Violet Palmer (pictured), the NBA’s lone female referee, spoke with CNN about her experience in the league. SEE ALSO: Obama Commutes Drug Sentences For 8 Drug Convictions Among other things, Palmer noted the rampant sexism she faced after being hired in 1997. “‘You’re not going to make it.’ ‘Why are you here? Go back to WNBA.’ […]
If I had to describe what 2013 was like for Republicans in a soundbite, I’d quote D’Angelo and use “s**t, damn, motherf**ker.” Â That would be succinctness at its purest form, but thankfully I have been allotted a few more words to work with. Obviously, I write from a Godless liberal bias (if you ask a […]
The release of the Nike Air Jordan Gamma Blue 11 sneakers (pictured) this weekend caused fights in shoe stores nationwide, the New York Daily News reports. SEE ALSO: Duck, Duck, Tongue In A Noose In one Instagram video clip, multiple customers exchange blows at a store in Weberstown Mall in California. One shirtless individual is […]
Author Kwame Alexander knows the importance of reading comprehension, but he also knows how important it is to relate to children. Alexander founded Book in a Day to teach children how to publish their own books, all in one day. The program has been in over 50 schools around the country, as well as in the Caribbean […]
Family, friends and supporters of Kyam Livingston resumed their monthly demonstrations honoring the young mother in Brooklyn Saturday, continuing their push for justice in the case. RELATED: Family, Friends, Hold Rally For Kyam Livingston In Brooklyn [VIDEO] “The girls in the cell helped her; the police did nothing!” said Anita Neal (pictured left of center), […]
‘Tis the season for holiday miracles and lessons in giving, and two “NewsOne Now” callers expressed their gratitude on the show this morning. Christmas miracles may seem like they’re just meant for the big screen, but for Andrew they are very real. The caller shared his story of receiving a kidney transplant as 15-year-old during the […]
Spiritual advisor Joshua DuBois discussed the role that faith plays in President Obama’s daily life on “NewsOne Now.” His new book, “The President’s Devotional,” contains a devotional for each day, that has been a source of inspiration for the President. “President Obama is a committed Christian,” said DuBois. “Over the years we’ve gathered together pastors to spend […]
Cleveland’s Charles Ramsey (pictured left of center) has just signed a book deal to publish his life’s memoirs, Cleveland.com reports. RELATED: Cleveland Man Gets Charles Ramsay’s Face Inked On His Leg Ramsey’s contract is with David Gray & Co., a Cleveland-based publisher. His memoir will cover his life before, during and following his rescue of three […]
Imagine Terry Hardin’s surprise when a red balloon floating in the sky started moving directly towards him. Attached to the balloon was a slightly torn ‘Dear Santa’ letter written by a young child. According to Fox5 San Diego, the letter was from a 5-year-old girl named Joie. The little girl and Hardin’s mom, who had only […]
A southwest Atlanta mom will not be having a very merry Christmas this year after thieves broke into her apartment just three days before the holiday and made away with all that they could carry, including the gifts she had scrimped and saved for to buy for her four young children, reports CBS Atlanta. Ebony Walker (pictured), a […]
Mayor Jim Fouts of Warren, Michigan honored three young boys who found a box belonging to a church containing $100 while they were playing in a park, according to My Fox Detroit. The trio was lauded on Thursday for their exemplary honesty in a town where the crime rate is considerably higher than the national […]
Sherri Shepherd, like many other mothers, has a love affair with Christmas. Her holiday spirit shines through in her festive celebrations, her elaborate costumes and…
