almost Did | iDateDaily.com

Reported by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” Cookie Johnson has got to be the epitome of a Christian wife. She has stood by her husband in one of the most shocking revelations in history. After sleeping with countless women, Magic acquired HIV at the height of his basketball career. Instead of leaving her husband, Cookie stood by […]

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Tracy Morgan’s mother not allowed to see him<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
            in the hospital

Tracy Morgan’s mother not allowed to see him in the hospital

The accident that involved actor Tracy Morgan was clearly a shock to the family and to his fans.  So, you would expect that his own mother would be at the top of the priority list of possible visitors.  But when family situations get complicated, that’s when the drama unfolds. Tracy’s mother Alicia Warden has been […]

 

Reported by Maria Lloyd When I spoke with Ira McKinley in 2013, he was working on a powerful film that exposes America’s systemic mistreatment of people of color. A former inmate, McKinley knows firsthand how…

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In this video, Dr Boyce Watkins discusses the recent $25 million dollar gift from David and Charles Koch to The United Negro College Fund. The money was meant to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities…

Waffle House Server Forced to Return $1,000 Tip

Waffle House Server Forced to Return $1,000 Tip

By Andrew Scot Bolsinger A customer who tried to bless a graveyard server at a North Carolina Waffle House had his money returned by management. Shaina Brown, a seven-year veteran, was given $1,000 by a local area businessman who chooses to remain anonymous. But the management at Waffle House returned the tip, according to a […]

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This Actress Has Won More Tony Awards Than Any Other<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              Performer, But You Probably Don’t Know Her Name

This Actress Has Won More Tony Awards Than Any Other Performer, But You May not Know Her Name

Reported by April Taylor Despite only appearing in a total of nine Broadway productions, Audra McDonald has won more Tony Awards than any other performer after earning number six on Sunday night for Best actress for her role in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.”  She has managed to win a Tony in each […]

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Affluenza<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              Gets Billionaire Heir Only 4 Months In Prison For Sëxually<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              Assaulting 12-Year-Old

Affluenza Gets Billionaire Heir Only 4 Months In Prison For Sëxually Assaulting 12-Year-Old

Reported by Krystle Crossman The “disease” called affluenza strikes again and is infuriating people all over the country. SC Johnson’s heir Samuel Curtis Johnson III admitted that he sëxually assaulted his step daughter repeatedly when she was only 12-years-old. The billionaire went before Circuit Justice Eugene Gasiorkiewicz and was given his sentence. He was fined a […]

 

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60 and Beyond: Life Lessons From Oprah About Having a Good Life

60 and Beyond: Life Lessons<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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‘Love & Hip Hop’ Star Stevie J Busted for Owing A MIllion Bucks in Child Support

‘Love &<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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Reported by April Taylor Former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon is the face of a landmark lawsuit filed on his behalf along with 19 other athletes who are seeking an injunction that would allow players…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Police arrested two men, 33-year-old Price Montgomery and 35-year-old James Perrin, as part of a large herion bust according to the Attorney General’s Office. “We keep an eye out and there…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris It looks like ousted Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is not going to just take the the money and run.  According to his lawyer, Huffington Post is reporting that Sterling…

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This came from HBCU Digest: David and Charles Koch have given hundreds of millions of dollars to restoring and maintaining the fine arts, finding a cure for cancer and conservative politics. A $25 million gift for…

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Affluenza<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
            Gets Billionaire Heir Only 4 Months In Prison For Sëxually<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
            Assaulting 12-Year-Old

Affluenza Gets Billionaire Heir Only 4 Months In Prison For Sëxually Assaulting 12-Year-Old

Reported by Krystle Crossman The “disease” called affluenza strikes again and is infuriating people all over the country. SC Johnson’s heir Samuel Curtis Johnson III admitted that he sëxually assaulted his step daughter repeatedly when she was only 12-years-old. The billionaire went before Circuit Justice Eugene Gasiorkiewicz and was given his sentence. He was fined a […]


Jesse Jackson, Jr. to Serve Final Year of Sentence In Halfway House

Jesse Jackson, Jr. to Serve Final<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
              Year of Sentence In Halfway House

Reported by April V. Taylor Jesse Jackson, Jr. was a rising Democratic star before he was convicted for conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and false statements stemming from the misuse of $750,000 in campaign funds over the course of several years. Court documents revealed the money was spent on such things as a […]


Rapper Lil Kim Gives Birth to First<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
            Child, Gives Her Weird Name

Rapper Lil Kim Gives Birth to First Child, Gives Her Weird Name

Reported by April Taylor Rapper Lil Kim, age 39, has given birth to her daughter at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey.  The baby girl was reportedly born at 9:58 am on June 9, weighs 6 pounds 5 ounces, and measures 19.5 inches long.  She has chosen a unique name for the little girl: […]


Master P Loses Bitter Custody Battle For His Children

Reported by April Taylor Master P and his estranged wife Sonya Miller have been consumed in divorce battle for months now.  The pair have been involved in a…


Dr. Sinclair Grey III: Ladies, If You Want Better Men Don’t Date Those Who Sag

Dr. Sinclair Grey<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                III: Ladies, If You Want Better Men Don’t Date Those Who<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                Sag

Dr. Sinclair Grey III – Helping Our Brothers Come To Their Senses by Dr. Sinclair Grey III I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of seeing too many of our African-American boys/men wearing their pants below their waist. By now, you already know the term, ‘saggin.’ A term as well as trend […]

 

Reported by April Taylor Bruce Dixon of Black Agenda Report, recently reported about the relationship between staff members of Congressional Black Caucus big corporations. Dixon pointed out how the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is able to…

Eery Tweet Allegedly Posted By Truck Driver That Hit Vehicle Carrying Tracy Morgan

Eery Tweet<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                Allegedly Posted By Truck Driver That Hit Vehicle<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                Carrying Tracy MorganReported by Krystle Crossman Tracy Morgan is still in critical condition but is awake at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital due to a fatal car crash on Saturday that injured four and killed one of his close friends/staff members. The truck driver, Kevin Roper, 35, has been charged with one count of death by auto and four counts […]

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In Brooklyn, Hydroponic Farm Grows Fresh Veggies for Food Bank

In Brooklyn, Hydroponic<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
                  Farm Grows Fresh Veggies for Food BankHard times call for creative solutions, and one non-profit has found a creative way to meet the needs of some New Yorkers. CAMBA provides a number of support services for

Chuck D slams Hot 97 as a “CORPlantation”

Chuck D slams Hot 97 as a “CORPlantation”In a wide-ranging stream of tweets that began by calling Hot 97’s Summer Jam a “sloppy fiasco” on June 2 and has continued as recently as Thursday evening,…
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Bob Marley is known as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.   More than just a musician, over the course of his career, Marley became a moral and religious figure.  …

15 Things You May Not Know About Tyra Banks

15 Things You May Not Know About Tyra BanksTyra Lynne Banks has many talents to add to her list of accolades including media personality, actress, singer, model and entrepreneur. Banks is the creator and host of the UPN/The…

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Chuck D. says that Urban Radio a “Malignant Cancer” on Black Youth – Dr Boyce Watkins agrees with him

NYC’s Hot 97 Responds to Chuck D. Calling Urban Radio a “Malignant Cancer”

What if a radio station in America inundated listeners with anti-Semitic insults? Hip-hop artist and activist Chuck D. thinks the response to such a radio station would be one of outrage, but urban radio stations hurl the “N” word at blacks incessantly and suffer absolutely no repercussions. Chuck D. was set off partly due to […]

30 People Shοt in Chicago Over Viοlent Weekend

30 People Shοt in Chicago Over Viοlent Weekend

Over the weekend in Chicago 30 people were shοt, including four who were fatally wounded. An 18 year old man was found with a fatal wound to his back on Friday afternoon near the Rogers Park area. The teen was taken to Presence St. Francis Hospital in Evanston after police arrived on the scene but […]

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Dallas Nightclub Investigated for Refusing Patrons Who “Sounded Ghetto”

Dallas Nightclub Investigated for Refusing Patrons Who “Sounded Ghetto”

By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Though federal law banned “For Whites Only” signs half a century ago, one Dallas nightclub allegedly didn’t get the memo. According to a report in The Root, a popular club called Kung Fu Saloon in Uptown Dallas is under investigation by city officials amid allegations that managers racially discriminated against minorities. […]

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Pastor says he proposed to his wife as a joke

Pastor says he proposed to his wife as a joke

By: Krystle Crossman When you are proposed to it is a magical event. The man that you love gets down on one knee, looks at you adoringly, and…

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Tony Parker Latest Social Media Victim

Tony Parker Latest Social Media Victim

By Brandon Simmons Within the past few weeks, the NBA has seen its stars at theirs highs and lows through social media. After two NBA Finals games in…

8-year old Yemeni girl dies from injuries her husband gave her on her wedding night

8-year old Yemeni girl dies from injuries her husband gave her on her wedding night

Sanaa, Yemen (CNN) — Yemen’s human rights minister wants child marriage outlawed after an 8-year-old girl reportedly died of internal injuries that she suffered on her wedding night. When reports emerged last week that a girl named Rawan, from the northern Yemeni town of Haradh, died a few days after being married off to a […]

BOSS Sports | DeSean Jackson Sues Agent over Bribery

BOSS Sports | DeSean Jackson Sues Agent over Bribery

By Brandon Simmons According to Bleacher Report, Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson has filed a lawsuit against his former agent, Drew Rosenhaus, for allegedly bribing him into…

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Microchips Instead Of Prescriptions?

Microchips Instead Of Prescriptions?

If I had a dollar every time I heard someone say “One day they’ll start putting microchips in us” I’d be rich. Needless to say if all of…

Taxpayers to Pay $662/day For Rich “Affluenza” Teen’s Rehab

Taxpayers to Pay $662/day For Rich “Affluenza” Teen’s Rehab

Reported by Krystle Crossman On June 15th, 2013, then 16-year-old Ethan Couch decided to go on a joyride under the influence of alcohol. The consequences for everyone but Couch…

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by Dr. Boyce Watkins One of the objectives of the creators of the Brothers on Sports and Society Website is to give black men a voice.  Far too often, the marginalized black male is left on the sidelines of impotant debates, even though we are the ones suffering the most.  We are the ones dying […]

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A Black Physician says that Obamacare will screw black doctors

Dr Daniela Drake, writing for The Daily Beast, has drawn controversy for being one of the few black doctors speaking out against Obamacare.  According to Dr. Drake, minority physicians are going to be harmed by metrics used in the Obamacare system.  We don’t know the political affiliation of Dr. Drake, but her words seem pretty […]

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INDIANAPOLIS: Doctors want to improve drug tracking system

Doctors in Indiana overwhelmingly prescribe controlled substances for pain and other symptoms but infrequently use an electronic system designed to detect prescription drug abuse, a study released Monday found. The findings presented to the state Board of Pharmacy by Indiana University’s Center for Health Policy show that nearly 90 percent of Indiana’s doctors and dentists […]

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Financial Juneteenth | Brian McKnight explains how he ended up $1.5M in the hole to the IRS

Financial Juneteenth | Brian McKnight explains how he ended up $1.5M in the hole to the IRS

Brian McKnight is one of the most respected R&B singers of all-time.  But he is also known as one of the biggest tax cheats in California.  The state…

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President Obama Delivers state of the union

April V. Taylor President Obama will be announcing an executive order he is signing that is a new expansion of a program to help student loan borrowers manage their debt more effectively.  The announcement is…

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Platinum-selling hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar recently purchased a new home for the humble price of $523,500.  The four-bedroom, 7,800-square-foot home is located in Eastvale, California, just an hour away from Los Angeles. Lamar, a…

Transgender woman charged with murder for illegal rear end injections

Transgender woman charged with                 murder for illegal rear end injectionsPadge Victoria Windslowe, a transgender Goth singer, is being charged with murdering a stripper via b**t-injections. In February 2011, the male-born singer hosted a b**t-injection party in Philadelphia in which she pumped silicone into 20-year-old Claudia Seye Aderotimi’s buttocks for free, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. She sealed the exotic dancer’s wounds with […]


Taxpayers to Pay $662/day For Rich “Affluenza” Teen’s Rehab

Taxpayers to Pay $662/day For Rich                   “Affluenza” Teen’s RehabReported by Krystle Crossman On June 15th, 2013, then 16-year-old Ethan Couch decided to go on a joyride under the influence of alcohol. The consequences for everyone but Couch were dire. Earlier in that night, he’d stole two cases of beer from the local Walmart. He then loaded seven of his friends into the back of […]

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Sociologist on incarceration: “This is no way to run a country”

Sociologist on incarceration:                   “This is no way to run a country”April Taylor Sociologist Salvatore Babones recently began a series on Truthout.org that centers around policy issues relevant to 2016 political campaigns.  One of the most pressing issues is mass incarceration.  Nearly 3 percent of the adult population in the United States is under the control of the country’s criminal justice system by either being in […]

Tichina Arnold from Martin goes super hard on rapper French Montana after he insults her

Tichina Arnold from Martin goes                   super hard on French MontanaTichina Arnold officially put rapper French Montana in his place after he publicly ridiculed a picture of her. A couple weeks ago, Montana shared a picture that was already in circulation on Instagram of the Martin actress on a plane with the caption “I wish Martin could see this right now. He would tear her […]

We know the story of how slavery and Jim Crow extracted so much wealth from the African American community, that we’ll be catching up for the next 200 years.  But just in case you’re interested,…

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Alvin Ailey Dancers Are Doing A Major Upgrade

Alvin Ailey Dancers Are Doing A Major Upgrade

By Andrew Scot Bolsinger The junior division of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater is all grown up, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. A “staple in black history,” according to The Grio, the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater has played in a critical role in the artistic expression of the black community since its founding in […]

Sister Gets Major Investment For “Disney Type Publishing Company”

Sister Gets Major                     Investment For “Disney Type Publishing Company”By Dr. Sinclair Grey III If you want someone to invest in you and your business, you need to have a plan. Without a valid plan, you have nothing to work from. In addition to having a plan, you must be able to articulate it in a clear and concise manner. In the business world, […]

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Young African-American Male Film Director Gets a Huge Recognition

Young African-American                     Male Film Director Gets Major RecognitionUnless you’re an “industry insider” within the entertainment industry, you’ve probably never heard of Ryan Coogler before. He’s a 26-year-old film director who has acquired recognition at the reputable Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. His first feature movie, “Fruitvale Station”, featuring in Cannes’ “Un Certain Regard” competition, touches on a tragic true-life story that […]

How Does Your Mind See Skin Color? A Study Explains

How Does Your Mind See Skin Color?                       A Study ExplainsBy Daphne R San Francisco State University released the results a study dealing with the concept of ‘skin tone bias called “When an ‘Educated Black Man Becomes Lighter in the Mind’s Eye”. Catchy title, huh? Well, the study is said to provide evidence that black, educated men are often remembered by others as having lighter […]

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Even Black Dogs Experience Discrimination, According To A Study

Even Black Dogs                       Experience Discrimination, According To A StudyBy April Taylor For those who thought that racial stereotypes are confined to human beings, they must be unaware of what is referred to Black Dog Syndrome.  The syndrome refers to the fact that dogs with black fur are less likely to be viewed as desirable pets due to the fact that the color of […]

You’re Studying Black History, but Are You Trying to Make Black History Too?

You’re                     Studying Black History, but Are You Trying to Make                     Black History Too?

By Ron Busby, Sr.  As America begins the annual ritual of “celebrating” the countless achievements of African Americans during the February observance of Black History Month, I think it makes sense to remind each other that the things we do every day will be the historical recollections for future generations. There is no question of […]

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