The L.A. Times is considering no longer using the term “illegal immigrant.” The Associated Press has already announced that they will no longer be using the term, acknowledging that it is a dehumanizing, unfair means to describe a human being.
A Dayton, Ohio father has been indicted after being caught on video beating his two daughters with a video cable .He’d caught them filming themselves “twerking” and completely lost it.
EJ Johnson, the son of basketball great Magic Johnson, was recently spotted by TMZ walking about with his boyfriend. His father told TMZ that both he and his wife were very supportive of his son.
Rick Ross needs to clearly and definitively apologize for describing a scenario in which he rapes a women in the song “U.O.E.N.O. (You Ain’T Even Know It)“. His half hearted attempt to deflect the legitimate criticism of the song at a New Orleans radio station, while being cheered on by the DJ, actually made the situation worse. […]
West Chester University student Angelise Alba found a lost wallet containing $1,000 in a parking lot, and went to great lengths to ensure that the wallet and money were returned to the rightful owner. Kudos to this young lady for her honesty and integrity!
R&B singer India Arie has been accused to lightening her skin for the cover art for her new single “Cocoa Butter.” Her people say her lighter appearance in the photo is due to camera flash and angle. What do you think?
Rick Ross has responded to the “rape lyrics” controversy, asserting that his words were misunderstood and misinterpreted, and that “woman is the most precious gift known to man.”
After widespread outrage over Rick Ross’ rape lyrics, petitions have been launched demanding that the rapper take responsibility for his offensive words.
The Chicago Teachers Union is gearing up for a massive protest against the closing of 54 Chicago public schools. Thousands of parents, teachers, students, and community members are expected attend and demand a moratorium on the closures.
Rhymes and Reasons talks to activist and BBU member Jasson Perez about the Hip Hop songs that changed his life: Tupac’s “Keep Your Head Up,” Outkast’s “Rosa Parks,” and how hip-hop’s made him a better father. Listen in at BlackYouthProject.com
A song recently surfaced containing lyrics by Rick Ross that describe and make light of rape. In response to such reprehensible lyrics, a campaign has been launched asking that you upload a video letting Rick Ross know that rape lyrics will NOT be tolerated.
George Zimmerman’s brother went on a tirade this weekend, linking Trayvon Martin with 17 year-old alleged baby killer De’Marquise Elkins: “Lib media shld ask if what these2 black teens did 2 a woman&baby is the reason ppl think blacks mightB risky”
