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Dr. Boyce Watkins: Five reasons black men haven’t advanced over the last 40 years
July 20, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Dr Boyce Watkins According to a recent study conducted at The University of Chicago, African American males haven’t advanced in American society one bit since 1971. The researchers used a variety of socio-economic…
Singer Brandy becomes an honorary AKA
By Nigel Boys Thirty-five-year old Rhythm and Blues artist and actress, Brandy Rayana Norwood, is following in her mother’s footsteps after she was inducted into the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as an honorary member, during their 66th Boule ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brandy’s mother, Sonja Norwood, who was initiated into the Beta Psi chapter […]
Police officer recorded pushing disabled man in wheelchair to the ground
Police activity has gone under increased scrutiny since the availability of hand held cell phones and other equipment. But this case doesn’t even involve a citizen using…
Wendy Williams joins the New Aaliyah movie, which appears to be a big ol mess
Lifetime’s forthcoming film about Aaliyah has chosen a Nickelodeon actress to replace the Disney Channel star who dropped out of the film last month. Zendaya Coleman, 17, who was set to play deceased R&B singer Aaliyah, decided against moving forward with the role at the end of June. On Friday, it was confirmed by radio/television […]
Here’s why black businesses in Brazil are doing quite well
July 21, 2014 | 0 Comments
While America’s middle class shrinks and entrepreneurship is encouraged in the African American community, Brazil’s middle class is growing, and Afro-Brazillian business owners are actively on the rise. In the past decade, Brazil’s middle class..
Here are some of the many ways the NYPD has killed black men in the past
July 21, 2014 | 0 Comments
April V. Taylor The video recording of the recent death of Eric Garner during a suspicious arrest made by NYPD officers has caused an uproar as the footage has circulated online. The 43-year-old father…
Author says men are now refusing to marry because risks are too high and there is little incentive for them to do so
This author says that men are afraid of getting married because the costs and risks are too high relative to the rewards. What do you think?…
NFL and NBA Player Arrested after Nightclub Fight
July 21, 2014 | 0 Comments
By Brandon Simmons An NBA player and NFL player walk into a South Beach nightclub, but probably should have stayed inside to avoid trouble. According to CBS Miami, St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar and…
Universal Studios Apologizes For Straight Outta Compton Racist Women Casting Call
July 20, 2014 | 0 Comments
BY: John “Hennry” Harris The N.W.A. biopic “Straight Outta Compton” is chronicling the group known as “The World’s Most Dangerous Group”, so just as controversy followed N.W.A. then, it seems only right that controversy surrounds…
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Michelle Obama and Janelle Monae talk about how the arts inspired them
On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and soul singer Janelle Monae were both in attendance at a Los Angeles event dedicated to excellence in musical and artistic education. The Grammy Museum’s Jane Ortner Education Award Luncheon was held at downtown L.A.’s Club Nokia, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Mrs. Obama was one of several speakers who stressed […]
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Health experts have found that sitting for long periods of time can cause serious physical diseases. Whether sitting at an office desk at work for several hours, or resting on a couch while watching television, many Americans have been leading very sedentary lifestyles. “Sitting disease” can lead to at least “34 chronic diseases and conditions,” […]
Rapper Dee 1 freestyles on Sway in the Morning and KILLS IT
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Shyheim Pleads Guilty To Second-Degree Manslaughter
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TD Jakes’ wife writes a book about how to overcome your setbacks as a young woman
By Nigel Boys According to Serita Jakes, spouse of T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of the Potter’s House, in Dallas, all girls should realize that they are born into royalty, as far as God is concerned, no matter if they come from affluent families or coal miners daughter’s in West Virginia, as she did. With this […]
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Mother won’t be charged for leaving her kids in the car during job interview
Charges will most likely be dropped against the Arizona mother who left her two children in the car during an interview. Shanesha Taylor, 35, left her 2 year old and 6 month old in her Dodge Durango for 45 minutes while she went on a job interview at a Farmer’s Insurance Office, according to Madame […]
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Florida widow wins $23.6 billion in RJ Reynolds tobacco payout
by Dr. Boyce Watkins In a lawsuit of epic proportions, a Florida jury has awarded a widow a stunning $23.6 billion dollars in a verdict against RJ Reynolds Tobacco. The case is significant, not only because of the dollar amount, but also because it may affect millions of others who’ve seen their lives come to […]
300 Men March In Baltimore Encourages Activism Instead Of Complaining
July 20, 2014 | 0 Comments
BY: John “Hennry” Harris Baltimore residents grown tired of the escalating gun violence decided to “do” something about it. No, not just make a heartfelt post on social media, but get up, get out and…
Singer Brandy becomes an honorary AKA
By Nigel Boys Thirty-five-year old Rhythm and Blues artist and actress, Brandy Rayana Norwood, is following in her mother’s footsteps after she was inducted into the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as an honorary member, during their 66th Boule ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brandy’s mother, Sonja Norwood, who was initiated into the Beta Psi chapter […]
Former Cop says the NYPD was entirely negligent in using a chokehold to kill unarmed man for selling untaxed cigarettes
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Former police officer Ken Williams gives direct and specific information about the police death of Eric Garner, who died in the hands of the NYPD. According to Williams, the officers involved in the incident, along with the medical personnel in involved in the case, were blatantly negligent in not administering CPR […]
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Before killing man for selling cigarettes, the NYPD cracked the head of an 84-year old for jaywalking
April V. Taylor The New York Daily News is reporting that a man has died while being arrested by the NYPD after officers put him in a chokehold and slammed his head against the pavement. Eric Garner, a 43-year-old asthmatic, attempted to tell police that he could not breathe several times before he collapsed according […]
How hate groups grew once Obama was elected President
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City bans sagging pants, will give up to 6 months in jail
Sagging pants are now banned in a central Florida town. The City Council of Ocala, Florida decided Tuesday that pants worn low enough to expose undergarments and skin will not be tolerated in many places around the city, according to MSN News. The ban is effective on city property, which includes streets, sidewalks, parks, public […]
How hate groups grew once Obama was elected President
April V. Taylor Seth Stephens-Davidowitz recently reviewed profiles on Stormfront.org, the most popular hate site in America, and organized data about the sites users. The site was started by former Ku Klux Klan leader Don Black, and Quantcast reports that between 200,000 and 400,000 Americans visit the site on a monthly basis. The Southern Poverty […]
Every time you think that police beatings and shootings can’t get any worse, you hear another story like this one. A man was shot in the back this week in Lehigh County in Pennsylvania and paralyzed over none other than a set of unpaid parking tickets. When 38-year old Kevin McCullers was shot, the […]
First black Secret Service Agent discusses JFK assassination and how he was framed
July 20, 2014 | 0 Comments
This is from the Youtube channel of WeAllBeTV: “No More Secrets: The First Black Secret Service Agent, Abraham Bolden, Speaks Out On BEing Framed, JFK Assassination & Cover-up…” 1/19/2011 (Note: Bro. Abraham Celebrated His 76th..
Dr Boyce: NEVER assume that HBCUs are inferior
July 19, 2014No CommentRead More#by Dr. Boyce Watkins When you think about leading HBCUs like Spelma, Morehouse, FAMU and Howard, do you put them in the same category as Harvard, Yale, Stanford and Princeton? Many black people, unfortunately, have been trained to believe that the institutions that educate black students are inferior to those that have mainstream acceptance and […]
Ex-Con Mounts Effort to Transform the Lives of Teenagers
A Florida man who was convicted of second degree mυrder is now dedicating time to preventing other teens from walking down the same path. Darrell Turner is only 22, but he’s already served time in prison for second degree mυrder. Turner, who lives in Jacksonville, Florida, served two years in jail stemming from a crime […]
McDonald’s employees say they were abused by racist language
April V. Taylor Thing Progress is reporting that two former longtime McDonald’s employees, Vanessa Harris and Kimberly Mealer, have filed a lawsuit against the company for their failure to respond to a report Harris made to human resources regarding sexual harassment and racially derogatory behavior by their supervisor at a Queens, New York location. According […]
Federal Appeals Court: U of Texas Can Continue Affirmative Action
April V. Taylor The Huffington Post is reporting that an Affirmative Action case involving the University of Texas has been ruled on by a federal appeals court panel. The case was sent to the Supreme Court in June 2013, but the court did not rule on the case and instead sent it back to lower […]
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The Real Truth About Dropout Rates for Black Boys
By: Krystle Crossman There is a billboard in Prince George’s County, MD that boasts a big message. It tells all who drive by that the dropout rate in the greater Washington DC area is 57%. The billboard is bright orange with black lettering to make it eye-catching. The statistic should be eye-catching enough but they […]
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Meet The World’s First Black Actor: Ira Aldridge | The Reel Network
Enter the life of Ira Aldridge – The world’s first African American actor. Like all of the great black pioneers, he has paved the way for generations of…
Muhammad Ali gets in the face of an angry white kid
Muhammad Ali wasn’t called “The Greatest” just because of what he could do in the ring. He was also an extraordinary speaker and thinker in his own right. He never went to college, but would debate anyone, anywhere without any fear. This video is rare footage of Ali speaking on a white college campus with […]
Father Catches Man R@ping His Son, Tells Police “He is nice and knocked out ..”
July 19, 2014 | 0 Comments
BY: John “Hennry” Harris For any Father, it is one of his worst nightmares to find someone hurting their children. For one Florida man, the nightmare became a reality. A Daytona Beach, FL dad told…
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Why Has The Racial Wealth Gap Persisted 50 Years After The Civil Rights Act?
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Financial Lovemaking: Is chasing a thug good for your financial love life?
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Outrage after Indian girl, 6, raped at her school
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Dr. Sinclair Grey: Five things every black person must do to get off the corporate plantation
July 4, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Dr. Sinclair Grey Fear has kept many people from stepping out on faith and becoming an entrepreneur. With all of the uncertainties surrounding owning your own business, it’s no wonder why so many people…
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