LOS ANGELES — An adult film actor who tested positive for HIV is calling for mandatory condom use in porn films and better health monitoring for performers.

Atlanta — With little fanfare or news coverage, the four sexual coercion lawsuits confronting Bishop Eddie Long had the first hearing recently, with both sides opting for mediation to avoid a trial.

Detroit — Fox 2 in Detroit has confirmed that Aretha Franklin has cancer, While the National Enquirer has claimed she has pancreatic cancer, Fox 2 has not confirmed that to be the case. Fox 2 News in Detroit has confirmed that the “Queen of Soul” has cancer. A close relative of Aretha Franklin tells reporter […]

The Education Zone Here at NewsOne, we would like to hear from the parents who visit our site. We would like to hear what you think of the schools your children attend, and what can those schools do better to improve your child’s education. In addition, please alert us to any issues that you feel […]

The Education Zone Every week, we will provide our readers with an educator who we feel is making a positive, lasting impact on African-American children. Our first educator of the week may look familiar to you; his name is Dr. Steve Perry and he’s the Principal of a Connecticut middle/high school, an author, and frequent […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Price was struggling with memories of the sexual abuse he says he suffered at the hands of a high school teacher, so he reached out to the religious order that runs the Catholic school he attended.

The Education Zone Washington — After my boss, Washington, D.C., mayor Adrian Fenty, lost his primary in September, I was stunned. I had never imagined he wouldn’t win the contest, given the progress that was visible throughout the city–the new recreation centers, the turnaround of once struggling neighborhoods, and, yes, the improvements in the schools.

The Education Zone RALEIGH, N.C. –National and state leaders of the NAACP Saturday announced a march to protest what they see as a plan to resegregate Wake County schools. The march is set for February 12. At a news conference Saturday morning, NAACP leaders said the new Wake County School Board’s decision to move to […]

The Education Zone New York — City Schools Chancellor-to-be Cathie Black defended herself Friday against critics who say she can’t relate to public school parents. In her first interview since her surprising selection by Mayor Bloomberg, Black dismissed the notion that her high-end lifestyle means she’s out of touch. “I did not grow up with […]

The Education Zone Chicago — Some Chicago community activists are worried new benchmarks on the state’s entrance exams for teachers unfairly affect minorities. Last year, the Illinois State Board of Education raised passing scores for the Basic Skills Test, which all college students have to take in order to get into a teacher-preparation program.

Atlanta — The L.A. Times is reporting on a story about Keith Fitzhugh, who turned down a chance to play for the New York Jets to work as a railroad conductor and spend time with his mother and father in Atlanta. This week, the Jets made an offer to the free agent safety to join […]

The Education Zone Los Angeles — Fewer students are graduating from Los Angeles Unified high schools and more are dropping out, according to statewide data released Tuesday.