13-year-old Landry Thompson traveled to Houston for a training session with some of the best dancers in the industry. Thompson, accompanied by dance instructor Emanuel Hurd and another dancer, stopped at what should have been a routine gas station stop for a brief nap before heading back home to Oklahoma. The trio ended up surrounded […]
Residents in Brooklyn are taking a stand against “Knockout,” a game in which young people sucker punch unsuspecting strangers. Community activists, local residents and parents gathered for a rally on Friday in hopes of bringing an end to the deadly assaults.
Warren Buffett is a billionaire who enjoys teaching young children the value of a dollar. The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway recently wrote a piece for NBC where he offers tips and best practices for parents who may want to teach their kids financial literacy.
Thousands of students on college campuses across the nation gathered today to honor the memory of former president John F. Kennedy. 50 years ago today the civil rights leader and POTUS was slain while riding in a parade processional. Several universities, campuses and organizations while hold screenings and exhibits to commemorate the event.
The city of Philadelphia was recently voted one of the most attractive cities to live in. From 2006 to 2012, the city’s population grew after declining for 50 years. While Philly is enjoying success as the latest thriving city, its public school system hasn’t been without its flaws. According to a series produced by NPR, […]
Last week, I wrote at length about white people needing to identify and eradicate their racism without the assistance of black people and without blaming black people. The occasion for this commentary was the oft-written about Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin bullying situation and, more specifically, Shannon Sharpe’s disgust at black players’ alleged complicity in Incognito’s racism. […]
I remember church. Choirs sang with the brightest hearts. Preachers roared and souls looked for fulfillment. We sat in our seats, eager to hear the word. We were more than willing to break from our every day pains and sorrows to find solace.
Jamie Foxx is no stranger to advocating for justice. Since the Trayvon Martin incident, Foxx has been active in speaking out for justice for the teen and his family. This past weekend, Foxx hosted celebrities at a fundraiser for the Trayvon Martin Foundation.
A Minnesota school bus driver has been fired after leading kids in prayers while driving. George Nathaniel, 49, had already been warned of his praying. He was also reassigned for practicing what he calls “freedom of speech.”
The father of a 3-year-old boy killed in a Louisiana, Mo., fire is recovering after police tasered him for trying to save his stepson. Riley Miller died on Thursday after his family’s home caught on fire.
TLC member Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas has launched a petition against MediaTakeOut.com and other reporting entities to leave children of celebrities alone. The petition comes on the heels of an article written about the star’s son.
Earlier today, we posted about the bullying issues surrounding the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. Now, news outlets are reporting that Richie Incognito, the alleged ring leader, used racial epithets while bullying Jonathan Martin.
