Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, 67, sparked a firestorm of criticism after suggesting that Black Americans were “better off as slaves” rather than being free and accepting money from the federal government, reports the L.A. Times. Bundy has been locked in battle with the federal government over his refusal to pay fees to graze hundreds of […]
A new study by Nextions reveals that reviewers of a legal brief were likely to find more errors once they learned that the author was Black. Based on findings from a previous study that revealed supervising lawyers are more likely than not to perceive African-American writers as having subpar writing skills when compared to their […]
According to the Washington Post, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first alternative to the Pap test as a primary screening method for cervical cancer, in the face of opposition from some women’s groups and health organizations. The new test, developed by Roche, detects the DNA of the human papilloma virus, which […]
Eight street rappers who sell their CDs in Times Square have filed joint lawsuits against the city, claiming the NYPD violated their First Amendment rights, the New York Daily News reports. SEE ALSO: Court Won’t Review Dr. Conrad Murray Case “They don’t want us making money out here,” commented Bronx rapper Andre Johnson (pictured center), […]
Thursday, Roland Martin tackled a controversial topic on “NewsOne Now.” Candace R. M. Gorham, author of The Ebony Exodus Project, stopped by to discuss her book which advocates for black women to rethink membership in the Black Church, where she says they’re not supported. According to Gorham, The Ebony Exodus Project explores the reasons that record numbers of […]
A Somali teen surprised officials when he was found stowing away on a flight from California to Hawaii. Reports say he was homesick for his mother and ran away from his Santa Clara home after a fight with his father and stepmother. According to CNN.com: The 15-year-old boy sneaked into the wheel well of a Boeing 767 […]
Wednesday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a gun bill into law that some critics say take the Second Amendment too far. CNN.com has the story. House Bill 60, or the Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014 — which opponents have nicknamed the “guns everywhere bill” — specifies where Georgia residents can carry weapons. Included are provisions […]
A rather odd new health habit seems to be growing in popularity. But the thing is…it’s not exactly “new.” Apparently, once upon an ancient time, people used to engage in oil pulling, or oil swishing. Why? To help improve oral health. Today, people claim that oil swishing can do everything from improve their breath to […]
Kevin Clash (pictured), the famous voice of Sesame Street‘s most-beloved puppet Elmo for 28 years has reportedly been cleared of three sexual abuse charges due to a statute of limitations law by the U.S. Court of Appeals, which upheld a New York State judge’s ruling from last July, according to People Magazine. RELATED: Kevin Clash: Sexual […]
So much is said about black men in popular media. It seems like every time you look up there’s another study with a bleak outlook being released, or there’s some talking head telling black men what their problem is. Well, NewsOne set out to talk to everyday black men about their concerns and goals. Here’s what black […]
Man breaks into National Civil Rights Museum, Sleeps on Bed Around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, security officers at the National Civil Rights Museum they heard glass breaking and went to check out the area. They found a smashed window on the second floor of the Lorraine motel – the same motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin […]
Health experts disagree about the safety of electronic cigarettes: Some say they are a significant alternative to cigarettes. Other say they aren’t all that healthy, since their main ingredient, nicotine, is derived from tobacco. Critics of e-cigarettes have also pointed out that their nicotine content and various flavors actually make people more likely to smoke, not […]
