While the high school dropout rate has declined over time, it is still an epidemic. A documentary, executive produced by Usher and created by Jason Pollack, seeks to explore the trend in hopes of keeping our youth in school.
A mentally ill man was shot on Monday after police were called to his home in Dallas. Police shot Bobby Bennett, 52, in front of his mother’s house. She had called 911 out of concern for her sons’s safety. Bennett had a pocketknife on him and she thought that he might hurt himself.
Twelve students were suspended this week after a photo of a principal appearing to choke a female student went viral. Pittsburg High School Principal Todd Whitmire said the photo was taken last Friday.
If you’ve ever seen “The O’Reilly Factor,” you’d swear that Bill O’Reilly doesn’t like black people.Here’s one more thing that could confirm that notion, or at the very least solidify his ignorance. His argument is that Trayvon Martin died because he looked like a “gangsta.”
Netflix’ latest hit series, Orange is the New Black has sparked a lot of conversation. Show creator, Jenji Kohan spoke to NPR about her use of privileged white women characters as a vehicle to bring diversity to the small screen:
Smith’s new single, “Summer Fling,” has raised eyebrows due to its subject matter and accompanying video. A few op-eds have questioned the idea of a 12-year old having a “summer fling.”
At just 16-years-old, Toronto’s own Ebony Oshunrinde – aka Wondagurl – produced a beat that made its way onto Jay-Z’s new album!
NYC bus tour Real Bronx Tours reportedly takes foreigners on a tour of the Bronx to learn what a “real ghetto” looks like. Past patrons say the tour guide, Lynn Battaglia, pokes fun at the borough and its residents throughout the tour; lambasting the Bronx as a crime and poverty-infested nightmare.
19 year-old Akein Scott has been arrested in connection with the Mother’s Day Parade shooting in New Orleans that left 19 people injured, including 2 children. Scott will reportedly face 20 charges of attempted second degree murder.
The parents of slain 16 year-old Kimani Gray have file a wrongful death suit against New York City. Gray was shot and killed by the NYPD after allegedly aiming a revolver at them. However, his family and friends strongly disagree, and are demanding justice.
During her tax hearing yesterday, it was revealed that Lauryn Hill has signed a $1 million recording contract with Sony, and will take out a loan to pay off her tax bill.
President Obama is facing criticism for calling California Attorney General Kamala Harris “by far, the best-looking attorney general.” Do you think his comments were sexist?
