This week past week, four young men accused Bishop Eddie L. Long, of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia, of coercing them into sexual acts. Bishop Long denied the claims in a written statement released by his attorney on the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” and then addressed the allegations made against him from […]

The power of any pastor over his or her parishioners is derived from their “calling” to minister the Gospel from God, or as some call it, the anointing by the Holy Spirit. But the role of a pastor – the Bible speaks to being a shepherd of a flock – also comes from the belief […]

In an effort to promote the financial enrichment of the black community, Empowerment Experiment founder Maggie Anderson hosted a packed event at Kandi Burruss’ TAGS Boutique in Atlanta. With the support of distinguished African American sponsors, the cognac tasting and networking event underscored the need for black consumers to support black products.

The people at Studio360.org have an excellent podcast on where the Autobiography Of Malcolm X stands today and its historical relevance. Obama reflects on the book 45 minutes into the clip. Its a long listen but very worth it. RELATED STORIES Cuban Minister Celebrates Malcolm X’s Meeting With Castro In Harlem OPINION: Every American Should […]

In an exclusive interview with the Russ Parr Morning Show, President Obama appeared to implore African-Americans to get out and vote this upcoming Midterm election season.  Audio below: Exclusive Audio: RELATED: Obama: “I’m Christian by choice” Obama: “It’s time for us Democrats to buck up” Share this post on Facebook! CLICK HERE: Nick Cannon invites […]

VANCOUVER, Wash. (Sept. 29) — Her face red and blotchy but largely unbandaged, a 28-year-old Vancouver woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges arising from her false claim that a stranger splashed acid in her face. Bethany Storro has confessed that she made up the story about the facial burns she suffered Aug. 30, saying […]

how CAN you feel about stuff like this?

Black leadership is dead. There, I said it. We have people in leadership positions, but far too many of them are operating as if it were the 1960s or even the 1980s instead of the twenty-first century. As I’ve traveled from state to state over the years, I’ve heard folks saying that “we need another […]

NFL Fanhouse is reporting that Kassim Osgood a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars was involved with an altercation with a jealous ex-boyfriend of a woman he was visiting according to police. Osgood, 30, was at the home of Mackenzie Rae Putnal, 19, when her ex-boyfriend Julian Armond Bartletto, 20, walked into the house wielding […]

A Rutgers University freshman killed himself after two classmates used a hidden dorm room camera to splash his sex life across the internet, sources told the Daily News.

Evidence suggests that home-schooling in America is a growing trend. In a weeklong web-only series, TODAYshow.com reports on the challenges and creative opportunities presented by this approach to education.

After an interview with Rolling Stone magazine where President Barack Obama admitted to having Lil Wayne and Nas in his iPod, Fox News ran a headline, “The President of The United States Loves Gangsta Rap” which they have since pulled down. RELATED STORIES Obama: “Fox News Is Destructive To America” Newsweek Slams Fox News-Promoted Obama […]