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Study: Putting so many black men in prison is slowing down medical research

The United States’ racially biased criminal justice system is having an unintended consequence on medical innovation, according to a new study published in the Health Affairs journal. Researchers suggest that, due to the mass incarceration of African American men in this country, clinical trials are having trouble getting enough black participants — something that’s preventing […]

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Disabled Man Denied Opportunity to be Recognized During Graduation

Reported by Nigel Boys Tariq Bashir had been looking forward to one of the happiest days of his life: Graduation. After four years of hard work and overcoming major obstacles in his life, including being bound to a wheelchair, he finally earned enough credits to obtain his Associate degree. However, his enjoyment turned to disappointment when he […]

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Phaedra Parks Husband will reportedly spy for the feds to avoid 30 years in prison

Phaedra Parks Husband will reportedly spy for the feds to avoid 30 years in prisonThis might be one of the most bizarre media revelations in quite some time.  But according to TMZ, Apollo Nida is going to be serving as a spy for the government.  The husband of Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks has, according to the outlet, struck a deal that will help him to avoid 30 years […]

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Anna Belle – Ladies: 5 Types of Men You Should Never Let Inside of You

Anna Belle – Ladies: 5 Types of Men You Should Never Let Inside of You

by Anna Bella Note: This article is in response to another article titled “Men: 4 Types of Women You Should Never Stick Your D*ck In“ Ladies!  If you’re sick and tired of having one failed relationship after another, it’s time that you take off the rose colored glasses and truly assess the type of men […]

How did Sam Cooke really die and why did he die so young?

How did Sam Cooke really die and why did he die so young?Sam Cook helped to transform a generation.  He inspired millions of people black and white to never give up and to believe in their dreams.  Unlike the corporate-owned artists of today who don’t have a conscience, Cook sang about things he believed in and stood with other civil rights heroes like Martin Luther King and […]

 

Rikers Inmate “Baked to Death” in Overheated Cell | breakingbrown.com

Rikers Inmate “Baked to Death” in Overheated Cell | breakingbrown.comA mentally ill inmate at Rikers passed away in an overheated cell just one day after officials at the prison had requested repairs for the heating problem. The Associated Press reports that two requests for repairs were made on February 14 but delayed due to a holiday weekend. Since the following Monday was President’s Day, […]

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Elgin Baylor Says Clippers Owner Liked Showing Off “Beautiful Black Bodies”

Elgin Baylor Says Clippers Owner Liked Showing Off “Beautiful Black Bodies”Former NBA player and L.A. Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor spoke with CNN on Wednesday about Donald Sterling’s racial views. Baylor acknowledged that he’d had disagreements with Sterling over the issue of race and that Sterling would sometimes bring women into the locker room to show off the bodies of African-American players. “Look at those […]

 

 

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People still outraged that SNL thinks slavery and rape are so hilarious

People still outraged that SNL thinks slavery and rape are so hilarious

Reported By Liku Zelleke It has been called “tasteless”, it has angered many people and it was meant to be a joke. We are of course talking about the “Saturday Night Live” slavery skit that was broadcasted last weekend. Leslie Jones, a standup comedian who became an SNL writer, performed a monologue about how People […]

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Why Are Public School Kids Scoring Much Lower As They Get To Higher Grades? | The Black Home School

Why Are Public School Kids Scoring Much Lower As They Get To Higher Grades? | The Black Home School

By: Krystle Crossman One would think that as students grow and move up in their schooling they would perform better with schoolwork and testing. They are used to the way things are done so by the time they hit high school they should be at their peak performance right? Wrong. Test scores from high schools […]

 

 

Why Intimacy- Starved Marriages Don’t Have To End Up In Divorce or Cheating | Healthy Black Woman

Why Intimacy- Starved Marriages Don’t Have To End Up In Divorce or Cheating | Healthy Black Woman

By: Krystle Crossman One in three married couples have a gap in the amount of s*xual desire that they experience. If you find that this is something that you are experiencing in your relationship don’t fret. You don’t have to sit back and let your marriage have a ho hum s*x life. Leaving this issue […]

 

 

 

More girls keep getting kidnapped in Nigeria as US sends advisory team

More girls keep getting kidnapped in Nigeria as US sends advisory team

Reported By Liku Zelleke It’s been a month since more than 200 girls were kidnapped in the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok. It has also been a week since Boko Haram, a terrorist group operating in that part of the country, claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack. Now, the US is sending a team of […]

 

New Show “Little Women” features a “Mini-Beyonce” among other things

New Show “Little Women” features a “Mini-Beyonce” among other things

Reported By Liku Zelleke Lifetime is set to premier a new “docu-soap” called “Little Women: LA” this summer. The new show follows the life and antics of a group of women who live in, well, L.A. They are funny, they are smart and they are beautiful. They are also little people. Some of the women […]

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Ladies: 5 Ways Your Obsession With Beyoncé Is Keeping You Single

Ladies: 5 Ways Your Obsession With Beyoncé Is Keeping You Single

by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” There’s no doubt it: Beyoncé is a phenomenal woman. She has broken a laundry list of records in her genre and is one of the most wealthy women in the entertainment industry. When she’s not performing in front of a sold-out crowd, she’s gracing the cover of magazines and signing […]

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by Marie Seva Black Wall Street has been used to name three different locations:  Parrish Street, Durham, North Carolina;  Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Jackson Ward, Richmond, Virginia.  Below are some facts you may not know…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris The role of father as it concerns to Black men is under a microscope like never before but Sherwood Brown Sr. and Sherwood Brown Jr. both showed that all is not…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Buffalo Bills DT Marcell Dareus finds himself in a bit of a jam after being pulled over for speeding in Tuscaloosa, AL. According to reports Dareus was arrested in Cleburne County…

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The Woman Who Brought Actress Nia Long to Tears – Oprah’s Lifeclass – Oprah Winfrey Network

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                Woman Who Brought Actress Nia Long to Tears – Oprah’s<br />
                Lifeclass – Oprah Winfrey NetworkTell us the truth:  Do you think that it’s right for us to deliberately raise so many children without their fathers? This is a topic of heated discussion in the black community, since there is a broadening of awareness of the long-term effects of fatherlessness in the household.  People find that their kids dont’ show […]

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How Often Should Christians Pray?
MAY 7, 2014 NO COMMENTS

by Brian Skyz Prayer is a very powerful tool through which God’s power is released…

Brian Skyz discusses whether or not its ok for<br />
                  Christians to be ocassional smokers and drinkers.<br />
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Is It Ok For Christians to Be Social Drinkers And Smokers?
MAY 7, 2014 NO COMMENTS

by Brian Skyz A lot has been said about the issue of Christians drinking and…

 

Brian Skyz discusses how God recognizes a<br />
                  marriage between man and woman.<br />
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How Does God Recognize a Marriage Between Men and Women?
MAY 7, 2014 NO COMMENTS

by Brian Skyz The institution of marriage is God’s own special making. God saw it…

 

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Meet the 16-year old Beyonce describing her future

Meet the 16-year old Beyonce describing her futureWhen most of us get a chance to see our favorite celebrities, it’s when they’re polished, successful and articulate.  We don’t often get to hear from them before the lights, the fame and the money. Beyonce is in rare form in this video, talking about staying humble and keeping God first in her life.  She […]

 

Should Mark Jackson have been fired from Golden State?  Sure, the team didn’t do so great this year, but they did make the playoffs.  What are they seeking to accomplish anyway?  It appears that, according…

 

Reported by Maria Lloyd American actor/eye candy Mekhi Phifer has reportedly filed for bankruptcy after racking up approximately $1.2 million in back taxes, $50,000 in attorney fees, and $4,500 in back child support, according to…

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5 Life Success Tips For Young Black Males

May 5, 2014

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By John Turner (Professor JT) Young Black Males, YOU’RE MAKING IT!  As a Fellow Black Male, let me first let you all know that I’m so very proud of you all for all of your hard work and success up to this point in your lives. YES, you should celebrate your success, but don’t get comfortable and content, your work … Read More »

Is That ‘Special Someone’ Taking Advantage Of You Because You’re Nice?

May 5, 2014

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By Dr.  Sheronda Orridge As sure as we breathe air, there are going to be people who will take advantage of us. When someone takes advantage of you; ask yourself the question: What part did I play in them taking advantage of me? When we are in a relationship we have to evaluate it constantly, there are many types of … Read More »

How To Become A Game Changer In Business And Life

May 5, 2014

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By Kristie Kennedy The term game changer is packed with powerful meaning as it provokes one to consider whether they are merely watching from the sidelines of life or out on the field working hard to successfully win the game they’re in. Most often game changers are clearly recognized as our thought leaders, chief executive officers, entrepreneurs and currently the United …Read More »

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Ladies: 5 Ways Your Obsession With Beyoncé Is Keeping You Single

Ladies: 5 Ways Your Obsession With Beyoncé Is Keeping You Single

by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” There’s no doubt it: Beyoncé is a phenomenal woman. She has broken a laundry list of records in her genre and is one of the most wealthy women in the entertainment industry. When she’s not performing in front of a sold-out crowd, she’s gracing the cover of magazines and signing […]

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Mom Trusts Pastor With Her Teen Daughter, He Rαpes Girl at Church

Mom Trusts Pastor With Her Teen Daughter, He Rαpes Girl at Church

Reported by Nigel Boys Exactly what has gotten into some pastors and members of the clergy these days? It boggles the imagination to think what must be going through their minds when it seems like every week we are hearing of another woman being rαped by a supposed trusted servant of God. READ MORE via […]

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Financial Juneteenth | Mekhi Phifer Can’t Afford $11K Monthly Expenses, Files For Bankruptcy

Financial Juneteenth | Mekhi Phifer Can’t Afford $11K Monthly Expenses, Files For Bankruptcy

Reported by Maria Lloyd American actor/eye candy Mekhi Phifer has reportedly filed bankruptcy after racking up approximately $1.2 million in back taxes, $50,000 in attorney fees, and $4,500 in back child support, according to TMZ. The actor, who is best known for his roles as Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC’s “ER” and his co-starring role […]

 

 

How Does God Feel About Us Sleeping Around Before Marriage?

How Does God Feel About Us Sleeping Around Before Marriage?

by Brian Skyz The topic of “knockin’ the boots” before marriage has caused numerous debates almost everywhere around the globe. This conversation is primarily led by young men and women who are eager about “finding themselves” in the bedroom. Interestingly, today the youth start experimenting in the bedroom almost as soon as they attain puberty. […]

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Indian Boy cuts off his own tongue in order to please the Gods

Indian Boy cuts off his own tongue in order to please the Gods

Working to serve God is one thing, but it’s sad when it becomes scary.   A teen in India cut off his own tongue with a knife in order to prove his devotion to a Hindu God. Lalmohan Soren, a 17-year old boy, was at the Mahedevgarha Temple in Jharkhand when he decided to go further […]

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Daughter of NYC Mayor Candidly Discusses Bout With Addiction, Mental Illness

Daughter of NYC Mayor Candidly Discusses Bout With Addiction, Mental Illness

Reported by April Taylor A study published by The Epidemiologic Catchment Area shows that addiction and depression occur together in nearly a third of patients diagnosed with these conditions.  The study also shows that patients with addiction and depression are also often diagnosed with bipolar, anxiety, personality, and other addictive disorders.  There is often a […]

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Former Nigerian Captive Says Girls Are Rαped Up to 15 Times a Day

Former Nigerian Captive Says Girls Are Rαped Up to 15 Times a Day

Reported by Yolanda Spivey The April 14th kidnappings of the Nigerian schoolgirls from an all-girls school has shocked the world.  Close to 300 young girls between the ages of 15-18 are being held against their will by a Nigerian Islamic terror group named Boko Haram, which translates to “Western education is sinful.” One young lady, who escaped the […]

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Nurse Saves A 16-Year Old Boy During Basketball Game

Nurse Saves A 16-Year Old Boy During Basketball Game

By: Krystle Crossman When nurse Melody Burrell accompanied her son to his basketball game she thought that she was going to have a good time watching her son play. Instead she ended up needing to use her medical training to save the life of a young boy in need. Burrell was watching her son play […]

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Expert tips on how to present your best credit profile

Expert tips on how to present your best credit profileMillions of Americans struggle because they don’t have the credit scores to do what they want, when they want.  A lack of access to cash can be both stressful and annoying.  But there are some ways that you can avoid these problems and also ways that you can turn a bad situation into a better […]

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These Black People Were Once Homeless

These Black People Were Once HomelessBy April Taylor The Atlanta Black Star recently highlighted 8 successful stars who were once homeless.  In a society where almost half of the population is just once lost paycheck or financial emergency away from being homeless, their stories make them more human and remind us all of how important it is to always work […]

 

 

 

 

 

Is Makeup A Good Or Bad Thing?

Is Makeup A Good Or Bad Thing?

By: Krystle Crossman When women go out for a night on the town they usually put on their best dress, high heels, and make-up. A new study from the U.K. may have them thinking twice about putting on layers of make-up before they go out if they are looking to meet someone. 44 women were […]

 

 

Gabourey Sidibe Shares Source of Confidence in Emotional Speech

Gabourey Sidibe Shares Source of Confidence in Emotional SpeechBy: Krystle Crossman Gabourey Sidibe is a strong and confident woman. She shows us this every time that she steps onto the red carpet. On Thursday night at the Ms.…

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What? Nearly Half of $exually Active Men only Last 2 minutes

What? Nearly Half of $exually Active Men only Last 2 minutes

By: Krystle Crossman When you are in bed with your partner, how long do you expect that things are going to last? Women on average take 10-20 minutes to reach…

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Three-year old boy shoots himself in<br /><br /><br /><br />
          the head with his own mother’s gun

Three-year old boy shoots himself in the head with his own mother’s gun

If you choose to own a gun, make sure you think carefully before doing so.  Once you get that gun, be sure to teach the basics of gun safety to your child.  These tragedies can be prevented, but this is one that will linger in the mind of the mother for the rest of […]

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This Woman Is 83-Years Old And She Is A Notorious Jewel Thief

This Woman Is 83-Years Old And She Is A<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Notorious Jewel ThiefBy April Taylor Most people have a hard time seeing an 83 year old woman as a criminal,…

 

It turns out that Jet Magazine is ending it print edition this year, which is a surprise to those who’ve come to love the publication over the years.  According to YourBlackWorld.net. the magazine has been…

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Brian Skyz discusses the top three Bible verses that<br /><br /><br /><br />
              are misintepreted. www.allchristiannews.com

The Top 3 Bible Verses That Are Frequently Misinterpreted
MAY 7, 2014 NO COMMENTS

by Brian Skyz The bible describes itself as a double edged sword. A double edged…

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Indian Boy cuts off his own tongue in order to please the Gods
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Detroit Bishop Who Married A Woman Starts A<br /><br /><br /><br />
                New Church

Detroit Bishop Who Married A Woman Starts A New Church

By April TaylorA Detroit bishop who resigned from her congregation after marrying a woman in Iowa has opened a new church in Silver Spring, Maryland.  Bishop Allyson D. Nelson Abrams left the church in October without any pressure from the congregation after having led the church for five years.  She says that she felt it […]

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Kidnapped girl says she was raped 15 times a day

Kidnapped girl says she was raped 15 times a day

By Yolanda Spivey The recent kidnappings of the Nigerian school girls on April 14th from a Government School shocked the world.  Close to 300 young women between the ages of 15-18 are being held against their will by Nigerian Islamic terror group Boko Haram. One young lady managed to escape and tells a tale that solidifies […]

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Boko Haram releases video<br /><br /><br /><br />
                promising to sell kidnapped girls

Boko Haram releases video promising to sell kidnapped girls

Reported By Liku Zelleke Last month, more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped from their secondary school in Nigeria. Until last week it was anyone’s guess as to who had kidnapped them and where they were being held. Even the Nigerian president admitted to his government being in the dark about the fate of the 270 […]

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by Dr Boyce Watkins A teenager in Florida has done something that might seem impossible on the surface , but is quite probable for those who want to accomplish more.  At the age of 16, Grace…

Mayweather Brags About Making $70 Million<br /><br /><br /><br />
              in Only 36 Minutes

Mayweather Brags About Making $70 Million in Only 36 Minutes

Floyd Mayweather could earn up to $70 million dollars for a fιght that lasted only 36 minutes and he couldn’t be happier. Mayweather was paid $32 million for…

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Nevada Rep. to Bundy: Get Your<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Separatist Militia Out of Our Community

Nevada Rep. to Bundy: Get Your Separatist Militia Out of Our Community

After a New York Times reporter posted video of controversial rancher Cliven Bundy making racially inflammatory remarks, Republican support for the rancher disappeared. But Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford…

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Michael Jordan Admits He Was Once<br /><br /><br /><br />
              Racist “Against White People”

Michael Jordan Admits He Was Once Racist “Against White People”

Former NBA star Michael Jordan turned his basketball skills into a worldwide brand everyone could love. And even though the basketball legend doesn’t often wade into controversy, he…

 

Financial Lovemaking: Did bad relationship choices destroy Columbus Short’s career?

Financial<br /><br /><br /><br />
                Lovemaking: Did bad relationship choices destroy<br /><br /><br /><br />
                Columbus Short’s career?

Columbus Short was once a highly sought after superstar on the hit television show, “Scandal.”  Earning millions of dollars each year, he was at the peak of his career.  But this has been a rough year for Short, who has been caught in one awkward situation after another.   Short’s wife, Tanee McCall-Short, is now […]

 

Men Will Cheat To “Fix” Their Marriage?

Men<br /><br /><br /><br />
                Will Cheat To “Fix” Their Marriage?By: Krystle Crossman You may think you know a cheater when you see what, but do you know what many of the typical cheating types are really like? Here are…

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School Kids Mad At Mrs. Obama For “Nasty” Lunches

School Kids Mad At Mrs. Obama For “Nasty”<br /><br /><br /><br />
                LunchesBy: Krystle Crossman High school students all over the country are in protest over new school lunch requirements. Many are placing blame on first lady Michelle Obama. One student in…

Funny skit shows what happens to people who don’t like Beyonce

Funny skit shows what happens to<br /><br /><br /><br />
                people who don’t like Beyonce

Do you ever feel like Beyonce fever has taken over the entire world?  Other people feel the same way too.  This video, called The Beygency, makes a funny joke about what happens to people who don’t cheer for Beyonce.  A man starts off with a normal life, only to find that his friends and his […]

 

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The last video from Dr. Teleka Patrick before she disappeared

Ask her parents and her sister to describe Dr. Teleka Patrick, the words will flow from their lips without hesitation. She is beautiful and she is brilliant. They talk of a daughter and a sister who graduated high school in New York City as a National Merit finalist with a scholarship offer from Harvard. She […]

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‘Affluenza’ teen’s family to pay victim $2M

If you’ll recall, there was a national case a few months ago about a teen who killed several people while drinking and driving.  After killing four people in the accident, Ethan Couch was on trial and expected to receive a lengthy prison sentence for his actions.  However, the judge decided that the young man didn’t […]

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Marvin Sapp finally addresses the disappearance of Teleka Patrick
MAY 6, 2014 NO COMMENTS

By Nigel Boys After the body of Teleka Patrick, the Michigan doctor who went missing…

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Should Mark Jackson have been fired from Golden State?  Sure, the team didn’t do so great this year, but they did make the playoffs.  What are they seeking to accomplish anyway?  It appears that, according…

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Jordan Sparks Shares Secret To Her<br /><br /><br /><br />
          50 Pound Weight Loss | Healthy Black Woman

Jordan Sparks Shares Secret To Her 50 Pound Weight Loss | Healthy Black Woman

By: Krystle Crossman Jordin Sparks is best known for winning American Idol in 2007 during the sixth season. When she appeared on the show she was a healthy…

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Funny skit shows what happens to people who don’t like Beyonce

Funny skit shows what happens to people<br /><br /><br /><br />
            who don’t like BeyonceDo you ever feel like Beyonce fever has taken over the entire world?  Other people feel the same way too.  This video, called The Beygency, makes a funny joke about what happens to people who don’t cheer for Beyonce.  A man starts off with a normal life, only to find that his friends and his […]

 

Black Male<br /><br /><br /><br />
          High School Dropouts Born in 1975 Have 70% Chance of Going to<br /><br /><br /><br />
          Prison | breakingbrown.com

Black Male High School Dropouts Born in 1975 Have 70% Chance of Going to Prison | breakingbrown.com

Vox got hold of a chart from the Hamilton Project, an organization that tracks incarceration rates for different demographics and birth groups, which paints a starkly bleak picture…

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YBW Exclusive: Hip Hop’s Drug<br /><br /><br /><br />
          Culture Both Marketing Hype and Real Life Tragedy

YBW Exclusive: Hip Hop’s Drug Culture Both Marketing Hype and Real Life Tragedy

By Andrew Scot Bolsinger When Hip Hop’s DJ Rashad dιed in late April, news reports initially painted this story as yetanother in the growing column of artists suffering…

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Don Lemon Defends SNL Skit: “She’s<br /><br /><br /><br />
          a Comedian, Not a Civil Rights Worker”

Don Lemon Defends SNL Skit: “She’s a Comedian, Not a Civil Rights Worker”

by Yvette Carnell Just when you think CNN’s Don Lemon has learned a thing or three by having his arguments consistently deconstructed, dismantled and disproven by more thoughtful…

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Calif. Assembly Passes Bill Banning<br /><br /><br /><br />
          Sale of the Confederate Flag

Calif. Assembly Passes Bill Banning Sale of the Confederate Flag

California state government will be forbidden from selling or distributing images of the Confederate flag under a bill that passed the Assembly with a 72-1 vote on Monday.…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris I remember growing up we used to have foot races to see who was the fastest.  We would race tree to tree or light post to light post with the winner…

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by Barry Burch Jr. As more sports players are beginning to reveal their sεxual identities, it is becoming all too clear that there are going to be some new relationships entering the media spotlight. The…

Georgia Bishop to Members: Don’t Bring Your<br /><br /><br /><br />
          Gun Into God’s House

Georgia Bishop to Members: Don’t Bring Your Gun Into God’s House

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal recently signed into law the most pro-gun provisions in the U.S. Nicknamed the “Guns Everywhere” law, it allows Georgians with concealed carry permits to…

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Tiara Williams, Your Reel World: Why is<br /><br /><br /><br />
          this pastor being extorted?

Tiara Williams, Your Reel World: Why is this pastor being extorted?

In this episode, Tiara Williams talks about the 42 year old teacher that gave her students a lap dance because her students told her to do it.  Sometimes,…

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BOSS Sports |<br /><br /><br /><br />
          Tempers Flare Following Mayweather Vs. Maidana, Lil Wayne<br /><br /><br /><br />
          Confronts Maidana

BOSS Sports | Tempers Flare Following Mayweather Vs. Maidana, Lil Wayne Confronts Maidana

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris The Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Vs. Marcos Maidana fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Saturday ended with the judges awarding the fight to Mayweather…

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The city of<br /><br /><br /><br />
          Atlanta plans to buy Morris Brown’s property, and no one plans<br /><br /><br /><br />
          to stop it

The city of Atlanta plans to buy Morris Brown’s property, and no one plans to stop it

Reported By Liku Zelleke The 37 acres of the Morris Brown College property has attracted the attention of the city of Atlanta and the Friendship Baptist Church, who…

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Do You Know Your Hidden Biases?

May 6, 2014

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By Vertis Williams We are each burdened with prejudice; against the poor or the rich, the smart or the slow, the gaunt or the obese. It is natural to develop prejudices. It is noble to rise above them. ~Author Unknown Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has turned into a social pariah due to his recent biased rants.  Sterling has been … Read More »

6 Leadership Quotes For Leading Social Change

May 6, 2014

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By Dr. Artika Tyner Social change begins with the exercise of leadership. Throughout the passage of history, there have been leaders who have played a key role in promoting justice and leveraging their influence to foster change. They have modeled the way for future generations to achieve a vision of justice and freedom for all. We can learn from their example … Read More 

Black Teacher<br /><br /><br /><br />
          Sues After Being Harassed by Students With Minstrel Photos |<br /><br /><br /><br />
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Black Teacher Sues After Being Harassed by Students With Minstrel Photos | breakingbrown.com

A black teacher in Arizona is suing her school claiming that students harassed her and turned her job into a “nightmare.” Students at Ahwatukee’s Desert Vista High School…

 

 

The last video from Dr. Teleka Patrick before she disappeared

  Ask her parents and her sister to describe Dr. Teleka Patrick, the words will flow from their lips without hesitation. She is beautiful and she is brilliant. They talk of a daughter and a sister who graduated high school in New York City as a National Merit finalist with a scholarship offer from Harvard. She […]

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‘Affluenza’ teen’s family to pay victim $2M

FORT WORTH, Texas AP — The family of a Texas teenager who killed four people in a drunken-driving wreck has agreed to pay more than $2 million to the family of a boy left paralyzed by the accident.Tarrant County court documents show that the liability insurer of Ethan Couch’s parents agreed to pay more than […]

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Three-year old boy shoots himself in the head with his own mother’s gun

Three-year old boy shoots himself in the head with his own mother’s gun

If you choose to own a gun, make sure you think carefully before doing so.  Once you get that gun, be sure to teach the basics of gun safety to your child.  These tragedies can be prevented, but this is one that will linger in the mind of the mother for the rest of […]

 

 

Boko Haram releases video promising to sell kidnapped girls

Boko Haram releases video promising to sell kidnapped girls

Reported By Liku Zelleke Last month, more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped from their secondary school in Nigeria. Until last week it was anyone’s guess as to who had kidnapped them and where they were being held. Even the Nigerian president admitted to his government being in the dark about the fate of the 270 […]

 

 

Black Male High School Dropouts Born in 1975 Have 70% Chance of Going to Prison | breakingbrown.com

Black Male High School Dropouts Born in 1975 Have 70% Chance of Going to Prison | breakingbrown.com

Vox got hold of a chart from the Hamilton Project, an organization that tracks incarceration rates for different demographics and birth groups, which paints a starkly bleak picture…

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YBW Exclusive: Hip Hop’s Drug Culture Both Marketing Hype and Real Life Tragedy

YBW Exclusive: Hip Hop’s Drug Culture Both Marketing Hype and Real Life Tragedy

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