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.
Nas made his first appearance at Harvard University on Thursday and the rapper wasn’t performing. He was on campus to give his blessing to a new fellowship named in his honor.
A Nevada lawmaker who said that he would vote to reinstate slavery if the public wanted it has retracted his statement.
A Highland Park, Ill. high school student was pulled out of class on Halloween after dressing like Jesus. Highland Park senior Marshon Sanders offended some teachers with his costume. He was readmitted to school after changing. 15 minutes into his first class, Sanders was called into the dean’s office.
Earlier this year, NBA free agent Jason Collins made history when he broke his silence by coming out of the closet. Collins was the first active player to ever declare his homosexuality in the Big Three U.S. sports leagues. He was praised by teammates, officials in the league and the general population, but still remains unemployed.
“Scandal” star Kerry Washington and her NFL player husband Nnamdi Asomugha are reportedly expecting a child. According to a close friend, Washington is about 16 weeks. This will be the 36-year-old actress’ first child.
An Akron, Ohio music teacher is suspended on leave pending an investigation into racist comments he allegedly posted on Facebook. Images of the rant were shared by parents of students attending Firestone High School.
Darrell Wallace took the Kroger 200 on the racing circuit’s Camping World Truck Series this past Saturday making him the first African American to win the NASCAR race in 50 years.
Kanye West has responded to news that the department store Barney’s racially profiles its customers. At a Yeezus Tour stop in Vegas, West spoke at length about a variety of things, including shopping while black. Tying the incidents into his song “New Slaves,” the star referenced the cases of Trayon Christian and Kayla Phillips.
The FBI has taken over an investigation where a 13-year-old boy was shot 7 times by police. Andy Lopez was killed by a Northern California deputy while walking down the street with a pellet gun that looked like an assault rifle. Sheriff Steve Freitas plans to fully cooperate with federal investigators.
It’s an autumn Thursday, which means of course, that there will be football played somewhere. This evening, Miles College and Lane College will square off in a Division II football game. And get this: this will be the first college football game officiated by a majority women crew.
Theresa Rudd wants to know what really happened to her son, and she’s hoping that a lawsuit filed against the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas will provide them. It’s been almost a year since 21-year-old Chavis Carter was found dead with a bullet wound in his head.
