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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¦]
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¦]
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¦]
The latest from the writers in the Your Black World Network
From foster care to full scholarships: His story will make you clap for joy
June 19, 2014 | 0 Comments
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…
KFC responds after disfigured child told to leave for “scaring the customers”
June 19, 2014 | 0 Comments
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…
Rapper sells his own records and made the Forbes list: His advice will amaze you
June 19, 2014 | 0 Comments
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….
U.S. Patent Office Rejects ‘Redskins’ Name as racist
June 18, 2014 | 0 Comments
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…
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…
Who is the greatest player of this generation, Kobe or Tim Duncan
June 18, 2014 | 0 Comments
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
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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Rinkins Report: Emerging Leaders Affirm the ‘Revolution Will Be Twitter-ized!’
June 19, 2014 | 0 Comments
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…
Malia Obama’s Summer Job: First Daughter Working on Halle Berry TV Series
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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
In 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
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?
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
Reported 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 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 […]
The latest from the writers in the Your Black World Network
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
Mother allegedly kidnaps daughter to avoid black history lesson
By: 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?
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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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
If 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”
President 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
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Lawyer Says “Spiderman” Was Only Protecting Himself When He PÏ nched Woman
A Times Square man who was dressed as Spiderman when he pÏ
nched 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 pÏ
nch. During opening statements, defense attorney Rachel Black said Williams
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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 | 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
Reported 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¦]
