A Virginia rapper named Twain Gotti has been arrested in connection to a double homicide after allegedly rapping about it.
Rick Ross’ latest song expresses his outrage over the George Zimmerman verdict – even sampling Rachel Jeantel’s testimony.
Fast food workers across New York City are on strike, demanding better pay, the right to unionize, and an end to abusive labor practices.
“What shall I tell my children who are black, of what it means to be a captive in this dark skin? What shall I tell my dear one, fruit of my womb, of how beautiful they are when everywhere they turn they are faced with abhorrence of everything that is black. The night is black and so is the boogyman. Villains […]
When Akua McClaine began having a seizure, her son Demonte sprang into action. He immediately called 911, told the operator exactly what was going on, and gave his mother’s age, location, and medical history.
Educator Brooke Harris is facing termination for allegedly helping students organize a walkout. But she says she had nothing to do with the walkout, and that shes being singled out for speaking out against the Education Achievement Authority, the organization that runs the school.
76-year old John Spooner has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 13-year old Darius Simmons.
Tavis Smiley has blasted the President over his Trayvon Martin remarks last Friday, criticizing the amount of time it took him to speak out, and questioning his motives: “He did not walk to the podium for an impromptu address to the nation. He was pushed to that podium. A week of protests outside the White House, pressure building on him inside the White House, pushed him to that podium.”
“Anger is a grief of distortions between peers, and its object is change…I cannot hide my anger to spare your guilt, nor hurt feelings, nor answering anger; for to do so insults and trivializes all our efforts. Guilt is not a response to anger; it is a response to one’s own action or lack of […]
Dionne Warwick has joined Stevie Wonder, announcing that she will not perform in states with “Stand Your Ground” laws.
President Obama is reportedly flirting with the idea of naming NYC police commissioner Ray Kelly head of Homeland Security. In case you didn’t know, as NYC police commissioner, Kelly presides over the controversial, ineffective, and racist Stop and Frisk policy.
76-year old John Spooner has been found guilty of intentional homicide in the tragic shooting death of 13-year old Darius Simmons. It took a jury less than two hours to reach a verdict.
