Walter Dean Myers, the author of more than 100 young adult and children books, died yesterday. He was 76 years old. “Walter’s many award-winning books do not shy away from the sometimes gritty truth of growing up,” said Susan Katz, President and Publisher of HarperCollins Children’s Books. “He wrote books for the reader he once […]
As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 this week, a new fight for voting rights has been emerging nationwide – and most prominently in North Carolina. Leadership from the state’s NAACP chapter, legal advocates, and several partner organizations have been engaged in a battle for […]
We know something you probably don’t. Tim Howard is arguably one of the greatest goalkeeper in U.S. soccer history. During the course of the 2014 World Cup, he’s had 16 saves, which is three more than the previous World Cup record of 13. Okay, you probably did know all about that. But, bet you didn’t […]
TV anchor Michelle Burdo (pictured) has apologized for using the offensive and derogatory term “colored” when she referred to an African-American woman during a summer hair tips segment Monday morning on her program “CBS Better Mornings Atlanta,” according to Access Atlanta. SEE ALSO: Louis Vuitton Employee Sues Company Due to Manager Saying ‘Black People Are Slaves’ […]
There is indeed a mystique and allure to the women of Brazil, but ever since the arrival of 600,000 foreign visitors to the 2014 World Cup, many are saying they don’t appreciate the attention the aforementioned visitors are bringing. RELATED: In Brazil, Racism Against Afro-Brazilians Persists Since the start of the Cup, the overwhelmingly male crowds […]
According to the CDC, prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among men, with over 913,000 new cases and over 261,000 deaths worldwide each year. According to the U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services: Black men are nearly twice as likely to have new cases of prostate cancer, as compared […]
Florida Church Dedicates Service to Keeping LeBron James in Miami Bands may or may not persuade LeBron James to stay in Miami, and we’re not talking about Juicy J’s bands. A group of fans desperate for James to continue his career with the Miami Heat has created a Twitter account (@BandForBron) to get the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player to […]
The all-around affable co-host of “Live! With Kelly and Michael,” Michael Strahan (pictured) is apparently not loved by everyone! According to the New York Post’s Page Six, Andre Johnson, a homeless man wielding a knife, visited the ABC-TV studios in New York City on Tuesday morning, where one of Strahan’s shows is housed, and threatened to […]
Texas Tech dismissed cornerback Nigel Bethel II for punching Amber Battle during a pickup basketball game. The violent incident left Battle with a broken bone in her face that will require surgery. Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,” David Banks, Professor at Maryland University College and Ulester Douglas, Executive Director of Men Stopping Violence discuss the role men can play in […]
