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White House pastry chef Bill Yosses (pictured) is quitting his illustrious job in June, and because Yosses, who refers to Mrs. Obama as an “inspiring boss,” is an admirer of her crusade against sugar and fat-ladened foods, he is taking the First lady’s blueprint for healthier fare and incorporating it into his culinary offerings when […]
The Republican National Committee announced a new ad campaign Monday entitled “Create Your American Dream.” According to the RNC, the series of ads features Americans talking about what issues matter to them and why they choose to vote Republican. In a press release, the party says the ads have been launched with a six-figure ad […]
Daily Beast columnist Joshua DuBois, former director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, published a controversial column Sunday that suggests Ben Carson’s politics have marred his professional accomplishments. DuBois laid out his argument in an article entitled, “Ben Carson Was a Role Model for Black Teens Until He Sold Out to the Right.” The problem is […]
As previously reported by NewsOne, Attorney General Eric Holder has asked for a change in how federal sentencing guidelines are used to handle the cases of drug trafficking offenders. Under a new proposal, only the most-serious offenders would receive the tougher penalties under the law thus reducing sentences. New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries joined “NewsOne Now” Friday […]
Attorney General Eric Holder (pictured) has asked for a change in how federal sentencing guidelines are used to handle the cases of drug trafficking offenders. Under a new proposal, only the most-serious offenders would receive the tougher penalties under the law thus reducing sentences. RELATED: Holder Announces ‘Smart on Crime’ Initiative, Calls For Drug Sentencing […]
President Barack Obama’s (pictured center) new “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, aimed at addressing employment and education challenges for young men of color, has been lauded by many as a monumental move by the first Black president to uplift one of America’s most beleaguered subsets. It is indeed cause for excitement, as it is the first […]
President Obama has had some weird interviews. Perhaps none was stranger though than his latest with comedian Zach Galifianakis for his Funny Or Die skit series “Between Two Ferns.” Galifianakis perfectly executed the bubbling journalist character and Obama even answered questions like, “What’s it like to be the last black President?” Social media erupted after the video was […]
I’ve spent my entire career as a civil rights activist and anti-violence advocate. I hear from folks all over the country about how fed-up they are—how much they want change—but they don’t know where to start. It’s not enough just to be informed, we’ve got to work tirelessly to do better. With the “The Lookout,” I’ll […]
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal spoke Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference about his state’s educational reforms. With an allusion to infamous segregationist governor George Wallace, Jindal took a swipe at Eric Holder’s Justice Department. “We’ve got Eric Holder and the Department of Justice trying to stand in the schoolhouse door to prevent minority kids, […]
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are calling for the removal of Rep. Darrell Issa from the House Oversight Committee over a recent spat with Rep. Elijah Cummings. But, with a possible truce between the the congressmen, does the CBC still want Issa out? Wednesday, Issa held hearings to investigate alleged misconduct within the IRS. At one […]
The Senate rejected President Obama’s appointment of Debo Adegbile to a top civil rights post. For weeks, Adegbile’s nomination to head the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division was under heavy contention. Opponents blocked Adegbile’s confirmation Wednesday amidst controversy surrounding his defense of Mumia Abu-Jamal when he served as head of the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund. The Washington […]
A debate over an anti-abortion bill in Alabama quickly turned controversial, after one Democrat said white Republican lawmakers would force their kids to abort babies with Black fathers, AL.com reports. SEE ALSO: Republican Group Shows Support For Gay Marriage The Alabama House discussion Tuesday became heated when Republican Rep. Mary Sue McClurkin, who sponsored the […]
