Several states have been deliberating for months over the passage of a mandate that would require welfare recipients to pass a drug test to receive benefits. Although the controversial measure would no doubt impact a number of African Americans, Georgia’s Gov. Nathan Deal (pictured) signed the proposal and raised another debate over the fairness of […]
The news of the virtual resurrection of late-rap legend Tupac “2Pac” Shakur has taken the world by storm. Although fans overwhelmingly approve of the rapper’s appearance as a lifelike hologram image during Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s headlining Coachella performance this past weekend, it was the response of the rapper’s mother that proved to be […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s position as an effective orator and passionate organizer of social movements is typically how most remember the civil rights leader and activist. SEE ALSO: Obama Income Released In 2011 Tax Return Dr. King shined as well in written form, most notably in his famous open letter penned to fellow clergymen […]
As one of the finest Black thespians to ever grace the silver screen, veteran actor, director and author Sidney Poitier has long cemented his place in the annals of film lore for his staggering list of achievements in the acting world. Long retired, the 85-year-old achieved one of the highest honors in his field 48 […]
After the public outcry and media attention garnered by way of the tragic shooting case of Trayvon Martin, 17, at the hands of 28-year-old George Zimmerman, much has been made of the formal charges that have been filed by prosecutor Angela Corey against the armed neighborhood watch volunteer. SEE ALSO: Newark Mayor Rescues Woman From […]
Theresa M. Jefferson, 33, plead guilty to second-degree assault in an altercation with Ebony Odoms, 38, that took place in a Baltimore County Wal-Mart on October 8th, The Baltimore Sun reports. SEE ALSO: Reality show starring Whitney Houston’s daughter reportedly in the works The altercation went down like this, according to The Sun: Cox told […]
On this date 29 years ago, Harold Lee Washington became the first Black mayor of Chicago, leaving an indelible mark on that city’s political landscape. SEE ALSO: Recent firings won’t erase National Review’s race problems Washington’s narrow 1983 victory over opponent Bernard Epton came after he won the primary after vanquishing incumbent mayor Jane Byrne […]
A piece released earlier this week from Kansas City Star reporter Debra-Lynn B. Hook highlighted a trip she took to Washington to visit her son. SEE ALSO:Tyler Perry Buys Bentleys for Oprah and Gail During her time in the nation’s capital, Ms. Hook encountered an African-American psychology professor speaking boldly and proudly of how he […]
While the Trayvon Martin case in Florida has sparked a series of debates about race relations in America, a video of a violent attack that took place in Baltimore over St. Patrick’s Day weekend has now made its way to the national conversation. On March 30, an unknown person uploaded a camphone video taping of […]
Rev. Dr. Jamal H. Bryant has been active in a number of social causes over the course of his pastoral career as leader of Empowerment Temple A.M.E. church. Bryant’s relatable preaching style, propensity to minister to youth and fiery sermons have attracted a mass following. SEE ALSO: Zimmerman Website: Help Me Pay My Legal Fees […]
With April being National STD Awareness Month, a new national campaign to spark sexually transmitted disease awareness launched in New York this morning. Media giant MTV and the Kaiser Family Foundation have been partners in spearheading the “GYT: Get Yourself Tested” campaign since 2009, using a variety of campaign strategies to reach college campuses and […]
London‘s Metropolitan Police are investigating whether 20 of its police officers and a civilian staff member are guilty of racism, the Guardian reports. The Guardian also published a recording from a black man in police custody where an officer allegedly uses a racial slur towards him. SEE ALSO: Unarmed Civilians Killed by Police: Kendrec McDade […]