Homer “Tank” Wright, 80, was arrested after shooting Anthony Robinson, 19, who broke into his residence in an attempt to steal liquor, reports the Chicago Tribune. Wright was awakened at approximately 4:00 a.m. by his 75-year-old wife who heard a noise. Wright confronted Robinson — who had broken through some plywood over a bathroom window […]

BAMAKO, Mali — The body representing nations in western Africa has suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control in a military coup last week. SEE ALSO: There Are Trayvon Martins All Over The World Alassane Ouattara, the president of Ivory […]

WASHINGTON — In a packed forum on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, the parents of Trayvon Martin found support among members of Congress who turned the death of their 17-year-old’s son into a rallying cry against racial profiling. RELATED: There Are Trayvon Martins All Over The World Martin‘s parents spoke briefly before a Democrats-only congressional panel […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel commentator Geraldo Rivera said Tuesday that he’s sorry for suggesting that a hoodie worn by unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin was as much responsible for his death as the neighborhood watch captain who shot him. Rivera said a conversation with his oldest son on Monday convinced him he […]

Joe Oliver, the only black friend of George Zimmerman who is willing to show his face on camera, told Chris Mathews of “Hardball” that “coon” is not a racial slur, Think Progress reports. RELATED: Trayvon Lived Like A Thug And He Died Like One “…To me, it’s a matter of interpretation whether he’s saying coon […]

Dennis Rodman is not faring well these days. The rebounding legend is allegedly struggling with his alcohol addiction and unable to meet his child support obligations, according to ABC News. SEE ALSO: Dick Gregory Speaks At Trayvon Rally News Of Trayvon’s Suspension Illicitly Leaked Report: Trayvon Once Suspended For ‘Burglary Tool’ Rodman’s battle with the […]

When English soccer star Fabrice Muamba, who plays for Bolton Wanderers, collapsed on the field after suffering a heart attack, it shocked the entire sports world. SEE ALSO: Newt Gingrich Charges Fans $50 To Take Picture With Him Medics rushed on the field during the March 17 FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur in a […]

The leading national organization opposing same-sex marriage has sought to split the Democratic Party base by pitting African-Americans and Hispanics against gay-rights groups, according to confidential strategy memos made public by court officials in Maine. SEE ALSO: Binge Drinking Can Increase Pregnancy Risk For Women On Birth Control Pill ‘LIKE’ NewsOne’s FB Page To Stay […]

While the larger media works to criminalize 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, stripping him of both his dignity and reputation, every once in a while there are people willing to call out racism no matter how inconvenient it may be. As evidenced by the cartoon on the left, Editorial Cartoonist David Horsey holds no bars when tackling […]

NEWVILLE, Ala. — Mourners are crowding into a small church in rural southeastern Alabama for the funeral of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s mother. SEE ALSO: Cop Account Of Trayvon Killing Questionable Ontario Legalizes Brothels The 200-seat Center Baptist Church in Newville was nearly full before the start of Ada Sharpton’s funeral. She died at 87 […]

Florida A&M University students led a trip to Sanford, Fla. Monday to protest the killing of Trayvon Martin, fatally shot by George Zimmerman over a month ago. SEE ALSO: Dick Gregory Speaks At Trayvon Rally Report: Trayvon Once Suspended For ‘Burglary Tool’ News Of Trayvon’s Suspension Illicitly Leaked Students also staged a march to the […]

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