The economic downturn has brought an end to the prosperity African-Americans have come to rely on through public sector careers. Historically, the public sector has been the single largest employer of blacks, consistently providing jobs to roughly 20% of our group. Getting that “good job” has always been one of our community’s most respected goals, […]
NEW YORK-Two African American males are suing an Apple Store in New York City for racial discrimination. Brian Johnston and Nile Charles claim that they were told they were told they were not welcome at the store due to their race. Apple Insider reports: “And before you say I’m racially discriminating against you, let me […]
Yahoo has made a list of the ten most dangerous cities in the USA based on the murder rate, violent crime, unemployment and income. Many of the cities on this list are mainstays, while others are new additions. Check out the list below: 10. Stockton, Calif. 9. Rockford, Ill. 8. Baltimore 7. Little Rock, Ark. […]
WASHINGTON– House Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn blamed most of President Barack Obama’s political problems on racism.
Last night the Dallas Mavericks had many reasons to be happy as they beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2006. It only took the Mavericks five games to win the Western Conference title. Last night both Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowizski scored 26 points. […]
NEW YORK-MSNBC has suspended host, Ed Schultz after he called conservative commentator and Fox News panelist and occasional guest host, Laura Ingraham, a “right wing slut” on his radio program Tuesday. RELATED STORIES Fox News Host Neil Cavuto Calls Fat Jokes “Racism With A Scale” UPDATE: MSNBC Makes Mash-Up Of Obama Being Interrupted By FOX […]
TAHUYA, Wash. – Authorities in Washington state say they’re arrested a teenage girl for allegedly shooting her dad with an arrow after he took her cell phone away. Mason County detective William Adam says the man told officers that his 15-year-old daughter used a hunting bow to shoot him Wednesday evening after he grounded her […]
ARIZONA-Jose Guerena, a decorated Marine was shot and killed by a SWAT team in a raid gone wrong. The team was looking for a marijuana ring and gave no warning before entering Gerena’s house. The Huffington Post reports: As the SWAT team forced its way into his home, Guerena, a former Marine who served two […]
WASHINGTON- Dunbar High School’s female runners are now racing with more confidence after a coach decided to re-suit them with “skorts” that cover their curves and eliminate embarrassing moments.
Aftab Ali Khan, a Pakistani man arrested after been linked to the failed Times Square bombing was deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s and Removal Operations. He arrived in Pakistan Sunday.
Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Emanuel Cleaver is saying that the Senate Republican’s vote on the a “Leadership Budget” will end Medicare; ultimately effecting vulnerable communities during the recession.
Scotty McCreery won the 10th season of “American Idol”, beating out the his competitor Lauren Alaina by over 122 million votes.
