Convicted murderer, Steven Robbins, 44, was serving 60 years for murder in Indiana when he was accidentally released from Chicago’s Cook County jail after a local charge was dismissed, reports the Chicago Tribune. “We let people down, no mistake about it,” Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said in an interview at sheriff’s offices in Maywood. […]
Kimberly Montgomery‟s refusal to see things negatively was a huge advantage to her over the years. That is, however, until she didn’t take the signs…
This Black History Month, we honor the GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS HERE. ————————– Jason Moran Place of residence: New York City Why he’s a Game Changer: Moran, 38, an international jazz musician, is increasingly becoming an ambassador for the art […]
Almost 30 years after the Tawana Brawley (pictured center) case divided N.Y.C. along tense racial lines, a court has ordered Brawley to pay up in a defamation lawsuit one of her accusers filed against her more than 10 years ago, according to the New York Post. RELATED: Al Sharpton Won’t Apologize For Tawana Brawley Virginia’s […]
As police continue to investigate why 14-year-old boy Tevin got shot (pictured) in the neck Thursday afternoon at Luther J. Price Middle School in Atlanta, the victim’s mother, Cynthia Douglas, called in to V-103 radio station to speak with host Ryan Cameron about the unfortunate turn of events. According to Douglas, the stories about the shooting that occurred […]
Tracy Morgan, funny man and co-star of the quirky NBC-TV sitcom “30 Rock,” (pictured left), is going to be a Daddy again. The actor made his announcement on Thursday to People Magazine that he and his model fiancée, Megan Wollover (pictured), are expecting their first child together. SEE ALSO: The Braxtons Are Back At It […]
This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others will undoubtedly make you angry and/or sad. Either way, here’s to the last 12 years of our living history. Enjoy! Moment: Gabby Douglas is the first African-American female to win […]
From the beginning of this year, the U.S. Department of Education acknowledged that Black and Hispanic youth faced harsher discipline than that of their White counterparts: The Education Department reported that one in five Black boys and one in 10 Black girls received out-of-school suspension. Combined, Black students were three times more likely to be […]
A St. Louis Applebee waitress, Chelsea Welch (pictured above), was canned Wednesday, after uploading a picture on Reddit of the dining receipt from pastor Alois Bell (pictured below) who refused to tip and instead scribbled on the bill, “I give God 10 percent why should you get 18,” according to the Smoking Gun. SEE ALSO: Man’s Hair […]
Joining Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge, South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, announced that he will be donating half of his company’s assets to combat South Africa’s poverty, advancing women, and reforming education, health and unemployment, report Forbes.com. “[My wife] Precious and I will contribute at least half of the funds generated by our family […]
