“Who will cry for the little boy, the boy inside a man / Who will cry for the little boy, who knew well, hurt and pain / Who will cry for the little boy, who died and died again / Who will cry for the little boy, a good boy he tried to be / […]
Parents of some white students say the material – which deals with the idea of ‘White Privilege’ – sends the message that minorities are oppressed by white people. So of course they want the course banned.
Amazingly, a whopping 64% of Republicans still believe President Obama his hiding details of his background and early life. It is the most widely believed conspiracy theory in America today. Surprised? What explains the enduring popularity of birtherism?
Not only is Ali one of the most dominant professional boxers of all time; he was also among the gutsiest, most-polarizing figures of the 1960’s. His swagger, commitment to his community, and outspokenness forever altered the cultural landscape of America; black and white. Happy 71st, Ali!
With the rolling out of gun reform proposals from the White House, and opponents and proponents of gun control battling it out, it’s important for us to remain focused on the impact of gun violence – and gun-related legislation – on our youth. What kinds of measures and initiatives would you like to see?
In a recent interview, Quentin Tarantino asserted that the war on drugs is essentially modern day slavery.Do you agree? What will it take to end the War on Drugs?
In a preemptive strike, the NRA has released an ad that asserts that President Obama is an elitist for opposing armed guards in America’s school, since his children are protected by the secret service. Seriously?
Legendary comedian Dick Gregory went off on Spike Lee over his widely-publicized criticism of the film Django Unchained, calling him a thug and a punk. Do you agree with Dick Gregory? Was Spike Lee’s critique of the film out of line?
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, controversial teen rapper Chief Keef has been taken into police custody. A judge has ruled that the Chicago emcee has violated his probation. Thoughts on Chief Keef’s latest legal woes? Are you a fan? Do you think he gets a bad rap, or is it deserved?
As we should everyday, we honor Dr. King for his bravery, insight, and determination to fight for a better tomorrow for his people – and all people, throughout the world. Check out a few lesser known King quotes after the jump! How has the life and work of Dr. King inspired you?
Shawty Lo’s controversial reality show “All My Babies Mommas” has reportedly been canceled before seeing any airtime. Happy with this decision? Does this send a message to other networks about what kinds of programming should be greenlit?
Nailla Robinson, a 5-year-old Philadelphia girl who was abducted from her elementary school has been found alive. But the ease with which she was abducted from her school raises serious concerns about school policy regarding pick-up and drop-off of students. What should be done?
