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Michael Brown to Officer Wilson: “You’re Too Much of a P*ssy to shoot me »…

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George Zimmerman told authoritiesthat Trayvon Martin told him, “You’re going to die tonight” during the altercation that led to Zimmerman putting a bullet through Martin’s chest. The statement so…


So, this is when Bill Cosby punched another comedian in the face for insulting The Cosby Show

Reported by Liku Zelleke Maybe married men who do shows about family values shouldn’t be hanging out in the Playboy Mansion, but that is a matter of opinion and could be a sign of the times. Bill Cosby isn’t catching a break any time soon. The head of the Huxtables, the upstanding TV family everyone […]

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Watch: Farrakhan on Ferguson: “Let’s die for something”

 

Minister Louis Farrakhan is one of the voices of black leadership that gets respect and response whenever America is in turmoil.  The recent decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson is a flash point for the minister, who says that America could be on the verge of a race war if it doesn’t change its […]

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The Kansas City Chiefs are an organization that has been through some difficulty and heartache.  Two years ago, Jovan Belcher killed himself on team facilities after taking the life of his girlfriend.  Now, they have…

 

Protester Interrupts Don Lemon: “F*ck CNN”

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Mainstream news has done a poor job of covering the Ferguson protests and Lemon, who said last night that he smelled marijuana, is among the greatest offenders in that regard. Instead of acting as a straight news journal…

Carl Dix: When it comes to Ferguson, there is no standing on the sidelines

November 25, 2014 Leave a comment

By Carl Dix The grand jury has refused to indict Darren Wilson, the cop who killed Michael Brown in Ferguson. Once again one of their hired guns has gotten away with murdering a Black youth. This is a shot to the heart. A brutal, horrible injustice in its own right. And a damning indictment of the very essence of this … Read More »

 

How to Avoid the Winter Home-school Blues

By: Serena Crawford When the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter the blues start to set in. Your kids may start to become restless while you are trying to teach. You may even feel like giving up until the days grow longer. Winter sicknesses set in and as the weather gets chillier you […]

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Kids Get Education Through Innovative Floating School After Natural Disasters

By: Krystle Crossman When school is cancelled due to weather in the U.S. it is most often because of a snow storm, hurricane, or tornado. In Bangladesh they have to deal with the monsoon season. During this season the rains are unending. The roads become impossible to pass because of all of the water. This […]

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METTA WORLD TRIECE: 5 CUTE PROTECTIVE HAIR STYLES FOR THE WINTER

By: Metta World Triece   We as African American women have a major struggle in the winter and that struggle is trying to figure out what to do with our hair for the winter seasons. Some women don’t like…

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CUT THEIR HAIR TO CREATE WIGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

By: Metta World Triece During the Holiday Season it is common to be jolly, give a lot of love, give food, give toys and plenty of warm clothing to those who may not have. But to give your hair? That…

 

Don Lemon, who did much of the coverage for CNN in Ferguson, Missouri, seemed to be preoccupied with things that had nothing to do with the case at hand: “We’re watching people. They’re on top…

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Don Lemon, who did much of the coverage for CNN in Ferguson, Missouri, seemed to be preoccupied with things that had nothing to do with the case at hand: “We’re watching people. They’re on top…

HALLE BERRY TAKES EX TO COURT FOR MAKING THEIR DAUGHTER APPEAR LESS BLACK

Halle Berry is not here for anyone trying to disregard her or her daughter’s African American roots, but the person who seems to do that the most is her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry. We all know how Black women are about…

BILL COSBY ALLEGEDLY LEAKED STORY ABOUT DAUGHTER’S DRUG PROBLEMS TO AVOID STRIPPER STORY

In recent weeks allegations have re-emerged accusing beloved comedian Bill Cosby of sεxual abυse. According to Page Six, however, one of the most dastardly actions taken by Cosby didn’t involve other women, but Cosby’s own daughter. The website is reporting…

SINGER KELIS SHOWS OFF PROFESSIONAL COOKING SKILLS ON NEW TV SHOW

Reported by Kacie Whaley Did you know Kelis can throw down in the kitchen?  Well, she can, and with her new holiday special on The Cooking Channel, the “Milkshake” singer is showing all naysayers that she can whip up  a…

METTA WORLD TRIECE: 5 CUTE PROTECTIVE HAIR STYLES FOR THE WINTER

By: Metta World Triece   We as African American women have a major struggle in the winter and that struggle is trying to figure out what to do with our hair for the winter seasons. Some women don’t like…

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CUT THEIR HAIR TO CREATE WIGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

By: Metta World Triece During the Holiday Season it is common to be jolly, give a lot of love, give food, give toys and plenty of warm clothing to those who may not have. But to give your hair? That…

 

St. Louis County District Attorney didn’t want indictment in Michael Brown shooting: legal expert

Inconsistencies occur in every criminal investigation. Eyewitnesses to traumatic events rarely have perfect recollection. Guns appear larger, time slows, distances expand or contract, gunshots multiply. An eyewitness may provide more or less detail with each account. Different people who see pieces of the same encounter almost never agree. But every day in America, prosecutors reconcile […]

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Mayor says FBI cleared 2 officers in chaotic arrest after seat-belt stop, returns them to duty

Saying the FBI has “cleared” them, Hammond’s mayor has returned two police officers to regular duty two months after they were accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop, smashing a window and using a Taser on a passenger. But Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said he hopes to continue a “discussion” with community and […]

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DARREN WILSON PLAYS VICTIM: “HE LOOKED UP AT ME..LIKE A DEMON, THAT’S HOW ANGRY HE LOOKED”

Aside from waiting on the grand jury to make a decision on whether or not Officer Darren Wilson would be indicted behind the murder of 18-year-old Michael Brown, the Black community has also been waiting on Wilson to finally show…

 

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The Ins and Outs of the Civil Lawsuit That Could ‘Indict’ Darren Wilson and Ferguson Police

Monday the public learned that a Missouri grand jury found that it did not have sufficient evidence to indict Michael Brown’s shooter, police Officer Darren Wilson. People are angry and disappointed, but the legal system may not be through with Wilson—or the Ferguson, Mo., Police Department that employs him (although reportedly not for long). There […]

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No Indictment Against Cop Who Killed Michael Brown – President Obama calls for calm

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

As many have expected for weeks, white police officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed unarmed Black teenager Michael Brown August 9 in Ferguson, Missouri, will not face criminal charges. A grand jury of 9 whites and 3 Blacks decided not to return an indictment against Wilson f

 

So here’s what Lisa Bonet had to say about that fake Cosby tweet

November 24, 2014 1 Comment

Lisa Bonet is one of the few people who seems to have had a 20-year issue with Bill Cosby.  The actress fought back against him for years, and was eventually released from the show because she refused to live by his rules.   So, when someone set up a fake twitter account pretending to be Bonet, everyone paid attention. The … Read More »

 

 

 

 

He Was A Professional Boxer & Born In Germany? 8 Interesting Facts about Martin Lawrence

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is one of the world’s most influential comedians. Starting his career as a standup comedian, he went on to influence comics around the world. He went from the stage to television and eventually earned twenty million dollars per film. Here are 8 facts about Martin Lawrence. 1.) Was born in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany. Though he grew up in the … Read More »

 

 

 

Bob Marley’s family launching weed company dubbed Marley Natural

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Bob Marley is a late great legend that many people look to as an influence in music and in life. The reggae icon promoted ideas that are still relevant to this day, but one thing that he was most popular for was his unique habit of smoking marijuana. In today’s society, marijuana is either extremely looked down upon or in heavy … Read More »

 

 

 

 

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Chicago Suburb Bans Former Gang Members From Ministering to Current Members

November 20, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Nigel Boys Although you would think that a city would be pleased if gang members discontinued their life of crime and violence in favor of Christianity and wanted to encourage others to do the same, officials in Elgin, Illinois apparently don’t feel that way. What’s more, the city has been restraining former gang members from evangelizing to others … Read More »

 

 

 

Dr. Wilmer Leon asks: What happens if Ferguson officer is not indicted?

November 20, 2014 1 Comment

By Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III “This innocent country set you down in a ghetto in which, in fact, it intended that you should perish…You were born into a society which spelled out with brutal clarity, and in as many ways as possible, that you were a worthless human being. You were not expected to aspire to excellence: you were … Read More »

 

 

 

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Many people are not aware of their history.  They don’t know how black people were viewed in the past, and how this reflects the way black people are viewed till this day.  Some of the…

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April V. Taylor Black people have been taught for years that their freedom is due in large part to Abraham Lincoln and his signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.  What many fail to realize is that…

 

 

 

 

 

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We hopefully agree that supporting black businesses is important. Black people can’t get jobs when we are giving our money away to corporations that are refusing to hire us. As a result, black unemployment remains…

 

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METTA WORLD TRIECE: 5 CUTE PROTECTIVE HAIR STYLES FOR THE WINTER

By: Metta World Triece   We as African American women have a major struggle in the winter and that struggle is trying to figure out what to do with our hair for the winter seasons. Some women don’t like…

 

Marissa Alexander Accepts Plea Deal

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

Marissa Alexander has chosen to accept a plea deal instead of facing decades behind bars for firing a gun in the direction of her estranged husband and sons. On Monday Alexander agreed to a deal that sentences her to three years in jail, but gives her credit for the 1,030 days already served. Once the time already served is subtracted, … Read More »

BREAKING: Ferguson Grand Jury Reaches Decision

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

April V. Taylor According to multiple news sources, the grand jury weighing the fate of officer Darren Wilson, who shot unarmed Black teenager Michael Brown to death in August, has reached a decision.  Both CNN and The Washington Post are also reporting that the St. Louis Country prosecutor’s office is planning to announce the decision at a press conference later … Read More »

 

Woman Locks Herself Out of the House, Gets Arrested When Police Show U…

An Iowa woman who locked herself out of her home was arrested by police who tried to assist her. Police were called shortly after midnight on Friday when a woman was seen banging on the window of an apartment, reports th…

So here’s what Lisa Bonet had to say about that fake Cosby tweet

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

Lisa Bonet is one of the few people who seems to have had a 20-year issue with Bill Cosby.  The actress fought back against him for years, and was eventually released from the show because she refused to live by his rules.   So, when someone set up a fake twitter account pretending to be Bonet, everyone paid attention. The … Read More »

Bestselling Writer Admits That Watermelon Joke About Black Children’s Book Author Was Racist

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

The author of “Brown Girl Dreaming” was supposed to be receiving an award for her writing, but instead the presenter of the award made her the bυtt of a racist joke. Now the bestselling writer who made that joke is trying to make up for it by writing a fat check. Daniel Handler, creator of Lemony Snicket, will be writing … Read More »

 

Despite the New York Giants losing a 31-28 heartbreaker to the Dallas Cowboys, Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s 43 yard touchdown catch is cause to celebrate.  With Beckham using just his thumb and two…

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Critics are going to say what they want to say, but if this hip-hop critic’s analysis is anywhere near accurate, it may mean that you shouldn’t go anywhere near the new Rick Ross album “Hood…

 

MEN RUN FROM ATLANTA TO FERGUSON, OVERCOME WITH EMOTION AT BROWN MEMORIAL

Londrelle Hall and Ray Mills set off on a 550 mile journey from Atlanta, Georgia to Ferguson, Missouri on November 3, running an average of…

 

 

So, here’s what happened when Bill Cosby Tried to buy NBC

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

The media speaks about the past of Bill Cosby as if he spent most of his younger years sleeping with young women.  But this wasn’t all that he did.  In fact, he did a great deal more, making the kinds of major moves rarely seen among any person of color at the time. One of the things that Cosby attempted … Read More »

“Why Not Taze Him?” Asks Father of Boy Gunned Down By Cops

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

When providing a rationale for fatally shooting black men, police routinely ‘mistake’ wallets and other non-metal items for guns. Now police are also mistaking toy guns for real guns and young boys for men. Twelve year old Tamir Rice was gunned down on Saturday afternoon by police while carrying a toy BB gun in his waistband. The boy’s father cannot … Read More »

Anonymous To Cleveland PD: “Ignorant, Rookie” Cops A Threat To Society

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

The country is once again mourning the loss of a young, Black man who was killed by police, and the child’s father as well as the hacker group Anonymous are speaking out about Tamir Rice’s death.  Rice was fatally shot twice by a rookie cop at the Cudell Recreation Center, despite not having pointed the fake gun at officers.  The … Read More »

House Republicans Make Good On Threat, Sue Obama

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

Republicans in the House of Representatives have fired the opening salvo against President Obama in what looks to be an intense battle over President Obama’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.  The lawsuit specifically challenges issues with employer-based coverage and payments to insurers. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington D.C. against the Department … Read More »

Man Told to Call 911 After Running Barefoot to Fire Station to Report Blaze

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

When a Florida man’s house caught fire, he ran to the local fire station, which was only a fewdoors down, to report the blaze. But instead of firefighters springing into action, they turned the man away and advised him to call 911. Neville Morrison, 67, told the Sun Sentinel that he ran barefoot to the fire station to get the … Read More »

Don Lemon Among Reporters Who Secretly Met With Officer Darren Wilson

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment

While America waits, the grand jury reconvened again on Monday to decide the fate of theofficer who gunned down unarmed teen Michael Brown. The media, however, isn’t waiting until after the decision to hear Officer Darren Wilson’s side of the story. According to CNN, several reporters have already met with Wilson in an attempt to get an exclusive scoop. Among … Read More »

TMZ under fire for calling Marion Barry “The Crack Mayor”

November 23, 2014 2 Comments

Reported by Kacie Whaley The celebrity gossip reporters over at TMZ are known for tasteless, inconsiderate, and downright offensive remarks, and the staff followed its usual routine today when covering the death of former Washington D.C. mayor Marion Barry.  But this time, thousands of TMZ critics are fed-up and created a petition demanding the website to change the disrespectful article …Read More »

NC Christians Can Now Say “Jesus” After Supreme Court Strikes Down Censored Prayer Legislation
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TYRESE WAS DISCOVERED BECAUSE OF A BUS RIDE – HERE ARE SOME OTHER THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

by Marie Seva Tyrese, the multi-talented music artist and actor, best known for his contributions in the genre of R&B is also widely known as Roman Pearce in the multi-awarded winning film series, “Fast and Furious.” More facts on the…

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Rapper Cool C may have thought he’d have a long career rapping about the same violent stuff that other rappers are talking about, but his life may be an example of when Keeping it Real…

 

TMZ under fire for calling Marion Barry “The Crack Mayor”

November 23, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Kacie Whaley The celebrity gossip reporters over at TMZ are known for tasteless, inconsiderate, and downright offensive remarks, and the staff followed its usual routine today when covering the death of former Washington D.C. mayor Marion Barry.  But this time, thousands of TMZ critics are fed-up and created a petition demanding the website to change the disrespectful article …Read More »

MOM LEAVES 13-YEAR-OLD SON IN FECES-INFESTED HOME FOR A MONTH

Reported by Kacie Whaley A mother and step-father were arrested for leaving his 13-year0ld son by himself in a house for almost month without central air or running water.  The step-father was arrested on Wednesday, and his wife was apprehended…

 

The media speaks about the past of Bill Cosby as if he spent most of his younger years sleeping with young women.  But this wasn’t all that he did.  In fact, he did a great…

 

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West Virginia Mother Told Homeschoolers Don’t Work As Hard

By: Krystle Crossman In West Virginia home-school parents have a battle to fight that not many other states have. One mother found this out the hard way and contacted the Home School Legal Defense Association for some help. Attorney Mike Donnelly took the case. Patricia’s daughter Kaitlyn was being home-schooled. They had gone through all […]

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Assistant Principal In Hot Water After Racially Insensitive Tweet

By: Krystle Crossman Social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family but it is also a great way to ruin your career or reputation. Assistant principal Amy Strickland found this out the hard way after she retweeted a post from a statirical site on her Twitter account. She meant […]

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Nigeria, China agree to build a $12B bullet train

November 23, 2014 | 0 Comments

A state-owned Chinese company has signed a $12 billion agreement with the federal government to build a railway along Nigeria’s coast that is billed as China’s single largest overseas contract, the state media said on…

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By Nanci Deed Are you a BOSS or just bossy? What do I mean when I use the word BOSS? Daring, fearless, courageous with an unbreakable backbone just to name a few… Is it wrong to give…

 

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Cosby has sellout show, standing ovation in Florida

If Bill Cosby is an embattled old comedian whose best days are in the past, you never would have known it this week. Cosby took a trip to Melbourne, Florida for a 90-minute performance at the King Center for the Performing Arts, and the crowd showed nothing but love.  In fact, the show was sold […]

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Bill Cosby’s Attorney Dismisses ‘Fabricated’ Accusation From Woman With Criminal Background

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Reported by Kacie Whaley Thus far, 10 women have come forward accusing TV dad Bill Cosby of rαpe.  But as more assault stories are released, one accuser’s sketchy past is being uncovered. Linda Joy Traitz revealed over Facebook that when she was a 19-year-old waitress at a Florida cafe that Cosby co-owned, he came by […]

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Authorities Contacted After FSU Shooter Mailed Mystery Package Before Shooting

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Reported by Kacie Whaley The Florida State University shooter reportedly sent eight people mysterious packages before he went on a shooting rampage Thursday. Last Saturday, Myron May used Facebook to contact  Joe Paul, who he attended FSU with a decade ago.  The two kept in touch over the years, so when May asked for Paul’s […]

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Hardworking Housekeeper Suffering From Exhaustion Is Given a New Home

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Reported by Kacie Whaley On this week’s webisode of Prank It FWD, the team of pranksters target Cara Simmons, a mother of three from Cleveland, Ohio who works as a housekeeper.  Her friends and family say she “gives her all to her work and her family” and “would give the shirt off her back.”  But […]

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by Dr Boyce Watkins Nicki Minaj, aka Onika Tanya Maraj, disappoints me.  As a fan of quality hip-hop, I immediately concluded that Nicki is every bit as talented as her male counterparts.  Her flow is smooth,…

Temple University won’t abandon Bill Cosby

November 22, 2014 Leave a comment 

Reported by Dr. Sinclair Grey III Just about everyone knows that Bill Cosby is in hot water as of recent. The American-dad from The Cosby Show is facing allegations of seχual assault and rαpe. His reputation as well as his character are being called into question. Because of the iconic stature of Cosby, many of his fans are confused as what … Read More »

 

Did Bow Wow just tweet that he put a hit out on Tony Rock?

November 22, 2014 Leave a comment

You’re always going to have haters when you’re doing good in life.  Always having an opinion on what you’re doing and how you’re doing.  Seldom do their opinions matter… When do they cross your line? Apparently where Bow Wow drew his line was new love Erica Mena. Tony Rock not only crossed it- The comedian shattered it to the point … Read More »

Bill Cosby has yet another accuser, and this time she’s black

November 22, 2014 Leave a comment

by Ashley Naples It seems as though accusers are coming from all directions against comedian Bill Cosby.  His career is hitting a horrible sunset after over a dozen women have come forward, claiming that the comedian drugged them and took advantage of them while they were sleeping. Until now, all of the accusers were white women.  Now, according to the New York Daily … Read More »

 

You Won’t Believe Some Of These $exual Fantasies

You Won’t Believe Some Of These $exual FantasiesBy: Krystle Crossman Everyone has a s*xual fantasy. They may not necessarily voice those fantasies to their partner though because they feel that they are too strange. A new survey…

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Why Men Get Re-Married and Women Don’t

Why Men Get Re-Married and Women Don’tBy: Krystle Crossman Out of every ten couples that walk down the aisle four of them are people that are getting remarried. Surprisingly most of those who are getting remarried…

 

Assistant Principal In Hot Water After Racially Insensitive Tweet

By: Krystle Crossman Social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family but it is also a great way to ruin your career or reputation. Assistant principal Amy Strickland found this out the hard way after she retweeted a post from a statirical site on her Twitter account. She meant […]

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by Dr Boyce Watkins This is just a quick note I wanted to share from my spirit, nothing long, drawn out or formal. As the world talks about rape allegations and what to believe, I…

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Remember a while back when Eddie Murphy talked about meeting Bill Cosby?   Murphy said that he loved the Bill Cosby show, but that he got a call from Cosby chastising him for being too…

 

Police shoot a 12-year old boy with a BB gun

Right when you suspect that things can’t get any worse with police, you hear about things like this.  A 12-year old boy was shot by police after officers mistook his BB gun for a deadly weapon.   The Cleveland boy’s air gun allegedly resembled a pistol, leading to police to fire upon him. The boy is […]

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Bob Marley’s family to launch cannabis brand dubbed Marley Natural

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Bob Marley is a late great legend that many people look to as an influence in music and in life. The reggae icon promoted ideas that are still [Read More]

She’s The Lead singer of a Metal Band – 8 interesting Facts about Jada Pinkett-Smith

November 22, 2014 // 0 Comments

Enter Will’s better half: Jada Pinkett-Smith.  Just like her husband, Jada is a huge celebrity with many different and explored talents. [Read More]

 

DID LISA BONET MAKE A DAMAGING TWEET ABOUT BILL COSBY?

We just received notice that Lisa Bonet’s manager is stating that the actress is not on Twitter.  While a picture of the alleged tweet is below, Bonet herself has not issued a statement about the authenticity of the account.  The twitter…

MAN TURNS TO CRAIGLIST IN HOPES OF GETTING TO KNOW NURSE WHO DELIVERED HE AND HIS WIFE’S BABY

Reported by Kacie Whaley An ad posted one week ago on Craigslist suggested a new father out of North Carolina is attempting to contact his wife’s labor and delivery nurse so the two can get to know each other a…

 

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What Lives On The Other Side Of Our Fears?

By Cliff Townsend We have all heard it, and as a Business and Life Coach my clients have heard it from me. I have told them to “Find their purpose in life”. We have been told that if we find our purpose in life, and we do the thing that we love to do then we will never have to work a day in …Read More »

 

Angela Davis ran for Vice-President twice under the Communist Party but then left the Party to co-found the Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism because the former supported the 1991 Soviet coup d’etat.  More…

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by Marie Seva “The Jeffersons” was a 70’s sitcom with its cast primarily composed of African Americans.  Here are more interesting facts about one of the longest running American television series in history: 1.) “The…

 

What No One Tells You About Being The BOSS

By Nanci Deed Are you a BOSS or just bossy? What do I mean when I use the word BOSS? Daring, fearless, courageous with an unbreakable backbone just to name a few… Is it wrong to give order to my life? Is it wrong for me to be authoritative when comes to my life? Please note that I am not bossy… I am … Read More »

 

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You’ve NEVER seen Beyonce look this silly in your life….it’s really funny to watch

For most of the years that she’s been public, Beyonce has been the woman who has held it together without flaw. The public knows that she probably lets her hair down at some point, but she doesn’t do that very much, and especially not in public. So, this video might be a special treat.  This […]

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by Ashley Naples Bill Cosby has been in the news a great deal lately, and for good reason.  A large number of women are coming forward claiming that he did terrible things to them.  The…

 

 

Family says police killed woman as she recited the Lord’s Prayer

Tanisha Anderson, a 37-year-old mother, died under mysterious circumstances while in the custody of the Cleveland police department.  Anderson’s family feels that cops are responsible for Anderson’s death because of a violent take down maneuver used on Anderson that left her collapsed on a sidewalk in the cold. Although Cleveland police have not released the […]

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Queen Latifah’s show is dropped by her network

Queen Latifah had a nice run as a television show host and has made a remarkable transition from her early days as a hip-hop artist.   According to TMZ, Latifah is going to be pushed on to new projects after her show was dropped from the air. “The Queen Latifah Show” is in its second […]

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Watch out: STD infections in the black community are out of control

If you watch movies and listen to music, you might think that HIV doesn’t really exist anymore.   People make a lot of songs about sexx, but don’t say much of anything about protection.  This data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might make you think twice, because it appears that the black […]

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Tracy Morgan’s lawyer says he has serious brain damage

Tracy Morgan is suffering.  According to his attorneys, the injuries he sustained after his car was hit by a Walmart truck were even worse than most people thought. According to Morgan’s attorneys, the actor is suffering from severe brain trauma and may have a difficult time ever making a full recovery.  The crash with the […]

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Man who said “I’m not Gay no more” is being threatened with a lawsuit from the COGIC Church

November 21, 2014 Leave a comment

Andrew Caldwell is an interesting character, to say the least.  Caldwell, who is a member of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) gained instant fame by proclaiming proudly that “I’m not gay no more!” in front of a large COGIC gathering. After telling the audience that he is no longer gay, Caldwell then stated that he will not carry … Read More »

 

by Dr Boyce Watkins As ugly allegations continue to surface about comedian Bill Cosby, I choose not to see things in absolutes.  I refuse to stop giving him credit for providing wonderful lessons for kids…

 

 

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Parents Outraged After Bus Driver Calls Elementary School Kids “N*gger” and School Ignores It

By: Krystle Crossman At the request of a group of parents in Moss Point-Jackson County, Mississippi the NAACP has stepped in on a case at one of the local schools. The bus driver of bus 55 was accused of saying a racial slur to some children when they weren’t sitting down in their seats. He […]

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7 Yr Old Uses Her Violin As an Instrument of Peace In Ferguson

By: Isabella Carson Ferguson, Missouri has been in a state of turmoil since the killing of teenager Michael Brown. The grand jury is currently deciding the fate of the officer who shot him, Officer Darren Wilson. As millions wait for the decision the city lies in a state of unrest. The citizens have protested, have […]

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Kamala The Ugandan Giant, was a great pro wrestler, but now diabetes cost him both of his legs

In the 1980s, Kamala the Ugandan Giant was one of the most feared wrestlers in what was then known as the WWF. Today, he’s a double amputee struggling to make ends meet. The video above, produced by Bleacher Report, shows James Harris (a.k.a. Kamala) as he copes with the loss of both legs to diabetes. […]

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10 things every Christian needs to know about Moses
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What’s new? Will Smith’s son does another strange interview

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Adults love to tell teenagers that they do not know much about life because they have not lived long enough. A common thing for most people to do is to hold little value to what younger people have to say because they do not think that they know what they are talking about, but times have changed and just being … Read More »

 

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by Jeff Lightsy Jr. As if the NCAA didn’t make enough people mad over the way they treat and exploit their college athletes. It seems now they are trickling down to the high school level….

 

10 healthy, natural ways to fight off depression

Being depressed can make you feel helpless. You’re not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there’s a lot you can do on your own to fight back. Changing your behavior — your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking — are all natural depression treatments. These tips can help you feel better — […]

 

 

Infidelity may be in our genes

By Robert Wright ROBERT WRIGHT, a senior editor at New Republic, adapted this article from his new book, The Moral Animal: Evolutionary Psychology and Everyday Life, to be published this month by Pantheon. The language of zoology used to be so reassuring. Human beings were called a “pair-bonding” species. Lasting monogamy, it seemed, was natural […]

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by Dr Boyce Watkins As ugly allegations continue to surface about comedian Bill Cosby, I choose not to see things in absolutes.  I refuse to stop giving him credit for providing wonderful lessons for kids…

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This rapper says that the government determined that “enhanced self-esteem and racial pride” led to riots in the 60s. So, years later, when Public Enemy issued “Fight the Power,” they deliberately made hip-hop negative to…

 

BOSS Sports | Floyd Mayweather’s son says his father is a coward

November 21, 2014 Leave a comment

Back in 2012, Floyd Mayweather went to jail for beating up his then-girlfriend, Josie Harris.  USA Today decided to bring the issue back up again, strangely, around the same time that the media is speaking consistently about allegations against comedian Bill Cosby.  The interview focuses on Harris’ relationship troubles with Mayweather and the fights the two would have, that ultimately turned … Read More »

 

Parents Outraged After Bus Driver Calls Elementary School Kids “N*gger” and School Ignores It

November 21, 2014 Leave a comment

Mississippi is a state that seems to have more racial problems than the rest of us.  Incidents like this in the school system are disturbing reminders of the ugly past that our country has had to overcome to even get to where it is today.  But it also tells us that there is a lot more work to do, as … Read More »

 

Watch Bill Cosby on David Letterman just a few months ago

November 21, 2014 1 Comment

Sometimes, in the middle of all of the chaos surrounding the past life of Bill Cosby, it’s hard to remember why anyone might have liked him in the first place.  Just a few months ago, Cosby agreed to make an appearance with David Letterman, which is in the video below.  When he comes on stage, he shows his usual love … Read More »

911 dispatchers told to “talk ghetto” to callers

November 21, 2014 Leave a comment

By: Metta World Triece SMH! Another horrible story about women of other races being treated unfairly on the job. Three minority women working for their county 911 dispatch office in Pittsburgh are filing discrimination lawsuits because they were reportedly made to take inner city calls from callers because they knew how to speak ‘ghetto’. All three women claimed to be … Read More »

Florida State University shooter’s Facebook page is filled with bible verses, Bobby Seale quotes

November 20, 2014 Leave a comment

Myron May has terrorized the Florida State University campus with a recent shooting that left three hospitalized.  He himself was shot dead by campus police.  May, who graduated from Florida State and then went to law school, was one of the last people that others felt would kill other people. Some are wondering what might have been going through the … Read More »

 

Hurt 2 Healing Magazine Hosts Summit For Women Scarred By Sexual, Emotional or Domestic Abuse

November 20, 2014 // 0 Comments

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Tiara Williams:  Janice Dickinson Says She Was Sexually Assaulted By Bill Cosby And It’s Not a Lie

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Jaden Smith Says School ‘Is Not Real Or True’ in Bizarre Interview

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Wall St. Is Secretly Transferring Billions in American State-Run Pensi…

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by Yvette Carnell Although Barack Obama ascended to the presidency promising change we can believe in, he received more money from Wall Street than any other president over the past two decades. Among candidates, only Mi…

At least 70 Police Departments Arrest Blacks at a Rate 10 Times Higher…

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After unarmed teen Michael Brown was gunned down by a Ferguson police officer, researchers investigating the department concluded that Ferguson police arrest blacks at a rate three times higher than people of other races…

Mentally Ill Woman Dies After Being Slammed to the Ground by Police

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A 37 year old African-American woman recently died after being slammed to the ground by Cleveland police. Tanesha Anderson, who suffered from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic afte

 

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by Marie Seva “The Jeffersons” was a 70’s sitcom with its cast primarily composed of African Americans.  Here are more interesting facts about one of the longest running American television series in history: 1.) “The…

 

Tree Planted At Capitol To Honor Emmett Till

November 19, 2014 Leave a comment

A sycamore tree has been planted at the Capitol in memory of Emmett Till.  Till was a 14-year-old teenager who was visiting family in Mississippi when he was kidnapped by a group of white men who shot and savagely beat him.  His body was found three days later in a local river.  His funeral became an iconic catalyst for the …

Mathew Knowles Threatens His Child’s Mother To Stay Off Television

November 19, 2014 // 1 Comment

Matthew Knowles has fallen so far from grace. Just think in 2004, Beyonce was singing songs saying that she wanted her husband to be like her [Read More]

Mimi Faust Reveals Dysfunctional Childhood That Could Explain Her Sex Tape

November 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

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By: Metta World Triece Put that relaxer down honey! And listen up! African American women are becoming more and more in touch with who they are and the natural beauty that they posses through generations of fabulous women in their…

The Urban Sophisticate: Here’s Why Mary J. Blige’s “Rule” For Her Husband Is Ridiculous

Uncontrollable Love  by Thee Urban Sophisticate, author of 21 Date Ideas for Couples Sick of Dinner & a Mov Thanks to social media, there’s never a dull moment on the web, and today was no exception. Much has been said about Mary J. Blige’s admission that she nor her husband are allowed to have friends of the opposite […]Posted on November 19, 2014By Marquise WatsonCeleb SecretsTop 5’s

 

Do Women Like to be Dominated In the Bedroom? [Video]

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PATRICE JOHNSON: 3 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE TAKING THE PLUNGE OF NATURAL HAIR

by Patrice Johnson Natural Hair is the latest craze that has swept the nation in the last 7 years. It is a heaven send that every black woman wants because they just want to give those chemicals a rest. Even…


Tracy Morgan’s lawyer says he has serious brain damage

Tracy Morgan is suffering.  According to his attorneys, the injuries he sustained after his car was hit by a Walmart truck were even worse than most people thought. According to Morgan’s attorneys, the actor is suffering from severe brain trauma and may have a difficult time ever making a full recovery.  The crash with the […]

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DON LEMON ASKS COSBY ACCUSER HOW SHE USED HER MOUTH

Don Lemon, being a conservative, might be considered a fan of Bill Cosby.  He has been one of the other black public figures who has embraced respectability politics into the conversation on race.  Observers wondered what sort of questions Lemon might…

 

Mary J. Blige doesn’t let her man have female friends – is he a husband or a pet poodle?

Uncontrollable Love  by Thee Urban Sophisticate, author of 21 Date Ideas for Couples Sick of Dinner & a Mov Thanks to social media, there’s never a dull moment on the web, and today was no exception. Much has been said about Mary J. Blige’s admission that she nor her husband are allowed to have friends of the opposite […]Posted on November 19, 2014By Marquise WatsonCeleb SecretsTop 5’s

 

Do Women Like to be Dominated In the Bedroom? [Video]

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Janice Dickinson accuses Bill Cosby of sexual assault during 1982 hotel meetup

With rape allegations against Bill Cosby mounting, supermodel Janice Dickinson tells ET in a new interview that the comedian sexually assaulted her in 1982. Dickinson, now 59, recalls first meeting Cosby, now 77, when her agent set up a meeting with him to hire her for a role on The Cosby Show. After they had […]

 

  I’m so happy my friends laughed at my first Business. You see, many people especially in our community are seeking notoriety, instant name recognition and status. My first business didn’t offer those things. So…

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The ‘Queen of Butt Injections’ is fresh out of prison  

Atlanta, GA – While spending hundreds of hours in hotel rooms injecting silicone into the butts of everyone from housewives to celebrities, cosmetologist Kimberly Smedley didn’t ever think she’d land in jail. However, what to her was the simple fulfillment of her clients’ desires for beauty and confidence was to the law an illegal commerce […]

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Christ-Centered Coaching Can Infuse New Life In Your Ministry

November 18, 2014

By DeNeen Attard Pastors and religious leaders from a variety of denominations use coaching techniques to help members of their congregation break free from restraints and open the door to unrealized potential and underutilized talents. In many traditional coaching practices, the emphasis is on the client, which is an important element but only part of the equation needed for success. As … Read More »

Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline

November 18, 2014

By Dr. Artika Tyner For far too many students of color, entering the gateway to incarceration begins with a referral from the classroom to the courtroom. This phenomenon is referred to as the school-to-prison pipeline. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund described this pipeline as “funneling of students out of school and into the streets and the juvenile correction system perpetuates a … Read More »

 

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Aid Agencies Exploiting Ebola Orphans For Financial Gain

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MailOnline has conducted an exclusive investigation that found that despite the hundreds of millions of pounds spent to help them, only 531 of 12,000 Ebola orphans are actually receiving help in government safe homes.  Liberia’s development chief reports that rather than using money to help these children who have watched their parents die and suffered the taboo of their communities …

 

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Harvard And UNC Sued Over Race-Based Admission Policies

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Lawsuits filed Monday against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill argue that affirmative action policies should be banned at colleges across the nation. The federal suits allege Harvard and UNC rely on race-based affirmative action policies that impact admissions of high-achieving white and Asian American students. The Harvard lawsuit also contends that the Ivy League …

 

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Ferguson Officer Allegedly Rαpes Pregnant Woman

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Jeris Hayden, a former Ferguson corrections officer, is facing a federal lawsuit and felony charges for allegedly rαping a pregnant inmate and then allowing her to escape.  Hayden will be arraigned on December 3.  His charges include acceding to corruption by a public servant, permitting escape and sexual contact with a prisoner.  Hayden has been release on $10,000 bond, and …

 

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Masika Taylor Says She’s More Concerned About Young Berg’s Alcoholism Than Their Domestic Dispute

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Home-schooling and Divorce: How to Make It Work

By: Krystle Crossman Home-schooling through divorce can be a tricky situation. You need to make sure that both parties are on board and are going to be able to keep a routine going so that the child’s education doesn’t suffer. It can be tough at time with the way some parents decide on custody during […]

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Why Only 15 Out of 530 Students at a Colorado High School Took a Required Standardized Test

By: Krystle Crossman With the rise of standardized testing in schools across the country concerns about our children’s education are growing. Students seem to be learning more about specifics that are on the test but nothing outside of that. The purpose of the Colorado Measures of Academic Success test is causing teachers to teach less […]

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What US Schools Are Not Doing To Prevent School Shootings

November 17, 2014

By Colonel Byron A. Freeman, USA, Retired Hopefully you are one of the millions of Americans who are tired of hearing about school shootings.  We can all see that the current approach to dealing with this epidemic is not working and it is not going to get any better if we continue with the “business as usual” mentality when we … Read More »

Reflection: A Key to Developing Greater Self-Understanding

November 17, 2014

By D’Angelo Kinard Reflection cannot be found in a mirror. It is a substance that is discovered through careful contemplation and internal consideration. Reflection is a product of experience and perspective. These introspective tools enable one to conduct an in depth self examination via the combination of multiple missteps and miniature triumphs. It is only through true reflection that one can … Read More »

 

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New Orleans Cops Ignore More Than 1,000 Rape, Child Abuse Cases

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The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has already been troubled, but a new report from a city inspector general reveals that things may be much worse than previously thought.  According to the report, five detectives, who represented the majority of the Special Victims Section of the department, failed to do substantial investigations of over 1,000 cases of child abuse and …

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PA State Trooper Wins $2M In Racial Bias Suit

November 14, 2014 Leave a comment

Pennsylvania State Trooper Sergeant David Holt has won the second of two racial discrimination lawsuits filed against his superiors.  He won nearly $2 million from the suit that was originally filed in 2013 and stemmed from an ordeal that began back in 2011. The ordeal began when Holt tried to get transferred to the King of Prussia barracks and began .

KKK Says They Are Prepared To Kill Ferguson Protesters

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April V. Taylor In a move that some see as irresponsible and disrespectful, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes interviewed KKK Imperial Wizard Frank Ancona on “All In,” and what he revealed is disturbing.  The interview appeared in a segment labeled “Prepared for War.”  Hayes began the interview asking Ancona about flyers that the KKK has been distributing in the Ferguson and St. …

 

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For some reason, people wanted to claim that Ali was gay

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Muhammad Ali is known by many as the greatest heavyweight and one of the greatest athletes in boxing history.  Besides being a boxer, he is also a social activist and philanthropist.  He was born January 17, 1942 in Louisville, KY as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.  Ali first discovered his talent for boxing at the age of 12.  His bike had … Read More »

 

“I Blacked Out and Woke Up in My Panties” Says Cosby Accuser in Blistering Tell-All

November 14, 2014 1 Comment

A woman who says she was a teenager at the time she was rαped by Bill Cosby is telling her story in the pages of the Washington Post. In her detailed rαpe allegations, Barbara Bowman says Cosby drugged her, but admits that she didn’t end her mentorship because she wanted to be a star. According to Bowman, the assαults began … Read More »

 

Walmart Workers Plan Black Friday Protests Over Wages

November 15, 2014

CHICAGO, Nov 14 (Reuters) – A group of Walmart employees pushing for higher wages said on Friday they were planning protests at 1,600 Walmart stores nationwide on Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States. The labor group, Our Walmart, said it had protested 1,200 to 1,400 Walmart stores last year on Black Friday, the …

 

You Can Raise a Genius; Here’s How

By: Isabella Carson Every parent feels that their child is gifted in some way. They may start speaking or walking early on in their childhood and the parents begin to imagine the possibilities of a genius child. These may not necessarily be traits that you would see in a gifted child but there are some […]

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Over $2.3 Trillion Being Lost Due to Racial Achievement Gap Says New Study

By: Serena Crawford With minority numbers growing in the U.S. it is easy to see why a new poll is stating that the racial achievement gap is costs the economy trillions of dollars. When these minorities graduate from school they could be out in the economy starting businesses and helping the country to thrive but […]

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10 Reasons to be glad that BET’s 106 & Park is now dead and gone

November 15, 2014 Leave a comment

It was recently reported that BET is getting rid of its popular show, 106 & Park.   The show has been put to rest after a 14-year run on the network.  To be honest, we at Your Black World just don’t like the show.  In fact, we don’t really like BET.   But then again, we should probably question any … Read More »

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“They’re Trying to Destroy Bill Cosby” for Telling Blacks to be Responsible, Says Rush Limbaugh

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Bill Cosby came under fire after comedian Hannibal Buress drew attention to the allegations of rαpe made against him. In the pages of the Washington Post, Barbara Bowman alleged that Cosby drugged her at the age of 17 and that she rationalized the alleged abυse and continued to allow Cosby to be her mentor. “I told her how Cosby won my … Read More »

 

BET finally says goodbye to 106&Park: Here’s how it went down

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Reported by Kacie Whaley BET’s  long-running music video program 106 & Park will air its final television episode in December.  Afterward, the show will continue as a digital series. When original hosts (and fan favorites) Free and AJ left 106 & Park in 2005, some called it the end of an era, and the show took on a brand new … Read More »

 

Police Silence Protestors of the Charles Smith Shooting With Threats of Arresting Ex-Offenders

 Reported by Kacie Whaley More information is surfacing about the murder of 29-year-old Charles Smith, who was shot and killed by an officer in September in Savannah, Georgia.  The family attorney claims the police and media are ignoring key eyewitness testimonies in the case, including the possibility of a second police officer shooting at Smith. […]

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Reported by Kacie Whaley Thomas Eric Duncan’s fiancée, Louise Troh, signed a book deal to write about her relationship with the first man to die from Ebola in the U.S., along with other details of her life.  The news was…

 

Kevin Hart On His Fiancee’s Pregnancy: “If she is, it ain’t by me”

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Who loves holograms? We love holograms, and we have tried to attain one for nearly every legendary musician that has passed on. Holograms have become [Read More]

Walmart Workers will shut down Black Friday over wages

November 15, 2014

Walmart workers are considered among the most abused in the industry.  They’ve become a symbol of how capitalism has gone wrong in the US over the last 30 years.  Wages have remained stagnant for the American worker, but the rich have a larger percentage of American income than they’ve had in the last 100 years. Black Friday might be the …

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Many free apps have a hidden cost: Taking your personal data

November 15, 2014

Ever get on your smart phone and try to download some of the best free apps on the Internet?  You should probably watch your back, because many of these seemingly free products are not free at all.  Instead, they often come with a huge price in terms of privacy, and most consumers are not aware of what’s going on. It …

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AT&T was using a “supercookie” to track those who didn’t want to be traced

November 15, 2014

One of the growing problems with e-commerce is that many of the actions being committed by major corporations are going unregulated.  In this case, AT&T is the culprit of using a “super cookie” to track consumers and watch their every move.  One of the most promising aspects of digital technology for potential advertisers is that they are better than ever …

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Black Washington Post writer, MSNBC contributor wants to get rid of Kwanzaa

November 14, 2014 Leave a comment

by Yvette Carnell I don’t celebrate Kwanzaa. Never have. My issues with the holiday’s founder preclude me from wholly embracing the spirit of the celebration. Still, the principles promoted by the Kwanzaa, especially those of unity, resonate with African-Americans, as well they should considering that black unity is an entrenched aspect of the African-American tradition. Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart, … Read More »

Black Ohio Democrat Calls Out “Plantation Style” Politics Within the Party | breakingbrown.com

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Ohio Democratic Rep. John Barnes, who is black, has filed a defamation lawsuit, accusing the state party chairman, Chris Redfern, of making false statements against him during the primary. Rep. Barnes of Cleveland alleges that Redfern knew that statements made about him in a mailing supporting his primary challenger were untrue, reports the News Leader. John Barnes Barnes also claims … Read More »

 

Of course: A black man defends Haley Barbour’s “tar baby” remarks

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Reported by Liku Zelleke Almost everyone was shocked when they found out former Governor Haley Barbour had used the phrase “tar babies”, to describe President Barack Obama’s policies, while talking on a conference call with the clients of his lobbying firm. We say “almost everyone” because the chairman of the state’s Legislative Black Caucus has […]

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Pierce Morgan & John Legend Get Into a Heated Debate Over The ‘N-Word’

November 13, 2014 Leave a comment

I always find it ironic when Whites want to give advice to Blacks and other minorities about racism, especially regarding usage of the “N-word…” It is comforting to know that not everybody is racist and that some do have great intentions, like former CNN host Piers Morgan who thought he’d add his two cents about how to eradicate the “N-word.” … Read More »


Over $2.3 Trillion Being Lost Due to Racial Achievement Gap Says New Study

By: Serena Crawford With minority numbers growing in the U.S. it is easy to see why a new poll is stating that the racial achievement gap is costs the economy trillions of dollars. When these minorities graduate from school they could be out in the economy starting businesses and helping the country to thrive but […]

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How Obama Is Ensuring Low Income Kids Get Good Teachers

By: Isabella Carson It is no secret that children in low-income area often have less qualified teachers than those who are in higher class area. Their education suffers because of something that is not within their control. But now the White House is doing what they can to put qualified teachers in the schools in […]

 

 

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Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has apologized for using a racially inflammatory term to refer to President Obama’s policies. Barbour, a politician turned lobbyist, made…

 

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American Retailer Causes Outrage With Its New Ad Campaign

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A Medical Condition Made This Woman’s Brea$ts Look Like This

By: Isabella Carson There is a rare hormonal disorder that is called gigantomastia. It can happen when a woman is pregnant or when she is going through puberty. The hormon

Police Killings Highest in Over 20 Years, Says FBI

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Michael Brown’s slaying in Ferguson, MO. is one of a long list of police killings. And it’s not that the media covers police killings more than they used to. The issue is that the number has actually increase…

6 Months in Jail for Trying to Start a Race War. 40 Years for Stealing…

The leader of a white supremacist group who trained militants for a coming race war was sentenced to only six months in prison this month. Meanwhile, as was reported earlier this year, Franklin Frye has spent over four d…

 

 

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Most Parents Think Spanking Their Child Is Acceptable

By: Krystle Crossman Spanking is a controversial issue with most parents. Some feel that when used in the right context it is a good form of discipline. Others refuse to spank their children because they feel that it is a form of physical abuse. There have been studies about the effects of spanking on a […]

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It’s hard for most people to even fathom the possibility of being a well-known and respected singing legend who is on the verge of bankruptcy.  But, if he is to be believed, the singer Ginuwine…

 

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Apparently, this is not your grandmother’s KKK.  The Klan is seeking to rebrand itself, as if staying alive is something that just has to happen.   The organization’s numbers are waning, but it never fails…

Michael Brown’s mother speaks to the UN about her son’s death

Many African Americans know the effects of racism quite well.  They also know that it is painful to experience.  What they may not know is that the racism endured by blacks in America constitutes an international human rights violation.  The United Nations and other governing bodies around the world have accused The United States government of […]

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Adrian Peterson may have grounds for a lawsuit against the NFL

Adrian Peterson is a superstar for the Minnesota Vikings.  But he is an embattled superstar right now, after being accused of abusing his four year old son.  The NFL suspended Peterson for the incident, and he originally faced charges.  But he has now avoided jail time and worked out a deal with the courts.  Despite […]

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Ben Stein Blames “Pathetic, Self Defeating” Black Underclass for lack of progress

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  by Yvette Carnell On Monday’s episodeof Newsmax TV’s “The Steve Malzberg Show,” former speechwriter and financial analyst Ben Stein, whopredicted that the economic meltdown which led to t…

 

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And the reign of ratchetness continues.  In fact, its coming back stronger than ever with Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, racking up the [Read More]

Pierce Morgan & John Legend Get Into a Heated Debate Over The ‘N-Word’

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Bre@stfeeding Mother Banned From Elementary School

November 11, 2014No CommentRead MoreBy: Krystle Crossman Maegan Shoemaker just wanted to go watch her niece and nephew participate in a track meet at their school. She never thought that she would end up…

 

Women of Color Unhappy With Catcalling Video, Say it Suggests Only Black Men Harass White Women

By: Krystle Crossman By now most of us have seen the video by Hollaback that features a woman walking down the street in NYC being catcalled by men along the…

Youngest YMCMB Rapper Accused of Robbing and Stealing

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Prison Inmate sues Jay-Z and Beyonce for $50 million

When you’re super wealthy and famous, you’re probably going to be sued.  If you’re Beyonce and Jay-Z, the lawsuits may end up coming from every direction and places you never expected.   Some of these lawsuits may be frivolous and ridiculous, and this might be one of them.  Or maybe not. According to TheJasimineBrand.com, the […]

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Former CNN Host Piers Morgan Blames Black People for the “N” Word

November 11, 2014 1 Comment

British anchor Piers Morgan took over Larry King’s coveted prime time spot on CNN but was fired after he failed to meet expectations. Although Morgan is gone from CNN, he’s not forgotten, largely because he insists on sharing his opinion on just about everything. In his latest assessment, Morgan puts the responsibility of ending usage of the “N” word on … Read More »

Michelle Williams Says That Whitney Houston Urged Destiny’s Child To Stay Together

I can only imagine how younger celebrities feel when Hollywood legends support them and/or give them advice. It almost serves as a confirmation that [Read More]


Big Bank Hank of the Sugar Hill Gang dies at age 57

Hip-hop lost one of it’s important figures this week.  Big Bank Hank from The Sugar Hill Gang is no longer with us  According to TMZ, the rapper, also known as Henry Jackson, succumbed to cancer and has moved on to the afterlife. He’s best known as “the grandmaster with 3 MCs that shock the house for […]

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Father Imprisoned For Killing a Man Who His Daughter Falsely Accused of Rαpe

Reported by Ashley Naples Although mainstream media and social groups attempt to paint Black men as inadequate fathers and providers, here is a classic case of a father who went through extreme measures to protect his daughter and is now forced to spend two years in prison for it. Willie Mayes (pictured with his daughter) […]

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Youngest YMCMB Rapper Accused of Robbing and Stealing

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Government declares US Ebola-Free: Do you believe them?

10:30 a.m. The United States is officially Ebola-free. Dr. Craig Spencer, the New York City-based physician who contracted Ebola while treating patients with Doctors Without Borders in Guinea, was dismissed from Bellevue Hospital Tuesday morning. He is officially Ebola-free, putting the United States back on the list of countries without Ebola cases. “Dr. Spencer did […]

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Infidelity may be in our genes

By Robert Wright ROBERT WRIGHT, a senior editor at New Republic, adapted this article from his new book, The Moral Animal: Evolutionary Psychology and Everyday Life, to be published this month by Pantheon. The language of zoology used to be so reassuring. Human beings were called a “pair-bonding” species. Lasting monogamy, it seemed, was natural […]

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Stress during pregnancy makes your baby’s brain smaller

Bringing a new person into the world is no easy task. You worry about everything. Are the foods you eat healthy enough? Is it safe to exercise? How will you juggle work and parenthood once baby arrives? Some stress during pregnancy is normal, just as it is during other times of life. But if stress […]

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Does Plastic Surgery Equal Low Self-Esteem? Tiny Says No

November 11, 2014 // 0 Comments

People get a great deal of backlash when they decide to go under the knife to change their bodies, but celebrities get it the worst because they are [Read More]

African-American Women in Cinema Film Festival Will Make History This Year

November 11, 2014 // 0 Comments

One of the greatest things to witness is the unity and success of African American women. In a time where we have more than a handful of negative [Read More]

 

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Dr Boyce Watkins: Lincoln University president is the victim of what appears to be a high-tech lynching  

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by Dr Boyce Watkins Lincoln University president Robert Jennings has been attacked by some for making comments toward women that some liberal media outlets consider to be sexist. The funny thing is that the advice he gave a group of women wasn’t sexist at all, and it’s the same kind of helpful information that any young black woman should hear. But … Read More »

 

Apparently, a woman beating another woman on reality TV is not a problem.  But when a man beats on a woman, it’s time for him to go.  The rapper Yung Berg learned this the hard…

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Man at COGIC event says « I’m not gay anymore » Here’s how it went down 
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As the employment situation improves slightly for most Americans, African-Americans are still losing ground. Based on the most recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, blacks continue to drop out of the labor force…

Another NFL player dies at the young age of 42

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The National Football League finds itself in the middle of consistent controversy while the public slowly learns the results of long-term physical damage that may come from being on the field and using your body…

 

Obama Was Worried About Pookie When He Should’ve Been Worried Ab…

Prior to the Midterms, President Obama appeared on Joe Madison’s radio show and encouraged “Pookie” to get out and vote in the upcoming elections. “We all got a cousin Pookie who is a good person but so…

114,000 African-Americans Drop Out of the Labor Force

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As the employment situation improves slightly for most Americans, African-Americans are still losing ground. Based on the most recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, blacks continue to drop out of the labor for…

How I Found The Courage To Live The Life I Was Meant To Live

November 10, 2014

By Tyffany Howard, JD Is there anything that you need to let go of so that you can live the life you are meant to live? Do you have any grievances, hurt, resentment, disappointment or anger that you won’t let go? And you won’t let it go because you think that forgiving that person means that they did nothing wrong.  I’m … Read More »

Ask, Seek, and Knock The Formula For Living A Victorious Life

November 6, 2014

By Dr. Keisha Clark Matthew 7:7-8 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Ask:  As Christians, we are supposed to ask for … Read More »

 

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Women of Color Unhappy With Catcalling Video, Say it Suggests Only Black Men Harass White Women

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Is Uncoupling the New Relationship Status?

November 9, 2014No CommentRead MoreBy: Krystle Crossman There are many different terms that can describe your relationship status. You have single, married, divorced, separated, and in a relationship. But now there may be a…

 

Why You Shouldn’t Go On The Internet When You Are Sick

November 8, 2014No CommentRead MoreBy: Krystle Crossman When you wake up in the morning and have a scratchy throat, fever, and congestion what do you do? Do you get up and go through your…

 

How Technology is Changing the Way You Interact With Men

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[Update] Young Black Man In Jail For Attempted Murder After Victim States He Didn’t Do It

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Reported by Yolanda Spivey Previously, Your Black World reported on a young man named Shannon Nyamodi who was sitting in jail for an extended period of time with no trial date in site.  Nyamodi was being accused of shooting a woman in the head although the victim has repeatedly stated that he was not the perpetrator.  She actually implicated that her …

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Dr. Samori Swygert: How Racism Mirrors And Mimics HIV

February 20, 2014 4 Comments

By: Dr. Samori Swygert I was thinking about the monumental injustices in the trials of Michael Dunn and George Zimmerman.  I kept swirling around how the method of transmission of racism is like a disease, and I honed in on comparing the characteristics of HIV and racism.  I just want to share what I thought. Let’s get started First, there …

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Prominent pastor Dr Myles Monroe loses his life in a tragic plane crash
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THE WORLD RECEIVED SOME BAD NEWS TODAY, AS A SIGNIFICANT MEMBER OF THE FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY…

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In this video, I talk about Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett. Clarett had a very powerful and short-lived career at the university and won a national championship for the school. Eventually, the school suspended…

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Why Video Games Are Great For Your Child’s Education

By: Isabella Carson Many parents don’t want their kids playing video games. They feel that they do nothing but give them hours of mindless entertainment and take away from activities that could better their child. The thing is, video games can actually be good for your child’s education. Here’s how: 1. Video games can help […]

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      Titans kicker Rob Bironas was driving drunk and speeding when he hit a tree on September 20th, according to the Associated Press.   The craziest part of it all is that he…

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Teacher Gets Plea Deal for Firing Gun in Elementary School

By: Serena Crawford Utah is one of the few states that allows teachers to have a concealed carry weapon with a permit on school grounds. The administrators in the school are not allowed to ask a teacher if they have a weapon on them and the teachers are not required to state whether they are […]

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Randy Moss was one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.  It seemed like he retired too soon, but all good things have to eventually come to an end.  When he was a young…

 

U.S. Army apologizes, removes ‘Negro’ as acceptable term for black service members

November 7, 2014 1 Comment

The U.S. Army has backtracked with an apology after approving the term “Negro” as an acceptable reference for black service members. The decision comes two days after the dated term was found listed as an acceptable classification for “a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa” in section 6-2 of the Army’s AR 600-20 regulations. …

 

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Pastor Discovers #1 Reason Why First-Time Churchgoers Do Not Return 
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Reported by Nigel Boys In a very un-scientific Twitter poll, Thom Rainer, president of LifeWay…

Family of Pastor Who Was Mysteriously Murdered Forgive Unknown Murderer(s)
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Reported by Nigel Boys Although police still don’t know why or who killed Pastor Don…

 

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Reported by Kacie Whaley In today’s suffering music industry, many songwriters manage to gain tremendous fame in the world of digital music, but apparently, a large number of listeners does not equate to large profits. …

 

FORMER UNC PLAYER FILES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST UNIVERSITY FOR FAILING TO EDUCATE HIM

Former University of North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that his university failed to provide him with an…


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Tasha Smith’s Husband Reveals She’s Violent & Has A Drinking Problem

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Is it possible for movie characters to serve as a light representation of who the actor/actress is in real life? The idea sounds absurd, but when you [Read More]

They Produce At Least 60% Of Our Black Films & TV: 6 Reel Powerful Female Producers

November 7, 2014 // 0 Comments

I guess Alfre Woodard was telling the truth when she said that Black Women Run Hollywood. Many great African American female writers, producers and [Read More]

Jamie Foxx & Benicio del Toro Is Taking Us To “The Trap” In Their New Gangster Film

November 7, 2014 // 0 Comments

Can someone get me a glass of water? I just fainted at this news. It has just been announced that the ever-so good looking and talented Jamie Foxx [Read More]

Keke Palmer Partners with Charity to help Young Girls Battling Low Self Esteem

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Father Takes the Life of Both His Daughters as Revenge During Bitter Custody Battle

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An Australian man is accused of kιlling his two daughters because he and his ex-wife wereinvolved in a custody battle. According to authorities, Charles Mihayo smοthered his two daughters, ages four and three, because he felt that he was going to lose them. Investigators say 36 year old Mihayo was acting out of revenge against his ex wife, who was … Read More »

TASHA SMITH’S HUSBAND SAYS SHE’S THREATENED TO KILL HIM

Tasha Smith has long been a staple in many of the films and TV shows for Tyler Perry.  Just a few days after Perry himself was in the news for having a stalker, it appears that Tasha is having some…

 

Farrakhan: Ferguson Is A Sign “Something Terrible Is About To Go Down”

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Many people have spoken out about the killing of Black unarmed teenager Michael Brown by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, but not many have tied to the larger context of the treatment of Black youth in the United States.  Minister Louis Farrakhan is one who does.  In the days immediately after Brown’s death, people poured into the … Read More »

Yvette Carnell: Man Who Marched Alongside MLK sells out to big oil and private corporations

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by Yvette Carnell As was published in BlackListory, Andrew Young, who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was first accused of selling out during the 1984 Democratic convention. Rev. Jesse Jackson had performed exceptionally well in the Democratic primaries and Jackson’s surrogates were attempting to secure concessions from Mondale’s team. That’s when Mondale’s team sent Andrew Young out to … Read More »

Black students at U. Kentucky outraged over racist remarks on campus

November 7, 2014 1 Comment

by Ashley Naples The University of Kentucky has an interesting history of racism on its campus.  It’s first black student, Lyman T. Johnson, was forced to take classes in the basement, so he would not make the whites on campus uncomfortable.  As late as 1989, a former Board of Trustees member, Albert “Happy” Chandler, regularly referred to students as “n*ggers” during board … Read More »

 

New Jobs Report Claims Economic Resilience

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The Labor Department’s new employment report is expected to claim that the US economy is resilient according to Reuters.  A recent survey of economists showed that the unemployment rate is expected to hold steady at 5.9 percent.  Employers have also hired at a relatively intense clip most likely bolstered by the ramping up of employees for the holiday buying season. …

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Suburban High School Kids Arrested After $exting Scandal

By: Krystle Crossman Three Warren Township High School students from Gurnee, IL were arrested earlier this week and may be facing serious child p0rnography charges. They were found with an inappropriate and explicit photo of a freshman girl on their phones which they spread to people all over the school. The parents of students at […]

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How Your Environment Can Disengage Your Students

By: Krystle Crossman Your child should be in a bright and airy room to learn in. However the décor that is in the room could be more of a distraction than you think. Most classrooms are very minimal in design and are often decorated with the work that the children have done throughout the year […]

 

#Pointergate: Racist News Station Claims Finger Pointing Is Gang Sign

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April V. Taylor Between Obama being referred to as a N$%!*# by a C-SPAN caller and a racist misguided exit poll in South Carolina that asked if Blacks had become too demanding about equality, many Americans thought they had seen it all in the collision between politics and racism this week, but a story coming out of Minneapolis may just …

 

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by Marie Seva Born on February 1st, 1938, Sherman Alexander Hemsley or simply Sherman Hemsley, (as he is more popularly known), was the person behind the character, George Jefferson on the CBS series, “All in the Family”  and the hit…

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Michael Brown’s mother may face felony robbery charges

Police are seeking to bring felony charges against the mother of the late Michael Brown over an incident that occurred in a parking lot.   According to the New York Daily News, Leslie McSpadden is being accused of telling others to steal money from a group that was selling “Justice for Mike Brown” merchandise. The […]

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Delta Sigma Theta running for Office is fined, suspended for hazing

by Ashley Naples Ashley Miller, formerly a candidate to represent the 32nd legislative district in Kentucky, has been revealed to be fined and suspended for an incident involving the hazing of a pledge for her sorority.  Miller is a member of the respected black sorority Delta Sigma Theta, and the event took place back in 2013. According to […]

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She is One Of The Wealthiest Women In the Music Industry: 8 Interesting Facts About the Beyonce

November 7, 2014 // 0 Comments

Aside from being one of the few wealthiest women in the world and the richest woman in the music industry, I am sure that everyone has done extensive [Read More]

DON’T LOOK NOW, BUT MARYLAND JUST ELECTED A NEO-CONFEDERATE POLITICIAN

Because so many Democrats lost in the Midterm elections, some particularly interesting races went unnoticed on Tuesday night. For example, Maryland elected a neo-Confederate creationist…

‘Think Like A Man’ Producer Sells TV Pilot to NBC Making it His Fourth Pilot Of The Year

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The grind never stops when you have passion for your craft, and Will Packer definitely has the passion. Packer just sold a television pilot about two [Read More]

‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ Star Yung Berg Arrested For Punching Girlfriend in the Face

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How Your Environment Can Disengage Your Students

By: Krystle Crossman Your child should be in a bright and airy room to learn in. However the décor that is in the room could be more of a distraction than you think. Most classrooms are very minimal in design and are often decorated with the work that the children have done throughout the year […]

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By: Serena Crawford The state of Arizona has a statute about what goes into the textbooks that are used in the schools when it comes to pregnancy. They are not allowed to use anything that shows that there are other options aside from adoption and keeping the baby. This means that anything having to do […]

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2 Common Uncommon Ways to Increase Your Income, Right Now!

By Dominique’ Reese Do you want to increase your income? I would imagine so. However, you probably don’t want to work any harder than you already are to do so, right? Well, I totally understand, if you happen to feel that way. In this article, we will focus on a way to intrinsically increase your income, without taking on a second … Read More »

The See-Saw Of Emotions

November 5, 2014

By Dr. Carolyn Hall Many of us have ridden the “see-saw of emotional instability.” Anything and everything has the capacity to throw off our “emotional balance.”  However, it shouldn’t be that way. In fact, the bible states two very poignant things that definitely apply here,  “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls” (Proverbs 25: … Read More »

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Ferguson Police Shot Woman In Head, Evidence Vanishes

November 5, 2014 Leave a comment

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April V. Taylor In the days following the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, police responded with aggressive and militarized force to demonstrators who took to the street.  Mya Aaten-White was one of those people, and she says that Ferguson police shot her in the head when she was leaving a rally on the night of …

 

Tim Scott First Elected Black Senator In History From The South

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Tim Scott has made history becoming the first Black person to be elected to the United States Senate from the South.  While two Black senators from the South have previously served, they were not elected in a public election.  It has been more than 130 years since there was a Black Senator sitting in the United States Senate when Sen. …

 

NBA Star Lined Up to Produce CBS Comedy Series About His Life

November 5, 2014 Leave a comment

NBA Clippers Star Chris Paul is about to have his own comedy television show on CBS. He will be added to the list of NBA stars that have turned to TV to share their autobiographies. the NBA sensation is teaming up with comedy writer Warren Lieberstein and producers Eric and Kim Tannenbaum to create a family comedy series for CBS … Read More »

“Obama Doesn’t Deserve Trash Talk”: Rolling Stone Applauds the President As One of the Best in History

November 5, 2014 Leave a comment

Somebody always has something to say about President Obama.  People go out of there way to talk about all the bad things he’s doing, (or what he’s not doing), which makes people prone to forgetting all of the good things that he’s done for this country.  And trust me, Obama has made this country a better place believe it or … Read More »

YouTube Star Todrick Hall Coming to A Bigger Screen with His Own MTV Show

November 5, 2014 Leave a comment

If you’re not brand new to Youtube.com, you already know that there are some incredibly talented people that flood the channels. Some have the potential to change the game in whatever talent they have.  Take singing and dancing sensation Todrick Hall, for instance.  He is known for collaborating with other talented sensations like the singing group Penatonix , on top of producing … Read More »

Black Time Travel | 10 things that every person needs to know about King Tut

November 5, 2014 Leave a comment

by Marie Seva Tutankhamun or Tutankhamen or Tutankhamon or more commonly referred  to as King Tut, was an Egyptian pharaoh who was enthroned at a very young age.  He ruled the Egyptians for about 10 years from 1332 BC to 1323 BC during a period known as the New Kingdom (based on Egyptian history).   Though his rule began early in … Read More »

 

 

Wayne Brady’s Battle With Depression Caused Breakdown

November 5, 2014 Leave a comment

While many people may think that comedian and TV host Wayne Brady is always happy, he has opened up to admit that he has secretly battled depression for years.  Brady is an Emmy-award winner and star of Whose Line Is It Anyway and Let’s Make A Deal.  Despite his confidence as a host and comedian that brings laughter and entertainment …

 

 

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5 Points For Moving from Conflict to Resolution

November 5, 2014

By Sheila Agnew Experiencing internal conflict is a restricting force that limits our ability to move successfully to resolution.  At times we become complacent, but most people understand they must find a way to navigate beyond the fears, anxieties and struggles that are obstacles to progress. Many psychologist, medical professionals and life coaches would agree that the operative action word … Read More »

5 Leadership Traits A Pastor Must Possess Or Learn

November 4, 2014

By Dr. Terry Jackson Do Black Pastors understand their obligations to their congregations? Do Black Pastors know that leading a congregation or community is a privilege? Do Black Pastors understand that just because they are a Pastor it does not mean that they are a Leader? Too often a person in a leadership position is defined as a leader often … Read More »

KELLY ROWLAND BRINGS HER FIRST SON INTO THE WORLD

Kelly Rowland now has something to brag about.  Rowland and her husband Tim Witherspoon are the proud parents of a beautiful new son.  According to People Magazine, Titan Jewell Witherspoon came into the world on November 4, weighing 7.5 pounds….

 

WOMAN WHO STABBED MARY J. BLIGE’S HUSBAND GETS A YEAR IN PRISON

Mary J. Blige’s father went through a troubling experience, and now the person responsible is going to be brought to justice.  The woman who stabbed him is going to spend some time in prison and Mary had no issue with…

 

AKAS, DELTAS OUTRAGED AFTER TI’S WIFE TINY THROWS UP THEIR SIGNS

According to Bossip.com, TI’s wife Tiny is apparently doing something that is just not acceptable in the world of black greeks.   The site claims that Tiny is throwing up the signs for both AKA and Delta, and nobody remembers…

 

 

What Mr. and Mrs. Carter Can Teach Us About “Revolutionary Love”

November 3, 2014

By Early Jackson From Antony and Cleopatra, Napoleon and Josephine to Jay Z and Beyoncé, love has had a significant effect on both culture and history as we know it. But what makes some loves so explosive that it spills onto the world’s canvas around us? I call this phenomenon ‘Revolutionary Love’. It is the rare occurrence when two people … Read More »

6 Transformative Areas Needed To Make The Church More Relevant To Its Congregation

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“Go Back to Africa” chants protesters

Those who want the Confederate flag to continue flying outside a Virginia museum rumbled with protesters of the traitorous who are vying to have it moved indoors. As WSET reported, an announcement by officials that state law is with supporters of the flag resulted in a clash between civil rights activists and Confederacy sympathizers. “Then […]

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Baltimore’s Black Mayor Inexplicably Resists Police Body Camera Bill

You’d think that police departments all across the U.S. would be in favor of body cameras since they protect officers from false accusations. But in some cities, politicians and law enforcement officers are resisting the call to have officers wear body cameras. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has announced her plans to veto body camera legislation […]

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Pastor found dead from a mysterious gunshot wound

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You don’t expect on any day for a pastor to be a victim of gun violence.  But the city of Memphis, Tennessee has an entire history of frightening activity in the church community.  Pastor Don Smith, a 57-year old pastor at the Prospect Park Baptist Church, was found dead in a pond on Saturday morning.  According to the medical examiner, … Read More »

 

 

 

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Adrian Peterson, one of the many NFL athletes used as the face of domestic violence, is expected to accept a plea deal today as part of his disturbing case in which he was accused of…

 

 

 

What Hollaback’s Viral Video, George Zimmerman’s Trial & Twilight Have in Common

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by Kimberly B. George | @kimberlybgeorge | special to NewBlackMan (in Exile) By now you, like 27 million people, have probably seen the video: a woman walking around for 10 hours in New York. It’s a deeply painful video to watch—painful for several reasons. At one level, the video has provided a media space for women to have mirrored back … Read More »

 

Is Climate Change A Bigger Issue For Minorities?

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April V. Taylor Images that circulate through mainstream media would convince most people that the effort to take strong action against climate change is one largely pursued by white people, but a recent poll by the Pew Research Center shows that over 20 percent more non-whites view global warming as a top priority than white people do. This finding shatters …

 

 

 

 

Chicago Police Kill Man Inside Hospital

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Christopher Anderson was shot to death by Chicago police at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital after being taken there for treatment following a traffic accident caused by the driver of the vehicle he was riding in.  Anderson, who was 27, and his 9-year-old daughter were involved in an accident late Sunday evening on Illinois Highway 94.  Authorities report that around 1:30 …

 

 

 

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Colorado Schools Lock “disruptive” Kids In Tiny Room To Reduce Drop-Out Rates

By: Krystle Crossman A Denver, Colorado school has taken a drastic approach to improving the graduation rate at their school which some may find shocking. The results don’t lie however. In just one year of using isolation rooms for students who have been punished the dropout rate has gone from 13% to 2%. The school […]

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Mother Outraged That School Vaccinated Her Child Without Her Consent

By: Krystle Crossman Vaccinations are a hot topic among parents in the United States. Many parents get the vaccinations for their children without argument. There are others that feel that vaccinations are not for their children. Some others think that vaccinations can cause medical problems. One of the biggest vaccination debates is about the flu […]

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The Big Problem With “the perfect body”

The Big Problem With “the perfect body”By: Krystle Crossman Victoria’s Secret has a campaign that is called the Perfect “Body” campaign. However this ad is not so perfect and is not sitting well with “real” women…

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Woman’s Family Heartbroken After She Dies From Surgery To Enlarge Her Behind

Woman’s Family Heartbroken After She Dies From Surgery To Enlarge Her BehindBy: Krystle Crossman People who are extremely dissatisfied with parts of their body often turn to plastic surgery to correct whatever they don’t like. Plastic surgery is not cheap and…

 

 

 

St. Louis County Police say they never restricted airspace over Ferguson, at least the way the media is reporting it

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The St. Louis County police chief on Monday denied an Associated Press report that his department requested flight restrictions to keep media helicopters away from Ferguson, Missouri, protests following the police killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in August. St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said at a news conference that the Federal Aviation Administration imposed temporary airspace restrictions above …

 

 

Here’s how the Ebola scare can ruin other parts of Africa

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The Ebola pandemic in West Africa is having a disastrous effect on tourism on the whole continent. Now poaching is on the rise and wildlife conservation in peril. 3,301. The number of miles between Nairobi and the Ebola outbreak zone in West Africa. That’s further from Liberia than London, Paris, Madrid and Rome, and yet Kenya is experiencing a major …

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Ben Stein Says Obama’s the “Most Racist President There Has Ever Been”

Appearing on FOX News Channel on Sunday, conservative pundit and actor Ben Stein blasted President Obama as not only a racist, but the most racist…

 

 

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Reported by Liku Zelleke The fact that income inequality has reached criminal levels in the United States has been a talking point for over a decade now. The gap has kept widening as the top…

 

FAA Abused No-Fly Zone To Stifle Media In Ferguson

Recorded conversations obtained by the Associated Press through the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that the no-fly zone implemented in Ferguson, Missouri during protests…

 

 

 

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Radio show host Warren Ballentine was known as “The People’s Attorney” for many years before his life took a turn for the worse.  Ballentine found himself facing dozens of years for alleged bank fraud, when…

 

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Former FBI Agent Paid To Spy On Black Students

April V. Taylor Former FBI agent Chris McRae was paid $157,000 to spy on Black students who attended Huntsville City Schools (HCS) in Alabama.  He…

 

 

His Father Served An 11 Month Sentence For Killing A Man: 8 Interesting Facts About Terrence Howard

The Best Man supporting actor and “Hustle and Flow” academy award winner Terrence Howard has definitely made his mark in the film industry.  At this point, it is expected for an actor with his caliber of talent to shine in…

 

 

 

White Republicans “Afraid of Black Americans” Says Bill O’Reilly

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Slave Homes Being Rebuilt At James Madison’s Estate

The estate of former U.S. President and Founding Father James Madison has received a $10 million gift from philanthropist David Rubenstein to rebuild slave quarters…

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Zambian president Michael Sata died last week, and his country is now embroiled in controversy over the white vice-president, Guy Scott, who has stepped into…

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April V. Taylor It has been a month since 43 students from the Ayotzinapa rural teachers college went missing following a protest that saw dozens…

 

 

Teacher Says If She Only Had Days to Live, She’d Kιll Black People

A North Carolina teacher may lose her job after students reported her for making racist remarks. Math teacher Cynthia Ramsey of Camden County High School allegedly admitted to a student who was eating lunch that kιlling black people is on…

 

Texas High School Holds Special Graduation for Teen With Only 4 Months to Live

A Texas student with only four months to live was granted an early graduation thanks to students and school officials. The early graduation was held for Lynzee Ford, 17, at Kilgore High School in Texas because the teen has been…

 

Columbus Short says TMZ ruins celebrities’ lives and their families

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Many Sterilized African-American, Poor and Disabled Women Won’t Be Compensated

The state of North Carolina delayed for years compensation of women who were illegally sterilized, and now that compensation checks are finally being sent out, many sterilized women –mostly African-American, poor, or disabled– still won’t get paid. NPR reported the story of Debra Blackmon, a severely retarded woman who was sterilized at the age of […]

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Police Change Report to Secure Conviction of Mother Accused of Driving Kids Into Ocean

Ebony Wilkerson is facing attempted murder charges for driving her three children into the Florida ocean. But while speaking to a reporter through tears, her public defender alleged a coverup by prosecutors and pointed to evidence which contradicts the notion that Wilkerson was trying to harm her children when she drove into the water. According […]

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Republicans Are Quietly Employing Multi-State Program to Purge Minorities From Voter Rolls

If you’ve been paying close attention to the upcoming Midterms, then you know that 50,000 new Georgia voter registrations have gone missing since they were submitted to state and local officials. Georgia’s Republican secretary of state, Brian Kemp, is insisting that the registrations aren’t missing and that all registrations that were submitted prior to the […]

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8 White Cops Fired 46 Bullets at 1 Black Homeless Man [Video]

A video obtained by the ACLU shows a black homeless man being shot to death by eight cops while holding a small folding knife. Milton Hall, 49, was described as a “mentally ill African-American man” who worked as a  “community worker, and he was always there speaking out for those whom he considered the weak, […]

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Sister 2 Sister says they’re not bankrupt, they’re just taking a little break

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It’s no secret black press is struggling. Slews of media outlets are struggling, but black media has been particularly hit hard in the last seven years. Earlier this week reports swarmed the ‘net that Sister 2 Sister magazine filed for bankruptcy. But reps for the magazine claim “no filings have occurred” as of Thursday, Oct. […]

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Active Listening Techniques For Effective Communication | Barry Grimes

November 1, 2014 Leave a comment

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By Barry Grimes Listening is a way to enrich your life with knowledge, value and relationships. But, unfortunately it’s often underutilized, and we miss out some great opportunities. There have been times when I failed to listen to a person talking to me, because I was already thinking of a reply, even though the person had not yet finished their … Read More »

 

 

See Why Elise Neal Says She Can “Embody” Gladys Knight Though They’ve Never Met

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I’ll admit when I heard that Elise Neal was taking on the role of music legend Gladys Knight,  I was intrigued. I’ve seen the Hollywood starlet play roles as a mother, dancer, sister, friend, but I never seen her dive into this kind of territory. But, I guess that’s beauty of being an actor. The“Hollywood Divas” star sat down with Sister2Sister to talk … Read More »

 

 

 

Countess Vaughn says she aborted her baby to do a TV Show

Countess Vaughn is an actress who has joined the ranks of celebrities who are now signing onto reality television in order to get by.  She also shows a great deal of dedication to her career.  Hollywood is a tough place, and sometimes, people are asked to give up quite a bit in order to get an opportunity. […]

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Law firms are fighting over the money for the Central Park Five

Attorneys are necessary in our society, but sometimes, they can get in the way of fairness and be an expensive way to obtain justice.  The case of the Central Park Five was a big cash cow for attorneys in New York who were fortunate enough to be involved in the $12.25 million dollar settlement with […]

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When his daughter kept lying to boys about her age, her father disciplines his daughter by making her wear a shirt that says « I am 10 years old » 

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Teacher Says If She Only Had Days to Live, She’d Kιll Black People

A North Carolina teacher may lose her job after students reported her for making racist remarks. Math teacher Cynthia Ramsey of Camden County High School allegedly admitted to a student who was eating lunch that kιlling black people is on…

 

 

 

 

Everyone loves this traffic cop who dances on the job

People are sometimes misinformed about police.  They think that they only dream about shooting people and are all nasty human beings.  Some cops are offended by this reputation, because they know it’s not true.  Yes, there are some bad cops out there, but not all of them are meant to be horrible. A cop in […]

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Black People in Minneapolis 11 Times More Likely to Be Arrested for Everything

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As Charles Barkley and Don Lemon point the finger at “brainwashed” blacks for being the main impediment to black success, actual data continues to undermine their black respectability mantra. New data released yesterday by the ACLU showed that between 2004 and 2012, a black person in Minneapolis was 11.5 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana, and had a … Read More »

 

 

 

 

Little girl blogged about her grandfather’s plans to kill their family, but it was too late

A child had written about her grandfather’s frightening words shortly before the mentally-ill man killed his own daughter and granddaughter.  Apparently being the only one in the family brave enough to confront the man’s mental issues, the little girl wrote that her grandfather had been threatening to kill the entire family, which is pretty close to what ended up […]Read More

 

 

 

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Fort Campbell gets rid of this sick Halloweed display

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Officials have confirmed that an offensive Halloween display at a Fort Campbell residence has been removed. A ClarksvilleNow.com reader sent a photo of the display, which shows what appears to be a black family hanging from a tree in a yard on Litwin St. The child in the display has a knife in its back […]

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Zambian President Michael Sata dies at 77

Zambian President Michael Sata, who was nicknamed “King Cobra” for his fiery comebacks and larger-than-life personality, has died. He was 77. Sata had traveled to London for unspecified medical treatment last week, and died at a hospital there Tuesday evening. Officials did not disclose a cause of death. “It’s shocking, it’s devastating, because I knew […]

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21-year old Drug Suspect told cops that he was 59-year old Denzel Washington

Here’s a bit of advice.  If you’re ever stopped by the cops and you’re just 21-years old, don’t try to pretend that you are a celebrity who is old enough to be your grandfather. A man in Tennessee told police that his name was Denzel Washington when he was arrested on Monday of this week. […]

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New Superintendent Unlawfully Requires Oral Exams For Home-schoolers

By: Krystle Crossman A home-school family in Pennsylvania reached out for help from Senior Counsel Dewitt Black of the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) because of practices by the superintendent of their district. They did not feel that the actions of the superintendent of the Commodore Perry School District were legal or fair. Mr. […]

 

 

 

 

New Superintendent Unlawfully Requires Oral Exams For Home-schoolers

 

By: Krystle Crossman A home-school family in Pennsylvania reached out for help from Senior Counsel Dewitt Black of the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) because of practices by the superintendent of their district. They did not feel that the actions of the superintendent of the Commodore Perry School District were legal or fair. Mr. […]

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After Leaving Co-Star Husband, Gina Neely Is a Tiny Size 0

October 29, 2014 Leave a comment

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By: Krystle Crossman Down Home With the Neelys stars Pat and Gina Neely announced that they were getting a divorce in late September. They had been pretty quiet about their marital troubles and on television seemed perfectly happy. It was later discovered that this has been far from the case. Gina has been living in a separate home for almost … Read More »

 

 

 

Lupe Fiasco: “I believe that the biggest terrorist is Obama and the United States”

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Music artists write songs to express themselves, but sometimes, certain lyrics end up becoming controversial whether or not the artist intended them to. Lupe Fiasco knows the feeling all too well of having his lyrics being examined under a microscope and receiving backlash for certain things he said in his music. When you are bold enough to create your music … Read More »

 

 

 

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Youth Pastor Allegedly Took in Homeless Kids and Molεsted Them

An Oklahoma youth pastor is accused of using his status to take advantage of children at a shelter. Timothy Shawn Cato, 50, allegedly sεxually abυsed children he was supposed to be helping. Cato, who worked as a volunteer for the…

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Media mogul Tyler Perry is known for his spontaneous acts of charity. He has previously watched news stories of local Atlanta residents in need of help and jumped at the opportunity to assist them. One woman…

 

 

 

CNN Says Ferguson Police Chief To Resign, He Says Not True

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CNN published a report stating that Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson is set to resign in the future as part of the city’s effort to reform the police department.  CNN says the information came from government officials who are, “familiar with the ongoing discussions between local, state and federal officials.”  It is also being reported that the announcement of Jackson’s … Read More »

 

 

Inhumane: Jailed inmates die of constipation, gangrene

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April V. Taylor Family members of three inmates at the Madison County jail in Alabama have filed a lawsuit against the county and Advanced Correctional Healthcare (ACH), the private company contracted to provide medical care to inmates.  The lawsuit alleges that the inmates suffered brutal mistreatment as staff denied them of necessary medical care for treatable, non-fatal conditions in order … Read More »

 

 

 

 

Truck Driver Cries Over 44,000 Pounds of Stolen Miller High Life

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A Florida truck driver began to cry while explaining to a reporter how his truck load of MillerHigh Life was stolen. Thieves stole his half full truckload of beer on last Monday at an Orange County truck stop. Van Thomas says he’s worked extraordinarily hard to build a successful life as a truck driver. He bought a semi-truck a few … Read More »

 

 

 

 

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Chicago Police Knock Over Woman On Dialysis, Place Man In Chokehold

LeRoy Hubbard III reports to WMAQ that he has video of Chicago police barging into his parents’ home and knocking over his mother, who was…

 

 

Nas’ Emotional Reaction To Picture of Slaveowner Who Owned His Family

This week’s episode of the PBS series, “Finding Your Roots,” includes some firsts for the show. The rapper Nas will be featured as he traces…

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The passenger who allegedly pointed a gun to the head of an Uber driver is actually a federal officer. Salt Lake City driver James Brothers…

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Another Child Recovered After Being Abandoned in Car Seat

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Man crashes into 10 commandments statue and says Satan gave him the order

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Reported by Liku Zelleke Michael Reed, Jr. was remanded to a mental facility after he crashed into the Ten Commandments monument located near the capitol building in Oklahoma City and then urinating on it. He attributed his actions to the commands that were given him “by the devil”. Reed, 29, drove into the monument with his car on Thursday, 23rd … Read More »

 

 

 

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Self-hate or simple surgery?  Rapper TI’s wife Tiny gets surgery to change her eye color

Reported by Liku Zelleke Tameka “Tiny” Harris has shared on her Instagram page that she has had surgery done on her eyes – to have their color changed to ice-gray … permanently. In the post, which was accompanied by an image of her new eye-color, she thanked her doctors and said she was happy she […]

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Beyonce’s photographer’s cancer battle will inspire the heck out of you

Reported by Liku Zelleke Yosra El-Essawy, the British-Egyptian photographer who was part of Beyoncé’s media team and helped capture her “Mrs. Carter World Tour,” has passed away after battling with stage 4, inoperable esophageal cancer for over a year. She was 33. El-Essawy was a talented artist who apart from shooting Beyoncé’s shows was also […]

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One-Year-Old Struck by Bullet In Atlanta Crossfire

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Reported by Kacie Whaley A toddler has been shot during an Atlanta neighborhood crossfire Saturday night while returning home from a birthday party. Police reported that two groups of men were shooting at one another at a southeast Atlanta apartment, Forest Cove, at around 10PM, WSB News reported.  A woman walking outside with her 1-year-old grandson, Rodriguez, noticed that the boy had been … Read More »

 

Spike Lee & Michael Rapaport Finally End Their Feud

October 27, 2014 // 0 Comments

We never like hearing when celebs are feuding, but we do like to hear when they can work things out. It seems that the on-going beef between [Read More]

This man warns New Yorkers not to eat Ebola-infected feces

Maybe some kinds of advice should fit under the “we already knew that” category.  New York journalist Errol Lewis, who apparently became a medical advisor for a day for a television network, decided to give some advice to those seeking to avoid catching Ebola.  The advice is a little strange and perhaps a bit too […]

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Rosario Dawson’s Cousin Accused of Attempted Rape & Burglary

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Yikes! News reports have come out that a cousin of Rosario Dawson has been charged with attempted rape, sexual assault and burglary. According to [Read More]

Chris Rock Says His”Top Five” Is Supposed To Be A Drama

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According to Barkley blacks, not whites, are responsible for their own failures

October 26, 2014 14 Comments

by Dr Boyce Watkins Charles Barkley is known for speaking his mind.  But there are some times when his words make him look a little silly, partly because he doesn’t always think about what he says before he opens his mouth.   Barkley’s recent appearance on Afternoons with Anthony Gargano and Rob Ellis raised some eyebrows because it almost sounded as if … Read More »

Jesse Jackson, Q-Tip, KRS-One, others ask if Hip-Hop is destroying society

October 26, 2014 Leave a comment

by Dr Boyce Watkins One of the first requirements of anyone seeking to criticize the state of hip-hop is that they should have some appreciation for it.  They should understand the history of the music, it’s influences, how the genre has evolved, and different streams of self-expression that occur within this particular artform.   This was my first concern when … Read More »

How the UNC academic fraud harmed black athletes

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The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill has long been considered one of the leading academic institutions in the country.  This image was permanently harmed when it was revealed that the campus and its faculty colluded to keep many of the student athletes uneducated.   Most of the students harmed were African American, since the African American studies Department was the … Read More »

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Meet The Doctor Who Brought Ebola to NYC

Reported by Kacie Whaley The Ebola virus was detected in a 33-year-old emergency room doctor in New York City on Thursday. Craig Spencer was showing symptoms of the deadly virus on Wednesday, according to The Grio.  He had just come back from Guinea a week prior, where he was serving as a physician to Ebola patients with […]

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Risky? Obama hugs the nurse who had Ebola

Nina Pham was the first person to catch Ebola on U.S. soil, and now, 13 days after testing positive, she has been declared free of the deadly disease. Her first order of business will be to hug her dog, Bentley, she said Friday. She invoked God and science in expressing gratitude for her ongoing recovery […]

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T.D. Jakes Checks Instagram Hater Questioning His Diamond Ring

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Every preacher has his or her fair share of people waiting for him or her to slip up. And Bishop T.D. Jakes is no exception as he personally responded to a “critic” who questioned a diamond ring he wore in one of his Instagram photos. Taking to Jakes’ Instagram page, @photo_syn_the_sis, provided the following commentary, […]

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Smokey Robinson & Ex-Wife finally settle ugly lawsuit over his music royalties 

Smokey Robinson and his ex-wife no longer will be headedto trialin their legal battle over his music royalties with both informingthe courtthey will be reaching a settlement in the lawsuit,theJasmineBRAND.comexclusively reports. Smokey suedClaudetteRobinson earlier this year, claiming that when theydivorcedin 1986 she was awarded half of all copyrights and royalty rights from songs Smokey wrote between November […]

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She just couldn’t let him go, I suppose. Genoveva Nunez-Figueroa was apparently so hung up on a guy she had met online and went out with about six-times, that when he decided to end their relationship, she channeled her inner Santa Claus and tried to get into his house through the chimney. Unfortunately, she got […]

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By: Krystle Crossman For students in public schools in Texas, history may be a little convoluted. A study of the textbooks that they were using in their curriculum had a lot of religious and political biases according to the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund. The TFN did a sampling of the textbooks that came from […]

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Why We Need To Stop Telling Black Boys They Are ‘endangered’

By: Krystle Crossman Black boys have it rough. They have to grow up with so many people telling them scary statistics about high school dropouts, poor education, and prison. They are very rarely encouraged to be everything that they can be and to live up to their full potential. They all have the chance to […]

 

The Failed ‘War on Drugs’ has led to police looking like soldiers 

October 25, 2014 Leave a comment

In a fundamentally misguided effort to stop Americans from using drugs, the United States Department of Defense has provided over $4 billion in surplus military equipment — often from warzones overseas — to local police for free. This equipment, including Mine Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicles (MRAPs), grenades, launchers, and other weapons, is turning America’s local police forces into something closer to …

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Transgender woman says she barely knew Teddy Pendergrass before the accident

October 24, 2014 Leave a comment

If you’re one of the biggest stars in the world, the worst that can happen is to have it all come crashing down.  Teddy Pendergrass was that man, beloved around the world for his magical voice, and one night on a dark, windy road led to a car crash that would leave him paralyzed for the rest of his life. …Read More »

Man Accused of Rαping 23 Month Old and Infecting Child With HIV 

October 24, 2014 Leave a comment

blogger A man with a criminal past involving sεxual assαult is now accused of an unspeakable crime against a child. Advertisement David Richard Wilson, 33, is already a sεx offender but now he’s charged with two counts of  sεxual assαult of a child. Wilson is accused of sεxually abυsing his 23 month old niece last November. The child’s parents sent … Read More »

 

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by Dr Boyce Watkins “I’m about to put the b*tch on the flo.” These are the famous words coming out of the mouth of Geneva Thomas, a reality TV star who is getting paid to…

 

Survey: 49 Percent of Americans Can’t Identify One Positive Impact Church Has On Society

October 24, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Nigel Boys According to David Kannaman, president of Barna Group and George Barna and co-editor of “Churchless,” based on data from 20 surveys of 23,000 churched and un-churched adults, the number of churchless adults is growing every year. The data over a period of 20 years shows that while about 30% of the population of the U.S. was … Read More »

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Patterned Civil Rights Movement After Man Who Called blacks « Savages »…

“Poverty is not about having no moneyalone, it’s about having no power”–Arundhati Roy Most Americans know that Martin Luther King Jr. patterned his nonviolent resistance to racial oppression afte…

Forensic Expert: Paper Took My Michael Brown Autopsy Report “Out of Context »…

If you’ve been paying close attention to the Michael Brown case, then you know that the St. Louis Dispatch‘s coverage has been tilted in favor of Officer Darren Wilson. As the grand jury continues to hear evi…

Black Woman Told to “Get Off the Bus!” After Being Accused of having Ebola…

One of the most insidious aspects of theEbola outbreak is how it has normalizeddiscrimination against West Africans. A British student from Sierra Leone told a reporter that he can’t find anyone to rent to him du…

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The rapper Prince EA is getting major props and critical acclaim for one of the most brilliant songs ever done.  In the video of the song, the rapper actually does half the song in one…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris No more speculation needed. An independent investigator has found evidence that the University of North Carolina has been steering hundreds of athletes, particularly football and men’s basketball players, into “shadow classes”…

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DR UMAR JOHNSON: BLACK FEMINISM PRODUCES “MAN HATERS”

In the video below, Dr. Umar Johnson talks about black feminism.   The popular scholar says that many of the black feminists in America…

 

Michigan quarterback keeps getting called a n*gger, and the university is doing nothing about it

October 23, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Dr Boyce Watkins Johari Shuck is an expert on black athletes at the collegiate level. She is also a graduate of The University of Michigan, one of the most storied athletic programs in the…

 


Watch Out: These Foods May Make Your Man Infertile

October 24, 2014No CommentRead MoreBy: Krystle Crossman Male fertility can be hampered by many different things. Sitting in a hot tub for too long can kill off sp*rm. Putting a hot laptop on your…

 

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By: Krystle Crossman Belly fat can be unsightly and seemingly impossible to get rid of. No matter what kind of exercises you try it always seems that you have that

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by Dr Boyce Watkins When I chose to become a public scholar in the 1990s, there were three scholars who inspired me the most:  Michael Eric Dyson, Julianne Malveaux and Cornel West.  I also found…

 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PERFORMS ORAL ON TEEN IN CLASSROOM ON FIRST DAY

Reported by Nigel Boys Instead of creating a good impression on her first day as a substitute teacher at Options Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., Symone Greene (pictured) allegedly performed sëxual acts with a student, according to court documents….

 

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MOTHER ARRESTED FOR HΙTTING 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH BELT IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT

A mother who hιt her child with a belt and her hands in a school parking lot was arrested by police on Tuesday. The girl told police that this is not the first time her mother had abυsed her. According…

 

NBA Athlete Chris Paul Says “My Brother’s Keeper” Helps Him Realize How Blessed He Is

Reported by Ashley Naples Earlier this year President Obama announced an initiative named My Brother’s Keeper that would strive to make a positive change in the lives of minority boys who are considered at risk youth. The president made his announcement about the program at the White House, in the presence of athletes, journalists, social commentators, actors, […]

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US Dept. of Justice Condemns Leaks About Michael Brown Shooting

Reported by Ashley Naples An altercation that occurred on Aug. 9 in Ferguson, MO between a police officer and an 18-year-old high school graduate has sparked an outright protest from celebrities, clergy, politicians, and the general public. The cause of outrage? The police department’s method of handling the shooting which resulted in Officer Darren Wilson […]

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Ebola is now in New York City

The first case of Ebola arrived in New York City on Thursday. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that a doctor who recently returned from West Africa, working with Doctors Without Borders treating Ebola patients, had tested positive for the infection. “We want to state at the outset, there is no reason […]

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Nurse who once had Ebola is declared entirely healed

Reported by Liku Zelleke Amber Vinson, the nurse that contracted Ebola while treating Thomas Eric Duncan, the first man in the US to die of the disease, has herself been cured. Vinson’s mother said in a statement, “We are overjoyed to announce that, as of yesterday evening, officials at Emory University Hospital and the Center […]

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WILL SMITH IS TURNING ONE OF HIS HIT FILMS INTO A TV SHOW

Reported by Kacie Whaley Were you a fan of the charming 2005 romantic comedy Hitch?  Fox is now working with Will Smith to bring fans a small…

 

SLAVERY SYMPATHIZING SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT PRANK CALLS FROM THE “OFFICE OF PRE-EMPTIVE REPARATIONS”

Parents in Pennsylvania are demanding the resignation of school board president Brad Rigler. PennLive.com reports that many parents believe racially inflammatory YouTube videos posted by…

 

SISTER AND BROTHER GUNNED DOWN WITHIN 2 HOURS OF EACH OTHER

A St. Louis family is grieving after two relatives were gunned down on Saturday night. According to local affiliate KTVI, Margaree Dixson, 35 and her…

 

How To Use Meditation To Tap Into Your Spirituality

October 23, 2014

By Barry Grimes Today I’ll share some great info on meditation. Meditation is a great way to connect with your inner self and tap into your spirituality. It’s easy to get started and anyone can do it! #1 Find A Quiet Place A relaxing environment will make your mediation experience more meaningful. This can be in the woods, by the lake, … Read More »

 

7 Core Skills of Highly Effective Pastors

October 22, 2014

By Dr. Terry Jackson What community works and core skills separate Pastors T.D. Jakes and Joel Osteen from the others? How does community and congregation engagement help these Pastors build and sustain their churches and communities?  Ultimately what core skills separate highly effective Pastors from others Pastors? As a follow up to the last article titled “7 Questions For The … Read More »

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SINGER MACY GRAY ATTRIBUTES ECCENTRIC PERSONALITY TO DRUG ADDICTION

Reported by Nigel Boys In a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey on her show “Where Are They Now?” Macy Gray described how her life completely changed after being discovered by an executive at Atlantic Records. Gray told Oprah that she…

President of Liberia Calls For Doctors Worldwide, Allows Son Who Is a Doctor to Stay Away

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Nigel Boys While Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (pictured), the President of Liberia, believes that the only way to stop the outbreak of Ebola is if the whole world contributes in fighting the killer disease, her son, Dr. James Adama Sirleaf, prefers to stay safe at his home in Georgia. President Sifleaf recently called for the return of Liberian government …

NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Michigan

by Dr Boyce Watkins Johari Shuck is an expert on black athletes at the collegiate level. She is also a graduate of The University of Michigan, one of the most storied athletic programs in the…

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Bleacher Report‘s Mike Freeman spent some time with the Seattle Seahawks football team originally following up on the Percy Harvin trade, where an anonymous player says that the reason Harvin was…

 

Comedian Says Tyrese Gibson Performed Sexual Favors To Get His Role In Baby Boy

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment

SAYYY WHAATTT? During a radio interview show this past week, comedian Spanky Hayes (known from Nick Cannon’s Wild-n-Out) made a claim that singer/actor Tyrese Gibson performed sexual acts on producer John Singleton in order to get the role in the film Big Boy. Here’s a little bit of what Spanky said in the interview: “We both sit down and the … Read More »

Michael Brown autopsy results give bad news for protesters

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment

by Ashley Naples The Michael Brown situation is getting more and more complicated with each passing day.   The official autospy of the shooting has been released, and it doesn’t look good for the protestors. Of course, that won’t matter to those who don’t trust the system, and it may be system mistrust that is at the heart of the … Read More »

Pastors May Face Prison If They Refuse to Wed Gay Couples

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Nigel Boys Although Donald and Evelyn Knapp (pictured) have been marrying couples at their Hitching Post Wedding Chapel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for around 25 years, they could soon find themselves imprisoned if they refuse to betray their beliefs. The ordained ministerial couple’s troubles began when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Idaho’s constitutional marriage … Read More »

 

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Is Your Pastor Teaching You the Word of God Or Hypnotizing You?

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Nigel Boys Although many churches are filled with thousands of members who hang on every word their pastor says, a lot of them are not saved because they have been manipulated by their supposed spiritual leader, according to John MacArthur. The pastor of Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, California goes on to say that many pastors today …Read More »

Jada Pinkett-Smith’s stunt double speaks out about “blackface incident”

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment

Eagerly anticipated FOX TV show Gotham debuted to strong ratings and critical acclaim earlier this fall. But now, RadarOnline.com has learned, the primetime drama is coming under heavy criticism — and even accusations of racism — after a white stuntwoman’s face was reportedly painted black so she could double for an African-American actress. On the heels of the scandal, Jada … Read More »

 

5 Coaches Suspended From NJ High School After $ex Abuse Scandal

By: Krystle Crossman A high school in New Jersey has suspended five of its football coaches due to allegations of s*xual assault that happened within the football team. There are also pending s*xual abuse charges for seven football players that range in age from 15-17 years old. This was all a part of a hazing […]

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Lesson Plan Guidance For New Home-schoolers

By: Krystle Crossman When you begin to home-school your children thinking of a lesson plan curriculum can be tough. You want to make sure that you are teaching them enough but still getting your family values in as well. Home School Legal Defense Associates Early Years Coordinator Vicki Bentley has shared the curriculum that she […]

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Reminder!  October 22nd is the national month of resistance against police brutality and mass incarceration.  Dr. Boyce Watkins will be supporting Dr. Cornel West, Carl Dix, Michelle Alexander, Jerome McCorry, April Taylor, Chuck D, and many others in a series of rallies to be held in cities across the United States to fight against the police state being imposed upon the African American community.  Please join us, we need your helps!!!!  To find a list of cities, visit this link at StopMassIncarceration.net.

Kevin Hart saves bus driver’s job

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Liku Zelleke To Ganesha Douglas, what was supposed to be another day on the job as a shuttle driver for National Rental Cars was anything but, after she ran into actor and comedian Kevin Hart – because, on that fateful day, she nearly lost her job. Douglas was transporting passengers at Los Angeles International Airport when she happened … Read More »

by Dr Boyce Watkins Recently, the sexual assault allegations against comedian Bill Cosby re-entered the public sphere due to a joke by comedian Hanibal Burress, who said “You rape women.”  This stunning remark led the…

Carol’s Daughter Purchased By L’oreal:  Should we support white-owned companies with a black face on them?

Many of us are firm believers in the economy belonging to the White community. It seems like Black people are not confident enough to move forward with their businesses without the assistance of successful White individuals lending a hand and getting a piece of the pie in the meantime. This is not to suggest that all White people are bad, … Read More »

Black American Women And Foreign Black Men: A Perfect Match?

Posted on October 21, 2014By The (Ree)lationship GuideDating DailyTop 5’s

Reported by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” For at least two decades, American media has been obsessed with placing Black women’s love life (or lack thereof) on television for the world to pathologize. Why can’t a successful Black woman find a man? is the headlining title for a special featured on ABC’s “Nightline.” The question was […]

 

BOSS Sports | Michael Sam Released From Cowboys Practice Squad

October 21, 2014 Leave a comment

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Now that the Dallas Cowboys have new life and looking towards the postseason, it looks like they may be freeing up some space and money to bring in another contributor. The Cowboys have released Michael Sam, who is aiming to be the first openly gay player to appear in an NFL regular-season game, from their practice … Read More »

How Women Lose Themselves in Motherhood | Mia Redrick

October 21, 2014 3 Comments

By Mia Redrick So many women lose themselves in motherhood. I call this the “Silent War,” the process of slowly fading away from yourself, your interests and your passions without even realizing that it is happening. At some point, all mothers face this crossroad in parenting. We come up for air and realize that we can’t answer even the most basic … Read More »

 


Fans chant “Ebola” at high school student’s soccer game

October 22, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Liku Zelleke Ebola has been wreaking havoc in the lives of the people of West Africa and has now reared its head in Europe and the United States. The direct results of the disease have been the deaths of thousands of people within a relative short amount of time. But there are some indirect aspects to Ebola too. … Read More »

Pregnant Alicia Keys And Husband Swizz Beatz Share a Special Moment

Reported by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” Global icon Alicia Keys and her award-winning music producer husband Swizz Beatz shared a cute moment at the Angel Ball in New York City on Monday night. The couple, who announced their second pregnancy on their four-year anniversary in July, shared a rare cute moment with the cameras on the […]

 

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Ebola: What a Health Expert Says We Aren’t Being Told

October 21, 2014 1 Comment

By: Krystle Crossman Talk about Ebola is all around. How can we contain it? How do we treat those who have been infected? How do we stop it from spreading? The government and CDC state that here in the U.S. we have everything under control, but do we really? One Hazmat-trained medical professional from Maine says no; most of the … Read More »

 


Family, friends remember women slain in Indiana

Seven women have been found dead this week in northwestern Indiana, one in a motel and six in abandoned houses in Gary. Darren Vann, 43, was charged Monday in the death of the woman whose body was found Friday at a Motel 6 in Hammond, 20 miles southeast of Chicago. Police say Vann has confessed […]

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Ferguson Protesters Expect Bad News In Michael Brown Case

Demonstrators calling for the arrest of Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown in August, are anticipating that the officer will not be charged. Many of them are predicting widespread protests if the grand jury reviewing the case decides to acquit Wilson. A crowd of around 100 gathered Monday along […]

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Reminder!  October 22nd is the national month of resistance against police brutality and mass incarceration.  Dr. Boyce Watkins will be supporting Dr. Cornel West and many others in a series of rallies to be held in cities across the United States to fight against the police state being imposed upon the African American community.  Please come out!!!!  To find a list of cities, visit this link. 

“Ebola Containment” Halloween Costume Gains Popularity, Criticism

October 20, 2014

Reported by Nigel Boys Although the outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has taken the lives of over 4,000 people in West Africa and now claimed its first victim in the U.S., is a serious concern, some appear to think that it would be fun to go to Halloween parties dressed in hazmat suits. Trick-or-treaters last year donned similar costumes …

STATE TROOPERS CALLED TO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME AFTER BRΑWL, CHΟKING AND RACIAL SLURS

A Saturday high school football game between two New York teams came to an abrupt conclusion after state troopers were called to put an end…

 

CROWD BEGINS WALKING OUT AS OBAMA MAKES CAMPAIGN SPEECH

President Obama hasn’t been seen stumping for many candidate this election season because his approval rating has dropped considerably since the time he was reelected….

 


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Toni Morrison Attended Howard Univ., But Her Papers Will Go to Princeton…

The papers of Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison will go to Princeton University, according to an announcement by Princeton’s president, Christopher L. Eisgruber, during a black alumni event. “This extraordinary resource will …

Black Neighborhood Unites to Open a Grocery Store

October 20, 2014

Reported by Kacie Whaley A North Carolina neighborhood has come together to open their very own grocery store after 15 years of being without one. Much of northeast Greensboro, North Carolina used to buy their groceries from a local Winn-Dixie.  But in 1998, despite being profitable, the store in the primarily black and lower-income community closed down due to the …

 

12 Important Facts About Slavery in Jamaica That Every Black Person should know 

October 20, 2014

Jamaica’s First Enslaved People Once Jamaica was “discovered” by Spain in 1494, the Arawaks, who had inhabited the island for centuries, were quickly subjected to brutality and slavery, becoming the first enslaved people on the island. Kidnapped Africans Arrive The first enslaved Africans brought to Jamaica came in 1534 when Pedro Mazuelo, one of the early Spanish colonizers, brought 30 Africans …

MAN BEΑTS 3 YEAR OLD STEPDAUGHTER TO DEΑTH OVER SOILED PANTS

A New York man is under arrest after allegedly kιlling his wife’s daughter over soiled pants. The girl’s 5 year old brother was also victimized in the attαck, but survived. According to the Associated Press, Kelsey Smith, 20, was babysitting…

 

 

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Rev. Jim Wallis to White Christians: ‘You Can’t Say You’re Not a Racist if You Accept and Support Systems That Clearly Are’

October 20, 2014

The Rev. Jim Wallis is sending a powerful “wake-up call” to white Christians who are refusing to fight back against a “racialized police system.” Wallis and other faith leaders and social activistswere recently arrested during another slew of peaceful protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Ferguson has been the site of many marches, rallies and demonstrations after 18-year-old Michael Brown was fatally …

 

“Ebola Containment” Halloween Costume Gains Popularity, Criticism

October 20, 2014

Reported by Nigel Boys Although the outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has taken the lives of over 4,000 people in West Africa and now claimed its first victim in the U.S., is a serious concern, some appear to think that it would be fun to go to Halloween parties dressed in hazmat suits. Trick-or-treaters last year donned similar costumes …

 


Surprising Discipline Methods That Work

By: Krystle Crossman When you discipline your children at home, what kind of methods do you use? Do you go for the empty or irrational threats? Or do you tell them that they can’t do something that is nearly impossible for them not to do? These methods probably don’t work and your kids know it. […]

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Are Schools Reacting Well to Ebola?

By: Krystle Crossman With the news that the nurse who contracted Ebola in the US had been on a domestic flight, schools are taking action to try and limit or prevent an outbreak among students. After the news of the airline flight two schools shut down. Other schools began doing health screenings on the students. […]

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Liberian Leader Warns Ebola Risks Causing A ‘Lost Generation’

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The Ebola outbreak in West Africa risks unleashing an economic catastrophe that will leave a “lost generation” of young West Africans, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said on Sunday, urging stronger international action. The worst epidemic on record of the deadly virus has now killed more than 4,500 people in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. […]

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Reminder!  October 22nd is the national month of resistance against police brutality and mass incarceration.  Dr. Boyce Watkins will be supporting Dr. Cornel West and many others in a series of rallies to be held in cities across the United States to fight against the police state being imposed upon the African American community.  Please come out!!!!  To find a list of cities, visit this link. 

Russian tennis boss banned for calling Venus and Serena ‘the Williams brothers’

The president of the Russian Tennis Federation has been banned from the women’s tour for a year and fined $25,000 for calling Venus and Serena Williams “the Williams brothers.” Shamil Tarpischev made the comments on a Russian television chat show earlier this month. He was sitting alongside retired Russian tennis player Elena Dementieva who was […]

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Former Baltimore Ravens running back and NFL posterboy for domestic violence Ray Rice remains on indefinite suspension after TMZ broke the video of Rice knocking his now-wife, Janay, unconscious in a…

 

How Social Media Leads To Infidelity | Renair Amin

October 19, 2014 Leave a comment

By Renair Amin Recently, I have felt compelled to slowly begin a break-up process. Not saying that I will totally give up contact but honestly, I am spending too much time focused somewhere else.  I am completely distracted throughout my day as I feel that if I do not continuously check in then I will miss something. Everyone that is connected to … Read More »

3 Signs That Tell You God Wants You to Do More Than Pray – Christian Blog – Christian Blog

October 19, 2014 Leave a comment

by Brian Skyz The bible tells us that God is indeed a spirit and should be worshipped in spirit and truth. This means that when we pray, we should let our spirit to take control of us, transform our souls into a spiritual realm, and guide us into intimacy with God. It is only through prayer that great men and … Read More »

George Clinton Giving us Nothing but the Funk In his New Memoir

October 19, 2014 Leave a comment

Quirky singer and songwriter George Clinton is giving us a memoir that we will never forget. He is spilling all of the goods about his career from the beginning to the present—all mishaps, drama, and fun included. The funk legend felt that, at 73, he should put out a book that revealed the ups and the downs in his career. … Read More »

Black journalists speak up against CNN discrimination and CNN drops their support

October 19, 2014 Leave a comment

African Americans have a difficult time accepting the fact that there is little to no representation of them in magazines and film roles. We see too much appropriation and not enough appreciation of what our culture has contributed. Our art and talent is overlooked more than it is acknowledged, but what really hurts is when we think our skills are … Read More »

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Are Schools Reacting Well to Ebola?

By: Krystle Crossman With the news that the nurse who contracted Ebola in the US had been on a domestic flight, schools are taking action to try and limit or prevent an outbreak among students. After the news of the airline flight two schools shut down. Other schools began doing health screenings on the students. […]

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How Schools Are Preparing Our Kids For a Non-Existent World

By: Krystle Crossman When you go to school you are taught how to do things. You head to college knowing that you want to be a chef and so you take classes that teach you the how and why. But do they teach you how to be creative? Do they tell you about thinking outside […]

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4 Motivators to Design Your Life

October 15, 2014

By W. Eric Croomes Many of you get out of bed every day because you sense there is something grander for your life. You are drawn to a greater purpose than your fear and your present circumstances may suggest. You understand intuitively there is no blackboard in the sky and that any obstacle before you can neither define nor limit … Read More »

Why Are You Working For “The Man”?

October 15, 2014

By Chris Featherstone One thing that I find so incredibly amusing – but sad – are people that work for a company, are getting paid enough to barely make it from paycheck to paycheck, have to work overtime just to break their back to pay for gas, but say that they “love their job.” I have experienced many people like …Read More »

Playing For KEEPS: 5 Attributes To Consider When Choosing To Start A Business

October 14, 2014

By Dr. Terry Jackson What business should I start? Why should I start that business? What are the needs of the marketplace? Do I have what it takes to build and sustain a profitable business? These are just a few of the multitude of questions asked by many prior to starting a new business. Starting a new business can be … Read More »

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Reminder!  October 22nd is the national month of resistance against police brutality and mass incarceration.  Dr. Boyce Watkins will be supporting Dr. Cornel West and many others in a series of rallies to be held in cities across the United States to fight against the police state being imposed upon the African American community.  Please come out!!!!  To find a list of cities, visit this link. 
If your city is not listed, please email the organizers and set up a march in your city.  We’ve got to work together and fight for a better future for our children.  This CANNOT WAIT.

By Dominique’ Reese Wealth building is an active, conscience process that requires patience and sound and informed decision-making. I believe we all can possess these qualities, and therefore, we all can achieve wealth. However, there are…

 

By Nigel Boys According to a new report, the average cost per inmate in New York’s prisons is $167,731 per year. That’s almost as much as it costs for four years of Ivy League university…

 

Man Murders 3-Year-Old Girl With Machine Gun

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Reported by Ashley Naples Chicago and Detroit (approximately four hours away from each other) are two cities that are plagued with violence. Unlike Chicago, Detroit is also bankrupt and left many of its residents without running water. The city was also heavily criticized for laying off many of its police officers due to budget cuts. The department is so understaffed …Read More »

 

This mother-daughter team is warning others about cervical cancer

October 17, 2014 Leave a comment

Nneka and Mary “Dicey” Scroggins are getting applauded nation wide for their hard work to help keep the public informed on important health issues.  The two are from Washington, DC and the mother/daughter team is helping to fight the battle against cervical cancer, which kills quite a few women of color every year.  In many cases, the cancer is caused …

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President appoints an “Ebola Czar” and gets criticized for his lack of experience

October 17, 2014 Leave a comment

President Barack Obama is dealing with a lot as our Commander-in-Chief, but there is always more on the horizon.  This month, the Ebola crisis is keeping him busy, and he is stuck with the task of keeping Americans safe and without panic.  The president recently named Ron Klain as his “Ebola Czar,” and the decision is not without controversy.  Klain …

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GA Secretary of State “accidentally” Loses 40,000 Black And Latino Voter Registration Forms

October 17, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Kacie Whaley A Southern-based nonprofit helped at least 80,ooo Black and Hispanic Georgia citizens register to vote for this November’s midterm elections.  But now over half of those potential voters’ registration forms are missing, which has led to a nasty legal battle between both the organization and the Republican Secretary of State. Earlier this year, a nonprofit, Third Sector Development, …

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This Is a Police Chief’s Booking Photo

October 14 Black Newsybw 1 comment
Most ordinary citizens don’t get booked into jail with a cigar hanging out of their mouth while holding, not wearing, the standard issue orange jumpsuit. For one Tennessee police chief, however, that’s exactl…

The Problem in Black America Isn’t a Culture of Poverty. The Problem IS poverty

October 14 Black Newsybw 3 comments
by Yvette Carnell Whenever anyone points out that blacks lag behind in every key indicator for wealth and upward mobility, naysayers, including both conservatives and black respectability junkies, point to a “cultu…

Black Wealth Has Fallen Further Under Barack Obama Than Under Any President…

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President Obama is still popular in the African-American community even though African-Americans have lost more wealth under Obama than under any president since the Great Depression. Although Obama can’t be blamed…

Dick Gregory Explains How He Predicted the First Black President

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In a YouTube video posted in 2011, activist Dick Gregory explains how he predicted that the next president would be black prior to the ascent of Barack Obama. Gregory also discusses the spiritual issues plaguing Black Am…

Study: Teachers Expect Less of Black and Brown Students

October 16, 2014 3 Comments

Many parents of minority students have long complained that the schools were not treating their children fairly.  Sometimes, a study comes out that hits the nail on the head and really highlights the problems occurring in public schools, where white teachers are often educating black children, sometimes ruining them in the process. A recent study by the Center for American …

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GOP Ad Features Dem. Candidate Paired With Tattoo Faced Black Man

October 18, 2014 Leave a comment

A new ad paid for by the the National Republican Campaign Committee is already being called the Willie Horton ad of this election cycle. The ad appeared on Friday in a Nebraska race for the 2nd Congressional U.S. House seat. In the ad, Brad Ashford, Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican Lee Terry, is accused of supporting a law that let … Read More »

Mental Illness likely To Blame For Olympians Death: Kamara James Family Responds

October 18, 2014 Leave a comment

Kamara James was a smart, determined, and amazingly talented fencer. She was on the United States Fencing Team at the 2004  Olympics in Athens at the young age of 19. It is with heavy hearts, that we report the news that only a decade later, at age 29, Kamara James has passed away. The reports have not fully determined the … Read More »

Stay or Go: When Is It Time To Leave A Relationship?

October 17, 2014

By Dr. Carolyn Hall Just because you hear something frequently does not make it a cliché. One of those often used, but ever so truthful phrases has to be the old adage that says “…people are in your life for a reason, season, or a lifetime.” In other words, there are some people, who no matter  how much we care about … Read More »

Social Cheating: Active Facebook Use Might Cause Infidelity

October 16, 2014

By Renair Amin Recently, I have felt compelled to slowly begin a break-up process. Not saying that I will totally give up contact but honestly, I am spending too much time focused somewhere else.  I am completely distracted throughout my day as I feel that if I do not continuously check in then I will miss something. Everyone that is connected to … Read More »

Officer says he and Michael Brown struggled for the gun

October 18, 2014 Leave a comment

According to officials close to the investigation, Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson told authorities that he and Michael Brown struggled over his service weapon before shοts were fired. The New York Times reports that this information was revealed to officials with inside knowledge of the federal civil rights investigation. Officer Wilson reportedly admits that shοts were fired while he was still … Read More »

by Dr Boyce Watkins Actress Halle Berry is having one heck of a time dealing with her child support situation.  According to various media outlets, the actress is fighting it out in child support court…

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Some people just don’t need to be together at all, let alone the idea of marriage.  Take it from Terrence Howard and his ex-wife, Michelle Ghent. They are the epitome of the Hunger Games, and…

Rapper Missy Elliot shocks the world with stunning weight loss

Missy Elliot has always been one of the most beloved performers in all of hip-hop.  She was also, unfortunately, known for being a little round in the middle.  Her weight was never a problemfor her fans, because Missy takes us to a day when some female artists could be judged by their skills on the […] Read More

Black Conservative candidate does an ad spot with allegedly racist white man, Clive Bundy

One of the first political attacks of liberals who hear a criticism of President Obama is that this person must be a racist.  One of the first responses that the accused racist will use to correct their public image is to take a picture with a black guy. Cliven Bundy, the anti-government rancher out in […] Read More

Kofi Annan says people only cared about Ebola when it left Africa

Kofi Annan is not only from the continent of Africa, he is also the former Secretary General for the United Nations.  So, you can say that he has a great deal of inside information on how things work within this important organization. Annan had some choice words for the world’s governing bodies when it came […] Read More

Boyfriend of mayoral aide Rachel Noerdlinger has an awkward day in court 

The ex-con boyfriend of City Hall aide Rachel Noerdlinger told a city judge that “police lied” in slapping him with several parking tickets and that he was singled out because he was a black man with a nice car. In a July 9 hearing before Administrative Judge Blueth Bromfield, Hassaun McFarlan tried a variety of […] Read More

CNN is dumping a ton of black and brown journalists

Velez-Mitchell, Darius Walker Hit in Ongoing Staff Cuts “Even as Time Warner executives touted it as ‘the global gold standard in news organizations’ at its investor meeting Wednesday, CNN continued to restructure and lay off staff to meet its ‘Turner 2020′ budget targets, Alex Weprin reported Wednesday for capitalnewyork.com “Among the changes: ‘Crossfire’ has officially […] Read More

Pres Obama says his credit card was declined at Manhattan restaurant

Recent weeks have been tougher for President Obama than we knew – he even had his credit card declined at a trendy New York restaurant. Obama joked about the incident, after he signed an executive order Friday creating new protections against identity theft and credit card fraud. “I went to a restaurant up in New […]

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris What has helped LeBron James be one of the greatest basketball players of his era is the fact that his combination of speed, size, quickness, agility and basketball skill is literally… Read More →
by Dr Boyce Watkins You ever wonder why hip-hop music is the genre that is most uniquely focused on big, white corporations paying black men to brag about how high and drunk they are?  You…

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Business Etiquette for Women 101

October 16, 2014

By M.E. Porter Business etiquettes are the culture, codes, and principles that business people follow to conduct profitable (failure to adhere to the proper etiquette can disturb your profits) business transactions. Business etiquettes are important for the success of the business, especially for women in business. As with many other double standards, such is the same in business – there … Read More »

4 Motivators to Design Your Life

October 15, 2014

By W. Eric Croomes Many of you get out of bed every day because you sense there is something grander for your life. You are drawn to a greater purpose than your fear and your present circumstances may suggest. You understand intuitively there is no blackboard in the sky and that any obstacle before you can neither define nor limit … Read More 

Why Are You Working For “The Man”?

October 15, 2014

By Chris Featherstone One thing that I find so incredibly amusing – but sad – are people that work for a company, are getting paid enough to barely make it from paycheck to paycheck, have to work overtime just to break their back to pay for gas, but say that they “love their job.” I have experienced many people like … Read More »

What If Your Kid Is The Only Black Kid in Class

By: Krystle Crossman Schools are not always as diverse as they could be. Brandi Jeter has had to teach her daughter that first-hand. When Ayva started in preschool she was the only black child there. But she was happy and confident. Jeter said that she was never once worried that her daughter’s race was going […]

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Meet The 15 Year Old CEO Who’s Already In College

By: Krystle Crossman Jadan Johnson is not like most other 15 year olds. Instead of spending all of his time roaming the high school hallways, enjoying the company of his peers, and learning how to drive with other teens in class he is taking courses at Munro College and is also a CEO. He has […]

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Being Poor Is The Main Reason High School Kids Don’t Go To College

By: Krystle Crossman Many students who graduate from high school go right into their college careers. Most of these students however are from schools that are in areas that are considered to be moderate to high-income areas. Areas that are considered to be lower class tend to have lower college enrollments. This could be due […]

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These are the poorest cities in America

October 16, 2014 | 0 Comments

Poverty and economic inequality are serious dual political issues that have set our nation on a backward course toward economic mediocrity.  Even the first black president wasn’t able to get much done on the issue,…

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Times are really hard; so much that celebrities are on street corners singing songs for a little change. As shocking as it would be to know that big time celebrities are out on the street…

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An open letter has been written to Iyanla Vanzant and Oprah Winfrey by the oldest daughter of the man who had 34 kids.   Jay Williams was a ratings bonanza for Oprah and Iyanla, earning…

Here’s yet another way that hip-hop (good and bad) affects the human brain

Once on the fringe, hip-hop culture is now popular culture and is being taught and studied at some of the most selective universities around the world. Researchers at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom believe that the genre can be used to help treat some mental illnesses. Becky Inkster, a neuroscientist in Cambridge University’s department […]

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Newark Boy was speaking at an Anti-Violence rally and it was interrupted when someone was killed

Gunshots rang out just feet from an anti-violence rally in Newark over the weekend and the third-grader who was speaking at the time is now speaking out about the incident. As CBS 2’s Jessica Schneider reported, it was a poetic plea from an 8-year-old boy. His message was broadcast inside a community center in Newark on […]

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Pastor with AIDS who slept with church members is now banned from coming back to church 

A minister who confessed to having sex with church members and neglecting to tell them he had AIDS was temporarily banned from acting as pastor on Thursday. Montgomery County Circuit Judge Charles Price issued a preliminary injunction, as sought by deacons and trustees of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Price ruled that the Rev. Juan McFarland, […]

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RESIGNATIONS ARE FORCED AFTER WEST AFRICAN TEENAGER TEASED ABOUT EBOLA DURING SOCCER GAME 

It was a lack of sportsmanship that has sparked an investigation in Northampton County. Nazareth Area High School student and soccer player Ibrahim Toumkara says players from rival Northampton High School chanted ‘Ebola’ at him because he’s from West Africa. “They just need to learn how to give other people respect,” said Ibrahim. The 16-year-old […]

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Witness gives new information on Ferguson shooting, only adding confusion to the case 

A stream of eyewitnesses has been testifying in secret before a grand jury considering whether to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown near the Canfield Green apartments in Ferguson. One Canfield resident — who said he saw the killing of Brown from start to finish and talked to the […]

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Thousands of non-violent drug offenders are waiting in prison for Obama to keep a promise to shorten their sentences 

Donel Clark was working at Dallas grocery store, supporting his wife and three young sons, when he took a more lucrative job as a “cook” in a friend’s kitchen, where the main ingredient was raw cocaine and the final product was crack. In 1994, when Clark was 29, a judge sentenced him to 30 years […]

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Georgia voter rights issues take the national spotlight 

October 16, 2014 Leave a comment

The story starts simply enough: African-Americans and Hispanics across Georgia were registered to vote at levels lower than their white state-mates, so the New Georgia Project was started by the non-profit Third Sector Development to register new voters, concentrating on minority communities. And that is exactly what the New Georgia Project did. Over the last few months, the group submitted … Read More »

Ebola victim’s family is still angry about medical treatment  

October 16, 2014 Leave a comment

On Friday, Sept. 25, 2014, my uncle Thomas Eric Duncan went to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He had a high fever and stomach pains. He told the nurse he had recently been in Liberia. But he was a man of color with no health insurance and no means to pay for treatment, so within hours he was released with … Read More »

Ugly fight between teacher videotaped and put online

October 16, 2014 Leave a comment

A Baltimore teacher is on administrative leave and a student is facing charges after a fight inside a school was caught on camera. Officials said the incident started as a verbal confrontation that turned physical. The question is whether the teacher acted unprofessionally or if she was just overly frustrated with the student, who sources said was the instigator. In … Read More »

Ferguson Police are locking up journalists to keep them from talking 

October 15, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Ashley Naples As protests in Ferguson continue, it is believed that the police department is creating tactics in an effort to hinder journalists from reporting the seemingly hostile environment. Public scholar and social commentator Dr. Cornel West found himself handcuffed and charged with “assaulting officers” (although many witnesses do not recall seeing Dr. West touch any of the …

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President Obama is now putting Ebola on the top of the priority list 

October 15, 2014 Leave a comment

President Obama, seeking to calm the national Ebola paranoia, promised a more aggressive response Wednesday to U.S. cases of the oft-lethal virus. Obama spoke after summoning Cabinet officials to a hastily-called meeting sparked by word that an Ebola-infected nurse from Dallas had flown aboard a commercial airliner carrying 132 passengers. “We’re going to make sure something like this is not …

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Why This LAPD Cop Abandoned “Hook and Book” in Favor of Community Policing

“When you see Deon Joseph in this police uniform and he’s a black policeman and he’s all muscles and big. But that’s not what you get. You get a person that cares, that asks what he can do to help,” Marcus Butler, security director at the Midnight Mission shelter, told NPR. The media has been […]

After spending 18 hours trapped in her car at the bottom of a 500-foot deep ravine, a California woman was rescued by officials Tuesday morning — thanks to an ingenious police officer and an app on her iPad. Melissa Vasquez, 28, lost control of her Chevrolet Cruze around 2 p.m. Monday, driving off the road […]

Texas Police Officer Placed on Leave for Pepper Spraying Prairie View A&M Student

A Texas police officer has been placed on leave for allegedly pepper spraying a man without cause. Officer Adolphus Cannon has been placed on paid leave after Bobby Hall provided video footage of the officer pepper spraying him earlier this month. “It just started burning my face. It was burning,” Hall said. The footage shows […]

Bus Driver Suspended Over Selfie With Comedian Kevin Hart

October 16, 2014No Comment

Over the last few years, comedian Kevin Hart’s career has seen a meteoric rise and that comes with a huge fan base. One fan, also an LAX bus driver, went so far as to stop her bus when she spotted Hart at the airport so she could go take a selfie with him. What she […]

Archaeologists working in Israel have discovered an “ancient cult complex,” where people who lived thousands of years ago might have worshipped a Canaanite “storm god” known as Baal. The complex was unearthed at the archaeological site of Tel Burna, located near the Israeli city of Kiryat Gat. It’s believed to date back 3,300 years. Though […]

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Child support has been haunting hunting men for decades by women who are using the system to exact revenge and make the lives of the fathers of their child(ren) hard.  There are… Read More →
BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Snoop Dogg posted an Instagram video Wednesday (October 15, 2014) saying that he spoke to Iggy Azalea’s manager, rapper and label head T.I., offering apologies for the “bad talk” toward the…
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Nurses group says Dallas hospital put nurses at risk

A national nurses group says a Dallas hospital’s handling of the nation’s first Ebola case was sloppy, putting health care workers and patients at risk of infection from the deadly virus. At a news conference Wednesday, leaders of National Nurses United recited examples of how they say Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas mishandled the care […]

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Dallas neighbors on edge after third Ebola Diagnosis

DALLAS — Amber Vinson, the 29-year-old nurse identified as the second Texas hospital worker to test positive for Ebola, lived alone in a quiet neighborhood of this anxious city. Police on Wednesday restricted traffic on Village Bend Drive, home of The Village apartments as residents came to grips with the knowledge that Ebola had sprouted […]

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Watch: Phaedra Parks Breaks Silence About Divorce and Apollo’s Imprisonment

October 16, 2014No CommentRead MoreBy: Krystle Crossman Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Phaedra Parks, is set to divorce her husband Apollo Nida. He has been in prison for the last few months for federal…

Tyler Perry is celebrated as one of the most famous and profitable filmmakers of his generation. He is worth about $400 million dollars and doesn’t show any signs of letting up anytime soon. Perry, ready…

Oh No! You’ve Gained Weight; Don’t Do These Things

By: Krystle Crossman We all gain weight every now and then even when we are eating healthy and exercising. When you do gain a little weight make sure that you…

Park Avenue widow manipulated into changing her will, leaving them much less: lawsuit

A Manhattan doctor has been accused of worming his way into the good graces of a 102-year-old Park Ave. widow and getting her to change her will to leave him $100,000 — and make him executor of an estate believed to be worth millions. Before Dr. Lawson Moyer allegedly butted in, Helen Schlesinger had a […]

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Brooklyn DA slams predecessor’s record on wrongful convictions, exonerates two men for 1985 murder

Brooklyn’s top lawman announced Wednesday he will throw out convictions against two men for a 1985 murder, slamming his predecessor for leaving a mess of injustice. “I inherited a legacy of disgrace with respect to wrongful convictions,” District Attorney Kenneth Thompson said when making it official that David McCallum, 45, will be freed after 29 […]

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Republican Presidential Hopeful Dr. Ben Carson Stands a Chance

Reported by Ashley Naples  Dr. Benjamin Solomon “Ben” Carson, Sr., an African-American retired neurosurgeon who is credited for being the first in his field to successfully separate conjoined twins joined at the head, is running as a Republican candidate for the 2016 presidential election. Dr. Carson’s widely publicized speech at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast […]

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Ferguson, MO, a suburb of St. Louis, is currently ground zero for a bevy of civil disobedience protests calling for justice in the Michael Brown shooting bringing together Americans of all…

Black Woman ID’d as Second Nurse Infected With Ebola

Reported by Ashley Naples The deadly Ebola virus appears to be making its rounds in Dallas, TX. Family members of 29-year-old Amber Vinson have confirmed that the woman is the second nurse to become infected with the disease. The news comes after reports confirmed 26-year-old nurse Nina Pham became infected with the disease after treating […] Read More

Ferguson Cops are allegedly locking up journalists to keep them from reporting the story 

In a richly illustrated edition of News Photographer magazine, a publication of the National Press …

Study: When whites saw black people using voting machines, they had a different opinion on voting rights  

October 15, 2014 Leave a comment

Researchers from the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication have released a new study suggesting that photographs of black Americans using voting machines affect white respondents’ support of voter-ID laws. According to the study (pdf), when white survey respondents saw an image of black Americans using ballot machines, they had stronger support for voter ID than those who did not …

Raven-Symoné and her Black Lesbian Identity

“I don’t want to be labeled as gay … [and] I’m not African-American. I’m American.” The moment those words blared out of the TV, my Twitter timeline and Facebook newsfeed flooded with angry comments from my fellow black lesbians condemning 28-year-old former Cosby kid and Disney star Raven-Symoné. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Raven […]

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How The First Novel By An African American Writer Was Nearly Forgotten

Great books have their lives as surely as do their authors. Sometimes they correspond; sometimes not. Which one has the stranger life is often unpredictable. Take Walt Whitman and his “unkillable work,” Leaves of Grass. It had multiple nineteenth-century lives, as Whitman brought out edition after edition in attempting to give the fullest possible depiction […]

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Army Veteran Sheds Tears Of Joy As She Receives Life-Changing Surprise

Even the people who spend their days giving back to others need a little help sometimes. Trista Hopkins, an Army veteran living in Love Field, Texas, is a beloved employee in the cafeteria of Edward H. Cary Middle School. She spends her days serving food to the kids, who refer to her as “Ms. T.” […]

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Here’s how long it takes to get pregnant

No one can say exactly how long it’ll take you to get pregnant. But we can tell you how long it typically takes couples to conceive – and how you can speed things along. How long it takes to conceive The majority of couples get pregnant within three months. Your own timeline could be longer […]

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Brooklyn rapper J$tash turns himself in on charges he brutally beat his girlfriend: cops

Brooklyn rapper J$tash has turned himself in to face charges that he allegedly beat his girlfriend unconscious and sent her threatening texts, cops and sources said Wednesday. J$tash, 21, whose real name is Justin Joseph, is accused of hitting his girlfriend, Danielle Phaeton, in the face and body about 3 a.m. on Sept. 15 in […]

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OLYMPIAN KAMARA JAMES PASSES AWAY AT AGE 29

USA Fencing lost a member of its Olympic family recently whenKamara James (Queens, N.Y.) passed away in Modesto, Calif. At just 19-years-old, James represented Team USA as one of the youngest fencers at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens as the only U.S. women’s epee fencer to qualify for the Games. Although she won bronze […]

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Being Poor Is The Main Reason High School Kids Don’t Go To College

By: Krystle Crossman Many students who graduate from high school go right into their college careers. Most of these students however are from schools that are in areas that are considered to be moderate to high-income areas. Areas that are considered to be lower class tend to have lower college enrollments. This could be due […] Read More

4 Motivators to Design Your Life

October 15, 2014

By W. Eric Croomes Many of you get out of bed every day because you sense there is something grander for your life. You are drawn to a greater purpose than your fear and your present circumstances may suggest. You understand intuitively there is no blackboard in the sky and that any obstacle before you can neither define nor limit … Read More »

Why Are You Working For “The Man”?

October 15, 2014

By Chris Featherstone One thing that I find so incredibly amusing – but sad – are people that work for a company, are getting paid enough to barely make it from paycheck to paycheck, have to work overtime just to break their back to pay for gas, but say that they “love their job.” I have experienced many people like …Read More »

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Nigerian Pastors Are Living Lavish Lifestyles Like American Pastors

October 15, 2014 Leave a comment

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Reported by Nigel Boys Nigeria, a West African nation, is often referred to as the “Giant of Africa” due to its approximate 174 million inhabitants and growing economy, but sectarian violence has plagued the country from the Islamist movement Boko Haram who want to establish Sharia law. However, Boko Haram hasn’t stopped the growth of the country’s Pentecostal churches, which …Read More »

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NAACP Invites Controversial Republican Governor to Speak at Conference, Infuriates Delegates

Staff October 15, 2014 Reported by Nigel Boys Although the Republican Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie has been …          

Baby Given to Boyfriend Instead of Biological Father Turns Up Deαd

The biological father of an Ohio 2 year old believed to have been mυrdered by the mother’s boyfriend is outraged at authorities. When the two year old’s mother, Barbara Wichroski, was sentenced to prison, she signed the child over to her boyfriend, Jason Hull, through a power of attorney given her by Children and Family […]

Landlord Won’t Rent to Student From Sierra Leone Over Ebola Concerns

October 15, 2014 1 Comment

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As health officials continue to work to thwart the spread of Ebola, people from West Africa are noticing that the disease has created a bias against them. Amara Bangura is originally from Sierra Leone but he’s currently studying in Norwich, England. Although he’s looking forward to his study abroad, the problem is that Bangura can’t find anywhere to stay. Sierra … Read More »

Financial Juneteenth | Three black women allegedly had a popular website stolen from them by a white guy

October 14, 2014 1 Comment

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This is one of those stories that serves as a warning on how to run a website and about the use of copyrights to protect your work.  The popular online gossip site “OhNoTheyDidnt.com” was originally founded by three black women.  According to Vice.com, the site may have been stolen by whites that they invited into the site as moderators. The … Read More »

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62-Year-Old Woman With Husband And Children Marries 9-Year-Old Boy

Reported by Nigel Boys Although 62-year-old Helen Shabangu from Mpumalanga, South Africa already has a husband and five children, she went ahead and got married for a second time to Saneie Masilela, a nine-year-old boy (pictured). The reason for this…

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Should the LGBT Community Celebrate “Undercover” Married Men?

Reported by Nigel Boys The LGBT community often celebrates a man formerly married to a woman who chooses to come clean about his homosëxuality. Unfortunately, what’s not celebrated or told are the devastating effects their deception has on their family, according to the former…

He Was A Straight A Student: 8 Interesting Facts About Kendrick Lamar

October 14, 2014 Leave a comment

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They say that when rappers go missing in action for a while and come back looking a little rough, it means that the music they are about to put out is guaranteed to be fire. One rapper in particular who laid low after a long streak of being in the spotlight is Kendrick Lamar. This 27-year-old Compton native made a … Read More »

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Ebola is a potentially lethal virus and those who contract the disease are by far the worse victims of the epidemic, but the disease is also creating a phobia against West Africans. Case and point, Nigerian applicants to a Texas college were denied admission due to concerns that they might be carrying Ebola. Kamorudeen Abidogun, […]

Ebola could hit 10,000 cases per week in Africa; U.S. steps up response

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The Ebola epidemic in West Africa could reach 10,000 cases a week and U.S. health officials are promising dramatic response to any new domestic outbreaks that signal intercontinental spread of the deadly virus. The Centers for Disease Control will send a rapid response team to any hospital in the nation that diagnoses another Ebola patient, […]

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Oh No! You’ve Gained Weight; Don’t Do These Things

Oh No! You’ve Gained Weight; Don’t Do These ThingsBy: Krystle Crossman We all gain weight every now and then even when we are eating healthy and exercising. When you do gain a little weight make sure that you… October 15, 2014No CommentRead More

There May Be $ex Hormones In The Food You Eat

There May Be $ex Hormones In The Food You EatBy: Krystle Crossman When women go through menopause they are given s*x hormones like estrogen so that their hormones are still regulated. Some men have to have testosterone supplements because…

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Radio One Chops News Station, Replaces It With Beyoncé

Reported by Ashley Naples Traditional media (TV, radio, print) has had to become unconventional to compete with the Internet. One form of traditional media that has really been forced to think outside of the box is radio. With the emergence of digital podcasts, mobile apps, and digital streaming options, radio was rumored to be a […]

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Reported by Ashley Naples It’s unfathomable to believe there are children living in one of the richest countries in the world (America) who are going to bed starving at night or digging through trash cans to find something to eat. With the number of billionaires worldwide, poverty could be eradicated within the blink of any […]

Cornel West released from jail, charged with assaulting a police officer

October 14, 2014 3 Comments

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April V. Taylor It has been confirmed that Dr. Cornel West has been released from jail after being charged with 3rd degree assault of a police officer during a nonviolent civil disobedience that he participated in with clergy members and protesters at the Ferguson Police Department as part of #FergusonOctober and #MoralMonday. The action was done to draw attention to … Read More »

The American Civil Liberties Union in Maryland has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a salon that allegedly fired a hair stylist for being HIV positive. According to the Washington Blade, the Greenbelt Hair Cuttery fired Brandon Smith, informing him in writing that Maryland health regulations forbid them from employing a hair stylist with an infectious […]

Reported by Ashley Naples  Comedian Steve Harvey has come a very long way from his days on his scripted “Steve Harvey Show” television series and touring across the nation with the “Kings of Comedy” comedy tour. He’s now a successful morning radio and daytime talk show host for, you guessed it, the “Steve Harvey Show.” […]

A Singapore Pizza Hut has apologized for referring to a customer as a “pink fat lady” on her receipt. The phrase was on a handwritten note for a customer who ordered a to go pizza. The customer, Aili Si, posted the receipt on Facebook and says she was offended by the inflammatory way she was […]

Reported by Liku Zelleke When people hurt harmless children, part of your heart aches along with the child.  This family’s actions are seemingly unforgiveable, and are part of the reason that some children are turned into cravers of alcohol long before they have a chance to make a choice.  It’s bad enough to give a […]

5 Tips To Help You Land A Seat At The Leadership Table

October 13, 2014

By Nanci Deed Do you have an MBA degree or are you the proud owner of an M.ake B.elieve A.sset? I salute all who have earned an MBA (Master of Business Administration) which is a postgraduate degree that is awarded to students who have mastered the study of business. However, I know way too many MBA’s who can’t locate or … Read More »

How I Used Positivity To Survive Divorce, Grief And Breast Cancer

October 13, 2014

By Tammi C. Walker What is all of this talk about just be positive?  Is it really worth it? You bet your bottom dollar it is!  Whenever I speak about being positive, I always go back to the beginning or the early stages of my life.  Overall, I was a happy child, teenager and young adult.  However, I was in … Read More »

7 Signs The Breakup Has Killed You

October 10, 2014

By Renair Amin Society seems to love zombie television shows and movies. Cult followings flock to shows like “The Walking Dead” while haunting costumes fly off the shelf during Halloween season. It is all fun and games until the reality that this phenomenon is not left to the directors in Hollywood.  Pop icon, Lady Gaga, said, “Love is like a brick. …Read More »

5 Reasons A Lot Of Men And Women Just Might Be Single

October 10, 2014

By John C. Turner  (Professor JT) It’s funny because I think sometimes we listen to the wrong people about what we need to be doing right in our relationships? It’s important to seek counseling, a Certified Life/Relationship Coach, or Spiritual Guidance when seeking something amazing like a romantic relationship. Even a couple who has been together 25, 35, even 40 … Read More »

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#FERGUSONOCTOBER PROTESTERS SHUT DOWN ST. LOUIS RAMS GAME

April V. Taylor After a weekend of protests during #FergusonOctober in St. Louis, Missouri that have seen protesters occupy St. Louis University, shut down three…

Health Expert Blames Congress For the Absence of Ebola Vaccine

October 14, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Ashley Naples The 113th Congress is going down in history as the worst Congress in the history of the nation. These stubborn representatives get paid a nice salary with health benefits just to act like spoiled children whose mother won’t allow them to play outside. Many members of Congress have been vocal about their plan to sabotage Pres. …Read More »

Couple accused of getting their baby very, very drunk

Reported by Liku Zelleke When people hurt harmless children, part of your heart aches along with the child.  This family’s actions are seemingly unforgiveable, and are part of the reason that some children are turned into cravers of alcohol long before they have a chance to make a choice.  It’s bad enough to give a […]

The Real Rick Ross featured in a song warning black men about glorifying drug dealing

October 14, 2014 Leave a comment

The real Rick Ross was Freeway Ricky Ross, a well-known drug dealer during the 1980s.   Ross controlled the drug trade on the entire west coast, being aided by connects overseas who were also working with the CIA to deliver drugs into the African American community.  Ross sent this video below to Your Black World, and we thought we’d share … Read More »

Obama administration Committed to Giving Africa $1 Billion, Never Sent It | Kulture Kritic

October 14, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Kacie Whaley Last month, President Obama reportedly announced that an estimated $1 billion would be sent to West Africa to aid in defeating the Ebola epidemic.  But, as the number of deaths from the Ebola virus surpass 4,000, the funds have not yet been disbursed. When President Obama told the public which procedures would occur to fight Ebola on …Read More »

Thurgood Marshall’s Great-Grandfather Was an African Slave, Plus More Facts

October 14, 2014 Leave a comment

by Yolanda Spivey Born on July 2, 1908, in Baltimore, Maryland, Thurgood Marshall was the first Black man to serve on the United States Supreme Court. He served that position from October 1967 until he retired in October 1991.  He, alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, was known as a prolific and effective Civil Rights leader in the … Read More »

T-Pain Admits Struggles With Depression, Alcoholism & Crying Spells

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This week Vibe Magazine released an article about the high’s and low’s T-Pain has faced in his career. It seems that although T-Pain went through some very difficult times, he’s been able to turn his life around for the better in recent years. The 29-year old musician reports that he struggled with depression, anger, and alcoholism when he was receiving … Read More »

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PROTESTERS IN ST. LOUIS SHUTTING DOWN HOLLYWOOD CASINO AFTER SHUTTING DOWN 3 WALMARTS

April V. Taylor Protesters are continuing their #MoralMonday protests and preparing to shutdown Hollywood Casino.  To watch live video from multiple protest sites, click the…

MUMIA ABU JAMAL ADDRESSES FERGUSON PROTESTERS, TALIB KWELI, DEAD PREZ PERFORM AT #HIPHOP4JUSTICE

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Don’t Blame Your Man: New Research Suggests the G-Spot Doesn’t Exist

October 13, 2014No CommentRead MoreBy: Krystle Crossman Many women suffer from the same thing while they are intimate with their partners…they can’t achieve org@sm. They think that it is because their partner cannot find…

Boyfriend Insurance: How Having a Back-up Can Ruin Your Relationship

October 12, 2014No CommentRead MoreBy: Krystle Crossman Many people these days have someone who they considered to be a back-up for their relationship. It is so easy to flirt with someone online and keep…

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“I Know Where I Am. I Know What I’m Doing,” Says Mrs. Obama After Repeatedly Calling Candidate by Wrong Name

It’s not often that First Lady Michelle Obama receives media criticism, but her recent performance at a campaign event has the right wing buzzing. While stumping in Des Moines, Iowa Friday for Democratic Senate candidate Bruce Braley, Mrs. Obama repeatedly called the Congressional hopeful “Bailey.” “I’m very excited to be here to support your next […]

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Josephus Weeks, nephew of Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan, said in an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett that his uncle would’ve survived the potentially lethal virus had he been white. Appearing on OutFront, Weeks told Burnett that Duncan was released from the hospital even though he had a 103 degree fever.  Weeks says caregivers wouldn’t […] Continue reading …

Cornel West is arrested in Ferguson

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Dr Cornel West is not like most black scholars, who write books and give speeches.  He is also an activist and willing to go to jail or even die for black people if necessary.  Dr West was recently arrested in Ferguson, Missouri as part of the month of resistance against police terror and mass incarceration.  The activist stated very clearly, … Read More »

AIDS-infected, stealing pastor is refusing to step down from the church

October 13, 2014 Leave a comment

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A pastor in Alabama shocked his congregation and put the community in fear with a recent announcement.  Juan Demetrius McFarland gave a confession to his congregation in recent weeks.  During the confessional, the self-professed man of God told his church members that he had AIDS.  That’s forgivable, since a lot of people have the disease and it’s not always due … Read More »

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Man Discovers Precious Photos of Enslaved Women On eBay

Reported by Kacie Whaley An historic gem has recently been discovered on eBay that has the National Park Service stunned.  The artifact is a double-photograph of a woman enslaved by Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Selina Norris Gray worked as…

BOSS Sports | Bone Crusher Says Today’s Rap Is Creating “A Race of Retardation”

October 13, 2014 Leave a comment

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BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Today’s rap or Hip-Hop has been coming under heavy scrutiny and veteran Atlanta rapper Bone Crusher sat down with VladTV to speak on the current state of Hip-Hop. Bone Crusher, whose biggest hit song was “Never Scared” says that rappers are “scared” to do whats right by the people.  Bone Crusher also feels like the music … Read More »
The Kappa Community Development Corporation will honor 13 African American women at annual ceremony www.naturallymoi.com

Black Men Organize to Celebrate 13 Professional Black Women

Reported by Dr. Sinclair Grey III With so much happening in the news today from the crisis in the Middle East to the Ebola virus, it’s sometimes hard to find anything positive to share. Well, that’s not the case here….

The Reel Reason We Must Support Independent Films Like ‘Dear White People’

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After what feels like years of anticipation, ‘Dear White People’ is finally hitting theaters. The hilariously witty, informative piece is centered around 4 Black students who attend an Ivy League University. They are constantly having deal with the cultural differences between black and white people. But things don’t go haywire until a group of  white students throw a traditional African …Read More »
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Teens Applies For 100+ Scholarships After Parents Reveal No College Savings

Reported by Kacie Whaley To what length would you be willing to go to attend the college of your dreams?  Aubrey Perry (pictured) was determined to go to Michigan State University, but when she discovered that her parents had no money…

Financial Juneteenth | Reality TV star is a million dollars behind in child support, but is having another baby

October 13, 2014 Leave a comment

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Reported by Liku Zelleke When it comes to Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez, those that love them will be happy to hear that the couple is expecting a new addition to the family. The news was just recently announced by Stevie when he let it slip out in response to a question about whether everything was A-Ok between he and … Read More »

What’s Hot in Your Black World?

Unarmed teenager Michael Brown was gunned down by Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson even though witnesses at the scene say  Brown had his hands up when he was shοt. Eyewitnesses, however, haven’t prevented Wilson supporters from coming out in support of the officer, who is currently in hiding. Apparently, Wilson supporters are creating merchandise for fans […] Continue reading …

Lee Daniels says He Can’t Be Compared To Tyler Perry.. SO Stop Trying!

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There’s not many Black, famous filmmakers and producers in Hollywood, so it is very easy to pin-point big names like Tyler Perry and Lee Daniels.  At the same time, while they both make movies that center Black characters, both have two very different styles of directing.  Yet there are some people who would put them in the same category. On … Read More »

Man Refuses to Take Down Bloοdy Obama Halloween Headstone

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Dick Gregory Explains How He Predicted the First Black President

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In a YouTube video posted in 2011, activist Dick Gregory explains how he predicted that the next president would be black prior to the ascent of Barack Obama. Gregory also discusses the spiritual issues plaguing Black Am…
BY:  John “Hennry” Harris I am not sure if this was some persons idea of a joke or some kind of new social media “challenge”, but Sonny Forriest Jr., a Vietnam veteran, was the victim…

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Muhammad Ali Is Gravely Ill Family Says

October 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

Reported by Kacie Whaley Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is in such poor health that he may not survive the end of the year, according to his brother and son. On Wednesday, Ali’s family attended the…

11-YEAR-OLD LEGALLY BLIND GYMNAST AIMS FOR THE OLYMPICS

Reported by Kacie Whaley Adrianna Kenebrew thinks of herself as an 11-year-old Olympian-in-training.  With a passion for gymnastics, she moves like a pro as she swings around…

SCHOOL DISTRICT STOPS TEACHERS FROM REFERRING TO STUDENTS AS “GIRLS AND BOYS”

Reported by Nigel Boys According to the Lincoln Journal Star, the administration at Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) in Nebraska doesn’t like their teachers distinguishing between…

Barack Obama is « One of the most successful presidents in history » according to Rolling Stone magazine

Despite a low approval rating, Rolling Stone magazine has put President Barack Obama on its cover as one of the ““one of the most consequential and, yes, successful presidents in American history.” The declaration, made by Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, is found in a story written by Krugman, who defends the commander-in-chief to prove […]

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Man Refuses to Take Down Bloοdy Obama Halloween Headstone

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An Oklahoma man who outraged at least one neighbor by including an Obama headstone as part of his Halloween display is refusing to take it down. There are several headstones in Dwayne Dockens’ front yard, but only one is being called disrespectful by at least one of his neighbors. The headstone with the name “Obama” and what appears to be … Read More »

Reported by Kacie Whaley If you need assistance with a business venture from someone who knows a thing or two about your profession, you may need a mentor.  Mentors may seem hard to find or even… Read More →

10 dumbest money mistakes you’ll ever make

October 12, 2014 | 0 Comments

Most of us worry about money and think about it everyday.  According to Money Magazine, 70% of all couples argue about their financial situation on a regular basis.  Many of the arguments come from a…

Disturbed Teen Jokes About Losing Virginity to Mother’s Corpse

October 13, 2014 Leave a comment

staff Reported by Nigel Boys Not only does Kevin Davis (pictured) have no remorse for killing his mother before rαping her, he apparently thinks it amusing that he carried out with this dastardly act because he joked about what he had done to detectives when they interviewed him. According to a videotape, recorded by detectives during a confession, Davis said that he …Read More »

How Can You Be Sure You’re Setting Effective Goals? | Nicholas Dillon

October 13, 2014 Leave a comment

By Nicholas Dillon Whatever you’re trying to accomplish, clarity is paramount. Being consistent and staying on track is largely a result of being unambiguous about your life and purpose. Fortunately, getting clarity in your life is easy with a little daily effort. Having clear goals is critical. Your brain is much more capable of finding solutions if the objective is … Read More »

Great News: Black and Latino High School Dropout Rates Hit Record Low

October 13, 2014 Leave a comment

While the media is quick to talk about how bad minority youth is doing in school and in their neighborhoods, you probably won’t hear a lot about the positive things, like how they massively cut down their dropout rates in high school! That’s right, Black and Latino students have literally cut their dropout rates by more than half over the … Read More »

Viola Davis says she used to crawl through the trash to get food

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Viola Davis is one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood and has now become an even bigger household name with her new show, “How to get away with murder.”  Davis recently spoke to a group of Hollywood big shots about her goal to end childhood hunger.  She says that she remembers growing up in “abject poverty” and crawling through the … Read More »

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6-Minute Procedure Helps Blind Man See Wife, Grandson For the First Time

Reported by Kacie Whaley A blind man from Africa underwent a simple six-minute procedure that has allowed him to see his wife for the first time in 12 years and his baby grandson for the first time ever. Winesi March worked as a farmer in Kalima, Malawi and prided himself on being able to take care […]

Man Gets Shot 15 Minutes After Serving 15 Years

October 12, 2014 | 0 Comments

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris A Manhattan man was released from an upstate prison Thursday (October 9, 2014) after serving 15 years.  It should have been a joyous occasion, but it soon turned deadly as his…

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Man Allegedly Stabbed Elderly Woman « Because She Was Black »

(HOMEWOOD) A south suburban man allegedly stabbed an elderly African-American woman in a Homewood grocery store because of her race. Pol Danilov, 26, told police following his arrest that he attacked the senior citizen with a steak knife because she was black and an “easy target,” Cook County prosecutors said on Saturday. The 79-year-old woman […] Read More

BY:  John “Hennry” Harris And the rain keeps on pouring for troubled Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. ESPN is reporting that even if AP is found not guilty of a felony child abuse charge…

10 dumbest money mistakes you’ll ever make

October 12, 2014 | 0 Comments

Most of us worry about money and think about it everyday.  According to Money Magazine, 70% of all couples argue about their financial situation on a regular basis.  Many of the arguments come from a… Read More →
By Nicholas Dillon Whatever you’re trying to accomplish, clarity is paramount. Being consistent and staying on track is largely a result of being unambiguous about your life and purpose. Fortunately, getting clarity in your life…

Emotions Run Wild As Protestors March In St. Louis Following Recent Shooting

October 11, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Ashley Naples Less than two months ago people (mostly of African descent) swarmed the streets in Ferguson, MO (a suburb of St. Louis) to protest what appears to be the unjust shooting of an African-American teenager named Michael Brown. Brown had reportedly been walking from a local convenience store in his community when a police officer allegedly attempted …
BY:  John “Hennry” Harris Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston will have to face a disciplinary hearing to determine whether he violated the school’s code of conduct policy.  The hearing will be held by an…

Burglar Who Fatally Stabbed Chicago Suburban Teen Sentenced to 160 Years In Prison

October 12, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Ashley Naples Year after year, Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, has been headlining newspapers across the nation for its mounting violence between gang members, police officers, and drug dealers. In one weekend, nearly 90 people (men, women, and children) were shot. In 2013, a six month old girl was killed by a man who …

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Non-White South Africans Still Struggle to Reclaim Land Seized During Apartheid

October 12, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Kacie Whaley Twenty years after apartheid’s end, black and nonwhite South Africans are still trying to reclaim the land that they were forced to abandon during the years the racist system was in place. South Africa’s apartheid period created major obstacles for all black, mixed-raced (labeled ‘coloured’ in South Africa), and other nonwhite citizens.  Not only were these groups …

Dr Umar Johnson : The Illusion of Inclusion: Raven-Symoné and the Politics of Racial Dis-Identification

October 11, 2014 Leave a comment

by Dr Umar Johnson Recent comments made by Raven-Symoné may have been ignorant and self-depreciating, but were not, by any stretch of the imagination, uncommon. On national television she stated, “I’m an American, not an African-American. I don’t know where my roots go (in Afrika), I don’t know how far back they go, and what country they go to… but …

Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s $100M Donation For Newark Schools, Chaos Ensues

October 11, 2014 Leave a comment

Reported by Ashley Naples It’s no secret that America’s education is in desperate reform. Despite Pres. Obama’s plea to cease an educational system that is built off of classism, i.e. poor kids receive a poor education and rich kids receive a rich education, Congress refused to help him push forth legislation that could move the country’s future leaders in a …

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