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A Texas man who was wrongfully convicted of a 1986 rape will be honored with statue in the town. Timothy Brian Cole was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being identified in a lineup by Texas Tech University rape victim Michele Mallin. He died 13 yeas into his sentence, but maintained his innocence til […]

Director Oliver Stone was slated to spear-head a biopic on slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But the movie creator recently announced that he will no longer sit at the helm of the production because producers wouldn’t approve his script that showed King’s flaws. 

One year ago, Georgia teen Kendrick Johnson died. The details surrounding his death have been hazy, with law enforcement officials originally ruling the death an accident. But, Johnson’s family has always suspected foul play, and continue to demand an investigation. On January 11, 2013, Johnson’s body was found rolled up in a wrestling mat inside […]

By: Melissa Shaw Debates over the demonization of young black people in America are nothing new. The perception that drug and alcohol addiction is rampant among young black Americans therefore comes as little surprise. After all, ten times more African Americans than white people are arrested for drug-related offenses. A study indicates that black youth are less […]

76-year old John Spooner has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 13-year old Darius Simmons.

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.

One year ago, the incomparable Whitney Houston passed away. Without question, among the finest vocalists ever. Her talent was undeniable, and she is still beloved and missed by fans across the globe. Rest in peace, Whitney.

ABC News is reporting that shots were fired earlier today on the campus of Lone Star College in Houston, TX. Multiple people have reportedly been shot. Authorities confirm that the campus is being evacuated.

Ben Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP, was awarded The Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship earlier this week. Jealous has decided to give part of his prize money to Troy Davis’ nephew. Kudos to Mr. Jealous for his award and his generosity.

Black Christmas? There’s an app for that. A company called Around The Way, which is the fruit of a partnership between two companies located in New York and Washington, D.C., has created a mobile phone app that will help consumers find black-owned establishments.

President Obama just barely raised more money than GOP rival Mitt Romney in the month of August; securing $114 million, as opposed to Mitt Romney’s $111 million. And the race is heating up! What are you still awaiting to hear from the candidates?

There is no sound more ironic than the opening a coke can moments before entering into a slum. A conglomerate of carbonation crushing towards the corners of cups that flow-eth over with milk, honey, and the justified envious tensions between those who have and those who have not. I picked up my privilege, and let […]