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By Andrew Scot Bolsinger For the second time Adrian Thomas’ life hangs in the balance of the courtroom drama taking place in upstate New York. But on trial with him this time is police conduct that resulted in a court of appeals win for Thomas and an award-winning documentary about the interrogation. Thomas’ first trial […]
If you’re driving through Virginia near Fredericksburg, then you should probably brace yourself for an eyesore. A group of Confederate sympathizers called The Virginia Flaggers have posted their second Confederate flag along the highway. The second flag is on Interstate 95 near Richmond, according to The Raw Story. Even though the group’s first flag raised […]
How this NBA player blew through $100 million dollars to nothing: Some are saying that it was his intro to Michael Jordan that made it all happen
This story is a cautionary tale of how a gambling addiction can destroy your life. Antoine Walker is a textbook case of how you can spend and lose a lot of money by not being thoughtful or careful about how you spend your money. We shouldn’t make fun of Antoine for this, but one can […]
It is now illegal in 33 cities to feed homeless people
Reported by Liku Zelleke The next time you can be bothered enough to feed a homeless person you might find yourself at odds with the law. Yes, you have to be “bothered” because you are under no obligation to help your fellow mankind, who has fallen on hard times and on harder concrete slabs. That’s […]
A homeless man living in the United Kingdom who yelled out a racial slur at another mancouldn’t have expected the response he received from the intended target of the slur. Aminur Chowdhury, 30, was leaving a bar when he heard a homeless man named Ben Gallon insult him. Chowdhury says he just couldn’t let it […]
Glass Floor Suspended 1,300 ft Above Ground, Cracks at Chicago Tourist Attraction
June 2, 2014 No Comment
Reported by Krystle Crossman The Willis Tower in Chicago is a popular tourist destination. You can see spectacular views of the city’s skyline and even step out onto a glass deck to view the city moving 103 stories below you. This is one of the best ways to view the sights of the city. It […]
Man Steals $350K Worth of Human Skin
June 2, 2014 1 Comment
Reported Krystle Crossman Gary Dudek looks like every other person: He goes to work, has a great job, and makes a lot of money, and then goes home at the end of the day. Recently, however, it was discovered that Dudek went home with more than just stress from the day at the office. He […]
Research Suggests Computers Affect Children’s Comprehension
By Nigel Boys According to a new study from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, although most schools are gearing up to use digital devices in their classrooms, they don’t compare with using the old fashioned printed reading material in terms of helping the students learn. The study, conducted by the university’s Center for Reading and […]
Dr Michael Fauntroy explains that Donald Sterling is just the tip of the Iceberg
by Professor Michael Fauntroy The only people surprised by the audio recording of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his convoluted racism are those who have no idea who he is or what he is about. He is a well-documented and repugnant racist who for decades used his wealth to and privilege to negatively […]
Young Buck Comments On G-Unit Reunion
The photograph the rapper posted shows him on stage during the event. “LEFT THE #TRAP LASTNIGHT….AND ENDED UP HERE. NEVER LOOKING BACK!!!! #DopeBoyUniversity #G-Unit @dopeboyuniversityclothing IS AVAILABLE AT…
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White Nationalist Website Linked To Over 100 Hate-Crime Murders
By April Taylor Nearly 100 murders can be linked to a far-right website that is thought to be fueling hate crimes. A recent report from the Southern Poverty Law Center describes the site as the, “largest hate site in the world,” and “a magnet and breeding ground for the deadly and deranged,” according to the […]
T.I. On Floyd Mayweather: “Where I’m From, We Don’t Talk After” Fights
T.I., who reportedly was involved in an altercation with Floyd Mayweather recently, says he doesn’t talk after fights. “He may be used to talking after his fights,” T.I.…
Reported by Nigel Boys According to Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Raymond Chandler, Army regulation 670-1 is just waiting for the signature of Secretary of the Army, John McHugh before being put into operation. It will regulate how soldiers groom themselves, including getting tattoos. Chandler went on to say that McHugh has approved the new […]
Oftentimes job seekers forget they should be interviewing the potential employer before and during the job interviewing process. It’s imperative to try to acquire as much understanding about your prospective employer and the department for which you’re being interviewed as best as you can. Don’t assume the department’s culture is the same as the company’s […]
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What Has R&B Singer Dawn Richard Done to Her Face?
Reported by Kacie Whaley It is no secret that several entertainers have engaged in plastic surgery, whether it is done to achieve an image that is more mainstream-friendly, or as a result of issues with self-image. Some celebrities admit to their decision to go under the knife, while others either deny the allegations or ignore […]
June 1, 2014No CommentRead More
Denzel Is Back: New Movie Is A Must See!
A trailer for Denzel Washington’s upcoming thriller, The Equalizer, was released over the holiday weekend and the Academy Award-winner is playing a hitman. The trailer will have you sitting close to the edge your seat. The Equalizer focuses on Washington as a lone wolf named Robert McCall, an expertly skilled killer who (in the opening […]
Good or bad? Scientists are proposing Genetically-Modified crops in Africa
April Taylor The use of genetically-modified (GM) crops has created an international debate about their safety and efficacy. As the Atlanta BlackStar recently reported, the debate about the use of GM crops also center around food security. Four coexisting factors determine food security and include measures such as food quantity, food access, nutrition, and overall […]
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Black America’s Use of the Word “Crazy” Dismisses Serious Mental Health Issues
Reported by Kacie Whaley This April, the suicide of For Brown Girls founder Karyn Washington opened the door for mainstream media outlets to acknowledge the mental health issue within the black community. Many speculated that 22-year-old Washington may have taken her life because of depression from her mother’s passing. The dialogues were definitely a sign […]
Are Universities Properly Handling Rape Cases?
The demand for accountability from higher education in its dealing with sexual harassment cases is reaching national heights. Within the hallowed halls of the college campus, sexual harassment cases are not given the attention it needs to change on an institutional level. Annie E. Clark and Andrea Pino, former University of North Carolina students and […]
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ColorofChange Calls For Less Violence on Real Housewives of Atlanta
ColorOfChange, a Civil Rights organization that strengthens African Americans political voice, is tired of Bravo Tv’s portrayal of African American women. According to The Hollywood Reporter the civil rights organization was in outrage when two of the housewives had a physical altercation during the reunion. The reunion aired on Sunday. The Housewives in question were Kenya […]
Nigerian Author Wins Major Prize For Fiction
By Andrew Scot Bolsinger Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel about race and identity was awarded the National Book Critics Circle prize for fiction. Adichie’s “Americanah,” was chosen over “The Goldfinch” author Donna Tartt and three other finalists according to a story in Newsone. Adichie is best known “Half of a Yellow Sun.” Americanah centers […]
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The latest from the writers in the Your Black World Network
Kevin Hart says he won’t apologize for his joke about dark-skinned black women, but wouldn’t dare insult gay people
June 3, 2014 | 0 Comments
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Kevin Hart may be the hottest comedian in the country right now, but his status is in jeopardy as long as he keeps putting his foot in his mouth. Hart recently…
Here Are a List of Companies That Would Love to Hire You, but you’ve got to go to prison first
June 3, 2014 | 0 Comments
Reported by April Taylor The rise of the prison industrial complex in the United States is a winding and sordid tale with its beginnings deeply rooted in slavery and exploitation. According to California Prison Focus, an…
Teacher accused of sleeping with a student and exposing him to HIV
A teacher in Louisiana is being accused of sleeping with a student and also of exposing him to the AIDS virus. According to wwltv.com, Derrick Nesby is accused of being physically intimate with a 16-year old student at H.L. Bourgeois High School, where he is a teacher. Police are saying that the encounter did take […]
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It is now illegal in 33 cities to feed homeless people
Reported by Liku Zelleke The next time you can be bothered enough to feed a homeless person you might find yourself at odds with the law. Yes, you have to be “bothered” because you are under no obligation to help your fellow mankind, who has fallen on hard times and on harder concrete slabs. That’s […]
Donald Sterling Attends Black Church and Receives Round of Applause
by Yvette Carnell As some readers will remember, awhile back I criticized the manifestation of Christianity in black political movements. There seems to be, among some black Christians, a desire to magically and instantaneously forgive even the most egregious crimes committed against black Americans. Take banned NBA owner Donald Sterling for instance, who was not […]
Woman Who Worked With Malcolm X And Held Him In His Final Moments, Dead at 93
Reported by April Taylor Yuri Kochiyama, who is perhaps most well known for cradling Malcolm X’s head during his final moments, has passed away at age 93. The Independent is reporting that she passed away peacefully at her home. Kochiyama was a Japanese-American activist who campaigned for civil rights and fought for political prisoners. She […]
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Lebron Responds to Tim Duncan’s Guarantee of a championship
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Miami Heat forward Lebron James hears trash talk from a lot of opponents, but he probably never expected San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan to be the latest mouth to be sounding off. Well James…
Chris Brown Is A Free Man
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BY: John “Hennry” Harris Renowned R&B singer and bad boy Chris Brown has been released from a Los Angeles County jail, according to authorities. CBS News is reporting that Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputy Tony Moore…
Charges: Neighbor pulls gun on dad teaching daughter to ride bike
A man is accused of pulling a gun on a neighbor who was teaching his 7-year-old daughter how to ride a bike in Rosemount. Gary Drake, 61, is facing second-degree assault and terroristic threat charges after he pointed a shotgun at his neighbor and threatened to kill him on May 25, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint […]
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Fellow soldier criticizes Obama’s recoverd POW for abandoning his unit
For five years, soldiers have been forced to stay silent about the disappearance and search for Bergdahl. Now we can talk about what really happened. It was June 30, 2009, and I was in the city of Sharana, the capitol of Paktika province in Afghanistan. As I stepped out of a decrepit office building into […]
Black Man Survives Prison, Suicide Attempt And Graduates From Law School
Reported by Krystle Crossman Desmond Meade started his adult life as a soldier. After he was dismissed from the U.S. Army, a string of unfortunate events happened and his life took a dramatic turn. His mother passed away. He had been convicted of a felony, and then was later convicted of being a felon in […]
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Drunk Racists Hurl Racial Slurs at Georgia Officer Before Kιlling Him
Witnesses say that a Griffin police officer and father of 7 was only doing his job when a group of drunk racists hurled racial slurs at him then gunned the officer down. Kevin Jordan, 43, was in uniform while working security outside a Waffle House early Saturday morning when he ran into a group of […]
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The Absence of Black Wealth Is a National Economic Security Problem
June 2, 2014 | 0 Comments
Reported by April Taylor A new report published by the Center for Global Policy Solutions titled “Beyond Broke: Why Closing the Racial Wealth Gap is a Priority for National Economic Security,” highlights just how drastic…
U. Michigan Study: Black men are far more likely to be falsely imprisoned for rαpe
June 2, 2014 | 0 Comments
Reported by April Taylor The National Registry of Exonerations is a collaboration between the University of Michigan and the Center on Wrongful Convictions at the School of Law at Northwestern University that exposes the stories…
By Daphne R Andrew Mupuya is an award winning entrepreneur who decided when he was 16 years old to take on the world. It was 2008, both his parents had lost their jobs and had…
Spurs’ Tim Duncan on NBA Finals vs. Heat: ‘We’ll do it this time’
June 2, 2014 | 0 Comments
It looks like Tim Duncan is ready to take no prisoners in the NBA finals this year. Who do you think is going to win? If history says anything about it, LeBron’s greatness is going…
The Real Reason Why McDonald’s Burgers Don’t Rot
McDonald’s burgers can sit for years without rotting. Earlier this year, a chiropractor’s office in Nebraska made news for displaying a 2-year-old McDonald’s Happy Meal in hopes that it would persuade patients to avoid fast food. The meal appears nearly intact. And then there was a viral story last year about a 14-year-old McDonald’s hamburger […]
Could Root Canals Soon Be A Thing Of The Past?
Nobody likes having to undergo a root canal, but these painful procedures could soon be a thing of the past. The trick: laser light and stem cells. Researchers at Harvard University found that exposing the cells on the inside of a tooth to weak laser light stimulates the growth of dentin, the substance that makes up […]
White bread is not the dieter’s friend: A new study claims it can foster obesity
Just two or more servings of white bread could put you on the road to gaining weight and puts you at a 40 percent higher risk of obesity, according to new research focused on the eating habits of university graduates. A research team monitored the eating and weight fluctuations of 9,200 Spanish graduates over a […]
Chicago Police Allegedly Stopped Nurse From Saving the Life of Gunshot Victim
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Reported by Kacie Whaley Another life has been taken by gun violence in Chicago. The victim, 21-year-old McArthur Swindle (pictured), was gunned down in the parking lot of a heavily populated shopping center in the…
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Reported by April Taylor Jackson, MS is a pre-Civil War city that was built by slaves. The town of 175,000 is home to some of the poorest citizens in the United States and comes second to Detroit in having the highest percentage of African-Americans. Recently deceased Jackson Mayor Chockwe Lumumba had a vision for rebuilding […]
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Dr. Samori Swygert: Black Men Are Angry, Muslims Are Terrorists, And White Men Are…?
by Dr. Samori Swygert One of the most frequently frustrating labels to me is the “angry black man”. I detest and abhor it. American society has persistently found a way to stigmatize and bastardize the black male image. The media has utilized their cinematic, audio-visual apparatus to stereotype black men for ages. My Issue With […]
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Teacher Suspended For Showing History of Blackface Video During Jim Crow Discussion
Reported by Kacie Whaley A teacher at Monroe Middle School in Michigan was suspended for showing his students a video about the history of blackface. According to Monroe News, Alan Barron wanted to show his eighth-grade class some of the realities of the Jim Crow South, since his class was currently covering the era. He […]
Is PMS a Good Enough Excuse to Skip Work?
By: Krystle Crossman As women we know one thing is absolutely true. PMS sucks. The cramps, the bloating, the mood swings. They can be too much sometimes. When you wake…
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This Is Why You Should Do a Handstand Everyday
By: Krystle Crossman A headstand is one of the most difficult yoga positions to do. It is also one of the most beneficial. Here are ten reasons why you should…
Former Grizzlies Coach Hollins Sought After as Associate Head Coach
May 31, 2014 | 0 Comments
According to Bleacher Report, former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins is being sought after as an associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. Hollins coached the Grizzlies from 2008 to…
We’re Not Kidding: Alabama State President’s Contract Says She Can’t Have Lovers Spend the Night
Contracts often come with terms and conditions that might seem, well, confusing. The new contract for Alabama State University President Gwendolyn Boyd could be a doozy relative to other deals signed by people in similar situations. According to Inside Higher Ed, Boyd’s contract includes a clause which states that she is not allowed to have potential […]
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