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Detroit 911 Dispatcher Whose Delay Led to Woman Being Shot With AK-47 Faces Jail

Detroit 911 Dispatcher Whose Delay Led to Woman Being ShÎÿt With AK-47 Faces JailA Detroit 911 dispatcher has been criminally charged for an hourlong delay that led to a woman being gunned down with an AK-47. At around 5 a.m. on August 30, dispatcher Craig Miller, 46, received several calls about a domestic incident involving a gun. A woman called 911 a total of six times before she [âââ¬Ã¦]

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Georgia Police Chief Resigns After Getting Caught Texting the N-Word

Georgia Police Chief Resigns After Getting Caught Texting the ââââNâââ¬Ã Word

A Georgia police chief resigned last week after he was caught sending racist text messages to officers. After having been suspended for seven days, Police Chief Doug Jordan offered his resignation before a council meeting. Although Grantville Mayor Jim Sells did not announce the reason for Jordanâââ‰â¢s suspension at the time, the mayor later told [âââ¬Ã¦]

 

Cancer survivor fired for refusing to ââââtame her afroâââ¬ÃÂ

Cancer survivor fired for refusing to « tame her afro »

Jay-Z was one of the images used to get the community to approve the building of The Barclayâââ‰â¢s Center in his home city of Brooklyn, NY.  So, allegations of racism in the hiring and firing in the center doesnâââ‰â¢t show well for the man who promised the community that there would be job opportunities for [âââ¬Ã¦]

 

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Part of George Zimmermanâââ‰â¢s Lawsuit Against NBC Thrown Out

Part of George Zimmermanâââ‰â¢s Lawsuit Against NBC Thrown OutA judge tossed part of George Zimmermanâââ‰â¢s libel lawsuit against NBC on Thursday morning. WESH-TV reports that Judge Debra Nelson threw out an allegation pertaining to one of five NBC broadcasts about Zimmerman. In tossing one allegation, the judge pointed to a technicality. The Orlando Sentinel reports: The judge this morning threw out the claim [âââ¬Ã¦]

June 19, 2014No CommentRead More

High School Principal Accidentally Congratulates Wrong School in Plagiarized Remarks

High School Principal Accidentally Congratulates Wrong School in Plagiarized RemarksA New York school principal is being accused of lifting his congratulatory message to graduating seniors and in the process, accidentally congratulating the wrong school. In a printed yearbook message to Roosevelt High School Class of 2014, Principal Dr. Steven Strachan delivered almost the exact same message as California Principal Dr. Ted Barone  presented to [âââ¬Ã¦]

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Aaliyah on Star Search at the age of 10: But she looks like an adult

Aaliyah on Star Search at the age of 10:  But she looks like an adult

Aaliyah is one of the most beloved singers in the history of R&B music.  She died tragically in the year 2001 in a plane crash, but was on her way to fame, fortune and stardom.  Scratch that:  She was already there, with movie roles, hit songs and a loyal legion of fans who all looked [âââ¬Ã¦]

 

Detroitâââ‰â¢s Reduced « Hybrid » Pension Plans Could Become Model for Cash Strapped States

Detroitâââ‰â¢s Reduced ââââHybridâââ¬Ã Pension Plans Could Become Model for Cash Strapped StatesDetroitâââ‰â¢s pension crisis may be at the beginning of a resolution now that unions have approved a reduced plan. If  all goes well, this plan could serve as a model for cash strapped states that can no long afford pensions. ââââThe city and its labor partners have come up with what we think is the [âââ¬Ã¦]

June 19, 2014No CommentRead More

Delta Airlines Apologizes for Using Giraffe as Symbol for Ghana

Delta Airlines Apologizes for Using Giraffe as Symbol for Ghanathe American soccer team for its win over Ghana. Instead of just posting a simple congratulatory message alongside the stars and stripes, Delta used the Statue of Liberty to represent the U.S. and a giraffe to represent Ghana. Needless to say, the tweet was viewed by many as offensive. As blogger extraordinaire Awesomely Luvvie pointed [âââ¬Ã¦]

 

By: Krystle Crossman Tom Grundy has created a blog called Hong Wrong. He is an activist and aims to show people the dark side of certain cultures and how they exploit others. In one of his latest blog entries he features a workbook from a Hong Kong school that is overrun with stereotypes that should [âââ¬Ã¦]

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A recent article published by alternet.org highlights the human rights abuses suffered by black children at the hands of the American criminal justice system.  Although America often criticizes other countries for human rights abuses, it is time that the country take a good long hard look at the abuses it perpetrates against itâââ‰â¢s own children. [âââ¬Ã¦]

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by Yvette Carnell For years in many black political circles, there has been an ongoing discussion over the need for a firm that lobbies on behalf of black interests. As it turns out, however, the Congressional Black Caucus has been producing effective lobbyists for decades, itâââ‰â¢s just that theyâââ‰â¢re lobbying against the interest of black [âââ¬Ã¦]

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Reported by Liku Zelleke Tyree Grant was separated from his biological mother when he was just 6 years old. At the time he also had to say goodbye to his three siblings. From then on…

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Reported by Liku Zelleke According to reports, Victoria Wilcher, a 3-year-old girl, was asked to leave a KFC in Jackson, Mississippi because an employee thought that her facial injuries were scaring other patrons. The company…

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by Dr. Boyce Watkins The rapper Tech N9ne (aka Aaron Yates) is not only one of the most creative and talented artists in the music industry, he is also one of the most well-off financially….

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By Brandon Simmons An end of an era may be coming for the team known as the Washington Redskins. According to the Washington Post, the United States Patent Office has decided to cancel the trademark…

 

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NWA Coming Straight Into Theatres

June 18, 2014 | 0 Comments

By Brandon Simmons After months of casting rumors and delays it has now become official. The NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton, has an official release date. According to Huffington Post, the movie will be released…

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by Jeff Lightsy Jr. Has Tim Duncan really surpassed Kobe Bryant as this generations greatest player? Well, by the numbers it most certainly looks that way. While both players have had careers that most players…

 

You’ll never believe what Bishop Desmond Tutu said about Israel

You’ll never believe what Bishop                                   Desmond Tutu said about Israel

South African Nobel Peace laureate and Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town Desmond Tutu has never been one to back out of a fight over human rights and justice. He has always been outspoken, even when it meant certain death for him, like during the time his country was under the rule of Apartheid. One topic […]

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On Juneteenth, young leaders from around the country will log on twitter for the first Emerging Leaders Speak Twitter Town Hall on the topic  of “Breaking the Poverty Cycle”. Emerging Leaders Speak is an initiative of The…

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It seems that there isn’t much of anything that the Obamas can do that won’t lead to criticism.  The latest blow-up has to do with Malia’s cool new job working with Halle Berry on her…

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By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Center Tina Charles of the WNBA New York Liberty donated $50,000 to purchase Hopey’s Heart Foundation to purchase 100 automatic external defibrillators. While a sports star making a generous donation isn’t…

Income inequality in the US grows as factories continue to shut down

Income inequality in the US grows as                               factories continue to shut downIn August 2008, factory workers David and Barbara Ludwig treated themselves to new cars – David a Dodge pickup, Barbara a sporty Mazda 3. With David making $22 an hour and Barbara $19, they could easily afford the payments. A month later, Baldwin Hardware, a unit of Stanley Black & Decker Corp., announced layoffs at […]

 


Tracy Morgan’s condition improves a great deal

Tracy Morgan’s condition                               improves a great deal

Reported by Liku Zelleke According to his representative, actor and comedian Tracy Morgan is doing well and has been upgraded to “fair condition”, from the previous “critical but stable condition”, which he says is a great improvement. Lewis Kay added, “His personality is certainly starting to come back as well.” Morgan was hospitalized on June […]

 


BOSS Sports | UNC’s fake class scandal: Is it meant to destroy Black Studies Departments?

BOSS Sports |                                 UNC’s fake class scandal: Is it meant to                                 destroy Black Studies Departments?The recent scandal involving form North Carolina Tarheel Rashad McCants was an embarrassing black eye to the university.  McCants claimed that, despite the fact that he rarely went to class, the university showered him with false academic honors.  The incident led to the blasting of the Department of African American and Diaspora Studies and the […]

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Canadian Art Exhibit Employee Unwittingly Invites Black Women to KKK Exhibit

Canadian Art Exhibit                                   Employee Unwittingly Invites Black                                   Women to KKK ExhibitReported by Nigel Boys Demetria L. Lucas, contributing editor at The Root and cast member of Bravo’s “Blood, Sweat, and Heels,” recently attended a conference in Montreal, Canada and became bored with the art exhibit. She asked a staff member if she could see something more interesting, so the attendant showed her an exhibition by British artists Jake […]

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Iyanla Calls Black Women Out For Being Reckless!

Iyanla Calls                                   Black Women Out For Being Reckless!Iyanla Vanzant is a widely recognized spiritual teacher, author, and inspirational speaker.  She is most known for her self help books, talk show, and frequent appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.  Vanzant was born in Brooklyn, New York, and her given name was Rhonda Eva Harris.  She changed her name to Iyanla after being initiated […]

 
   

 

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The Clintons accused of avoiding the taxes that they supported in office

Bill and Hillary Clinton have made millions of dollars  claiming to fight for the poor and downtrodden, but when the lights and cameras go off, it appears that they behave the same as the rest of the one-percent.  According to Philly.com, Bill and Hillary have long supported an estate tax designed to stop the wealthiest

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by Dr. Boyce Watkins Ephren Taylor was once known as a financial whiz kid, proudly boasting about his rapid wealth accumulation on national television.  Heâd made appearances on several national TV and radio shows and was often presented as a model of black economic success.  Taylor was also a product of the black church, which

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Mother allegedly kidnaps daughter to avoid black history lesson

Mother allegedly kidnaps daughter to avoid black history lessonBy: Krystle Crossman Normally when people want to keep their children out of school to home-school them, it is because they want to bond with their child or because they feel that the schools arenât up to the task. In these cases, the parent will fill out paperwork to have the child home-schooled and go through [â¦]

BOSS Sports | UNC’s fake class scandal: Is it meant to destroy Black Studies Departments?

BOSS Sports | UNCâs fake class scandal: Is it meant to destroy Black Studies Departments?The recent scandal involving form North Carolina Tarheel Rashad McCants was an embarrassing black eye to the university.  McCants claimed that, despite the fact that he rarely went to class, the university showered him with false academic honors.  The incident led to the blasting of the Department of African American and Diaspora Studies and the

June 18, 2014No CommentRead More

 

School Shootings Make Parents Want Bulletproof Backpacks and Clothes for Kids

By: Krystle Crossman It seems as though every week there is a new story about a school shooting. Horrifying images of scared students running from classrooms. Parents terrified that their children were involved. Police surrounding the school with their guns drawn as the SWAT team descends on the school. All of this is followed by [â¦]

Detroiters Camp Out for a Week Awaiting New Air Jordans

Detroiters Camp Out for a Week Awaiting New Air JordansIf you want to understand why former NBA superstar Michael Jordan is officially a billionaire, then look no further than the Detroit residents who camped out for a week to get a pair of Jordans. As CBS Detroit reported, some residents slept outside in the heat for a week to be the first to get [â¦]

June 18, 2014No CommentRead More

MSNBC Pundit: The Public Is Telling Obama « Your Presidency Is Over »

MSNBC Pundit: The Public Is Telling Obama âYour Presidency Is OverâPresident Obamaâs poll numbers are hovering around the same point as former president George W. Bushâs post-Katrina numbers. Even more striking is that the numbers arenât improving, as evidenced by an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll released Wednesday. During an appearance on MSNBCâs âMorning Joeâ, political analyst Chuck Todd said these numbers indicate that Obamaâs presidency

June 18, 2014No CommentRead More

Lawyer Says « Spiderman » Was Only Protecting Himself When He Pυnched Woman

Lawyer Says âSpidermanâ Was Only Protecting Himself When He PÏ…nched WomanA Times Square man who was dressed as Spiderman when he pυnched a mother of two was just defending himself, says his attorney. On Tuesday the defense lawyer for Philip Williams, 36, said her client was being harassed by Victoria Goreaciuc when he threw the pυnch. During opening statements, defense attorney Rachel Black said Williams

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BOSS Sports | Doc Rivers Named Clippers President Of Basketball Operations

BOSS Sports | Doc Rivers Named Clippers President Of Basketball Operations

BY:  John âHennryâ Harris As Donald Sterling seems set on dragging out the sale of the Los Angeles Clippers, the organization is still moving forward and has announcedâ¦

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BOSS Sports | Playerâs Tweet may cost him $5 million

BOSS Sports | Player’s Tweet may cost him $5 million

BY:  John « Hennry » Harris The New Orleans Saints and their prized tight end are at a crossroads and a long-term contract extension because of an apparent identity crisis.â¦

Fox News Host Defends Man Responsible For Fatal Crash Involving Tracy Morgan

Fox News Host Defends Man Responsible For Fatal Crash Involving Tracy MorganReported by Krystle Crossman Kevin Roper has been charged with allegedly falling asleep and causing the crash that severely injured Tracy Morgan as well as three others and killed one man. He had allegedly awake for over 24 hours and dozed off behind the wheel of a 16-wheel tractor trailer that he was driving through New Jersey. He [â¦]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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