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The Hinterland Gazette Has Moved to WordPress

Published on 2011-11-02 22:15:00

The Hinterland Gazette has moved from Blogger and it's old Black Political Thought name to WordPress. Visit us at http://hinterlandgazette.com. > read more

THE WAY THEY DO MY LIFE

Published on 2011-11-01 16:18:00

The young woman is clearly in distress. She has come to me for counsel. I have no absolutes for her. Whenever I share, I do my best not to tell people what they ought to do no matter how much I want to give advice rather than counsel (yes, there is a difference); everyone has to take responsibility for the decisions they make. This will not happen if the decision they make is based on what I tell them to do. I can only point the young woman to God’s word, encourage her to seek His face, and cl [..] > read more

The Hinterland Gazette is Moving!

Published on 2011-10-30 13:32:00

We are pleased to announce The Hinterland Gazette is moving from Blogger to a self-hosted site! Please bear with us as we make this transition. It is your support that has helped us to outgrow Blogger. The move will be seamless and will be the beginning of great things! The site may go down for a few hours, but I can assure you, we will back on track quickly! Please bear with us. > read more

Dion Evans & RMG Radio, Candlelights For Community...

Published on 2011-10-29 15:55:00

I am pleased to see my friend Dion Evans of RMG Radio, Oakland California organize and execute a non-violent vigil in his community. Many of us in one way or another, have seen or witnessed some form of violence. It doesn't matter whether the violence affects you personally in the form of violence against your person or against some one you know, the fact is all of us need to be aware of the damaging effcts of violence in our community. Read more: http://harrietcammock.blogspot.com/2011/10/dion- [..] > read more

Bloody Weekend in Chicago, Two Dead, 16 Wounded in Gun Violence Since Friday Afternoon

Published on 2011-10-29 15:27:00

MURDER CITY CHICAGO: Chicago is in the throes of yet another bloody weekend that has seen two killed and 16 shot since Friday afternoon. According to NBC Chicago, a 74 year old man and a 50 year old man, were fatally shot. Read more: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-crime-gun-violence-132847248.html > read more

Christian-Affiliated Shorter University Requiring Employees to Sign Statement Rejecting Homosexuality or Face Termination

Published on 2011-10-29 15:14:00

Shorter University now requiring employees to sign "Personal Lifestyle Statement" rejecting homosexuality or face termination.SHAME: Christian-based Shorter University is now requiring its employees to sign a "Personal Lifestyle Statement" rejecting homosexuality.Don Dowless, president of the Christian university in Rome, said anyone not signing the statement, which also requires staffers to reject premarital sex and adultery, faces termination.“I think that anybody who adheres to a lifestyle [..] > read more

Glendale AZ Police Officer Brad Jones Dies After Being Shot by Suspect During Probation Meeting

Published on 2011-10-29 14:20:00

Police Officer Brad Jones dies after being wounded by Ryan Heisler who shot him during meeting with probation officer in Glendale, AZ.Glendale AZ police officer Brad Jones, 27, was fatally shot while accompanying a probation officer on a meeting with a convict, Ryan Heisler, at an apartment complex Friday night. According to Officer Down Memorial Page, during the meeting, the suspect pulled a weapon and fired at Officer Jones. The suspect fled in the officer's vehicle after shooting him. Office [..] > read more

RMG Radio is Kicking Off 10 Hours of Programming Devoted to the Violence & Other Issues in Oakland, Calif.

Published on 2011-10-29 14:06:00

RMG Radio is set up in the Eastmont Town Center Transit Station area in Oakland and kicking off 10 hours of non-stop programming dealing with issues confronting the city through its "Candlelight's for Community," to bring back hope to the community and put an end to the violence. If you are in the Oakland area, stop by and visit Dion Evans and his crew. The city of Oakland seems to have a bad reputation in the media, because they tend to accentuate the negative, but there are many, many good peo [..] > read more

Pastor James Miller Arrested by Clearwater Police for Sexual Battery of a Minor

Published on 2011-10-29 07:45:00

Another pastor has been arrested for sexually abusing a minor. Pastor James Miller, who lived in Delaware, was arrested by Clearwater, Fla., police on a charge of sexual battery of a child. The warrant was issued by Delaware State Police. > read more

Chicago Teen Kelli O'Laughlin Found Stabbed to Death in Indian Head Park Home, Death Considered a Homicide

Published on 2011-10-28 08:29:00

Chicago teen Kelli O'Laughlin was found stabbed to death in her home in far southwest suburban Indian Head Park Thursday evening. She was a freshman at Lyons Township High School. According to NBC Chicago, investigators are considering her death a homicide and are looking for a suspect. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Kelli O'Laughlin. > read more

REPORT: DA to Drop Case Against Former IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn Over Credibility Issues with Accuser, West African Maid

Published on 2011-07-05 08:30:00

DA to drop case against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn because of serious credibility issues with Sofitel maid.Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn may see the charges dropped in the sex assault case against him after the prosecutors hav > read more

Alexander Blaise Haydel Suspect in Shooting Deaths of Memphis Police Officer Timothy Warren & Civilian Arthur Warren

Published on 2011-07-04 18:59:00

Alexander Blaise Haydel is in police custody under suspicion of first degree murder in the deaths of Memphis police officer Timothy Warren and civilian Arthur Warren (no known connection to officer). Haydel hasn't been charged yet. Stay tuned. M > read more

Domestic Violence Call Led to Death of Memphis Police Officer Timothy Warren & Civilian Arthur Warren

Published on 2011-07-04 16:02:00

Memphis police officer Timothy Warren was shot and killed at the DoubleTree Hotel after responding to a domestic dispute involving a woman, her husband and her ex-husband. The civilian who was killed yesterday was Arthur Warren, no known relation to > read more

Prosecutor Linda Drane Burdick Crushing Defense's Argument in Casey Anthony's Murder Trial

Published on 2011-07-04 09:44:00

Prosecutor Linda Drane Burdick is crushing the defense's argument in the murder trial of Casey Anthony. She said no mother grieves in that manner for a dead child unless they are guilty. She said the "disposal of Caylee's body spoke volumes about Cas > read more

Statue of Former President Ronald Reagan Unveiled at American Embassy in London

Published on 2011-07-04 09:03:00

Statue of former President Ronald Reagan unveiled in London on July 4th because we can't afford to unveil one here. Okay, I'm kidding, but how come his statue was commissioned there first instead of his own country? Or does he already have one here? > read more

Park View High School to Open Up Four Slots After Would-Be Black Cheerleaders Claim Racism Over Not Making Squad

Published on 2011-07-04 08:42:00

Black would-be Park Vista High School cheerleaders claim racism after failing to make squad, now school decides to open four slots for them after parents complain.Park Vista High School in West Palm Beach, Fla., got a black eye after the families of > read more

Memphis Police Officer Timothy Warren Killed Responding to Domestic Disturbance Call, One Civilian Also Killed

Published on 2011-07-03 22:46:00

Memphis Police Officer Timothy Warren shot & killed responding to domestic disturbance call at Double Tree hotel, one civilian killed & suspect in custody.URGENT: A Memphis police officer Timothy Warren was shot and killed inside a Double Tre > read more

Mississippi Death Row Inmate Cory Maye To Be Freed for 2001 Death of Police Officer Ron Jones Jr. in Case Tainted by Racism

Published on 2011-07-03 19:07:00

Black death row inmate, Cory Maye, set to walk out of a Mississippi prison, after serving 10 years for the death of police officer Ron Jones Jr., in case tainted by racism.Cory Maye, 30, is set to walk out of prison after serving 10 years of a death > read more

Tonya Bray, Mother of Auburn Univ. Football Player Quan Bray, Murdered, Jeff Jones Turns Himself in to Police

Published on 2011-07-03 18:30:00

Mother of Auburn University freshman football receiver Quan Bray, Tonya Bray, found shot to death on LaGrange, GA, street by police, Jeff Jones charged with her murder.Tonya Bray, mother of Quan Bray, Auburn University freshman receiver, was found sh > read more

The Communist Party Endorses President Barack Obama and Democrats for 2012 General Election

Published on 2011-07-03 18:19:00

The Communist Party chairman Sam Webb has endorsed President Barack Obama and the Democrats for 2012:Does it make any difference, from the standpoint of the class and democratic struggles, which party gains political ascendency? Some - though not th > read more

Biker Philip Contos Dies After Hitting His Head on Pavement During Protest Ride Against Helmet Laws in New York

Published on 2011-07-03 15:04:00

Here's someone who learned the hard way -- motorcyclist Philip A. Contos, who was participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in Onondaga, New York, died after he hit his head on a pavement in an accident Saturday afternoon. According to the > read more

Woman Dies After Falling from Fifth Floor Balcony at Stone Mountain Park GA Hotel

Published on 2011-07-03 14:17:00

A woman died after falling from a balcony at the Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort at Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, Ga. According to the AJC, a man called 911 at 2:44 a.m. to report that his fiance had just fallen from the fifth-floor bal > read more

Germany's Burschenschaften Student Fraternities Group Under Fire Over Seeking to Expel Fraternity After Accepting German Chinese Citizen Kai Ming Au

Published on 2011-07-03 14:00:00

Another race row erupts in Europe as Germany's traditional Burschenschaften student fraternities debated whether, Kai Ming Au, an ethnically Chinese German citizen could be a member. This year’s annual meeting of the Deutsche Burschenschaften (DB), > read more

Village Voice Newspaper Loses Advertisers Over Twitter War Ashton Kutcher About Child Prostitution Numbers

Published on 2011-07-03 13:46:00

The Village Voice newspaper has lost advertisers over a Twitter was with actor Ashton Kutcher and his wife, Demi Moore. This Twitter war erupted over a story the newspaper ran arguing that Kutcher and his wife used inflated numbers to raise awareness > read more

GOP Presidential Hopeful Michele Bachmann Says Dollar in 2011 Should Be Same as Dollar in 1911

Published on 2011-07-03 10:58:00

GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann says dollar in 2011 should be same as the dollar in 1911.GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann has shown, once again, that she doesn't have a clue about how to run a country. Her latest faux pas is an eco > read more

CARTOONS OF THE DAY: President Obama Says his Plans are Working, But Are They? Thank OPEC for Lower Gas Prices for July 4th

Published on 2011-07-03 10:38:00

President Obama says his plans for the economy are working, but are they really?President Obama's Economic Recovery plans aren't soaring the US skies.Mr. President & House Speaker, where are the jobs you have all promised?Is Obama too naive into > read more

CARTOONS OF THE DAY: Republicans & Democrats Pushing Their Own Agendas, Nothing for Middle Class; Budget Negotiations, Republicans Want to Ream Obama

Published on 2011-07-01 13:07:00

CARTOON OF THE DAY: Both Republicans and Democrats pushing their own agendas. Happy 4th of July to the Middle Class, you get nothing, in other words.Budget negotiations, the Republican Party wants to sabotage every move President Obama makes.Debt Tal > read more

St. Petersburg FL Police Dept Launch Investigation After Officer Thad "Stu" Crisco Tells Robbery Victim's Father Not to Venture into Dangerous Part of City

Published on 2011-07-01 12:02:00

St. Petersburg, Fl., officer Thad "Stu" Crisco is under investigation for warning the father of a robbery victim about a dangerous part of town. Er, really? Why ruin this man otherwise clean record with a ridiculous investigation? Never mind the fact > read more

Illinois Death Row Shut Down

Published on 2011-07-01 11:40:00

Illinois' death row has been shut down. According to the Chicago Sun Times, a ban Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law in March has taken effect. The state of Illinois executed 12 men since 1977 when the death penalty was reinstated, the last one in 1999, > read more

Disgraced Former IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn Set to be Released on Own Recognizance After Maid Caught in Numerous Lies

Published on 2011-07-01 09:37:00

REPORT: Disgraced former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is set to be released on his own recognizance after the prosecutors have uncovered a web of lies from his accuser, a West African Sofitel maid, who accused him of sexual assault. It is a sad d > read more

Five Year Old Hillcrest Heights MD Boy Shoots Four Year Old Friend with 0.22-Caliber Pistol While on Playground

Published on 2011-07-01 09:03:00

SHOCK: A five year old Maryland boy shot and badly wounded his four year old friend at an apartment complex in Hillcrest Heights as the two played. According to the Daily Mail, neighbors heard the gunshot, ran to the child's rescue, while the shooter > read more

Michelle Obama Says "I See the Worry Creasing His Face" As She Reveals Toll of Being President

Published on 2011-07-01 07:33:00

I have always felt for anyone who dared to become the president of this great country. It is an awesome, tough and lonely experience. But it seems that the nation's first black president Barack Obama is getting a walloping far greater than his predec > read more

Black Student Accuses Members of Santa Monica High Wrestling Team of Chaining Him to Locker, Hanging Noose

Published on 2011-07-01 07:26:00

A black student at Santa Monica High School said he was chained to a locker by fellow members of the wrestling team, who also hung a noose around a brown wrestling dummy. The police said the students involved could face criminal charges and the racia > read more

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Sex Assault Case in Jeopardy as Credibility Issues with Accuser Arise

Published on 2011-06-30 22:41:00

BREAKING: There is trouble brewing on the horizon in the Dominique Strauss-Kahn sexual assault of a West African Sofitel maid. It is being revealed that the maid has some serious credibility issues, so much so that the prosecutor contacted Strauss-Ka > read more

Jamal Parris, One of Bishop Eddie L. Long's Sexual Coercion Accusers, Busted in Florida for Possession of Marijuana

Published on 2011-06-30 21:44:00

Jamal Parris, one of Bishop Eddie L. Long's accusers in gay sexual coercion scandal, busted in Miami Beach for driving without tags and possession of 181 grams of marijuana and a Taurus semiautomatic handgun.One of Bishop Eddie L. Long's sexual coerc > read more

10 REVOLUNTIONARY WAYS TO RE-THINK MARRIAGE: WAY #4: RE-THINK MARITAL SEX EXPECTATIONS

Published on 2011-06-30 18:39:00

Raise your hand, especially you married folks, if you’d desire a strong sex life. Hands raised? I thought so, but there’s one critical question that will determine whether it is even possible – What does a strong sex life mean to your spouse? > read more

Time Magazine Editor-at-Large Mark Halperin Calls President Obama a "Dick" on "Morning Joe"

Published on 2011-06-30 08:26:00

Mark Halperin, MSNBC senior political analyst, apologizes after calling President Barack Obama a "dick" on live TV during "Morning Joe."Mark Halperin, editor-at-large of Time magazine, called President Barack Obama a "dick" on the air during his appe > read more

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price "Clueless" After FBI Raids His Home & Office

Published on 2011-06-30 08:18:00

FBI raids homes and offices of Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, his top aide & political consultant and he says he has no "clue" why raid occurred.TROUBLE BREWING: FBI agents raided the offices and homes of Dallas County Commissioner > read more

Army Veteran & Berks County Deputy Kyle Pagerly Shot & Killed While Serving Warrant at PA Home, Suspect Also Killed

Published on 2011-06-30 08:07:00

Berks County Deputy Kyle Pagerly was shot and killed while serving a warrant as part of a fugitive task force at a home on Pine Swamp Road in Albany Township, Pa. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, Deputy Pagerly and his canine chased the s > read more

STOP THE GENOCIDE

Published on 2011-06-29 21:11:00

The killing of young black male achievers nationwide has reached epic proportions. In a Michigan suburb a few weeks ago, a young man who attended the local high school with college aspirations for the Fall was killed when he attended a party with fri > read more

Underwear- What Does It Say About You?

Published on 2011-06-29 19:52:00

It’s been many years since we have seen a growing trend among young people to display their underwear. We adults of a certain generation find it offensive to identify areas of one’s anatomy by the garment that covers it. In the eighties, a well k > read more

Roswell GA Grandmother Lorraine Grant Accused of Beating, Sexually Molesting Three Year Old Granddaughter

Published on 2011-06-28 21:49:00

Lorraine Grant has been accused of the unthinkable -- beating and sexually molesting her three year old granddaughter. According to WSB-TV, Grant, who lives in Roswell, Ga., faces child cruelty and other charges after the child suffered cracked ribs, > read more

R&B Legend Patti LaBelle Countersues Former West Point Cadet Richard King, Who Accused Her, Son Zuri Edwards & Bodyguard of Airport "Beatdown"

Published on 2011-06-28 15:51:00

Soul legend Patti LaBelle has filed a counter-suit against former West Point cadet Richard King, who accused her of ordering beatdown at Houston airport because he "stood too close to her luggage."Soul legend Patti LaBelle has lobbed a coun > read more

Buffalo Teen Terry Jiminez Charged with Murder of Robert Foster Jr. During Gunfire at Caribbean Carnival in Washington D.C.

Published on 2011-06-28 11:34:00

Terry Jiminez, 19, was arrested for the murder of Robert Foster, Jr., an innocent bystander at the Caribbean Carnival in Washington D. C. Saturday, who was caught in the crossfire of a gun battle between rival gangs. Jiminez was charged with Murder 2 > read more

Canadian Constable Garrett Styles Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle During Traffic Stop in Ontario

Published on 2011-06-28 10:08:00

Canadian Constable Garrett Styles killed after being struck and pinned underneath vehicle during traffic stop in Gwillimbury, driver of vehicle arrested.We don't often report on Canadian officers being killed in the line of duty, but it is important > read more

Black Canadian Senator Donald Oliver Tells Blacks to "Rise Up and Claim Rightful Positions"

Published on 2011-06-28 09:23:00

Black Canadian Conservative Senator Don Oliver tells blacks to "rise up and claim our rightful place" of power to stamp out racism in his country.Canadian Conservative Senator Don Oliver tells blacks to "rise up and claim our rightful place." Well, t > read more

GOP Presidential Hopeful Drinking Tea Party Kool-Aid, Says President Obama "Fears Me" & is "Threatened by My Candidacy"

Published on 2011-06-28 08:39:00

GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann tells Sean Hannity President Obama "fears me" and is "threatened by my candidacy" and "sees me as a serious, substantive competitor."GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann told Sean Hannity that President > read more

Cartoons of the Day: Supreme Court Says Minors Can Buy Violent Video Games, Michele Bachmann Launches Presidential Campaign Filled with Gaffes

Published on 2011-06-28 08:20:00

The Supreme Court is one the wrong side of common sense with its latest ruling that it's okay for kids to buy violent video games but they can't download racy pictures. Go figure.Michele Bachmann launches her presidential campaign and is out of the g > read more

The Chris Brown Show, BET Continues to be on the Wrong Side of Integrity, Coddling Homophobic & Abusive Singer

Published on 2011-06-27 19:18:00

I among many other African-Americans watched the BET Awards Show Sunday. It was interesting to watch various performers entertain us with their talent. I must confess, I became hesitant to believe in the integrity of the judges who decide the winne > read more

NY Sportswriter Mike Lupica Thrashes Black Former NFL-Star David Tyree, Calling him "Brainless" for Stance on Gay Marriage

Published on 2011-06-27 07:50:00

NY Daily News sportswriter Mike Lupica attacks black former NFL-star David Tyree as "playing without a helmet" or brainless in his opposition to gay marriage.By now you have heard gay marriage is now legal in New York state. Well, that's barring any > read more

Li'l Wayne Desecrated US Flag by Wearing Stars & Stripes Sagging Shorts on BET Awards

Published on 2011-06-26 22:16:00

Li'l Wayne just desecrated everything the U.S. flag stands for by appearing on stage to the BET Awards with a Stars & Stripes sagging shorts with his underwear showing. Disgraceful. > read more

Jada Pinkett Smith & Daughter Willow Smith's Outfits on BET Awards Show are Horrible

Published on 2011-06-26 19:35:00

Could someone please tell me what Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith are wearing? Nicki Minaj's butt looks like it's about to pop. Girl needs to stop using all that stuff. > read more

Sgt. Darrell Curley Shot & Killed After Responding to Domestic Disturbance Call Involving Two Brothers in Kaibito AZ

Published on 2011-06-26 18:52:00

Sgt. Darrell Curley, with Navajo Division of Public Safety, fatally shot after responding to domestic disturbance call in Kaibito, Arizona.Sergeant Darrell Curley, with the Navajo Division of Public Safety, was shot and killed when he and another off > read more

Live Blogging: Creflo Dollar Asks if You Are in the Right Church Where You See Leader as a Gift & Not Rock the Boat

Published on 2011-06-26 10:18:00

Creflo Dollar says you shouldn't talk about your pastor, who a gift from God, and don't rock the boat by speaking against leadership.Live Blogging: Creflo Dollar said some people may not be pleased with him after his sermon about whether God has led > read more

Lessons Learned From Atlanta Part III - Inside The Ego

Published on 2011-06-26 09:40:00

This is the third in a series on “Lessons Learned from Atlanta; The Rise and Fall of the Mega Church”. In this section we are looking at the egos behind individuals who pastor these large congregations. You might be placed in an uncomfortable pos > read more

Live Blogging: Bishop Eddie Long Says People Who Have Money Don't Get Upset When They Lose it, Poverty is Not a Spirit, It's a Mentality

Published on 2011-06-26 07:50:00

Bishop Long says poverty is not a spirit, it's a mentality and if you keep seeing yourself as poor, you will remain in poverty and God wants to give us wealth.Live-Blogging New Birth Services: Bishop Eddie L. Long tells congregation that poverty is n > read more

Cartoon of the Day: Obama Trying to Jumpstart Economy but We're Tethered to Afghanistan & Iraq

Published on 2011-06-25 17:32:00

Cartoon of the Day: President Obama Trying to Jumpstart Economy, but We're Still Tethered to Afghanistan and Iraq.US Continues to be Indebted to China in More Ways Than One > read more

White SC Teen Carter Strange in Critical Condition After Vicious Beating by Thyeem Henrey & Seven Other Black Teens

Published on 2011-06-25 16:23:00

Carter Strange, a white Columbia SC teen, beaten by group of eight black teens, ranging in ages from 13 to 19, who are facing a litany of charges, including strong arm robbery & battery by mob.HATE CRIME: Carter Strange, who is white, was alleged > read more

Dutch Anti-Slavery Group Burn Photocopies of Lawrence Hill's "Book of Negroes" Cover Over its Title

Published on 2011-06-24 21:02:00

Dutch protesters burn photocopies of cover of Lawrence Hill's "Book of Negroes" or "Het Negerboek" over its title.The Federation for Honor and Reparation of Slavery in Suriname, a Dutch anti-slavery group, has followed through on its threat to symbol > read more

Mitt Romney Copies Former British PM Margaret Thatcher's Campaign Poster Saying "Obama Isn't Working"

Published on 2011-06-24 19:40:00

Mitt Romney may have struck a nerve with some people with his latest poster, a knock-off of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's campaign poster, "Labor Isn't Working" with the words "Obama Isn't Working." You will recall the late 1970s > read more

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) Says Obama Becoming an "Absolute Monarch" on Starting Libyan War

Published on 2011-06-24 12:57:00

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) says President Barack Obama becoming an "absolute monarch" over his decision to authorize military action in Libya, calling on Congress to limit funding on operation.President Obama a monarch? Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) war > read more

First Lady Michelle Obama's "Wild Adventure" in Africa

Published on 2011-06-24 12:33:00

You know we at The Hinterland Gazette generally have positive things to say about First Lady Michelle Obama, despite the haters out there. But dang, Mrs. O, something looks off with this picture....Michelle Obama in Africa (Reuters) > read more

Rwandan "tyrant" Pauline Nyiramasuhuko Sentenced to Life in Prison for Role in Butare Genocide

Published on 2011-06-24 11:15:00

Rwandan "tyrant" Pauline Nyiramasuhuko sentenced to life in prison for role in genocide on south-western border town of Butare.Rwandan "tyrant" Pauline Nyiramasuhuko (BBC News)Pauline Nyiramasuhuko, 65, has been sentenced to life in prison for her ro > read more

Cartoon of the Day: President Obama is Punching Bag of Republican & Democratic Parties

Published on 2011-06-24 10:31:00

Cartoon of the Day: President Obama is the punching bag for Republican and Democratic Parties alike.You need a thick skin to become the president of the United States. Why? You become the punching bag of both parties when nothing is going right. (H/T > read more

Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy Says Federal Gun Laws "Akin to Government-Sponsored Racism"

Published on 2011-06-24 10:20:00

Chicago top cop Garry McCarthy told parishioners at St. Sabina’s Church that federal gun laws are akin to “government-sponsored racism.”Chicago police superintendent Garry McCarthy recently told parishioners at St. Sabina's Church that federal > read more

President Obama Says We Will Bring Home 10,000 Troops By End of 2011 & 33,000 by 2012

Published on 2011-06-22 19:05:00

U.S. to remove 10,000 troops from Afghanistan this year and 33,000 by next year. > read more

Tashwanea Yeasha Hill, Army Reservist Who Accused White Man of Attacking Her Outside Ga., Cracker Barrel, Arrested for Fighting Another Woman

Published on 2011-06-22 16:54:00

Tashwanea Yeasha Hill, a black U.S. Army reservist, who accused a white male, Troy Dale West Jr., of attacked her in front of a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Morrow in 2009, was arrested Monday for allegedly attacking a Janise Roebuck, a nurse, in fro > read more

Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings Faces Ethics Review After Former Staffer Winsome Packer Accuses Him of Sexual Harassment

Published on 2011-06-22 15:27:00

Florida Democratic lawmaker Alcee Hastings facing ethics review after former staffer Winsome Packer accuses him of sexual harassment and retaliation when she tried to report it.Another sex scandal in the making? According to the Wall Street Journal, > read more

US Airways Arrests Black College Student Deshon Marman for Sagging Pants But Allows White Man Scantily Clad in Women's Undergarments to Board Flight

Published on 2011-06-22 15:04:00

US Airways arrests UNM football player Deshon Marman for sagging pants, but allows scantily clad man in women's undergarments to board flight from Fort Lauderdale to Phoenix saying he wasn't a threat, wasn't this racial profiling?Is this acceptable a > read more

Are you ready for 2012 or Would You Rather Wait for 2014

Published on 2011-06-22 13:57:00

Some years ago in my book Visions I wrote about a dream I had in which certain catastrophic events take place in the year 2014. A few days ago, I sat down to watch the movie "2012" and I was amazed at the similarities between my book and the movie. T > read more

Reports: Sarah Palin Quits High-Profile "One Nation" Bus Tour Amid Waning Media Interest

Published on 2011-06-22 13:45:00

Former GOP vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin quits high-profile "One Nation" bus tour amid waning media interest, dampening any speculation of a 2012 White House bid.Is anyone surprised at reports that Sarah Palin quit her high-profile "One Natio > read more

Harrisburg, Pa., to Hold Three Days of Prayer & Fasting for "More Cooperative Spirit" for City

Published on 2011-06-22 13:11:00

Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders of Harrisburg, Pa., have called for three days of fasting and praying for a "more cooperative spirit" among residents and leaders of the city. Mayor Linda Thompson has also said she will participate in the event, > read more

David Laffer Arrested in Connection with Massacre at Haven Drugs Store in Medford NY that Left Four Dead

Published on 2011-06-22 11:56:00

David Laffer, 33, has been arrested by law enforcement agents in connection with the bloody massacre that left four dead at Haven Drugs pharmacy in Medford, Long Island Sunday morning. He was arrested Wednesday morning at his house in Medford at abou > read more

Bishop T. D. Jakes Says "Christians Have No Other Authority but to Pray" on the Eddie L. Long Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Published on 2011-06-22 11:43:00

Megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes says "Christians have no other authority but to pray" for New Birth Missionary Baptist Church over the sexual misconduct allegations & settlements by Bishop Eddie L. Long.Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter > read more

Flint MI Police Looking for Renee Williams as "Person of Interest" in Murder of Civil Rights Activist C. Frederick Robinson

Published on 2011-06-22 10:36:00

Police searching for ex-convict Renee Williams as "person of interest" in murder of Flint attorney & civil rights activist C. Frederick Robinson.URGENT: Flint, MI, police are searching for Renee Williams, as a "person of interest" in the death of > read more

South African President Jacob Zuma Snubs First Lady Michelle Obama, Sends One of Three Wives to Meet Her

Published on 2011-06-21 19:45:00

First Lady Michelle Obama snubbed by South Africa's polygamous president Jacob Zuma, who sends one of his three wives to meet with her.First Lady Michelle Obama was snubbed by South Africa's polygamous president Jacob Zuma. He didn't bother greeting > read more

Sweden Denies Visas to Eight Ethiopians on their Way to Conference Because they were "Too Poor"

Published on 2011-06-21 19:25:00

Swedish government denies visas to eight Ethiopians on way to agricultural practices conference because they are "too poor."Sweden denied visas to eight Ethiopians who were on their way to attend the Indigenous Terra Madre conference in Jokkmokk to d > read more

Lack of Native Afro-Brazilian Models Spark Outrage at São Paulo's Fashion Week

Published on 2011-06-21 14:29:00

Protesters says Brazil's catwalks are too white and not enough Afro-Brazilian faces at São Paulo fashion week.Trouble on the catwalk for Brazil's Fashion Week, as the lack of indigenous Afro-Brazilian faces have sparked outrage. According to the Gua > read more

Newt Gingrich's Campaign Sinking Even Faster as Top Fundraisers Jody Thomas & Mary Heitman Quit

Published on 2011-06-21 13:20:00

Newt Gingrich's presidential bid continues to falter as top fundraisers Jody Thomas and Mary Heitman abruptly quit.Newt Gingrich's presidential aspirations are coming to an end, FAST. Only he doesn't want to accept reality and face facts. The word is > read more

Creflo Dollar, Eddie L. Long & Frederick Price Make Ministry Watch's Donor Alert List for a Lack of Transparency

Published on 2011-06-21 13:03:00

Every year MinistryWatch.com puts out a list of ministries Donor Alerts watch for various reasons, that are often shady. Well, surprise, surprise, Creflo Dollar, Eddie L. Long, Frederick Price and Kenneth Copeland (Dollar's mentor) has made the > read more

Prosperity Gospel Hawker Creflo Dollar Eyeing Dormant Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx

Published on 2011-06-21 12:19:00

Megachurch hustler Creflo Dollar eying Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx to build megachurch & multi-purpose center.New York City, if megachurch hustler Creflo Dollar has his way, he could be coming to the Bronx. According to the NY Post, he wants > read more

Is GOP Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman the White Version of his Former Boss, President Barack Obama?

Published on 2011-06-21 10:54:00

Is former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who threw his hat in the ring for GOP presidential nomination, the white version of his former boss President Barack Obama?Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman threw his hat in the ring to nab the GOP presidential nominatio > read more

Cartoon of the Day: US Supreme Court Panders to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. by Handing Retail Giant Big Win Against Sex-Discrimination

Published on 2011-06-21 10:35:00

CARTOON OF THE DAY: Retail giant & China's biggest importer of junk, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., was handed a big victory Monday after the US Supreme Court sided with the company against hearing a sex-discrimination lawsuit, literally thumbing its nose > read more

Philadelphia Settles "Stop and Frisk" Lawsuit that Claimed Civil Rights of Blacks & Latinos Were Being Violated by Cops

Published on 2011-06-21 10:20:00

Philadelphia settles "stop and frisk" lawsuit filed by ACLU accusing cops of violating civil rights of blacks and Latinos who had done nothing wrong.The city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, has reached a settlement over the use of "stop and frisk" b > read more

GA Toddler Jasmine Greene Dies After Being Left in Daycare Center Van After Returning from Chuck E. Cheese Field Trip

Published on 2011-06-21 06:40:00

Jasmine Green, 2, died after being left in a daycare van in Clayton County, Ga., Monday. The van had returned to the daycare center, Marlo's Magnificient Early Learning Center, after a field trip to Chuck E. Cheese and the toddler was left behind aft > read more

GOP Presidential Hopeful Michele Bachmann Says President Obama has "Failed the African American & Black Communities" on Job Creation

Published on 2011-06-20 19:46:00

GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann says President Obama has "failed the Hispanic and black communities, and has failed us all on job creation.Oh no, Michele Bachmann didn't go there? Yes she did! She said President Obama has failed blacks and > read more

Bronx Mother Kim Crawford Facing Murder Charges After Beating Her 5 YO Son Jamar Johnson Because he Broke her Television Set

Published on 2011-06-20 18:36:00

Kim Crawford, 21, was charged with murder after prosecutors said she delivered several fatal blows to her five year old son, Jamar Johnson, because he broke the television playing Wii. According to the New York Daily News, she told the police she hit > read more

Detroit Special Needs Teen Nathan McMillan Beaten to Death by Group of Teens

Published on 2011-06-20 17:43:00

Nathan McMillan, 17, died after being beaten by a group of teens, in a Burger King in Warren, MI, last Thursday. His mother, Monique McMillan, told NBC affiliate, Click on Detroit, her son was visiting his grandmother's house on the border of Warren > read more

US Attorney General Eric Holder Says DOJ has Reopened Civil Rights Division

Published on 2011-06-20 11:28:00

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says Department of Justice reopened the Civil Rights Division.Attorney General Eric Holder said, "we have reinvigorated the important work of our Civil Rights Division. Not only is this office once again open fo > read more

US Supreme Court Thumbs It Nose at Women in Wal-Mart Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

Published on 2011-06-20 11:17:00

U.S. Supreme Court sides with retail giant Wal-Mart in sex bias lawsuit, saying case cannot proceed as a class action suit in its current form, reversing lower court's decision.The U.S. Supreme Court has thumbed its nose at women by siding with retai > read more

Domestic Violence Victim, Trish Sadler, Told Friend to Call Police If She Failed to Come Work, Live-in Boyfriend William Ward Facing Murder Charges

Published on 2011-06-20 10:49:00

Trish Sadler, whose body was found dismembered in her Bethlehem, Pa. home, told a co-worker a week before her death, that her boyfriend, William Ward, said he would kill her. That's exactly what he did and the co-worker called police when Ms. Sadler > read more

Domestic Violence Victim, Trish Sadler, Told Friend to Call Police If She Failed to Come Work, Live-in Boyfriend William Ward Facing Murder Charges

Published on 2011-06-20 10:48:00

Trish Sadler, whose body was found dismembered in her Bethlehem, Pa. home, told a co-worker a week before her death, that her boyfriend, William Ward, said he would kill her. That's exactly what he did and the co-worker called police when Ms. Sadler > read more

Fox News’ Dana Perino: If Obama Has Time To Tweet, “Maybe We Should Re-Examine The Roles And Responsibilities Of The President”

Published on 2011-06-20 10:22:00

Fox News Dana Perino says we should re-examine responsibilities of the president, since President Obama has time to send out tweets.Those folks over at Fox News have way too much time on their hands. Dana Perino said If President Obama has time to tw > read more

Kool-Aid Balls A Hit at State Fairs, Who Knew a Stereotypical Drink Could Reinvent Itself

Published on 2011-06-19 23:45:00

Who knew that you can actually eat Kool-Aid, plus drink it. Well, this will be heaven for some people and the butt of joke for others. Evidently Charlie Boghosian had nothing better to do with his time than concoct this ridiculous snack, but hey, if > read more

1980s Rapper Tone Loc Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge for "Physical Altercation" with his Child's Mother

Published on 2011-06-19 23:30:00

Rapper Tone Loc, whose real name is Anthony Smith, was arrested Saturday night on a domestic violence charge after he had a fight with his baby mama in Burbank, Calif. Tone Loc, who you will remember from hit song, "Funky Cold Medina," was released o > read more

Unemployment Rates for Blacks in U.S. 16 Percent, Higher for Black Males & Black Teens

Published on 2011-06-19 23:10:00

Unemployment rate among blacks in the U.S. is 16 percent, with unemployment among black males even higher.The unemployment rate among blacks in the U.S. is about 16 percent, with the figure much higher among black men, coming in at 17.5 percent and f > read more

Miss USA 2011 is Miss California Alyssa Campanella

Published on 2011-06-19 21:57:00

Miss USA 2011 is Miss California Alyssa Campanella. Miss Texas is the third runner up. Second runner up is Miss Alabama. > read more

Miss Tennessee Says We Should Respect the Religion of Others, No Burning of Koran

Published on 2011-06-19 21:36:00

Miss USA contestant Miss Tennessee was asked about burning a Koran by judge Rocco DeSpirito. You will recall Florida pastor Terry Jones threatened to do so, and eventually did. Could that answer have cost her the crown? Miss Alabama bungled her > read more

Brooklyn Resident Thomas Dunikowski Fires on Group of Teens, Wounding Two, Because They Were Making a Lot of Noise on his Front Stoop

Published on 2011-06-19 18:20:00

Thomas Dunikowski, 30, opened fire on a group of teens with a hunting rifle after they refused to stop hanging out on his stoop. Two teens were sustained gunshot wounds. Both are hospitalized and expected to survive. The teens were reportedly ve > read more

ID State Sen. John McGee (R-Caldwell) Arrested for DUI & Felony Grand Theft

Published on 2011-06-19 17:32:00

Idaho State senator John McGee arrested on DUI and felony grand theft charges Saturday night.From the Idaho Statesman: State Sen. John McGee (R-Caldwell) was arrested Saturday night by Ada County sheriff's deputies for DUI and felony grand theft:McGe > read more

Michele Bachmann Says President Obama Secretly Wants Medicare to Go Bankrupt to Force Seniors on Obamacare

Published on 2011-06-19 17:12:00

GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann says President Obama secretly wants Medicare to go bankrupt to force seniors on Obamacare.As usual, GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann has put her foot in her mouth. She doesn't exactly come with the c > read more

Shouldn't Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Face Ethics Probe Over Gifts from Harlan Crow?

Published on 2011-06-19 15:52:00

Sunday Cartoon: Lesser people have faced ethics probes for underhanded behavior, but I don't hear any calls for an ethics investigation into all those lavish gifts the sole black justice on the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas, and his wife, Virginia T > read more

Anthony McRae, 22, Shot & Killed in Brooklyn, Another Man & 15 People Injured in Separate Incidents in Brooklyn, Queens & Harlem

Published on 2011-06-19 14:59:00

Anthony McRae gunned down in front of Brooklyn deli, another man and 15 people injured in separate incidents across New York City Saturday night.Anthony McRae, 22, was gunned down early Sunday morning in East New York Brooklyn, the NY Post said. The > read more

Clarence Clemons, Saxophonist with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band Dead at 69

Published on 2011-06-18 20:09:00

Clarence Clemons, saxophonist with Bruce Springsteen's E-Street band, dies from complications to stroke.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of saxophonist Clarence Clemons. It is being reported Clemmons, who played with Bruce Springsteen's > read more

French Comedy About Slavery, "Case Départ" or "Where it Begins" May Offend Many People

Published on 2011-06-18 19:16:00

Upcoming French comedy about slavery, Case Départ, or "Where it Begins" set to spark controversy when it opens in French cinemas in July.Thought the upcoming "Django Unchained" with tick you off? Well, the French slavery movie, Case Départ, se > read more

Libertarian Radio Host Neal Boortz Says "We Got Too Damn Many Urban Thugs, We Need More Dead Thugs" In Atlanta

Published on 2011-06-18 18:52:00

Libertarian radio host Neal Boortz under fire for calling for "dead thugs in Atlanta" over alleged spike in crime, some are saying he is racist.Did Libertarian radio show host Neal Boortz say on his June 14th broadcast that blacks should be killed, d > read more

PA Man Christopher Moyer Clubs Wife & Son to Death with Baseball Bat, Then Commits Suicide by Lying on Train Tracks

Published on 2011-06-18 18:16:00

PA computer specialist Christopher Moyer clubs wife, Irina & son Dylan to death with baseball bat, then commits suicide by lying in front of oncoming train. Christopher Moyer, who resided in Warrington, a suburb of Philadelphia, clubbed his wife, > read more

Obama Impersonator Reggie Brown Pulled Off Stage at Republican Conference for Racially Tinged Jokes

Published on 2011-06-18 17:56:00

Obama impersonator comedian Reggie Brown's mic cut & he was ushered from stage after racially tinged comedy routine.Obama impersonator Reggie Brown was ushered off the stage for his racially tinged jokes at Saturday's Republican Leadership Confer > read more

Francine Davis Facing Child Endangerment Charges After Six of Her Children Found Running Naked on NJ Street, Hungry & Left in Care of Autistic Sibling

Published on 2011-06-18 17:11:00

Francine Davis facing six counts of endangering welfare of a child after six of her children found running naked on a New Jersey street.SHAME: Francine Davis, 40, faces six counts of endangering the welfare of a child after her six children found run > read more

Willie Jones & Josefices Rogers Shot to Death in Music Studio in Northwest Atlanta, Suspects Still at Large

Published on 2011-06-18 15:26:00

Atlanta police have launched an investigation in the deaths of Willie Jones and Josefices W. Rogers, who were found shot to death in a northwest music studio. The men reportedly died after they were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital with multipl > read more

"Freaky Friday" Party at Brooklyn NY House Leaves Donzell Rodgers Dead, Eight Others Wounded After Gunfire Erupts

Published on 2011-06-18 15:11:00

Gunfire erupts at "Freaky Friday" Brooklyn NY house party, leaving Donzell Rodgers dead and eight others wounded.More gun violence in Brooklyn as Donzell Rodgers, 21, was shot and killed, while eight others were wounded, at a party early Saturday mor > read more

YOUTUBE BLOGGER RECEIVES DEATH THREATS

Published on 2011-06-18 13:04:00

Kevin M. Oliver, better known on YouTube as ‘Not Your Typical Negro’ (NYTN) confirmed recently he has received credible death threats regarding his recent ground-breaking videos exposing lies, deceit and various forms of church abuse.“Someone c > read more

Marine Reservist & Muslim, Yonathan Meluku, Identified as Man Carrying Backpack with Suspicious Items inside Arlington National Cemetery

Published on 2011-06-17 11:19:00

BREAKING NEWS: Yonathan Melaku, a Marine reservist, has been identified as the man carrying a backpack with "suspicious items and products" inside Arlington National Cemetery overnight.Yonathan Melaku Found in Arlington National Cemetery (Fox News)Yo > read more

London High Court Rules Catholic School's Ban on Cornrow Hairstyle of African-Caribbean Student Discriminatory

Published on 2011-06-17 10:28:00

London High Court rules St. Gregory's Catholic Science College discriminated against African-Caribbean student when it said there was a ban on wearing cornrow hairstyle.UK GuardianSt. Gregory's Catholic Science College in Harrow, north London, banned > read more

State Sen. Scott Beason (R-AL) Called Black Greenetrack Casino Customers "Aborigines"

Published on 2011-06-17 10:08:00

Alabama State Sen. Scott Beason heard on tape he recorded for FBI in gambling corruption probe calling black customers "aborigines."Alabama state senator Scott Beason (R-Gardendale), who recorded conversations for the FBI in the state's gambling corr > read more

Jamaican Flood News Remix: DJ Powa "Nobody Canna Cross It" After Bridge Washed Away Due to Torrential Rains

Published on 2011-06-17 09:39:00

Parts of Jamaica were flooded and roads washed away due to torrential rains recently, but the spirit of resilience of the people of the island is always admirable. So much so that they can find humor in their circumstances at times. DJ Powa added his > read more

Shouldn't Bishop Eddie L. Long be Forced to Resign Since Anthony Weiner Was Forced to Step Down Over Lewd Online Photos & Sexting?

Published on 2011-06-17 09:18:00

Bishop Eddie L. Long should be held to the same standard as ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner, who was forced to resign over sexting & lewd behavior online. Long's alleged misdeeds of sexual coercion of four young men are far more despicable.Since Anthony W > read more

New Haven CT Elementary School Principal Ramona Gatison on Leave for Failing to Report Sexual Abuse Allegation by 14 YO Student

Published on 2011-06-17 07:18:00

Connecticut elementary school principal Ramona Gatison on paid leave after failing to report 14 year old girl's alleged sexual assault by eighth grade boys.Ramona Gatison, principal of Lincoln-Bassett Elementary School in New Haven, CT, is on paid l > read more

Union Leader Chris Shelton Calls NJ Gov. Chris Christie "Adolf Christie" & Says Americans Living in Nazi Germany

Published on 2011-06-17 07:04:00

Union vice president Chris Shelton calls NJ Gov. Chris Christie, "Adolf Christie" over proposed pension reform plans and says we're living in Nazi Germany.Communications Workers of America vice president, Chris Shelton, stooped to the lowest level po > read more

White Metro North Train Passenger Asks Black Conductor "Do You Know How Well Educated I am?" After Being Told to Lower Voice

Published on 2011-06-17 06:53:00

Loudmouth white Metro North train passenger told by black conductor to lower voice & she asks. "do you know how well-educated I am?Some people just love to throw their education around, even when they are acting ghetto. A white loudmouth, riding > read more

UNM Football Player Deshon Marman Placed Under Citizen's Arrest by US Airways Pilot for Sagging Pants

Published on 2011-06-16 21:50:00

University of New Mexico football player Deshon Marman placed under citizen's arrest by US Airways pilot after he refused to pull up his sagging pants as he tried to board Phoenix-bound flight.Deshon Marman, a University of New Mexico football player > read more

Jazz Musician John Coltrane's NY Home Listed Among America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places by National Trust for Historic Preservation

Published on 2011-06-16 21:31:00

Jazz great John Coltrane's Dix Hills, NY, home is among America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.It is a sad commentary that the house of jazz musician John Coltrane, located on Long Island, NY, is among America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Plac > read more

WAY #2: RE-THINK WEDDING PLANS VS MARRIAGE PLANS

Published on 2011-06-16 13:20:00

“Ken and Barbie sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G,” was the tune many young girls sang as they sat on the floor and played with their toys. Soon after Barbie and Ken’s first kiss – the wedding plans began. In the mind of a young child this a > read more

Former Teacher Anne Lynn Montgomery Allegedly Engaged in Sexual Relationship with Then 15 YO Student Bradman Moore & Bore Two Kids for Him

Published on 2011-06-16 10:13:00

Former dance teacher Anne Lynn Montgomery facing sexual assault charges for allegedly having sexual relationship with then-15 year old student Bradman Moore & bearing two children.SHAME: Anne Lynn Montgomery, 35, a former dance teacher, is now on > read more

Rep. Anthony Weiner to Resign After Latest Picture Surfaces of Him Cross-Dressed & Oiled-Up

Published on 2011-06-16 09:52:00

Embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) to heed calls for his resignation and step down.Embattled New York City Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign from his Congressional seat after lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called for his resignation. This is a sa > read more

NOI Louis Farrakhan Calls President Barack Obama an "Assassin" and a "Murderer in the White House" Over War in Afghanistan & Libyan Bombing

Published on 2011-06-16 08:13:00

Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan calls President Obama an "assassin" and a "murderer in the White House" over war in Afghanistan and allied bombing of Libya.Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is at it again, calling President Obama an "assa > read more

CARTOON OF THE DAY: How GOP Presidential Hopeful Herman Cain Really Feels About Being Around Muslims

Published on 2011-06-15 20:34:00

CARTOON OF THE DAY: Pizza guy Herman Cain says he feels uncomfortable around Muslims and completes flubs the question during the debate pertaining to a Muslim serving in his administration. He better than his opponents should know how it feels to hav > read more

Casey Anthony's Lawyer Comes Up with Convicted Black Felon, Vasco Thompson, as Connected to Ex-Cop George Anthony in Caylee Anthony Murder Case

Published on 2011-06-15 14:56:00

Casey Anthony's lawyers name convicted black felon, Vasco Thompson, as witness in the murder trial as having connections to Caylee Anthony's grandfather and ex-cop George Anthony.Vasco Thompson (Orlando Sentinel)I know a person is innocent until prov > read more

Rep. Dennis Kucinich-Led Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Sue President Obama Over Military Action in Libya

Published on 2011-06-15 13:02:00

President Barack Obama will be sued by a group of "bipartisan" lawmakers, who have accused him of making an illegal end-run around Congress when he approved military action against Libya. If we could only get true bipartisanship when we really need i > read more

Nine Year Old WI Girl Stabs Mother's Ex-Boyfriend, Jason Fields, for 2nd Time in Two Years to Stop Attack on her Mother

Published on 2011-06-15 12:31:00

Breaking news: Nine year old WI girl stabs mother's ex-boyfriend, Jason M. Fields, after he tried to strangle her during domestic violence incident. SHAME: A nine year old Wisconsin girl has had to defend her mother twice by accosting her ex-boy > read more

President Obama Lands in Puerto Rico in Historic Visit

Published on 2011-06-15 07:57:00

Yeah. yeah, yeah, we know this is yesterday's news, but it's a historic one nonetheless. President Barack Obama makes historic visit to Puerto Rico! (H/T to Enrique Castillo) > read more

In-House Attorney Josephine Robinson Sues Gucci for Racism, Claims Boss Referenced "Three-Fifths Clause" During Meeting

Published on 2011-06-15 07:46:00

Gucci America accused of racism in lawsuit filed by in-house attorney Josephine Robinson, who claims company exec made reference to "Three-Fifths Clause" of U.S. Constitution when he requested black coffee with three-fifths bag of Equal.For all those > read more

Hinterland Gazette Responds to Art Franklin's Call, on Behalf of Bishop Eddie L. Long, to Retract Statements About Vanessa Long

Published on 2011-06-14 16:52:00

Art Franklin of Franklin Media Group LLC issued a series of statements in local Atlanta media (WSB-TV, 11 Alive News & the Atlanta Journal Constitution) calling for bloggers to retract comments made about the alleged break-up of Bishop Eddie L. L > read more

Lessons Learned From Atlanta II (What does your Tithe Do?)

Published on 2011-06-14 11:11:00

We began our series examining the egos and self driven motivations of individuals serving as pastors in these institutions. It would appear that these entities self destruct based on the lack of oversight or the free will of the leader who has carte > read more

Cartoon of the Day: President Obama vs. Current Slate of GOP Presidential Hopefuls, Laughable?

Published on 2011-06-14 09:41:00

Cartoon of the day, will President Obama have a comfortable race to a second term against the current slate of GOP presidential hopefuls? (h/t Political Carnival) > read more

Steven Lake Shoots Estranged Wife, Amy Lake & Two Children in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Horrific Domestic Violence Case

Published on 2011-06-14 08:39:00

Steven Lake kills estranged wife, Amy Lake & their two children, Coty and Monica in apparent murder-suicide.Steven Lake, 37, of went to Dexter, Me., and killed his estranged wife, Amy Lake, their two children, Coty, 13, and Monica, 12, Monday bef > read more

Michele Bachmann Files Papers to Jump in Race for GOP Presidential Nomination

Published on 2011-06-13 19:39:00

Rep. Michele Bachmann announced during CNN Republican debate that she filed papers to jump in the race for the GOP presidential nomination. Let the games begin..... > read more

Rick Santorum Says Obama Has Put Stop Sign on Energy at CNN Debate

Published on 2011-06-13 19:08:00

Hermain Cain says we need to get economy boosted to create jobs. Rick Santorum says Obama has put a stop sign on energy. Mitt Romney said Obama made the recession worst. He says Obama has failed at a time when the American people depended on him for > read more

President Obama Says If He Were Rep. Anthony Weiner, He "Would Resign"

Published on 2011-06-13 17:36:00

Could somebody please tell me why President Obama had to give his two cents about Rep. Anthony Weiner's sex scandal when he has bigger issues to worry about? This is for low level people in his inner circle to talk about. Not the president. In any ca > read more

Black Man Beats Up White Man Allegedly Over NYC Subway Seat (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-06-13 15:38:00

Some people just don't deserve the air they breath. A black man was videotaped beating up a white man on a New York City subway train. The word is that the brawl erupted over a seat. Crazy. Two idiots fighting over a seat. I remember the days when I > read more

GA Teen Brian Keith Comer Shot & Killed by Another Teen in Locust Grove Home, Homeowner Was Reportedly Out of Town

Published on 2011-06-13 15:32:00

Georgia teen Brian Keith Comer fatally shot by another teen, as victim & two teens stayed at home in Locust Grove, Ga., reportedly without permission of homeowner who was out of town.Brian Comer (Facebook)Brian Keith Comer, a student at Ola High > read more

Brooklyn-Based Evangelist Rev. Paul Lewis Found Not Guilty By Jurors in Jamaica

Published on 2011-06-13 15:05:00

Jamaican-born Brooklyn-based Rev. Paul Lewis was found not guilty by a jury in Westmoreland, Jamaica where he faced trial on sex charges.Jamaican-born evangelist Rev. Paul Lewis was freed on sex charges of carnal abuse and indecent assault brought ag > read more

L.A. PASTORS PUNK M.L.B.

Published on 2011-06-13 11:37:00

Last Friday Contra Costa Times revealed “prominent Los Angeles religious leaders,” took the opportunity to hold a press conference to express their “sincere displeasure” and “lack of equity that has been afforded the Los Angeles Dodgers and > read more

White House Hints Rep. Anthony Weiner Should Resign, Sexting Scandal a Distraction

Published on 2011-06-13 11:26:00

President Obama considers Rep. Anthony Weiner sexting and lewd photo scandal a distraction, White House hints that he should resign but is this their dogfight?The White House has stooped low and entered the debate about embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner' > read more

Jamaican-Born, Brooklyn-Based Rev. Paul Lewis' Fate on Sex Charges May Be Decided Today in Jamaican Court

Published on 2011-06-13 11:14:00

VERDICT-WATCH: The fate of Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based "evangelist" Rev. Paul Lewis, may be decided today, as he returned to the Westmoreland Circuit Court Monday morning. Lewis is hoping to be freed on sex charges. You will recall we blogged about > read more

Black Teen Iloune Driver Arrested for Shooting Rampage on Brooklyn's Brighton Beach Boardwalk that Claimed Life of Tysha Jones & Wounded Four Others

Published on 2011-06-13 10:46:00

Black teen Iloune Driver arrested in shooting rampage on Brooklyn's Brighton Beach boardwalk that claimed life of Harlem teen Tysha Jones and wounded four others; suspect has extensive criminal history.Brooklyn teen Iloune Driver, 19, was arrested fo > read more

Roles Black Slaves & Freed Blacks Played in Confederacy Still a Sticky Subject

Published on 2011-06-13 07:11:00

Roles black slaves and freed blacks played in the Confederacy crucial, though often menial and under duress, but still remains a touchy subject.The role of blacks in the Confederacy isn't a subject easily broached. Most civil war historians are in ag > read more

Former Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Godfrey Myles Dies After Suffering Massive Heart Attack

Published on 2011-06-13 07:02:00

Former Dallas reserve linebacker Godfrey Myles dies at age 42, after suffering a massive heart attack in Florida.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Godfrey Myles. He died Thursday after suffering a massi > read more

White Ex-Police Officer Johannes Mehserle Released from Jail After Serving 11 Months for the Murder of Unarmed Black Man, Oscar Grant III

Published on 2011-06-13 06:39:00

RELEASED: A white former BART officer Johannes Mehserle, who was convicted in the murder of an unarmed black man Oscar Grant III in an Oakland train station, has been released after serving only 11 months of a two year sentence. This is a gross misca > read more

Norfolk Police Officer Kristen Wayne Harris Resigns After Being Charged with 10 Drug-Related Felonies in Virginia Beach

Published on 2011-06-13 06:28:00

Norfolk, Va., police officer Kristen Wayne Harris, resigns after being charged with 11 drug-related felonies in Virginia Beach and faces misdemeanor charges related to manufacturing or selling steroids.SHAME: Norfolk police officer Kristen Wayne Harr > read more

ODU Student Christopher Cummings, Nephew of Rep. Elijah Cummings, Shot & Killed Outside his Norfolk, Va., Home, Another Student Jake Carey Wounded

Published on 2011-06-13 06:16:00

Old Dominion University student Christopher S. Cummings, nephew of MD Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, shot & killed outside his student rental home in Norfolk, Va., another student, Jake Carey injured.Christopher S. Cummings, the 20 year old nephew of R > read more

Bruce Springsteen E Street Band Saxophonist Clarence Clemmons Suffers Stroke

Published on 2011-06-13 05:59:00

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Clarence Clemmons, saxophonist with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. He is reportedly in serious condition after suffering a stroke at his Florida home. More details to follow. > read more

Fox Business Eric Bolling Says President Obama Hosting "Hoodlums at the Hizzouse" Over His Lunch with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Published on 2011-06-12 21:39:00

Fox Business' Eric Bolling continues his race-baiting on airwaves after saying President Obama entertained "hoodlums in the hizzouse" over his meeting with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba.News Corp continues to play the race card by referring to > read more

Release Watch: Johannes Mehserle, White Cop Who Killed Unarmed Black Man Oscar Grant III Set to Walk Out of Prison Monday

Published on 2011-06-12 19:28:00

Ex-cop Johannes Mehserle set to be released from Los Angeles county jail after serving 11 months of a two year sentence for murder of unarmed black man Oscar Grant III, where's the justice?It is a sad commentary and a slap in the faces of police brut > read more

MA Democratic State Rep. Mark Cusack Under Investigation for 'Inappropriate Behavior" with a Fellow Lawmaker's Female Staffer inside House Chamber

Published on 2011-06-12 19:08:00

Mark Cusack, MA Democratic state representative under ethics investigation after being caught by court officer in a state legislator's office engaging in "inappropriate behavior" with a female staffer.MA State Rep. Mark CusackMark James Cusack, a Mas > read more

Edythe Scott Bagley, Sister of Coretta Scott King, Has Died, No Cause of Death Disclosed

Published on 2011-06-12 17:52:00

Edythe Scott Bagley, the older sister of Coretta Scott King, died Saturday at her home in Cheney, Pa. No cause of death was given and her age was not disclosed. She was an active King Center board member. > read more

President Obama Says Economic Growth & Job Creation Will Take Some Time, Wants to Partner with Private Sector

Published on 2011-06-11 20:07:00

President Obama says economic growth and job creation will take a long time. He wants to partner with the private sector to jumpstart the economy through hiring. Excuse me for being cynical, but does the private sector really want to work with the go > read more

Study: Demographic Factors Closely Linked to Mental Health Issues in Black Men

Published on 2011-06-11 19:44:00

Joint Study from University of Michigan & University Southern California: Demographic factors linked to mental health in black menDemographic factors significantly affect mental health concerns among black men, according to a study by the Un > read more

Denver Mayor-Elect Micheal Hancock Reneges on Promise to Release Unedited Cellphone to Bills to Refute Prostitution Link

Published on 2011-06-11 19:34:00

Denver's second black mayor, Michael Hancock, reneges on promise to release unedited copies of cellphone bills that may show any links to prostitution service.Congratulations are in order for Denver on electing its second black mayor, Michael Hancock > read more

Nigerian National Bidemi Bello Convicted on "Modern-Day Slavery Charges" of Two Women in her Upscale Georgia Homes

Published on 2011-06-11 18:37:00

Bidemi Bello, a Nigerian citizen, convicted on charges she brought two women into the U.S. to serve as "modern-day slaves" in her upscale homes in Suwanee & Sugar Hill, Ga.Bidemi Bello, a Nigerian citizen, was convicted on charges she brought two > read more

Facebook Sounds Off: Creflo Dollar's "Wreck" After Coming to Buddy Bishop Eddie Long's Rescue

Published on 2011-06-11 18:19:00

It didn’t take long for various social networks to air “the video” after Sunday’s service at World Changers in Atlanta, Georgia. The video was of Dr. Creflo Dollar on a rant regarding former members of the New Birth Church attending his Sund > read more

Jamaican Sprinter Steve Mullings Beats American Tyson Gay in Photo Finish 100 Meter Race at Diamond League Meet

Published on 2011-06-11 17:54:00

Jamaica's Steve Mullings beats American rival Tyson Gay in 100m race at Diamond League meet.Steve Mullings beats Tyson Gay (BBC Sports)The Jamaica-America track and field rivalry heated up today with the "no problem mon" island's Steve Mullings edgin > read more

SHOCK: CDC Says 90% of All Teen Alcohol Consumption Comes from Binge Drinking

Published on 2011-06-11 15:56:00

SHOCK: According to the CDC, about 90% of all teen alcohol consumption occurs in the form of binge drinking, which, experts say, peaks at age 19. Approximately 200,000 adolescents are hospitalized each year for drinking-related incidents, and more th > read more

BREAKING NEWS: Four People Found Fatally Shot Along NC Highway, Police Don't Believe Shootings Random

Published on 2011-06-11 15:00:00

BREAKING NEWS: Four people were found fatally shot along Highway 54 in the Research Triangle Park area in North Carolina early Saturday morning. Durham County police said the bodies of three women were found in a car, while the body of a ma > read more

Treasure Hunter Bill Warren to Launch Underwater Search to Find Body of Osama Bin Laden, Says Obama "Failed to Provide Proof"

Published on 2011-06-11 14:55:00

Treasure-hunter Bill Warren is reportedly launching an underwater search to find the body of September 11, 2001, terror attack mastermind Osama Bin Laden. He said he doesn't believe the U.S. government nor President Barack Obama's claims that his bod > read more

Upper Dublin High School Special Ed Teacher Cheryl Bremble Accused of Giving Female Student Sex Toy

Published on 2011-06-11 14:43:00

Cheryl Bremble, Upper Dublin High School special education teacher, accused of giving female student sex toy and engaging in sexually explicit conversations with her via text messages.Cheryl Bremble, a special education teacher at Upper Dublin High S > read more

Weinergate Continues as Delaware Police Launch Probe into Direct Online Communication Rep. Anthony Weiner Allegedly Had with 17 YO Student

Published on 2011-06-10 19:44:00

Weinergate lives another day. Delaware police have launched an investigation into allegations that Rep. Anthony Weiner had direct online communication with a 17 year old student. Not good, but we'll see how this shakes out. Literally and figuratively > read more

Report: Singer Jennifer Hudson Taken to NYC Hospital After Complaining of Abdominal Pains

Published on 2011-06-10 12:57:00

RadarOnline.com is reporting that Jennifer Hudson was taken to a hospital this morning after her appearance on "Good Morning America." She was reportedly complaining of abdominal pains. Her appearance on CBS "Early Show" was cancelled. No word on wha > read more

Comedian Tracy Morgan Under Fire for Homophobic Rant in Nashville, But Shouldn't the Outrage Be Directed At All Comedians Who Engage in Racist & Crude Language?

Published on 2011-06-10 11:26:00

Comedian & "30 Rock" co-star Tracy Morgan is under fire for homophobic rant during a comedy routine on June 3 in Nashville. Here's an excerpt from a Facebook post by Kevin Rogers, who said he's very disappointed in Morgan:What I can't take is whe > read more

Anthony Lee Williams & Son, Hussan Isaac-Theon Williams, Dead in Murder-Suicide, Elder Williams had History of Victimizing his Children

Published on 2011-06-10 11:26:00

Anthony Lee Williams murders son Hussan Isaac-Theon Williams in back seat of his vehicle, then commits suicide, capping off the long victimization of his children, when will it end?Anthony Lee Williams, father who murdered his son in the back seat of > read more

Unlicensed Daycare Operator Sol Jason Moon Charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery of a Child

Published on 2011-06-10 10:05:00

Sol Jason Moon, an unlicensed daycare operator in Coweta County, Ga., has been arrested and charged with child molestation and police now believe there are more victims. He was charged with aggravated sexual battery of a child.Sol Jason Moon, 54, of > read more

Harlem Teen Tysha Jones Killed, Four Men Wounded as Gunfire Erupts on Brighton Beach Boardwalk in Brooklyn

Published on 2011-06-10 07:15:00

Harlem teen Tysha Jones shot & killed, Julien Boudet, James White, Tykwan Beckett and Wayne Gibbons wounded as gunfire erupted on Brighton Beach boardwalk in Brooklyn, NYC, with no suspect(s) in police custody.Landmark High School student Tysha J > read more

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Wades in the Homosexuality Debate and How Interpretations of the Bible Can Affect People's Positions

Published on 2011-06-10 06:56:00

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow wades in the homosexuality debate framed in Biblical interpretation, which has been a sore point for the religious right and the some members of the black community.Some things are better left alone, like actress and wannabe s > read more

Friday Morning Links: Black Homeownership Now an Impossible Dream, La. City Engineer Files Racism Grievance, NAACP Takes Redistricting Fight to Supreme Court,

Published on 2011-06-10 06:25:00

Friday morning news links: Black homeownership under the Obama Administration is now an impossible dream; Monroe, La., city engineer Sinyale Morrison filed complaint against the office accusing auditor Tammy Jones of referring to black male traffic e > read more

What Time Is It?

Published on 2011-06-10 01:13:00

This evening I participated in an ongoing domestic violence seminar. It is a panel of individuals including survivors and clinicians who are trained to counsel persons who are in need of help. As I sat through listening to other survivor stories, I w > read more

Nash County NC Deputy Warren "Sneak" Lewis Shot & Killed Executing Arrest Warrants for Lamont Byrd & Kion Dial in Death of Thomas Hinton

Published on 2011-06-09 22:23:00

Nash County deputy Warren "Sneak" Lewis shot & killed serving warrants on suspects in death of Thomas Hinton.Nash County, NC, deputy Investigator Warren "Sneak" Lewis was shot and killed Thursday evening in Kinston as he and another agent served > read more

Thursday Evening News Links: NYC Democrats Sticking by Disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner, Hasselbeck vs. Palin Catfight, Toddler Jermane Johnson Jr. Drowned by 5 YO

Published on 2011-06-09 20:30:00

Welcome to our first evening news link feature. This evening we feature some trending news from the continuing saga of disgraced Weiner-showing Rep. Anthony Weiner & NYC voters willing to support his office, Hasselbeck vs. Palin catfight continue > read more

Baltimore Police Officer Gahiji Tshamba Found Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter in Death of Former Marine Tyrone Brown

Published on 2011-06-09 19:28:00

Baltimore police officer Gahiji Tshamba was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Marine veteran and father of two, Tyrone Brown. The judge who presided over the trial, Baltimore Circuit Judge Edward R. K. Hargadon, said "Th > read more

10 REVOLUNTIONARY WAYS TO RE-THINK MARRIAGE: WAY #1: RE-THINK THE UNFAITHFULNESS OF SINGLE LIFE

Published on 2011-06-09 13:14:00

Single life can be a very rewarding one if its context is understood. While single one can do as he or she pleases, for the most part. You can travel the world and experience exotic locations without the worry of children or answering to another. > read more

Historically Black University Spellman College, Other U.S. Universities Accused of "African Land Grabs" to Displace Small Farmers

Published on 2011-06-09 10:42:00

Several American universities, including historically black university Spellman College, have been accused of taking part or providing funds for "large land purchases" throughout Africa that will result in the displacement of small farms, according t > read more

PA Police Lt. Eric Schmitz Visibly Shaken After Fatally Shooting his Troubled Teen Stephen Schmitz, Who Attacked him with Garden Knife

Published on 2011-06-09 10:18:00

Hatfield Township, Pa., police Lt. Eric Schmitz allegedly shot & killed troubled son, Stephen Schmitz, after the teen attacked him with garden knife.SHOCK: Police Lt. Eric Schmitz allegedly killed his son, Stephen Schmitz, after the teen reported > read more

Northwestern University Study Says Black & "Minority" Children Watch 50 Percent More TV Than White Children

Published on 2011-06-09 07:49:00

Northwestern University study reveals black and "minority" children watch 50% more television than their white and Asian counterparts.Minority youth spend 3 hours and 7 minutes per day watching TV, playing games and listening to music on their mobile > read more

What Do We Do In Our Bedrooms?

Published on 2011-06-09 00:39:00

In light of recent sex scandals involving powerful men who are married, it makes me wonder what goes on in bedrooms across America. It has become apparent that some essential component that keeps our relationships/marriages working is missing.You hav > read more

BREAKING: Vanessa Long Moves Out on Husband Bishop Eddie L. Long, Marriage is Allegedly Over

Published on 2011-06-08 21:54:00

BREAKING: Vanessa Long allegedly moved out home shared with her husband, Bishop Eddie L. Long in the aftermath of the multimillion dollar settlement of gay coercion lawsuits. (H/T Mo'Kelly Report) > read more

CA Megachurch Pastor Noel Jones, Brother of Singer Grace Jones, is Now Offering Less "Influential" Pastors "Spiritual Covering" for a Fee, Isn't that Shady?

Published on 2011-06-08 15:25:00

Bishop Noel Jones, senior pastor of City of Refuge Church in Calif., & brother of Grace Jones, is now offering pastors around the country "spiritual covering" for a fee, isn't that shady?Bishop Noel Jones, senior pastor of the City of Refuge Chur > read more

Rep. Anthony Weiner's Fall From Grace Continues With Purported Photograph of Fully Exposed Genitals

Published on 2011-06-08 14:02:00

Rep. Anthony Weiner is one sick puppy. No, I take that back. He's not a puppy. He's a pig. A filthy wild boar. The fully exposed Weiner is purportedly revealed in this picture: http://yfrog.com/h3b3sfej. Too graphic for us to print. Of course, c > read more

CARTOON OF THE DAY: Sarah Palin Continues to Rewrite History, Did George Washington Really Chop Down Cherry Tree?

Published on 2011-06-08 13:30:00

CARTOON OF THE DAY: What's next in Sarah Palin's campaign to rewrite history? Did George Washington really chop down the cherry tree? Hilarious! > read more

S.W.A.T. Team Storms Home of Kenneth Wright because His Wife Defaulted on Student Loans

Published on 2011-06-08 10:55:00

S.W.A.T. team breaks down door of Kenneth Wright's home because U.S. Department of Education requested search because his wife defaulted on her student loans.SHOCK: The S.W.A.T. team stormed the home of Stockton, Calif., man, Kenneth Wright bec > read more

"30 Rock" Star Alec Baldwin Mulling Run for NYC Mayor Due to Rep. Anthony Weiner's Implosion

Published on 2011-06-08 07:57:00

WHAT? Alec Baldwin, star of "30 Rock," is mulling a run for mayor of New York City now that Rep. Anthony Weiner has imploded. He believes in light of the scandal emanating from Rep. Weiner's camp, he has a good shot at winning. > read more

GOP Presidential Hopeful & Former Associate Pastor Herman Cain Says He Would Hire "Openly Gay" Person in Administration

Published on 2011-06-08 07:51:00

GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain's response to a blogger asking about hiring homosexuals who openly proclaim their sexuality has sparked outrage among evangelicals. Cain said he would have "no problem" appointing an openly gay person to a positio > read more

Louisiana Insurance Investigators Rhett Jeansonne & Kim Sledge Shot & Killed Trying to Collect Information from Lavergne's Insurance Agency

Published on 2011-06-08 07:33:00

SHOCK: Two veteran Louisiana insurance investigators, Rhett Jeansonne and Kim Sledge, were shot and killed Tuesday afternoon as they tried to collect information from an agent and a man who barricaded himself inside Lavergne's Insurance Agency in the > read more

Bishop Eddie L. Long Settlement Amount for Gay Sexual Coercion Lawsuits May Not Have Been $15 Million but Nearly $25, Plus Private Apology

Published on 2011-06-08 07:07:00

Rob Redding Jr. reporting Bishop Eddie L. Long settled gay sexual coercion lawsuits for nearly $25 million and gave private apology, instead of the $15 million previously reported.The Redding News Review is reporting that Bishop Eddie L. Long's settl > read more

SUICIDE: THE PASTOR’S DILEMMA ?

Published on 2011-06-07 23:44:00

Suicide is a very heinous death. To inflict pain on one’s self with the intent of ending your own existence raises many questions –especially if there is no note explaining why. The problem with suicide, especially for Senior Pastors of local c > read more

Comedian Jon Stewart Cuts Hand Mocking Embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner

Published on 2011-06-07 22:19:00

I must admit, Jon Stewart's skit on "The Daily Show" mocking Rep. Anthony Weiner's press conference yesterday, was very funny, but he actually cut himself in the process. He accidentally broke a glass after making a strawberry daiquiri  > read more

Sarah Palin Wants to Meet Ronald Reagan's Closest Ally Margaret Thatcher But Aides Believe She's a Frivolous Figure

Published on 2011-06-07 20:50:00

Sarah Palin wants to meet Ronald Reagan ally Margaret Thatcher on her trip to England, but the Iron Lady isn't that into her & allies believe she's a "frivolous figure" and "plain nuts."Paul Revere history re-writer Sarah Palin just got another s > read more

Rev. Creflo Dollar Telling New Birth Church Members to Go Back, Says Bishop Eddie Long "Still Anointed to Preach"

Published on 2011-06-07 13:14:00

Creflo Dollar stands up for disgraced friend, Bishop Eddie L. Long, tells members who have left or considering leaving New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to "go back" because Long is "still anointed to preach."Birds of a feather truly flock together > read more

Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper Calls for Gun Restrictions & Educational Projects to Reduce Black-on-Black Crime Rates in His City

Published on 2011-06-07 11:36:00

Pittsburgh police chief Nate Harper says black-on-black crime averaged 80 percent of all homicides over the past 10 years and is calling for gun restriction and education projects to reduce the high black-on-black crime rates in his city.Pittsburgh, > read more

Comedian Christopher Titus Says If Sarah Palin Elected President He Will "Hang out on Grassy Knoll all the Time...Loaded & Ready"

Published on 2011-06-07 10:43:00

Did comedian Christopher Titus threaten to assassinate Sarah Palin if she wins general elections by saying if 'she gets elected president, I am going to hang out on the grassy knoll all the time... loaded and ready.'Did comedian Christopher Titus cal > read more

Cartoon of the Day: Modern-Day Paul Revere Rides to Warn Americans, Sarah Palin, "The Dimwit is Coming"

Published on 2011-06-07 10:30:00

More Sarah Palin bus tour cartoons & her quest to rewrite American history. Modern-day Paul Revere rides to warn Americans, the "dimwit is coming!" > read more

Coweta County GA Teacher Dorothy Dixon Charged with Child Molestation for Having Sex with 15 Year Old Special Needs Boy

Published on 2011-06-07 09:45:00

Dorothy Dixon, a teacher at Northgate High School in Coweta county, Ga., charged with child molestation after husband alerted police to wife's sexual relationship with 15 year old student.Northgate High School contract teacher Dorothy Dixon is behind > read more

NYC NAACP Leader Hazel Dukes Accuses Bronx Parent Janette Ramos of "Doing Business of Slave Masters" in Charter School Lawsuit

Published on 2011-06-07 08:11:00

NYC NAACP leader Hazel Dukes tells Bronx parent Janette Ramos she's "doing business of slave masters" in response to her opposition to the civil rights group's lawsuit against expanding charter schools & doing away with failing public schools.New > read more

Powerful Men Behaving Badly, When Will it End?

Published on 2011-06-07 06:05:00

Many of us have been watching as events unfold in the last week of what the media refers to as Weinergate. The New York Congressman caught up in the latest sex scandal. Yes, you are reading right. It seems another politician is caught literally with > read more

Las Vegas Blackjack Dealer Lisa Weiss & Rep. Anthony Weiner Allegedly Had Nine-Month Sexting Relationship

Published on 2011-06-06 19:47:00

Las Vegas blackjack dealer Lisa Weiss claims she had nine-month sexting relationship with disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner. According to the Daily Mail, she claims he lied during his press conference Monday afternoon by saying he did not use government > read more

Megan Broussard Comes Forward, Says She has Goods on Rep. Anthony Weiner

Published on 2011-06-06 16:40:00

Meagan Broussard, a 26-year-old single mother from Texas, claims she had the goods on Rep. Anthony Weiner that resulted in the bombshell news conference today where he admitted in appropriate relationships.The announcement came as ABC > read more

Congressman Anthony Weiner Takes Podium & Takes Full Responsibility for his Actions for Sending Lewd Photo

Published on 2011-06-06 15:26:00

Rep. Anthony Weiner says he tweeted lewd picture of himself to Washington woman Gennette Cordova and lied about it saying his account was hacked.Congressman Anthony Weiner takes podium. Says he takes full responsibility for his actions. He said last > read more

Andrew Breitbart Just Crashed Rep. Anthony Weiner's Press Conference

Published on 2011-06-06 15:06:00

Tacky. Andrew Breitbart just crashed purported Rep. Anthony Weiner's press conference. Bottom-feeder at its worst. He claims he's being a hacker of the Congressman's Twitter account. Er, where is the security? Now one has to wonder if this was really > read more

Bishop Eddie L. Long Expanding New Birth to Birmingham & Denver, Asks Members to Contribute $500 to $1K to Help Expansion

Published on 2011-06-06 11:06:00

Bishop Eddie L. Long, who recently settled sexual coercion lawsuits brought by four young men, asked church members to donate $500 to $1,000 to fund church expansion to Birmingham & Denver.Bishop Eddie L. Long, pimp in the pulpit....Bishop Eddie > read more

Cristian Fernandez, 12, May Become the Youngest Person Given Life Sentence for Murder of His Two Year Old Brother

Published on 2011-06-06 10:46:00

Cristian Fernandez may become the youngest person given life sentence after he murdered his two year old brother, David Galarriago.SHOCK: Cristian Fernandez is facing the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison and he's only 12. He could > read more

GOP Presidential Hopeful Rick Santorum Says President Obama has "Devalued Our Moral Currency"

Published on 2011-06-06 10:22:00

GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has accused President Obama of "devaluing our moral currency."GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has accused President Obama of "devaluing our moral currency" because he won't stand up for the defense of mar > read more

Afro-European News: Meet Fozyatou, Germany's First Black Firefighter

Published on 2011-06-06 10:02:00

Afro-European Spotlight: Meet Fozyatou, Germany's First black firefighter and Slovenia's first mayor of African descent, Peter Bossman.Fozyatou, Germany's 1st black firefighter (Bilde, Photo: Frank Senftleben)Fozyatou migrated to Hessen, Germany, wit > read more

Chicago High School Basketball Stand-Out Ryan Royall Fatally Shot Leaving Birthday Party

Published on 2011-06-05 20:58:00

Ryan Royall, a Chicago high school basketball stand-out, was mowed down early Sunday morning as he left a party with a group of friends. According to the Chicago Sun Times, Royall, 17, and his friends were leaving a birthday party at Ho-Chunk Sports > read more

Roswell GA Resident Kyle Webb & Mother Wilma Webb Dead in Murder-Suicide, Reportedly had Money Woes

Published on 2011-06-05 17:51:00

Murder-suicide rocks North Fulton county city of Roswell, Ga., after Kyle Webb kills mother Wilma Webb & then self over financial woes.Kyle Webb, a resident of Roswell, Ga., resident killed his mother, Wilma Webb, 86, and then turned the gun on h > read more

Is the Right Wing Problem with President Barack Obama More Cultural than Racist?

Published on 2011-06-05 17:28:00

Could the right wing problem with President Obama be more about culture than about his race? I've been looking at how black GOP presidential hopeful is being treated by the right wing and the response has been largely favorable. Yeah, I know there ar > read more

Pat Buchanan Says Evangelicals Would Support "Mitt Romney over Barack Hussein Obama," a Black Liberal

Published on 2011-06-05 16:37:00

Pat Buchanan says evangelicals and fundamentalists would support Mitt Romney, a Mormon, over Barack Hussein Obama, an African American, on the left.Once again, Pat Buchanan is showing his disdain for President Barack Obama, the "black" president by s > read more

Kajul Harvey & Boyfriend Latoris Grovner Arrested After Body of Her Mother, Alena Marble, Found in Trunk of Car

Published on 2011-06-05 15:54:00

Kajul Harvey and boyfriend Latoris Grovner facing murder charges in the murder of her mother Alena Marble after body found in trunk of car in Jonesboro, Ga.Latoris Grovner (Clayton County Jail)SHOCK: Kajul Harvey and her boyfriend&nbs > read more

Fox News Opinion Poll Finds 57% Of Those Surveyed Said Obama Will Win Re-Election in 2012

Published on 2011-06-05 14:32:00

Fox News opinion poll finds President Obama will win re-election in 2012, though real concerns about the economy still persist.What do you know, Fox News opinion poll finds President Obama will be re-elected in 2012. At least that's what 57 percent o > read more

Canada In Negotiations to Set Up Military Base in Jamaica, but What's Really in it for the Caribbean Island?

Published on 2011-06-05 13:59:00

Canadian forces to set up military base in Jamaica to "better position its military to participate in international missions, but what's in it for Jamaica?The Canadian government is reportedly in talks with the Jamaican government to set up a militar > read more

CNN & Jon Stewart's "Daily Show" Ratings Surge While Fox News & Sean Hannity's Ratings Take Nosedive

Published on 2011-06-05 13:22:00

CNN gets big ratings boost over MSNBC and Fox News slumps, while John Stewart "Daily Show" ratings surge.From TV Newser:CNN POSTS SIGNIFICANT YEAR-OVER-YEAR RATINGS GAINS — INCREASING +60% IN PRIME TIME; GROWING MORE THAN ANY OTHER CABLE NEWS NETWO > read more

10 Revolutionary Ways to Re-Thinking Marriage Though Most Churches More Interested in Weddings

Published on 2011-06-05 13:18:00

Marriages, not weddings, are honorable from a Biblical perspective, but churches are more focused on the wedding and not the institution.“Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled” stated the writer of Hebrews. But what does that mean? > read more

Jose Antonio Negron Arrested for Allegedly Killing 15 YO Daughter Marta Negron & Ex-Wife's Boyfriend

Published on 2011-06-05 12:41:00

SHOCK: Jose Antonio Negron was arrested Sunday morning for allegedly killing Marta Negron, his 15 year old daughter, his ex-wife, Olga Gonzales' boyfriend Luis Fernandez, and wounding her in Lakeland, FL. It is not clear what sparked the bloody rampa > read more

Black Economist Walter Williams Says "As Government Plays Father, Black Males Become Dispensable"

Published on 2011-06-04 20:40:00

Black economist Walter Williams says as "government plays father to many young women, black males become dispensable."Black economist Walter E. Williams says,“The government has said to many young women, I am the father. And so the father, black ma > read more

Pastor's Son Toby Stangel Kills Tammy Nguyen, Wounds Two Others in Road Rage Rampage in Honolulu

Published on 2011-06-04 20:09:00

Pastor's son, Toby Stangel, goes on road rage rampage in Honolulu, killing Tammy Nguyen, mother of 10, wounding two others and now faces second-degree murder & first-degree attempted murder, other charges.Toby Stangel, son of Honolulu pastor Mike > read more

Controversy Swirls at Indiana Black Expo After 17 Employees Accuse CEO Tanya Bell of "Creating Hostile Work Environment"

Published on 2011-06-04 17:53:00

Indiana Black Expo president and CEO Tanya Bell under fire after 17 employees accuse of creating "hostile work environment" and engaging in "bullying tactics."Controversy is brewing in the offices of the Indiana Black Expo, with the 41st Summer Cele > read more

Arianna Huffington Says Women Should "Sleep Their Way to the Top," Worked Wonders for Her

Published on 2011-06-04 17:07:00

Liberal pundit Arianna Huffington says "women should sleep their way to the top," in a good way, that is.Arianna Huffington says "women should sleep their way to the top." Yes, literally sleep your way to the top ladies! Had you fooled, right? She me > read more

Police Launch Investigation After "Yes We Can" Adolf Hitler Posters Mocking President Obama's Campaign Slogan Posted All Over Elmer, NJ

Published on 2011-06-04 13:08:00

Residents of Elmer, NJ, upset after "Yes We Can" Adolf Hitler posters, mocking President Obama's campaign slogan, found all over the town.Police launch investigation after "Yes We Can" posters, featuring Adolf Hitler, found all over Elmer, NJ, mockin > read more

Alabama Republican State Legislators' Bill to Remove Racist Language from 1901 Constitution Win Final Approval from Legislature

Published on 2011-06-04 12:39:00

Alabama state Sen. Arthur Orr & Rep. Phil Williams' co-sponsored bill to strip racist and offensive language from 1901 Constitution calling for "separate schools for white and colored children" and reference to "poll tax," wins final passage from > read more

Lawrence Eagleburger, Former Secretary of State Under George H.W.Bush, Dies After Short Illness

Published on 2011-06-04 12:16:00

Lawrence S. Eagleburger, former secretary of state under President George W. Bush, died Saturday after a short illness.Lawrence Eagleburger died in Virginia after a short illness. He was 80. He was the only career foreign service officer to rise to t > read more

Steve Harvey's Ex-Wife, Mary Harvey, Arrested After Failing to Appear for Scheduled Court Appearance

Published on 2011-06-04 11:27:00

Mary Harvey, ex-wife of comedian Steve Harvey, arrested after judge issues warrant because she failed to appear in court for scheduled appearance stemming from lawsuit brought by the comedian & current wife, Marjorie Harvey.Mary Harvey, ex-wife o > read more

Sarah Palin Says Paul Revere's Midnight Ride was to Warn the "British" Not Colonists at Start of Revolutionary War

Published on 2011-06-03 14:51:00

Presidential aspirant Sarah Palin tries to rewrite American history by saying Paul Revere midnight ride was to warn the "British."No matter how hard I try to ignore Sarah Palin, she always manages to give me a reason to blog about her. Sarah Palin, w > read more

FATHER’S DAY: PROVIDING AND PROTECTING BLACK WOMEN

Published on 2011-06-03 12:00:00

Part II: Another Trouble for Black WomenBy Dion Evans, RMGradio.orgThe Black woman is unprotected and it is time for the Black man to wake up – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!In our last article, we mentioned “White, Hispanic and Asian women all have the m > read more

Black Church Leaders in Harlem in a Tizzy Over Planned Gay Pride Picnic, Says Gay Agenda will Harm Community

Published on 2011-06-03 00:10:00

Black local church leaders in Harlem up in arms over upcoming Harlem Pride Picnic, Dr. Ronald Ferguson says "God doesn't want to see homosexuals in our parks." The second annual Harlem Pride picnic is slated for June 24, 2011, and local black pa > read more

Presidential Proclamation: June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Published on 2011-06-02 21:57:00

Presidential Proclamation--National Caribbean-American Heritage Month- - - - - - -BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONThe fabric of our Nation has been woven together and enriched by the diversity of our people. Our legacy > read more

Russellville Middle School Under Fire for Yearbook Listing Former President George W. Bush & Dick Cheney on List of "Worst People of All Time"

Published on 2011-06-02 19:40:00

Arkansas middle school under fire for yearbook listing former President George W. Bush and former VP Dick Cheney on list of the "worst people of all time," which includes Adolf Hitler, Charles Manson & Osama Bin Laden.Russellville Middle School i > read more

French Sociologist & Author Antoine Bueno Claims "The Smurfs" are Racist

Published on 2011-06-02 19:26:00

French sociologist Antoine Bueno claims in new book, "The Smurfs" are racist and anti-Semitic.Are the Smurfs racist? There's a new book, written by French sociologist Antoine Bueno, entitled "Le Petit Livre Bleu" (Little Blue Book), t > read more

Carey Hal Dyess Goes on Shooting Rampage in Yuma County, AZ, Killing Attorney Jerrold Shelley, Three Others Before Committing Suicide

Published on 2011-06-02 16:51:00

Carey Hal Dyess kills four, including an attorney Jerrold Shelley, during bloody rampage in Yuma County, AZ, before turning the gun on himself.Carey Hal Dyess, 73, reportedly angry over a divorce, went on shooting spree, killing one person in Yuma an > read more

Richard King Claims He Got "Beatdown" by Patti LaBelle's Security Guards Because He Was "Standing Too Close to Her Expensive Luggage"

Published on 2011-06-02 16:14:00

West Point cadet, Richard King, sues R&B powerhouse Patti LaBelle, claims she sicced her security guards on him because he was "standing too close to her expensive luggage" at Houston airport earlier this year.Richard King, a West Point cadet, ha > read more

THE TROUBLE WITH BLACK WOMEN....

Published on 2011-06-02 13:04:00

Have you heard the latest study highlighting Black women in the United States? The study comes out of the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research and was conducted by Dr. Cassandra Dorius; who quickly points out “I would strongly caut > read more

Lessons Learned From Atlanta, The Rise & Fall of the Era of the Mega Church From Bishop Earl Paulk to Bishop Eddie L. Long & Beyond

Published on 2011-06-02 12:46:00

We are highlighting in this new series "Lessons Learned From Atlanta, the Rise and Fall of the Era of the Mega Church." All of us to some degree have watched as the egos and self driven motivations of individuals pushed them into extreme wealth beyon > read more

Fatoumata Diallo Killed After Fainting and Falling in Front of Oncoming No. 6 NYC Subway Train

Published on 2011-06-02 12:29:00

Fatoumata Diallo killed after fainting and falling in front of oncoming subway train on Upper East Side of Manhattan.SHOCK: Fatoumata Diallo was killed after she passed out and fell in front of an oncoming New York No. 6 subway train Wednesday evenin > read more

KY Attorney Eric Deters Fired from Radio Talk Show Job for Posting Racist Video on Facebook

Published on 2011-06-02 10:23:00

Attorney and WLW-AM talk show host, fired for posting racist video on Facebook saying "if you want to conquer an African nation, send white women and pot.Eric Deters, a northern Kentucky attorney, was fired from his job as a weekend and substitute ta > read more

MO Attorney General Chris Koster Says Blacks Still Likely to be Pulled Over by Police More Than Whites

Published on 2011-06-01 15:23:00

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster releases report on race and vehicle stops, found that blacks still more likely to be pulled over by police, slightly down from 2010.From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Missouri Attorney General's office today rele > read more

Shaquille O'Neal Takes to Twitter to Announce Pending Retirement from NBA

Published on 2011-06-01 15:02:00

Is Shaquille O'Neal about to retire from the NBA?Word is Shaquille O'Neal took to Twitter and tweeted: "We did it. Nineteen years, baby. I want to thank you very much. That's why I'm telling YOU first. I'm about to retire. Love you. Talk to you > read more

Actress Clarice Taylor, Better Known as Anna Huxtable in "The Cosby Show" Dies of Heart Failure at 93

Published on 2011-06-01 14:58:00

"Cosby Show" actress Clarice Taylor, who played role of Bill Cosby's mother, Anna Huxtable, dies of heart failure at 93 years old.Actress Clarice Taylor, who played Bill Cosby's mother on "The Cosby Show," has died from heart failure. She was 93. Her > read more

People with Sagging Pants No Longer Allowed on Fort Worth, TX, Municipal Buses

Published on 2011-06-01 12:15:00

Riders on Fort Worth municipal buses, who wear their pants sagging, will have to pull them up or get off the bus. That's according to the updated dress code issued by the city's transportation authority. Drivers will now have the right to turn away p > read more

Illinois Democratic State Sen. Mike Jacobs Punches Republican Counterpart Kyle McCarter During Heated Debate about Utility Rate Hike

Published on 2011-06-01 10:52:00

Illinois Democratic state senator Mike Jacobs punches Republican counterpart Kyle McCarter after he accuses him of conflict of interest during heated debate over utility rate hike and injured worker compensation.Illinois state senators Mike Jacobs (r > read more

URGENT: Cobb County Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Charles Robbie Giddeons Jr. in Murders of Two Unidentified White Males

Published on 2011-06-01 10:29:00

Cobb county, Ga., police issue warrants for the arrest of Charles Robbie Giddeons Jr., in deaths of two unidentified white males, whose bodies were found overnight in home between Austell and Powder Springs.URGENT: Cobb county, Ga., police have issu > read more

Donald Trump Says Sarah Palin "Wants Him to Run or Something," in a Move to Re-Inflate So-Called Poll Numbers

Published on 2011-06-01 10:04:00

Donald Trump appears on "Fox & Friends" claiming Sarah Palin "wants him to run or something," but we know she isn't about to share the spotlight for the presidency with another media hog.Duh, Donald Trump, AKA "Carnival Barker," says Sarah Palin > read more

Off-Duty Philadelphia Police Sergeant Stephen Naughton Dies After Car Plunges into Schuylkill River, Said to Have Suffered Cardiac Arrest

Published on 2011-06-01 09:37:00

Off-duty Philadelphia police sergeant dies after car veers off road & plunges into Schuylkill River, said to have suffered cardiac arrest.Stephen Naughton, an off-duty Philadelphia police sergeant, died Tuesday afternoon after his car ran off Kel > read more

Members of Ku Klux Klan Joined Counter Protest Against Vile Westboro Baptist Church at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day

Published on 2011-06-01 07:46:00

Unlikely counter protesters against Westboro Baptist Church at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day were some members of the Ku Klux Klan. > read more

Hip Hop Fashion Designer Jonas Bevacqua Found Dead in Laguna Beach Home, He was 34

Published on 2011-06-01 07:33:00

Hip hop clothing designer, Jonas Bevacqua, who founded multimillion LRG clothing brand in 1999 barely out of his teenage years, found dead in California home. No cause of death visible to law enforcement, autopsy scheduled.Jonas Bevacqua, who launche > read more

Scott Keller Throws Hat in the Ring as Independent Candidate for 2012 Presidential Campaign

Published on 2011-06-01 07:06:00

Scott T. Keller, who likes to dream of other things, throws his hat in the ring as a serious candidate for the presidency as an Independent.Scott Keller has thrown his hat in the ring as an Independent candidate for the 2012 presidential election. Fr > read more

Study: Black Males Pay $800 More than White or Asian Counterparts for Auto Insurance, Mainly Affected by Low Credit Scores & Employment Status

Published on 2011-06-01 06:46:00

Auto insurance study by 4AutoInsuranceQuote.org finds blacks pay more for auto insurance than other races and black men paid $800 more for auto insurance than whites and Asian men due to lower credit scores, employment issues and living in high risk > read more

Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Jonathan Agee Goes on Bloody Rampage in Roanoke VA, Killing Ex-Wife Jennifer Agee & Wounding a State Trooper

Published on 2011-05-30 23:49:00

SHOCK: Off-duty Franklin County sheriff's deputy Jonathan Agee went on a shooting rampage, killing his ex-wife, Jennifer Agee, and wounding a state trooper before he was wounded in Roanoke, VA. According to WSLS 10, Roanoke City Police said the shoot > read more

Egyptian Businessman Mahmoud Abdel-Salam Omar Follows in Dominique Strauss-Kahn's Footsteps, Sexually Assaults Maid at St. Pierre Motel

Published on 2011-05-30 22:30:00

Egyptian businessman Mahmoud Abdel-Salam Omar charged with sexual abuse, unlawful imprisonment, among other charges for groping maid at The Pierre Hotel in NYC, similar to Dominique Strauss-Kahn's alleged sexual assault on African maid at Sofitel Hot > read more

BREAKING: Bernice King, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Departs New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

Published on 2011-05-30 13:04:00

URGENT: Bernice King, daughter of the late civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., departs New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., led her last altar call at New Birth Missi > read more

Nicholas Williams Charged with Child Cruelty for Allegedly Beating 2 Year Old Daughter to Death Because she Soiled Her Diapers

Published on 2011-05-30 12:54:00

Nicholas Williams charged with child cruelty for allegedly spanking his two year old daughter so hard she died because she soiled her diapers.Some people just don't deserve to have children. Nicholas Williams was arrested last week after he allegedly > read more

Bronx Mother Claudia Millan Fatally Shot in Front of Her Young Son, Jahmere, as they Walked Home from Store

Published on 2011-05-30 12:11:00

Bronx mother of four, Claudia Millan, fatally shot in face as she walked home from Bronx store clutching hand of Jahmere, her two year old toddler, at about 11 p.m. Monday night.Claudia Millan, 28, was fatally shot in front of her youngest child, as > read more

Conservative Writer Ben Shapiro Says "Sesame Street" a Vehicle for Spreading Left-Wing Propaganda

Published on 2011-05-30 09:47:00

Conservative writer and columnist Ben Shapiro says in new book "Primetime Propaganda," "Sesame Street," "Friends" & "MASH" are vehicles for spreading left-wing propaganda.Conservative writer and columnist Ben Shapiro believes "Sesame Street" is a > read more

Detroit & Flint Top List of 10 Most Dangerous Cities in U.S. Where Violence Linked with Poverty

Published on 2011-05-30 09:09:00

24/7 Wall Street review finds 2010 FBI crime data shows correlation between violent crimes and poverty rates, with Detroit & Flint topping the list of 10 most violent cities in U.S.The FBI recently released a statement saying violent crime is dow > read more

Jamaican-American Reggae-Rap Star Sean Kingston in Critical Condition After Jet Ski Accident in Florida

Published on 2011-05-30 08:48:00

Jamaican-American reggae-rap star Sean Kingston in critical condition after hitting bridge connecting Palm Island to MacArthur Causeway in Florida in jet ski accident.Reggae-rap star Sean Kingston is listed in critical condition after being involved > read more

British Formula One Star Lewis Hamilton Apologizes After Accusing Monaco Grand Prix Officials of Racism

Published on 2011-05-29 21:02:00

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton forced to issue retraction & apologize for accusing Monaco Grand Prix officials of racism over two penalties, says it was a "bit of a joke, which wasn't funny at the time."Lewis Hamilton, British Formula > read more

Crystal Sweet & Boyfriend Gunned Down Outside Brooklyn Apartment, One Person in Critical Condition, No Suspects in Police Custody

Published on 2011-05-29 18:17:00

Brooklyn woman, Crystal Sweet and boyfriend shot & killed outside Sheepshead Bay Houses in Brooklyn, NY, dead man's brother listed in critical condition, as police launch investigation.SHOCK: Crystal Sweet, 22, and an unidentified man, who her fa > read more

Naomi Campbell Accuses Cadbury of Racism for Using Her Name to Promote New Bliss Product & Calling her "Chocolate"

Published on 2011-05-29 13:25:00

Model Naomi Campbell accuses Cadbury of racism after the company promotes new product, Bliss, by using her name without her permission and calling her chocolate and is urging black consumers to boycott company.Model Naomi Campbell is calling on black > read more

Houston Police Officer Kevin Will Struck & Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver Johoan Rodriguez at Accident Scene

Published on 2011-05-29 12:16:00

Houston police officer Kevin Will dies after being struck by suspected drunk driver Johoan Rodriguez, who faces intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer, felony evading & possession of a controlled substance.Houston police officer Kevin Will > read more

French Junior Minister George Tron Resigns After Being Accused of Sexual Assault & Rape by Two Women

Published on 2011-05-29 12:08:00

French junior minister George Tron resigns after preliminary investigation launched to probe allegations of rape and sexual assault brought against him by two women, one said she was inspired to come forward after African-born maid accused Dominique > read more

Rep. Eric Cantor Tells "Face the Nation" Sarah Palin Reflects Dialogue Occurring in Republican Party to Look to Private Sector to Jumpstart Economy

Published on 2011-05-29 09:47:00

Rep. Eric Cantor tells Face the Nation Medicare reform proposal not rationing, will give seniors the ability to make choices about what they need from health insurance and says Sarah Palin reflects the dialogue going on in the Republican Party - need > read more

Latest News in Dominique Strauss-Kahn Sex Assault on African Maid Saga, Vladimir Putin Smells a "Setup"

Published on 2011-05-29 07:48:00

Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin says disgraced former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn may have been set up and sex assault charges brought by African maid at swank Sofitel hotel are bogus.Far be it for the Russians to take a moral position on > read more

Latest News in Fight on Terror: SAS Team Capture Two Top Taliban Commanders & Confidants of Bin Laden, Maulawi Rahman & Maulawi Mohammed

Published on 2011-05-29 07:20:00

SAS team capture two top Taliban commanders, Maulawi Rahman & Maulawi Mohammed, in early morning raid in Helmand province, Afghanistan.A SAS team captured two top Taliban commanders, who were also confidants of Osama Bin Laden - Maulawi Rahman an > read more

Aspiring Model LaShawna Threatt Falls from W Hotel Window, Best Friend Ciara Williams in Critical Condition After Play Wrestling

Published on 2011-05-28 20:35:00

Aspiring model, LaShawn Threatt, celebrating her 30th birthday, falls 10 stories to her death at W Hotel in midtown Atlanta, while best friend Ciara Williams in critical condition after the two women crashed through window play wrestling.LaShawna Thr > read more

Andrew Breitbart's BigGovernment Posts Lewd Photo Claiming It's From Rep. Anthony Weiner's (D-NY) Twitter Account

Published on 2011-05-28 18:50:00

Andrew Breitbart's BigGovernment posts photograph with man in underwear with an erection, claiming it came from Rep. Anthony Weiner's (D-NY) Twitter account. Is this another modern-day lynching in same vein as Shirley Sherrod incident?Rep. Anthony We > read more

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman to Sit Out GOP Presidential Debate Set for June 13 in New Hampshire

Published on 2011-05-28 18:07:00

Looking for former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman at the June 13 GOP debate in New Hampshire? Don't hold your breath. He said yesterday that he won't be there. He won't be participating in any presidential debates until he makes a decision of whether or not > read more

Jayelin Graham Mauled to Death by Family's Cane Corso-Mix Mastiff in Family's Brooklyn NY Home

Published on 2011-05-28 17:01:00

Damien 'Dread' Jones raised his dogs to be aggressive & led to his Cane Corso-mix mastiff mauling four year old Jayelin Graham to death in the family's Brooklyn NY home.SHOCK: Damien "Dread" Jones reportedly raised his dogs to be aggressive > read more

Bexar County TX Sergeant Kenneth Vann Shot & Killed After Being Ambushed at Intersection, Suspect Still at Large

Published on 2011-05-28 16:12:00

Sergeant Kenneth Vann, with Bexar County Sheriff's Office, shot & killed ambush-style at intersection early Saturday morning, suspect(s)still at large.Sergeant Kenneth Vann, with the Bexar County Sheriff's office, was shot and killed in an ambush > read more

Italian Government Officials Charge Country's Top Seismologist, Enzo Boschi, of Manslaughter for Failure to Predict Massive 2009 Earthquake

Published on 2011-05-27 13:17:00

Italy's top seismologist, Enzo Boschi & six other scientists and technicians, charged with manslaughter by government officials for failing to predict massive 2009 earthquake that killed 308 people.CRAZY: Italian government officials have charged En > read more

Policy Link: America's Tomorrow Will Herald New Age When Non-Whites Will become Majority in U.S. By 2040

Published on 2011-05-27 07:04:00

From the Daily Mail: By the year 2040, the majority of Americans will be people of color - the minorities will have become the majority. A new time-lapse map shows the increase in the non-white population across the decades. It starts with 1990 and > read more

Members of Predominantly Black Texas Church File Lawsuit for Removal of Pastor Theodore Baines Sr. Over Alleged Abuses

Published on 2011-05-27 06:58:00

Members of a small predominantly black Mt. Olive Baptist Church file lawsuit to have pastor Theodore Baines Sr. removed for abuses including alcohol, threatening parishioners with firearms, making lewd comments to women and for being arrested.The mem > read more

Eight Year Old Texas Girl, Tori Blair Wilson, Commits Suicide by Hanging After Being Bullied

Published on 2011-05-26 17:41:00

SHOCK: Tori Blair Wilson, 8, hung herself in the woods near her home near Palestine, TX, after being bullied, police said. Her body was discovered 80 yards from her house after she went missing from a neighborhood barbecue, the Daily Mail said. It al > read more

DeKalb puts brakes on car tags for deadbeats  | ajc.com

Published on 2011-05-26 17:21:00

DeKalb puts brakes on car tags for deadbeats | ajc.com > read more

Bishop Eddie L. Long Reaches Multi-Million Settlement with Four Men Who Accused Him of Sexual Coercion

Published on 2011-05-26 16:01:00

Bishop Eddie L. Long reaches a settlement with the four men who accused him of sexual coercion -- Spencer LeGrande, Maurice Robinson, Anthony Flagg and Jamal Parris.Bishop Eddie Long's pictures in gay sex scandal he opted to pay settlementBishop Eddi > read more

Disgraced NY Giants Star Tiki Barber Compares His Fall from Grace to Holocaust Victim Anne Frank

Published on 2011-05-26 11:41:00

Former NY Giants star Tiki Barber compared his fall from grace to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.Disgraced NY Giants star Tiki Barber just stepped in a hot mess by comparing his fall from grace to the life of Holocaust victim Anne Frank. Every Jewish pe > read more

Washington D.C. Lawyer Seeks Support for Monument to Honor Peter Salem & Other Blacks who Fought in Revolutionary War

Published on 2011-05-26 11:19:00

Washington D.C. lawyer Maurice Barboza seeking support for Revolutionary war monument to honor Peter Salem and other freed black slaves who fought in the founding of America and whose contributions have been largely forgotten.Maurice Barboza, a Washi > read more

Pravda Columnist Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey Says President Obama (Obomber) is a "Sniveling Failure" & "Has Done Nothing for His Country"

Published on 2011-05-26 10:21:00

Russia's Pravda columnist Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey says President Obama (Obomber) "has done nothing for his country, his people or the world" and is a "sniveling failure."President Barack Obama (Obomber) Pravda.ruTimothy Bancroft-Hinchey has posted a > read more

Russian Investigators Says U.S. Citizen Juan Guillermo Cardona Killed Russian Wife, Then Committed Suicide

Published on 2011-05-26 09:47:00

Russian investigators said Juan Guillermo Cardona, a U.S. citizen, killed his Russian wife and them committed suicide by leaping from the 15th floor of a Moscow hotel. A statement, believed to have been found in the hotel room, said jealousy was the > read more

Visa Revocation Worries Hit the Jamaican Government After Minister James Robertson's Visa Cancelled by State Dept.

Published on 2011-05-26 09:18:00

Jamaican government worried after U.S. State Department revoked visitor's visas of Energy Minister James Robertson & wife.Visa worries hit the Jamaican government after U.S. State Department revoked visitor's visas of Energy Minister James Robert > read more

Newt Gingrich's Tiffany Problem Continues to Take Root, Wife Worked on House Committee Lobbied by Jeweler

Published on 2011-05-26 08:58:00

GOP hopeful Newt Gingrich's Tiffany & Co. $500,000 credit line continues to take root, after revelation wife, Callista Bisek Gingrich, worked on House Agriculture Committee lobbied by the high-end jeweler.GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich's > read more

Rev. Joseph Lowery Wants President Obama to "Be Badder, Give Some Dangerous Leadership" in Second Term

Published on 2011-05-25 22:27:00

Civil rights leader Rev. Joseph Lowery tells news wire he hopes President will "be badder, maybe braver, give some dangerous leadership" & maybe take walk-through inner city neighborhoods in his second term.Civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery ma > read more

Is Sarah Palin Upset with Daughter Bristol Palin Over So-Called "Budding Romance" with Black Disney Actor Kyle Massey Based on Race?

Published on 2011-05-25 15:25:00

Is Sarah Palin upset with daughter Bristol over her developing relationship with "Dancing With the Stars" costar and Disney actor Kyle Massey because he's black?Does Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol have a black boyfriend? According to the Daily Mail, > read more

Oprah Winfrey Ends Daytime TV Run on a High Note, Like Patti LaBelle, She Can be Imitated but Never Duplicated

Published on 2011-05-25 12:40:00

Talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey ends daytime run on a high note, having touched the lives of countless people across the world in many, teaching women and girls to love themselves unconditionally.COMMENTARY: I never thought in a million years that we w > read more

Veteran Journalist & CNBC Fixture Mark Haines Dies Suddenly at Age 65

Published on 2011-05-25 11:43:00

Our thoughts and prayers go out to veteran journalist and CNBC fixture Mark Haines, who died unexpectedly Tuesday evening. He was 65. He was the founding anchor of CNBC's morning show "Squawk Box." He was co-anchor of the network's "Squawk on the Str > read more

Three Law Enforcement Agents Under Sheriff Joe Arpaio - Deputy Alfredo Navarette, Sylvia Najera & Marcella Hernandez - Nabbed in Smuggling Sting

Published on 2011-05-25 11:15:00

One deputy, Alfredo Navarette & two correction officers Sylvia Najera & Marcella Hernandez, all under tough-talking Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio nabbed as part of smuggling raid.Tough-talking Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio should ei > read more

Actor Peter Fonda Comment of "Training Grandkids to Use Long-Range Rifles" Against Barack Obama is a Federal Crime

Published on 2011-05-25 09:55:00

Actor Peter Fonda says he's "training his grandchildren to use long-range rifles" against President Barack Obama, isn't threatening the president of the United States a federal crime?Shouldn't the U.S. Secret Service be paying actor Peter Fonda a vis > read more

Alamance County Commissioner Tim Sutton Under Fire for Accusing Blacks of Turning Backs on Violence in Neighborhoods

Published on 2011-05-25 07:37:00

Alamance county, NC, commissioner Tim Sutton under fire for accusing "black community of turning back on violence in neighborhoods" in wake of shooting death of 13 year old Shakanah China.Tim Sutton, an Alamance county commissioner accused the black > read more

Indictment Coming for John Edwards in DOJ Probe into His Campaign Finances Used to Cover Up Extramarital Affair

Published on 2011-05-25 07:10:00

John Edwards to be indicted over misuse of campaign funds to cover up adulterous relationship with so-called videographer Rielle Hunter, whose daughter he fathered.An indictment is heading John Edwards' way in the very near future after the Departmen > read more

Former President Bush Proves He Has Good Reflexes After Ducking Foul Ball at Baseball Game, at Least it Wasn't a Shoe

Published on 2011-05-25 07:03:00

Former President George Bush almost got hit in the face by foul ball at Texas Rangers-Chicago White Sox game, at least he didn't have to duck another shoe hurled by an angry journalist.Former President George W. Bush proved once again he has good ref > read more

Dancing with the Stars Champions are Hines Ward & Kym Johnson

Published on 2011-05-24 21:56:00

Hines Ward & Kym Johnson wins 10th season of Dancing With the Stars!Champions of Dancing with the Stars are Hines Ward & Kym Johnson! Yaay! Kirstie Alley & Max should have been in third place! > read more

Dancing with the Stars Third Place Goes to Chelsea Kane & Mark Ballas

Published on 2011-05-24 21:51:00

Chelsea Kane & Mark Ballas fall short of "Dancing With the Stars" trophy and have to settle for third place.Dancing With the Stars hands third place to Chelsea Kane & Mark Ballas. They were robbed of second place. Kirstie & Max should hav > read more

President Obama Fumbles Toast to Queen Elizabeth, Right Wing Ignores President George H.W. Bush Throwing Up on Japanese PM During Formal Dinner in '92

Published on 2011-05-24 20:58:00

President Obama fumbles toast to Queen Elizabeth during ritzy dinner, but right wing conveniently forgets when President George H. W. Bush threw up on Japanese PM during formal dinner in 1992.President Obama fumbled the toast to Queen Elizabeth > read more

Royal Family, President Obama & Wife Dine on Expensive Wine During Ritzy Dinner, Did Critics Expect Koo-Aid Instead?

Published on 2011-05-24 20:41:00

Royal family, President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama dine on Echezeaux Grand Cru 1990 wine, which retails in U.S. for $1,000 to $1,700.The Buckingham Palace went all out from President Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, du > read more

President Obama & British PM David Cameron Outplayed During Table Tennis Match by Teens Jason Do & Jamiyu Mojaji

Published on 2011-05-24 14:52:00

President Obama and his "good friend" British PM David Cameron were beaten at table tennis by two 16 year olds - Jason Do and Jamiyu Mojaji.President Barack Obama accompanied British PM David Cameron on a visit to The Globe Academy secondary school i > read more

Comedian George Lopez Mocks Arnold Schwarzenegger's Baby-Mama Mildred "Patty" Baena

Published on 2011-05-24 12:39:00

Arnold Schwarzenegger baby-mama Mildred "Patty" Baena becomes fodder for late night entertainment, mocked by comedian George Lopez.Arnold Schwarzenegger's baby-mama drama continues as Mildred Baena becomes fodder for late night comedians, with George > read more

Harvard/Tufts Study Claims White Americans Feel More Discriminated Against than Blacks

Published on 2011-05-24 12:28:00

Harvard & Tufts university study claims white Americans feel they are more discriminated against than blacks.Another race-based study.... This one claims White Americans feel they are more discriminated against than blacks, according to sociologi > read more

Tea Party Presidential Hopeful Herman Cain Says He's Not Being Taken Serious by GOP & Doesn't Get Media Coverage

Published on 2011-05-24 06:54:00

GOP presidential hopeful and Tea Party darling Herman Cain laments over not being taken seriously by the Republican Party and isn't getting the media coverage he deserves.Tea Party favorite and GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain is now lamenting th > read more

Police: Warner Robins City Councilman John Williams Throws Food & Coffee at Tony Robbins During Heated Discussion

Published on 2011-05-24 06:44:00

Warner Robins city councilman John Williams, who told black counterpart Daron Lee the he should be "working in a cotton field," now accused of throwing water, coffee and food at Tony Robbins during heated discussion at local Waffle House.John William > read more

U.S. Government Revokes Visitors' Visas of Jamaican Energy Minister James Robertson & Wife, Claims No Explanation Given

Published on 2011-05-23 21:53:00

U.S. government revokes Jamaican energy minister James Robertson & wife's visitors' visas without giving an explanation.Why did the U.S. government cancel the visas of Jamaican member of parliament James Robertson and his wife? According to the J > read more

Harold Egbert Camping Now Says Rapture Was Five Months Off, Will Occur October 21, 2011

Published on 2011-05-23 20:58:00

California shyster Harold Egbert Camping is at it again -- the Rapture will now occur on October 21, 2011, says May 21 was just a spiritual coming. California preacher Harold Camping said Monday his prophecy that the world would end was off by five m > read more

Report: Disgraced Former IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn "Blue Dress Moment" as His Semen Found on Sofitel Maid's Clothes

Published on 2011-05-23 20:16:00

French website Atlantico.fr says Dominique Strauss-Kahn, indicted on sexual assault charges, has his "blue dress moment" because his semen found on Sofitel maid's clothes.Report: Well any career former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn thought he may > read more

Mother Jones: Herman Cain Scrubs Mention of Enron-Like Disaster at Energy Corporation Aquila from Official Story

Published on 2011-05-23 15:31:00

Does Tea Party darling & GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain have an Enron-like problem on his hands with Midwest energy corporation Aquila, that he neglected to include in his "official story?" It didn't take long for the media to dig up dirt o > read more

Footballer Ray Lewis Predicts Crime Wave if NFL Season Gets Canceled, But Didn't Say Who Would Start it - Fans or Players?

Published on 2011-05-23 14:54:00

NFL player Ray Lewis predicts crime wave will occur if the football season gets canceled, but who will start the crime wave, the players or the fans?Footballer Ray Lewis predicted a crime wave will occurred if the NFL season gets canceled due to a lo > read more

Massey Energy Guilty of Failing to Comply with Law in West Virginia Coal Mine Probe

Published on 2011-05-23 14:28:00

Democracy Now - Massey Energy Guilty: West Virginia Probe Finds Coal Giant Systemically Failed to Comply with Law. > read more

Supreme Court Backs Order to Reduce California Prison Population by Up to 46,000 Inmates

Published on 2011-05-23 14:04:00

From Courthouse News Service: In a decision that Justice Antonin Scalia says was borne from "a judicial travesty," a majority of Supreme Court justices on Monday backed an order to reduce California prisons by up to 46,000 inmates, responding to ongo > read more

Michelle Obama's Windblown Hair as She Arrives on Tarmac in Dublin Compared to Jedward Twins in Eurovision Contest

Published on 2011-05-23 13:13:00

First Lady Michelle Obama's windswept hair as she arrived on tarmac at Dublin Airport makes The Drudge Report and she was compared to Jedward twins in Eurovision contest.Unless First Lady Michelle Obama wore a hat, there was nothing she could do to s > read more

Beyonce's Billboard Music Awards Show Performance was Noisy & Overrated

Published on 2011-05-22 20:04:00

Beyonce's Billboard Music Awards performance despite over-the-top techno-tricks, falls flat, very noisy and the lyrics to new song play on vulgarity.Sorry, but Beyonce's performance at the Billboard Music Awards was so-so and too noisy. The lyrics to > read more

Ken Jeong with his Flava Flav Viking Get-up the Biggest Flop on Billboard Awards

Published on 2011-05-22 19:55:00

Ken Jeong just made a fool of himself at the Billboard Awards dressed as a Flava Flav Viking hot mess. He went between rapper Nas' legs in a strange television moment. A fool shows out every minute. > read more

GOP Presidential Hopeful Newt Gingrich Continues to Waffle on his Smackdown of Paul Ryan's Medicare Reform Plan

Published on 2011-05-22 16:42:00

Newt Gingrich is a liar and a hypocrite who should never be considered as a serious contender for the White House by anyone with common sense. He continues to waffle on the question he was asked about Paul Ryan's Medicare reform plan. Thankfully Bob > read more

UK Police Code Name for President Barack Obama for Upcoming Visit is "Chalaque," Punjabi Word for "Smart Alec"

Published on 2011-05-22 16:11:00

British police code name for President Barack Obama for his upcoming visit to the U.K. is "chalaque," mildly offensive Punjabi word for "Smart Alec."Is the Scotland Yard code name - 'Chalaque' for President Obama meant to denigrate him? According to > read more

Wife of Top British Diplomat, Catherine Hurd, Reportedly Commits Suicide by Plunging Four Stories from Roof of NYC Home

Published on 2011-05-22 15:49:00

Catherine Hurd, wife of top British diplomat Thomas Hurd & mother of five, reportedly commits suicide by jumping four stories from luxury apartment building in New York City.Catherine Hurd, wife of Thomas Hurd, a top British diplomat, fell four s > read more

SNL's Seth Meyers Jabs Arnold Schwarzenegger Over Love-Child with Maid Mildred "Patty" Baena

Published on 2011-05-22 08:11:00

Seth Meyers jabs Arnold Schwarzenegger on SNL "Weekend Update" over his affair with housekeeper Mildred Baena and love-child it produced, saying he has "giant balls for a guy who took tiny steroid balls."Seth Meyers jabbed Arnold Schwarzenegger durin > read more

Actress Jane Seymour Claims Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Two More Illegitimate Children Besides Maid Mildred Beana's Son "Joseph"

Published on 2011-05-22 07:41:00

Actress Jane Seymour claims Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered two more illegitimate children besides housekeeper Mildred "Patty" Baena's son Joseph.More "shocking" details emerging about former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger -- two more love-chil > read more

Former GA Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney Appears on Libyan State TV Blasting NATO Strikes

Published on 2011-05-22 07:07:00

Cynthia McKinney, a modern-day female Judas Iscariot, appears on Libyan state television blasting NATO strikes saying she's wants the world to "see the truth...to understand the truth."Cynthia McKinney, is this a face you can take seriously?Cynthia M > read more

What's in a College Degree? One That Corresponds to an Actual Career & Can Weather a Recession

Published on 2011-05-22 06:53:00

What's in a college degree? One that leads to a career path and that won't take a knock-out during a recession. According to a recent study, those students majoring in Engineering had the best prospects, as opposed to humanities and communications. T > read more

Small Earthquake Rattles San Francisco Bay Area, Epicenter Eight Miles from Berkeley

Published on 2011-05-21 22:44:00

3.6 magnitude earthquake hits San Francisco Bay area, with epicenter eight miles north of Berkeley.A small earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:05 p.m. near Hercules a > read more

SNL Opens Season Finale with Disgraced Former IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Published on 2011-05-21 22:31:00

SNL opened its season finale mocking disgraced former IMF chief Dominique Strauss Kahn, saying don't "be beating on the Greeks."On a lighter note, exactly what is Lady Gaga wearing? > read more

MD State Trooper Shaft Hunter Killed When Cruiser Collides with Parked Tractor-Trailer on I-95

Published on 2011-05-21 20:07:00

Maryland State Trooper Shaft Hunter killed when his patrol car crashed into back of tractor-trailer parked on I-95.Maryland State Trooper Shaft Hunter was killed when his patrol car collided with the back of a tractor-trailer that was parked on the s > read more

Reinforcing Negative Stereotypes About Black Women on Rise Since Michelle Obama Became 1st Black First Lady of U.S.

Published on 2011-05-21 15:17:00

Attacks on black women and their self-worth on the rise since Michelle Obama became the first black First Lady in U.S. history.I came across an interesting article in Clutch Magazine, entitled "The Rising Attacks on Black Women Since the Presence of > read more

Off-Duty Oklahoma Deputy Maj. John Waldenville Critically Wounded After Being Attacked, Manhunt Underway for Two Suspects

Published on 2011-05-21 14:53:00

John Waldenville, off-duty Oklahoma City police major critically wounded after being attacked from behind by two men as he walked to bank, manhunt launched for two suspects.The Oklahoma City police has launched a massive manhunt for two men accused o > read more

Peekskill NY City Manager Rick Finn Accused of Questioning Intelligence of Blacks During Training Session

Published on 2011-05-21 14:26:00

Peekskill NY city manager Rick Finn under fire for comments made during communication training session in which he asked facilitator how a room filled with blacks would be categorized for communication style, maligning intelligence of African America > read more

Study Finds Hollywood Movies with Black Directors Have More Black Characters than White Counterparts

Published on 2011-05-20 12:00:00

USC Annenberg study finds Hollywood Movies With black directors have more black characters than movies with white directors.A study written by USC Annenberg's Dr. Stacy L. Smith and project administrator Marc Choueiti, concludes Hollywood movies dire > read more

Barrow County GA Capt. Lewis Rusgrove Resigns After Facebook Rant Calling President Obama a 'Camel Jockey' & 'Towel Headed Leader'

Published on 2011-05-20 10:28:00

Barrow county, Ga., sheriff's deputy, Capt. Lewis Rusgrove resigns after Facebook rant calling Barack Obama, the nation's first black president, a "towel headed leader" and a "camel jockey" over high gas prices, also took swipe at gays and blacks.Jus > read more

Arnold Schwarzenegger Doted on Love-Child with Maid Mildred Baena & Lavished her Oldest Son, Roger Vela, with Lavish Gifts & Family Vacations

Published on 2011-05-20 07:27:00

Arnold Schwarzenegger lavished love-child and housekeeper Mildred "Patty" Baena's oldest son, Roger Vela, with lavish gifts and went on family vacations with Maria Shriver and kids.The Arnold-Schwarzenegger-Mildred "Patty" Baena soap opera continues > read more

Soul Bakery's Obama Bread, Other Items on Sale as Excitement Builds for President Obama & Wife's Visit to Ancestral Home in Moneygall, Ireland

Published on 2011-05-20 06:56:00

Excitement builds in President Obama's ancestral home in village of Moneygall, Ireland, ahead of free public event with he and First Lady Michelle Obama, with commemorative items on sale even Soul Bakery's Obama Bread, with local newspaper changing n > read more

Anthony Burbage Accuses UPS of Assigning Black Drivers to Black Supervisors & Forcing them to Service Poorer Black Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Published on 2011-05-19 14:44:00

Anthony Burbage files federal lawsuit accusing UPS of assigning black drivers to black supervisors and forcing them to service poorer black neighborhoods in Philadelphia.From Courthouse News Service: Anthony Burbage files federal lawsuit accusing UP > read more

President Obama Kicks Israel in Face Like Predecessor, Sides With Palestinian Demand for1967 Borders

Published on 2011-05-19 13:09:00

President Barack Obama rankles Israel and could alienate Jewish supporters by siding with Palestinians in their demands for 1967 borders, much like President George W. Bush.President Obama may have lost the Jewish vote by endorsing the Palestinians' > read more

Cornel West Reverses Support for President Obama, Calls Him a "Black Mascot" for Wall Street & "Black Puppet"

Published on 2011-05-19 12:27:00

leading black intellectual Princeton University professor Cornel West reverses support for President Barack Obama over his lack of attention to black community, calls him a "black mascot" for Wall Street and a "black puppet of corporate plutocrats."I > read more

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde Favorite for IMF Top Job After Resignation from Dominique Strauss-Kahn Accused of Attempted Rape of Muslim Maid at Sofitel Hotel

Published on 2011-05-19 09:45:00

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, leading contender for IMF top job after disgraced financier Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrested for attempt rape of Sofitel hotel maid, though legal woes may derail her chances.French Finance Minister Christine > read more

Looking for Gas in Columbia, SC? Try the Obama Gas Station on North Main Street

Published on 2011-05-19 08:33:00

Sam Alhanik raises eyebrows after renaming Columbia, SC, gas station Obama Gas, El Cheapo, after President Barack Obama.If you are ever passing through Columbia, SC, be sure to buy your gasoline at the Obama Gas Station. Laughing out really loudly on > read more

"Easy Rider" Star Peter Fonda Calls President Obama a "F*cking Traitor" at Cannes Film Festival Over BP Oil Rig Explosion

Published on 2011-05-19 08:17:00

Actor Peter Fonda, star of 1969 film "Easy Rider," calls President Barack Obama a "f*cking traitor" at Cannes film festival over explosion of BP oil rig Deepwater Explosion.The Cannes film festival has been a hotbed of controversial statements, with > read more

GA Pastor Steven Carter Facing Terror Charges After Airport Security Officials in Jamaica Find .22 Caliber Bullet in His Bag

Published on 2011-05-18 16:40:00

Georgia pastor Steven Carter's Caribbean vacation turns to nightmare after Jamaica airport security officials find .22 caliber bullet in his bag, fears terror charge.Steven Carter, pastor at The Church at Southside in Athens, Ga., pastor, saw his vac > read more

Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard Claims Former Boxing Coach Sexually Molested Him at Age 15

Published on 2011-05-18 13:35:00

Boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard claims former boxing coach sexually molested him when he was only 15 years old.Boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard makes a startling claim in his new book, "The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring," that he was s > read more

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Alleged Rape Victim Lives in Bronx Apartment for HIV/AIDS Victims

Published on 2011-05-18 06:57:00

The West African Sofitel maid IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn accused of raping lives in Bronx apartment for HIV/AIDS victims.The vilification of the West African Sofitel maid, who IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn allegedly raped has begun with a di > read more

Mother of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Love Child Identified as 50 Year Old Housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena

Published on 2011-05-17 23:08:00

The mother of Arnold Schwarzenegger's love child has been named as 50 year old housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena.Mildred Patricia Baena Arnold Schwarzenegger's Jump-Off (MySpace)According to a joint investigation by RadarOnline and Star magazine, th > read more

Oprah Winfrey Books Maria Shriver to Appear on Final Show, Amid Allegations Arnold Schwarzenegger Fathered Love Child with Housekeeper Mildred Baena

Published on 2011-05-17 20:04:00

Maria Shriver set to appear on Oprah Winfrey's final show, as estranged husband Arnold Schwarzenegger admits to fathering love-child with housekeeper more than 10 years ago.Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is going out with a bang. According to Black Me > read more

Four White Teachers at PA Elementary School File Lawsuit Alleging Former Principal Charles Ray III Said They Were "Unfit to Teach Black Students"

Published on 2011-05-17 19:37:00

Four white teachers file federal lawsuit alleging former Thomas Mifflin Elementary School principal Charles Ray III said they were "unfit to teach African American students" and they suffered various forms of race-based treatment.SHAME: Four white te > read more

On-Duty NYPD Officer Philip Chlanda Commits Suicide on City Street After Facebook Argument with Girlfriend

Published on 2011-05-17 13:47:00

NYPD on-duty officer Philip Chlanda commits suicide using service gun on city street after Facebook argument with girlfriend about a possible break-up.NYPD Officer Philip Chlanda, described as being distraught over a possible breakup with his girlfri > read more

High School Teacher Brittni Colleps Charged with Felonies for Having Sex with 5 Students

Published on 2011-05-17 12:43:00

High school teacher Brittni Colleps facing felony charges for having sex with five students in her Arlington, TX, home on multiple occasions.SHAME: English high school teacher Brittni Colleps, who is married, is facing felony charges for engaging in > read more

Former French Minister Jack Lang Calls Treatment of IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn a "Lynching"

Published on 2011-05-17 10:58:00

Former French Culture Minister calls treatment of IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, being held on rape charges & shown with handcuffs and unshaven, as a "lynching."Never mind that fact that IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is charged with a serio > read more

Dutch Churches Say No to Anti-Gay Violence, What About U.S. & Caribbean Black Churches?

Published on 2011-05-17 09:31:00

Dutch churches sign statement condemning violence against homosexuals worldwide, what about the black churches in the U.S. & Caribbean taking similar positions?From Radio Netherlands Worldwide: Dutch churches have today signed a statement condemn > read more

David Martin, Founder of Vallejo Ozcat, Finds N-Word Tagged to Son's Car

Published on 2011-05-17 08:14:00

David Martin, founder of community-based FM radio station, Vallejo Ozcat finds N-word tagged on son's car.'N-word' tagging stuns Ozcat radio - Vallejo Times HeraldThe founder of Vallejo Ozcat, the community-based FM radio station, made a disturbing > read more

Money, Sex & Power: A Dangerous Combination That Takes Rich Men Down & Halts Careers

Published on 2011-05-17 07:43:00

Money, sex and power is a dangerous combination that brings powerful men to their knees and halts careers at the expense of powerless women.Guest Commentary: Money, Sex & Power by Harriet CammockIt seems to me that many famous men have falle > read more

Woman Says Incarcerated Sex Offender Ex-Boyfriend Joshua Williams Threatened Her On Facebook

Published on 2011-05-16 21:40:00

Atlanta woman says her sex-offender ex-boyfriend, who is incarcerated on sex charges, threatened her via Facebook from behind bars at Calhoun State Prison.Woman says ex-boyfriend & prison inmate Joshua Williams threatened her on Facebook WSB Atl > read more

Stephen Hawking Sparks Outrage in Religious Community After Saying "Heaven is a Fairy Story" & There's "No Afterlife"

Published on 2011-05-16 15:06:00

Professor Stephen Hawking riles religious community saying "heaven is a fairy story" and there's "no afterlife."Professor Stephen Hawking has managed to tick off the religious community by saying "heaven is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark > read more

4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jamaica, Felt in Negril, Montego Bay, Mandeville & Kingston

Published on 2011-05-16 14:29:00

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit offshore south of Black River in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, at 10:07 this morning. The temblor was reportedly felt in Negril, Montego Bay, Mandeville, Santa Cruz, Spanish Town and Kingston. > read more

Bill Maher Calls President Obama a "Black Ninja Gangster President"

Published on 2011-05-16 11:30:00

Bill Maher calls President Barack Obama a "black ninja gangster President."President Obama has another moniker, "Black Ninja Gangster President" courtesy of HBO's Bill Maher. Don't know if he was trying to be funny, but it's not.Watch the video: > read more

Kenyan Olympic Gold Medalist Sammy Wanjiru Dies Reportedly Commits Suicide After Wife Catches him with Another Woman

Published on 2011-05-16 08:34:00

Kenyan Olympic marathon gold medalist Sammy Wajiru dead in "alleged" suicide after jumping from balcony of home in Nyahururu after wife catches him with another woman.Kenya is in mourning after Olympic marathon gold medalist Sammy Wanjiru died after > read more

New Black Television Network, PunchTV Network, Set to Launch in Summer 2011 on DirecTV

Published on 2011-05-16 06:39:00

New black television network, PunchTV, set to launch on DirecTV in summer 2011, with slate of celebrity heavy-hitters such as Sheryl Lee Ralph and seeks to address unmet entertainment needs of 41+ million black viewers.Move over BET and TV One, Punch > read more

Speaker of the House John Boehner Tears Up Again During Commencement at Catholic Univ., What if that was President Obama?

Published on 2011-05-15 15:52:00

John Boehner turns on the water works again during Catholic University commencement, what if President Barack Obama did the same thing?Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) tears up again during commencement at Catholic University. Could someone p > read more

Black Conservative Alfonzo Rachel Says the Right Wing has a Grip on Reality as Opposed to Liberals, Nixes Common's White House Invite

Published on 2011-05-15 15:38:00

Black conservative Alfonzo Rachel pans Common's White House performance, says the right wing and not liberals have a grip on reality.The controversy continues with the White House inviting rapper Common to a poetry reading. Here's another link I foun > read more

Ex-NBA Player Charles Oakley Sues Las Vegas MGM Resorts, for "Gang-Style Beat Down"

Published on 2011-05-15 13:19:00

Former NY Knicks & Chicago Bulls player Charles Oakley sues MGM Resorts in Las Vegas for May 2010 "gang-style beat down" that left him injured.Remember ex-NBA star Charles Oakley? He has sued the MGM Resorts International's CityCenter complex in > read more

Another Black Spot for Donald Trump as Miss USA Contestant Shaletta Porterfield Resigns After Being Charged with Three Counts of Identity Theft

Published on 2011-05-15 13:10:00

Another black mark for Donald Trump as Miss USA beauty pageant contestant Shaletta Porterfield resigns after being charged with three counts of identity theft for forging signatures.Shaletta Porterfield has resigned from the Miss USA pageant on Frida > read more

Daily Beast: Ratings for Racebaiter Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck & Other Hyperpartisans Sink as Listeners Tune Them Out

Published on 2011-05-15 12:49:00

Conservative windbag and race-baiter Rush Limbaugh's ratings declining as listeners tune in to more independents radio show hosts.From the Daily Beast: Ratings for Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and other hyperpartisans are declining as listeners seek hon > read more

Sen. Ron Paul Says He's "Pretty Well-Equipped to be President," & Thinks He Can Defeat President Barack Obama in 2012

Published on 2011-05-15 12:37:00

Sen. Ron Paul says he's "pretty well-equipped" to beat our first black president in 2012, though he wouldn't have voted for 1964 Civil Rights Act.Sen. Ron Paul says "I would say I'm pretty well-equipped to be president." This is coming from the man w > read more

Bill Lester Becomes First African American to Win GRAND-AM Series at Virginia International Speedway

Published on 2011-05-15 12:03:00

Bill Lester becomes first black driver to win a GRAND-AM series race at Virginia International Speedway, in same tradition as Wendell Scott.Bill Lester (BillLester.com)Bill Lester became the first African American to win a GRAND-AM series race, speci > read more

Can Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, the "Social Activist," Nab GOP Presidential Nomination to Run Against President Barack Obama in 2012?

Published on 2011-05-15 11:14:00

Can "social activist" Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN) get the Republican Party presidential candidate nod to square off with President Barack Obama for the White House in 2012?Commentary: Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), in a roundabout way, sugge > read more

IMF Head Dominique Strauss-Kahn Taken Off Air France Flight & Taken in Police Custody in Connection with Sexual Assault of Sofitel Maid

Published on 2011-05-14 19:26:00

IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrested in New York City after Sofitel maid says he attempted to sexually assault her.URGENT: Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the International Monetary Fund, has been taken into custody by New York City police and is > read more

Blakk Rasta's New Song, "I Cry-Libyan War" Critical of President Obama, Calls on Him to "Put on African Thinking Cap"

Published on 2011-05-14 12:37:00

Ghana's reggae star Blakk Rasta hits President Obama on Libyan war and says he should "put on your African thinking cap and invoke the spirit of Africana."Blakk Rasta's new album, "Born Dread," specifically the song, "I Cry-Libyan War," is a stark co > read more

Burlyce Logan Gets Bachelor's Degree 55 Years After Being Discriminated Against & Forced Out of UNT Despite End of Segregation

Published on 2011-05-14 11:56:00

Burlyce Logan gets bachelor's degree 55 years after she was forced to drop out because of constant harassment from white students & professors because she was black, despite end of segregation.Buzz: Burlyce Logan,73, was finally able to finish he > read more

UWI Cave Hill Director Sir Hilary Beckles Under Fire for Calling Cricket Captain Chris Gayle a "Don" Like "Dudus"

Published on 2011-05-14 09:05:00

UWI Cave Hill director Sir Hilary Beckles characterizes West Indies cricket team captain Chris Gayle as a "don," but isn't that comparing him to reputed drug don Dudus?Sir Hilary Beckles, Principal UWI Cave HillUniversity of the West Indies Cave Hill > read more

Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick to Deliver Commencement Address at Philadelphia School for Troubled Kids

Published on 2011-05-14 08:12:00

Isn't Eagles quarterback Michael Vick the perfect person to deliver commencement speech to students at Camelot Schools for troubled kids after rising above his circumstances & getting second chance?Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will deliver the > read more

Lloyd Knibb, Drummer for the Pioneering Jamaican Ska Beat Group Skatalites, Dies at Age 80

Published on 2011-05-14 07:28:00

Lloyd Knibb, drummer for The Skatalites, that pioneered the "ska" beat in Jamaican music, loses battle to liver cancer at age 80.The Jamaican music community has lost a great pioneer in the "Ska" beat. Lloyd Knibb, a Jamaican drummer extraordinaire, > read more

Appeals Court Says OK for Bankruptcy Court Judge George Paine II to Keep Membership in All-White Belle Meade Country Club

Published on 2011-05-13 20:59:00

Appeals court narrowly rules it's okay for bankruptcy court judge George Paine II to keep membership in all-white Belle Meade Country Club, despite it's long history of discrimination.The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals court has narrowly ruled tha > read more

Fox News Greg Gutfeld Says "Osama Bin Laden Duped by Liberals in Trying to Recruit Oppressed Blacks & Latinos"

Published on 2011-05-13 19:16:00

Fox News "Red Eye" host Greg Gutfeld spews vile rhetoric, says "Osama Bin Laden tricked by liberals in trying to recruit oppressed blacks and Latinos."Another Fox News personality is insulting blacks and Latinos in the U.S. This time, the blooming id > read more

Blogger Platform Down for 24 Hours & Some of Our Content Lost, May Be Recovered

Published on 2011-05-13 12:19:00

The Blogger platform was down for about 24 hours starting yesterday afternoon and did not resume a state of normalcy until a few minutes ago. As a result, we lost some content. We hope they will put the content back in a timely fashion. You may see t > read more

Rush Limbaugh Staffer, James Golden, AKA "Bo Snerdley" Plays Role of Stepin Fetchit Mocking Urban Blacks at Massa's Request

Published on 2011-05-13 11:47:00

Rush Limbaugh continues race-baiting as he used black staffer, James Golden, AKA "Bo Snerdley" to play role of Stepin Fetchit to mock urban blacks over Obama's immigration speech.Rush Limbaugh uses black staffer, James Golden, AKA "Bo Snerdley" to mo > read more

NBC Chicago Sports Anchor Daryl Hawks Found Dead in Atlanta Hotel

Published on 2011-05-12 14:31:00

NBC Chicago sports caster Daryl Hawks found dead in Atlanta hotel room, cause of death unknown at this time.SHOCK: NBC Chicago sports anchor Daryl Hawks, 38, was found dead in an Atlanta hotel room Thursday morning. Hawks was in town to cover Game 6 > read more

HeroBuilders "Rambama" Action Figure for President Obama's Ordering Assassination of Bin Laden Sparks Outrage

Published on 2011-05-12 12:36:00

HeroBuilders raises eyebrows with its "Rambama" action figure, saying it's way to celebrate President Obama's accomplishment in assassination Osama Bin Laden.HeroBuilders has released a "Rambama" action figure to honor President Obama in the capture > read more

Rush Limbaugh Staffer James Golden AKA "Bo Snerdley" Plays Stepin Fetchit in Critique of Obama's Immigration Speech

Published on 2011-05-12 12:12:00

Rush Limbaugh staffer James Golden, AKA Bo Snerdley mocks President Obama's immigration speech by translating it to Ebonics or street slang.Rush Limbaugh staffer staffer "Bo Snerdley," whose real name is James Golden, translates his English monologue > read more

Tiger Woods Withdraws from Players Championship During First Round for 2nd Consecutive Year

Published on 2011-05-12 12:08:00

Tiger Woods is having a whole host of problems on the golf course. For the second straight year, he has withdrawn from the Players Championship during the first round. > read more

Finnish MP Teuvo Hakkarainen Reprimanded for "Negroes" Comment About Arriving Immigrants

Published on 2011-05-12 11:24:00

Finland isn't a country you hear very much about in the news, so naturally my interest was piqued when I came across an article dealing with racial insensitivity there. According to Yle, the True Finns Party chairman Timo Soini recently reprimanded o > read more

Latest International News: 44 French Riot Police Officers Stage Sick-Out Over Racist Remarks About Female Black Journalist Florice Houngbo

Published on 2011-05-12 11:07:00

French riot officers stage sick-out in response to fellow officer being disciplined over racist remark about black TV journalist Florice Houngbo after she was barred from illegal immigrant press conference.From The Connexion: Riot police from France' > read more

Racist Graffiti Painted on USC Upstate Student's Car Sparks Outrage in SC Town, Car Belongs to White Student

Published on 2011-05-12 06:19:00

Racist graffiti sprayed painted on car belonging to white USC Upstate student's car, with epithets such as the N-word, white supremacy and a rebel flag.Buzzing: Racist graffiti was spray-painted on a USC Upstate student's car. The graffiti spewed whi > read more

GA Special Needs Teacher Rachel Brokaw Suffers 3rd Degree Burns After Ex-Boyfriend Sets her Car on Fire

Published on 2011-05-11 15:27:00

Georgia special needs teacher Rachel Brokaw hospitalized with third degree burns after ex-boyfriend Morgan Elijah Yarbrough douses her with gasoline and sets car on fire at gas station.Austell Intermediate School special needs teacher Rachel Brokaw w > read more

Rashaad Bacoum-Slaughter Gunned Down at Playground in Bedford-Stuyvesant While Visiting Relatives for Mother's Day

Published on 2011-05-11 11:30:00

Rashaad Bacoum-Slaughter gunned down at Brevoort Houses playground in Bedford-Stuyvesant while visiting from with his son, Rashaad Jr., for Mother's Day.What the heck is going on in Brooklyn, NY? Rashaad Bacoum-Slaughter, 23, of Canarsie, was killed > read more

NJ State Police Association Outraged Over Rapper Common's White House Invite for Lyrics to "A Song for Assata"

Published on 2011-05-11 10:07:00

NJ state police union express outrage over White House invitation to rapper Common because of lyrics to song, "A Song for Assata," in defense of fugitive cop-killer & former Black Panther Joanne Chesimard, AKA, Assata Shakur.Now the a union repre > read more

Three Dead After Shooting in Campus Parking Garage at San Jose State University

Published on 2011-05-11 08:22:00

URGENT: Three people are dead after a shooting in a campus parking garage at San Jose State University. The incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday. According to CNN, university police responded to a report of a possible shooting and found two > read more

LSU Graduate Student Benjamin Haas Plans to Burn U.S. Flag as Part of "Peaceful Protest"

Published on 2011-05-11 07:49:00

LSU graduate student Benjamin Haas to burn US flag as part of peaceful protest at noon Wednesday, in response to recent flag burnings.SHAME: Louisiana State University graduate student, Benjamin Hass, reportedly plans to burn an American flag on camp > read more

Presidential Proclamation--National Women's Health Week

Published on 2011-05-11 07:26:00

Presidential Proclamation--National Women's Health WeekBY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONWomen are a foundation of our families, and their health affects the well-being of our communities and our country. They often make h > read more

AP-Gfk poll: President Obama Gets Uptick, Approval Rating at 60 Percent, Should Republicans be Worried?

Published on 2011-05-11 06:50:00

President Barack Obama get uptick in polls, 60 percent of Americans say he deserves to be re-elected.President Barack Obama just got some good news in the polls. According an Associated Press-GFK poll, Obama's approval rating jumped to 60 percent, th > read more

Souderton PA Police find Body of 9 YO Skyler Kauffman Stuffed in Bin, Neighbor James Lee Troutman Charged with Murder, Other Offenses

Published on 2011-05-11 06:37:00

James Lee Troutman charged with murder, rape & kidnapping of nine year old Skyler Kauffman, in Souderton, PA, five hours after mother reported her missing.SHOCK: James Lee Troutman was charged with murder, kidnapping, rape and other offenses of > read more

MSNBC Host Martin Bashir Asks Former Rep. Tom Tancredo: "Do You Want Obama Killed?"

Published on 2011-05-11 06:13:00

Martin Bashir to Fmr. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO): "To follow your logic, would you have then preferred the death of the president as opposed to bin Laden?" Tancredo responds: "Of course not, my God." Could someone please tell me why MSNBC is still in > read more

Romeo & Chelsea Kane Eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars," Karate Kid Ralph Macchio in Semifinals

Published on 2011-05-10 20:58:00

Romeo was robbed after being eliminated from Dancing With the Stars semifinals, beaten out by Karate Kid Ralph Macchio.Romeo & dance partner Chelsea Kane were just eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars." Romeo was robbed. Sorry, but he danced b > read more

Body of Jazz Musician Stanley Wright Missing Since Last Week, Found Stuffed in Trunk Inside His Brooklyn Home

Published on 2011-05-10 20:28:00

Body of missing jazz musician Stanley Wright found stuffed inside heirloom trunk inside his Brooklyn, NYC, home.SHOCK: The body of jazz musician Stanley Wright was found stuffed inside a trunk in his Brooklyn, NY, home Tuesday morning. Wright had be > read more

White House & Rapper Common Under Fire Over Controversial Poem in Which Rapper Called for "Burn the Bush"

Published on 2011-05-10 11:55:00

First Lady Michelle Obama invites rapper Common to White House event, conservatives upset over poem he recited years ago in which they said he called for burning President George W. Bush.The White House and rapper Common are under fire for a controve > read more

WI Judge Philip Kirk Tells Pedophile Delton Gorges During Sentencing He's "Gayer than a Sweet-Smelling Jockstrap"

Published on 2011-05-10 11:35:00

Wisconsin judge Philip Kirk tells child molester Delton Gorges, 71, as he was being sentenced to seven years in prison, that he's "gayer than a sweet-smelling jockstrap." Gorges, who is a bus driver, claimed he was heterosexual despite being accused > read more

SHOCK: Crack Pipes Disguised as Novelties Being Sold at Many Stores in Detroit

Published on 2011-05-10 10:16:00

SHAME: Crack pipes are being sold at Dollar stores, gas stations, liquor stores, and pretty much every store in the 6th precinct of Detroit, according to former police officer David Mahalab. He told CBS the pipes are disguised as novelty items. This > read more

Ex-Bush Aide Andrew Card Says "Obama Pounded His Chest a Little Too Much" in Aftermath of Bin Laden Assassination

Published on 2011-05-10 09:53:00

Ex-President George W. Bush advisor Andrew Card tells German newspaper President Obama "pounded his chest a little too much" in aftermath of Osama Bin Laden's assassination.Ex-George W. Bush aide Andrew Card is taking offense to President Obama's maj > read more

Young Brothers Noah & Niko Nicholson Denied Free Breakfast at Chicago Public School Asst. Principal Angela Peagler for Wearing Wrong Shoes

Published on 2011-05-10 09:12:00

CPS issues apology after Adam Powell Grade School assistant principal Angela Peagler denies young brothers Noah & Niko Nicholson free breakfast because they wore the wrong shoes to school.The Chicago Public Schools system has egg all over its fac > read more

Swiss Defense Minister Says President Obama Made Osama Bin Laden Martyr Because He Announced His Death

Published on 2011-05-09 23:00:00

Crazy talk coming from the Swiss: The Local - Obama made bin Laden a martyr - Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer. Er, sorry but this is a load of crap. Am I missing something? Was there a terrorist attack on Switzerland September 11, 2001?"It is prob > read more

Swedish Soccer Team Made up of 8 Year Olds Suspended After Parents Attack Referees Over Questionable Decision

Published on 2011-05-09 22:41:00

SHAME: Kids' team suspended after parents attack referee - The Local. It is a sad commentary that some parents just cannot conduct themselves with tact and decency when they are on the sidelines watching their children's soccer games. This isn't just > read more

MARTA Bus Driver Charged with Reckless Conduct After Dragging Passenger Lettie Robinson Exiting Bus

Published on 2011-05-09 10:45:00

How does a bus driver not notice someone arm's is caught in the door and is being dragged along as the bus pulls off? Well, seems we have such a moron in Atlanta. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, MARTA bus driver Belinda McMillan was ar > read more

Will Smith & Samuel L. Jackson Being Considered for Controversial Quentin Tarantino Film "Django Unchained" About Freed Slave

Published on 2011-05-09 10:27:00

Actors Will Smith & Samuel L. Jackson being considered for upcoming Quentin Tarantino film "Django Unchained" which pits freed slave Smith & against house slave, Jackson, as he tries to find his wife.The word on the street is that Will Smith > read more

Atlanta Pastor Alex Williams Facing Aggravated Assault Charges After Shooting 13 YO for Breaking Van Window

Published on 2011-05-09 07:28:00

Atlanta pastor Alex Williams fires .38 revolver & shoots 13 year old in hip after teens throw rocks & breaks van window, cites repeated damage to church as reason for actions.Bishop Alex Williams, senior pastor of Mechanicsville United Church > read more

Daily Lobo Editor Apologizes for Racially Insensitive Cartoon Depicting Obama as Monkey from "Lion King" Holding Bin Laden's Head in Triumph

Published on 2011-05-08 17:07:00

Daily Lobo editor apologizes for racially insensitive cartoon depicting President Obama as monkey Rafiki from "Lion King" holding Osama Bin Laden's head in triumph.Chris Quintana, the editor of University of New Mexico's Daily Lobo, has apologized fo > read more

Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls for "No-Ride" List for Amtrak Trains After Osama Bin Laden Assassinated

Published on 2011-05-08 15:29:00

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has called for a "no-ride list" for Amtrak trains after intelligence gleaned from the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound pointed to potential attacks on the nation's train system. -- Reuters > read more

Brooklyn-Based Hasidic Newspaper Der Zeitung Edits Hillary Clinton & Audrey Tomason Out of Situation Room Photograph

Published on 2011-05-08 13:50:00

Brooklyn-based Hasidic newspaper edits Secretary of State Hillary Clinton & Audrey Tomason out of pivotal Situation Room photograph snapped during capture of Osama Bin Laden.Hasidic newspaper based in Brooklyn, NY, tried to rewrite American histo > read more

Tina Fey Mocks Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live, Says Fox News Gives Her Questions Ahead of Time

Published on 2011-05-07 22:47:00

Tina Fey is back as Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live. We also see Donald Trump taking credit for Osama Bin Laden's death! Says we vanquished one of our enemies -- Katie Couric! Funny. > read more

Is T.D. Jakes' "Jumping the Broom" Another Dark-Skinned Groom, Light-Skinned Bride With Feuding Families Romantic Comedy?

Published on 2011-05-07 08:45:00

T.D. Jakes' "Jumping the Broom" perpetuates yearly movie theme of dark-skinned vs. light-skinned relationships sprinkled with family feuds of cultured rich against loud-mouth working class blacks.Is T.D. Jakes' new romantic comedy "Jumping the Broom" > read more

Patrice McLeod, Sole Black Firefighter at Engine 54 Firehouse, Banned from President Obama Visit in NYC

Published on 2011-05-06 12:03:00

Patrice McLeod & black firefighters organization upset after he was banned from President Barack Obama's visit to Engine 54 in NYC to commemorate 9/11 terror attacks following death of Osama Bin Laden.Patrice McLeod, the only black firefighter at > read more

Ga. State Court Judge James Chafin Refuses to Allow Muslim Man, Troy "Tariq" Montgomery to Wear HeadCovering in Court

Published on 2011-05-06 11:29:00

Ga. State Court Judge James Chafin refuses to allow Muslim man, Troy Montgomery, from appearing in court with headcovering, kufi, says it's a matter of decorum.Troy "Tariq" Montgomery, 46, said he is not being allowed to wear his Muslim headcovering, > read more

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jamaica, Epicenter in Blue Mountains

Published on 2011-05-06 10:26:00

BREAKING: An 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Eastern Jamaica, originating in the Blue MountainsThe temblor had a depth of 5.4 miles. According to the Jamaica Observer. and was felt in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Portland and St. Thomas. > read more

Study: 47 Percent of Detroit Population Unable to Read

Published on 2011-05-06 07:26:00

SHAME: A study by the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund has found nearly half the population of Detroit are unable to read.The study found that 47 per cent of adults in the Motor City are ‘functionally illiterate’. That means they struggle to compl > read more

Latest News: Al Qaeda Confirms Bin Laden's Death on Islamist Websites

Published on 2011-05-06 07:21:00

Al Qaeda Confirms Bin Laden's Death on Islamist Websites.Al Qaeda Confirms Bin Laden's Death on Islamist websites, according to Fox News. Do you still want proof that Osama Bin Laden is dead? I know governments lie about a lot of things, but this POS > read more

Activists on Quest to Remove "Moved from Nigger Hill Cemetery" Words from 36 Gravestones in California

Published on 2011-05-06 07:17:00

Group of activists pushing to have derogatory N-word removed from 36 gravestones marked "Unknown. Moved from Nigger Hill Cemetery by U.S. Government" in California cemetery.Nigger Hill Cemetery exists in the United States, in an age where some say we > read more

Debra Burlingame, Sister of Pilot Whose Plane Crashed in Pentagon 09/11, Says Obama Turned Back on Her After Meeting

Published on 2011-05-05 15:47:00

Was it fair for Debra Burlingame, sister of Chip Burlingame, the pilot of the plane that crashed into the Pentagon, to accost President Barack Obama during the wreath laying ceremony at Ground Zero to ask him about Eric Holder's actions in dealing wi > read more

Dutch Men Ruud Snoeren and Terry Flohr Attempted to Report President Obama for Murder of Osama Bin Laden at Local Police Station

Published on 2011-05-05 10:56:00

Some people do some crazy things. Enter Dutch men Ruud Snoeren and Terry Flohr, who attempted to report President Barack Obama for the "murder" of Osama bin Laden at their local police station in the Netherlands.Ruud Snoeren and Terry Flohr accused t > read more

Houston High School Teacher Suspended After Telling Muslim-American Student "I Bet You're Grieving" Over Osama Bin Laden's Assassination

Published on 2011-05-04 13:41:00

Houston high school teacher suspended after telling African American student of Muslim faith, "I bet you're grieving" over Osama Bin Laden's assassination.Clear Brook High School teacher has been suspended for making a racist statement to a black Mus > read more

Rev. Jesse Jackson Condemns "Slave Auction" at Sweden's Lund University, Calls it a "Racist Spectacle"

Published on 2011-05-04 13:16:00

Rev. Jesse Jackson calls "slave auction" at a party at Lund University in Sweden a "racist spectacle."We featured the "slave auction" at a party at Lund University in Sweden a few weeks ago. If you look down the middle of the blog, you will see the c > read more

STUDY: Sex Just as Good for Health as Vitamin D & Broccoli, So Get Busy

Published on 2011-05-04 12:27:00

As if we need an excuse to have sex but this latest news bears repeating: A flurry of small studies suggest that sex is as good for your health as vitamin D and broccoli. It not only relieves stress, improves sleep and burns calories, it can also red > read more

Leaders of Onondaga Nation Decry Use of Geronimo as Code Name for Bin Laden, Says Slap to Legacy of Apache Leader

Published on 2011-05-04 10:56:00

Indians leaders of Onondaga Nation upset Apache leader's name, Geronimo, used as code name for Osama Bin Laden.You can't please everyone, no matter how hard you try. Enter leaders of the Onondaga Nation. They have blasted the use of the GERONIMO, cod > read more

Sarah Palin Freezes After Being Asked to Name Most Influential Journalist, Turns to Husband Todd, & Then Says Greta Van Susteren

Published on 2011-05-04 10:17:00

Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin freezes on being asked to name the most influential journalist, turns to husband for help, then says Greta Van Susteren.Oops she did it again..... I had planned to stop writing about Sarah Palin, but she's the gift th > read more

Obama Administration Becoming a Bumbling Mess in Aftermath of Osama Bin Laden's Assassination with Constantly Changing Accounts of Raid & Catering to Muslim Extremists

Published on 2011-05-04 07:59:00

The Obama Administration scored a major feat in capturing the world's No. 1 terrorist and mastermind of September 11, 2001, terror attacks on our country. To echo the controversial statement made by then-private citizen Michelle Obama, "this was the > read more

First Lady Michelle Obama Does the Dougie at D.C. School, Drudge Report Takes Offense

Published on 2011-05-04 07:30:00

First Lady Michelle Obama shows she knows how to have fun doing the right thing, but it would seem that The Drudge Report, as evidenced from its caption: "CELEBRATION..Michelle Obama grooves to Beyonce....," has an issue with her dancing at a lo > read more

Teen Gabrielle Matthes Killed in Head-on Collision with Pick-Up Truck Driven by 15 YO Sister Megan Matthes in Nebraska

Published on 2011-05-03 14:26:00

Teen Gabrielle Matthes dies after head-on crash with pick-up truck driven by 15 year old sister Megan in southeast Nebraska.SHOCK: Gabrielle Matthes was killed after a head-on collision with her sister Megan Matthes' vehicle in southeast Nebraska. Wh > read more

Furniture Rental Chain Aaron's Inc. Sued by Wyoming Couple for Allegedly Spying on Customers

Published on 2011-05-03 13:38:00

Do you do business with Aaron's furniture and appliance rental chain? Well, they have just been sued by a Wyoming couple, who accused the company of having software on its computers that lets it track the keystrokes, screenshots and even webcam image > read more

Pakistani Spy Agency Red-Faced After 12 YO Boy Zarar Ahmed Says He Visited Bin Laden Compound Many Times

Published on 2011-05-03 12:41:00

Pakistani spy-agency red-faced over claims of ignorance Osama Bin Laden living near Islamabad, even 12 year old boy Zarar Ahmed visited compound regularly.Does anyone in their right mind think President Barack Obama had a right to inform the Pakistan > read more

Chuck Colson: Abortion & Population Control the "White Man's New Burden"

Published on 2011-05-03 10:18:00

Are abortion and population control the "white man's" new burden? Chuck Colson seems to think so. Here's an excerpt from an article he wrote:If I asked you who understood a country’s needs better, its residents and leaders or some foreign technocra > read more

BREAKING: President Barack Obama Decides to Release Photo of a Dead Osama Bin Laden

Published on 2011-05-03 09:44:00

URGENT: Drudge Report says White House to release photo of a dead Osama Bin Laden.From the Drudge Report:President Obama has decided to release at least one photo showing Osama Bin Laden's death.The images, being described as 'graphic', are bound to > read more

Rocker Ted Nugent Tells NRA to Turn Up Heat on 'America Hating' Barack Obama & Gun Control Lobby

Published on 2011-05-03 09:37:00

It is rather disturbing that rocker Ted Nugent could get a standing ovation at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting after urging members to 'turn up the heat' on 'America-hating Obama' is just wrong. This is the same inflammatory rhetoric > read more

President Barack Obama Gets Standing Ovation from Members of Both Parties at Dinner Over Bin Laden Assassination

Published on 2011-05-03 08:58:00

President Barack Obama gets standing ovation at White House dinner from Congressional leaders for the assassination of No. 1 terrorist Osama Bin Laden.Here's a picture we don't see too often -- bipartisan standing ovation for President Barack Obama. > read more

GERONIMO E.K.I.A.: Osama Bin Laden, Enemy Killed in Action

Published on 2011-05-02 18:09:00

GERONIMO E.K.I.A. were the words to President Obama and his team in the Situation Room in the White House. Geronimo is the code name for Osama Bin Laden and EKIA stands for "enemy killed in action." This is a great moment in our history but we must b > read more

Colt Malt 45 Billboard Featuring Cartoon Likeness of Billy Dee Williams in Detroit Called "Issue of Racism & Perversity"

Published on 2011-05-02 13:41:00

Detroit City Councilwoman JoAnn Watson says Colt 45 Malt Liquor billboard featuring cartoon likeness of Billy Dee Williams "an issue of racism and perversity."Members of the Detroit City Council are up in arms about a Colt 45 billboard, featuring a c > read more

BREAKING NEWS: Osama bin Laden Killed in Abbottabad, Pakistan by US Special Ops

Published on 2011-05-01 21:47:00

URGENT: White House to report Osama bin Laden is dead, US has body.Osama bin Laden was killed today during gunfight in Abbottabad, Pakistan, by team of U.S. Special Ops. President Barack Obama did what George Bush couldn't do, find Osama Bin Laden an > read more

Buckeye AZ Police Officer Rolando Tirado Shot & Killed Responding to Disturbance at Local Establishment

Published on 2011-05-01 20:42:00

Buckeye police officer Rolando Tirado was shot and killed while he and another officer tried to break up a disturbance at a business in Phoenix, according to Officer Down Memorial Page.Both officers, who were working an off duty assignment at the loc > read more

Donald Trump Claims He Didn't Serve His Country Due to High Draft Number, Truth is He Was Given Several Deferments

Published on 2011-05-01 10:45:00

Donald Trump caught in another lie, dodges draft due to several deferments, including medical deferment, despite saying he avoided serving his country due to high draft number.More skeletons tumbling out of birther windbag Donald Trump's gold-plated > read more

Lake Wales FL Man Tries to Make Clean Getaway with Stolen Beer But Sagging Pants Get in the Way

Published on 2011-05-01 09:27:00

COMICAL: A would-be robber tried to make a clean getaway after stealing beer from an E-Z Food store in Lake Wales, FL, but that was not to be -- his sagging pants got in the way. It's hilarious to watch this fool being hampered by his falling pants. > read more

SNL's Seth Meyers Tears Into Donald Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Published on 2011-04-30 22:13:00

Seth Meyers and President Obama did a number on Donald Trump, especially the SNL star. He tore into Donald Trump in a major way during their presentations at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. If the truth be told, Donald Trump shouldn't show hi > read more

GOP Presidential Hopeful Mitt Romney in Damage Control Mode Over "Hang" Obama Comments

Published on 2011-04-30 21:55:00

GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and his camp are in damage control mode over his controversial "hang" Obama comments. Watch the video: > read more

"I'm a Real American" Plays Ahead of Obama's Presentation at White House Correspondents Dinner

Published on 2011-04-30 21:04:00

Obama says he's prepared to release his official birth video to take the birth certificate drama a step further. Donald Trump was stonefaced and serious. It's Lion King and Simba! He said he wants to let the Fox News table know it's a joke. O'Reilly > read more

Donald Trump's 1970s Racial Discrimination Rental Problem Comes Back to Bite Him

Published on 2011-04-29 09:59:00

Well what do you know, it would seem Donald Trump's racial discrimination problem has been revealed. According to Salon, early in Trump's career, his New York real estate company was sued by the federal government for discriminating against potential > read more

Black Judge Ilona Holmes Ordered from Florida Home at Gunpoint After Police Mix-Up During Burglary Call

Published on 2011-04-29 09:27:00

Black circuit court judge Ilona Holmes forced from Florida home at gunpoint after a police mix-up on a burglary call.Florida circuit court judge Ilona Holmes, one of the only black justices in Broward County, was forced out of her home at gunpoint af > read more

Superman to Renounce U.S. Citizenship After Consulting with President's National Security Advisor

Published on 2011-04-28 13:24:00

Superman to give up his U.S. citizenship. This is laughable but here's an excerpt of an article from Comics Alliance:The key scene takes place in "The Incident," a short story in Action Comics #900 written by David S. Goyer with art by Miguel Sepulve > read more

Briton Simon Ledger Arrested on Racism Charges for Singing "Everbody was Kung Fu Fighting" After Man of Chinese Descent Complains

Published on 2011-04-28 10:29:00

British singer Simon Ledger arrested on racism charges for sing "Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting" after man of Chinese descent complains.Oh no, say it ain't so! British police arrested Simon Ledger on racism charges after a man of Chinese descent comp > read more

First Ever All African American Team to Participate in 100 Year Old Ski to Sea Competition

Published on 2011-04-28 10:12:00

First ever all African American team to participate in Ski to Sea competition Memorial Day weekend.First ever all African American team to participate in Ski to Sea, slated to take place Memorial Day weekend. According to the Seattle Medium, this is > read more

Reeve Boleware, 12, Charged with Murdering Mother's Fiancee Jeffrey Reece For Threatening Family

Published on 2011-04-28 08:22:00

Reeve Boleware, 12, inconsolable after telling 911 operator he killed his mother's fiance, Jeffrey Reece, after he threatened he & his mother.SHOCK: Reeve Boleware, 12, has been charged with murder after killing his mother's fiancee, Jeffrey Reec > read more

NYPD Releases Video of Brutal Beating of Chinese Deliveryman by Three Teenage Boys

Published on 2011-04-27 11:06:00

A Chinese food deliveryman was brutally beaten by three teenage boys and it was caught on a surveillance camera. The police said the teenage boys phoned in a Chinese food order Friday afternoon and went up to the sixth floor of the building at 40 Mor > read more

Facebook Feud Leads to 12 Year Old Boy Being Shot by 14 Year Old Outside South Side Chicago School

Published on 2011-04-27 11:00:00

Facebook feud leads to 12 year old fighting for his life after being shot by 14 year old outside South Side Chicago elementary school.A Facebook feud has left a 12 year old Chicago boy fighting for his life after being shot in the back of the head. A > read more

President Obama Releases Copy of Long-Form Birth Certificate, What Now?

Published on 2011-04-27 08:59:00

The White House has released a copy of President Obama's long form birth certificate. What now? Of course, we all know they will move the goal post and find an issue with this document. The question already floating out there is whether it's authenti > read more

Atlanta Cop Punches Woman in Face During Fight at IHOP Restaurant in Buckhead

Published on 2011-04-27 07:15:00

Off-duty Atlanta cop should be fired after punching woman in face during fist-fight at IHOP restaurant in Buckhead.Atlanta cop gone wild in fist fight with a woman at an IHOP restaurant in Buckhead. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, an o > read more

New Orleans Brothers Aaronne Mitchell & Aaronne Russell Missing in Area with 107 Sex Offenders

Published on 2011-04-26 19:56:00

Have you seen Aaronne Mitchell and his brother Aaronne Russell? This is every parents' worst nightmare to find out their children are missing. According to media reports, the boys left their home in New Orleans to walk their neighbor's dogs on Easter > read more

Zantavious Sanchez Scott & Jarquez Scott Arrested in Connection to MARTA Train Attack on Two Delta Airlines Employees & Others

Published on 2011-04-26 09:07:00

Zantavious Sanchez Scott, Jarquez Scott and 16 year old arrested in connection with mob of teens who attacked terrorized riders and two Delta employees Parker Stanea & Jose Souza on MARTA train.Three people have been arrested in connection with t > read more

NYPD Release Shocking Video of Murder of Brooklyn Man Trevonne Winn Standing Outside Shop

Published on 2011-04-26 08:20:00

SHOCK: The NYPD has released a chilling video showing the brutal murder of Trevonne Winn as he stood outside his uncle's Crown Fried Chicken restaurant on Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, Saturday. Watch the video: > read more

Donald Trump Continues to Alienate "The Blacks" Says Obama Not Good Enough to Attend Ivy League Schools

Published on 2011-04-26 06:00:00

Donald Trump continues to insult "the blacks," now says Obama wasn't good enough to attend Ivy League institutions, though he graduated with honors from Harvard Law School in 1991.Donald Trump continues to insult "the blacks" with his latest jabbing > read more

Dutch Shut Out Kenyan Marathon Winner Because They Won 23 Marathons in Netherlands Over the Last Five Years

Published on 2011-04-25 16:48:00

Kenyans shut out of the Utrecht marathon in the Netherlands because they won 23 times in the last five years in the five main marathons staged there, while one Belgian and Ethiopian won. So, what was the solution to this "perceived problem?" Her > read more

Dutch Historian Henk den Heijer Says "Overseas Slavery Less Cruel Than People Think"

Published on 2011-04-25 15:54:00

Dutch professor Henk den Heijer says "overseas slavery less cruel than people think and the cruel image of slavery developed over time too moralistic.Slavery wasn't as cruel as we thought? Huh? That's what one Dutch historian said. Here's the article > read more

BREAKING NEWS: Republican Haley Barbour Announces He Will Not Run for President in 2012

Published on 2011-04-25 14:24:00

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour Announces He Will Not Run for President in 2012. > read more

Military Patrols Start in Downtown Columbus GA After Two Weekend Incidents Raise Concern

Published on 2011-04-25 12:40:00

What have we come to? Military patrols are now in force in downtown Columbus, Ga., on weekends. Here's an excerpt from WRBL News 3:Starting at 10 o'clock Friday, two senior non-commissioned officers from Fort Benning will be on courtesy patrol. The > read more

GOP RI Rep. Robert Watson Who Made Incendiary "Guatemalan Gay Man" Comment Arrested for Marijuana Possession & DUI

Published on 2011-04-25 07:59:00

Republican Rhode Island lawmaker Robert Watson, who made incendiary comments about Guatemalan immigrants, is facing drug possession and DUI charges in Connecticut. According to media reports, Watson was stopped at a checkpoint Friday and was charged > read more

St. Louis Police Officer Daryl Hall Shot & Killed Outside The Label Nightclub Confronting Two Gunmen

Published on 2011-04-24 14:10:00

St. Louis MO police officer Daryl Hall shot & killed confronting two gunmen outside The Label nightclub, one gunman killed, other at large.Another law enforcement officer has been gunned down. St. Louis, MO, off-duty police officer Daryl Hall was > read more

Jamaican Artist Laura Facey Sparks Controversy With "Body & Blood of Christ" Sculpture of a Nude Male Torso

Published on 2011-04-24 09:17:00

Jamaican artist Laura Facey sparks controversy with "Body & Blood of Christ" work portraying Jesus nude and armless.Is the latest work by Jamaica-based artist Laura Facey an insult to Christians everywhere? Ms. Facey's latest work, entitled "Body > read more

Was Bronx Teen Damien Martinez Stabbed to Death Over $10 Refund or Did He Anger Alleged Gang Members?

Published on 2011-04-24 08:59:00

Bronx teen Damien Martinez brutally beaten and stabbed to death by alleged gang members after asking for $10 refund for cover charge to house party.A Bronx teen, Damien Martinez, was stabbed to death over a $10 refund to a house party. Taken at face > read more

TX Deputy Clifton Taylor Shot & Killed Responding to Domestic Disturbance Call, Suspect Wesley Davis Killed by Other Deputies

Published on 2011-04-24 07:51:00

Johnson County TX Sheriff's Deputy Clifton Taylor killed ambush-style responding to domestic disturbance call, suspect Wesley Davis also killed.Sad news to report. Another law enforcement officer, Deputy Clifton Taylor, was fatally shot in an ambush > read more

BREAKING NEWS: One Deputy Killed, One Injured & Suspect Killed in Shooting in Johnson County TX

Published on 2011-04-23 19:19:00

BREAKING: The Johnson County TX sheriff's department has confirmed one deputy was shot and killed, one injured in a shooting outside Venus.According to NBC Dallas Fort-Worth, the deputies were responding to a disturbance call involving weapons at abo > read more

Pastor Nicholas William Minerva Accused of Inappropriate Communication with 14 YO Girl, Commits Suicide in Church

Published on 2011-04-23 19:10:00

Pastor Nicholas William Minerva commits suicide moments before being served with search warrant for inappropriate web communication with 14 year old girl.Rev. Nicholas William Minerva is one less snake in the pulpit we have to worry about. Minerva, f > read more

Heroin habit grows among Ohio's youth

Published on 2011-04-23 18:26:00

Heroin habit grows among Ohio's youth > read more

Herman Lamar Jackson III Wanted by Butts County, Ga., Police in Deaths of Wife & her 10 Year Old Niece

Published on 2011-04-23 12:58:00

Herman Lamar Jackson III wanted by Butts county, Ga., police in deaths of wife and her 10 year old niece in their home.URGENT: Have you seen Herman Lamar Jackson III? He is wanted by the Butts County, Ga. police department in the deaths of his wife a > read more

Miami Dolphins Receiver Brandon Marshall Stabbed in Abdomen by Wife, Michi Nogami-Marshall, During Domestic Violence Incident

Published on 2011-04-23 12:37:00

Michi Nogami-Marshall charged with aggravated battery with deadly weapon after stabbing husband, Miami Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall in abdomen with kitchen knife during domestic violence incident.SHOCK: Michi Nogami-Marshall was charged Friday > read more

Eugene OR Police Officer Chris Kilcullen Shot & Killed During Traffic Violation Pursuit

Published on 2011-04-23 08:08:00

Police Officer Chris Kilcullen was fatally shot by a female suspect during a traffic stop that turned into a pursuit Friday. The officer served with the Eugene Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by a wife and two kids. The suspect was arr > read more

Vicious Attack on Woman in Brooklyn's Park Slope Neighborhood Caught on Video, Suspect Still at Large

Published on 2011-04-22 08:35:00

To echo Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," what in the sam hill is happening in New York City? A vicious attack on a woman was captured on a surveillance video has rocked the quiet Park Slope neighborhood in Brooklyn. According to the NY Daily News, t > read more

Rodney Duncan Charged with Statutory Rape After Mother of 12 YO Girl Discovers Relationship on Facebook

Published on 2011-04-21 12:53:00

Atlanta resident Joie Lee did what more parents need to do -- monitor their children's activities on social networks, such as Facebook. She was able to track down Rodney Duncan, 17, who allegedly had sex with her 12 year old daughter. Duncan has sinc > read more

8 Year Old Florida Elementary School Student Gives Teacher Gift, "Some of Mom's Weed"

Published on 2011-04-21 12:29:00

Parents must be careful of the things they expose their children to. An eight year old student at Lincoln Park Elementary school in Pensacola brought a small amount of marijuana to school Tuesday and gave it to her teacher saying,“This is some of m > read more

Confederate Battle Flag Being Flown at Middle GA's Dodge County Courthouse Sparks NAACP Outcry

Published on 2011-04-21 12:15:00

Dodge County, GA, commissioners voted in 2002 to fly Confederate Battle Flag one day each year, but it has flown every day since then, near courthouse.The Confederate flag continues to be a bother to many. As the nation marks the 150th anniversary of > read more

University of Iowa Professor Ellen Lewin's Response to Campus GOP Group Same-Sex Jabs, "F*ck Republicans"

Published on 2011-04-21 11:32:00

University of Iowa professor Ellen Lewin under fire for sending email to campus Republican group's same-sex jabs against her, "f*ck Republicans."Will a profanity-laced email solve any political problems? Well, that depends on who you ask. University > read more

Joshua Esskew Beaten by Eight Men in Rock Hill SC, Winthrop Professor Comments "Act Straight to Avoid Beating" Taken Out of Context

Published on 2011-04-21 08:35:00

Winthrop University lecturer Kelly James' comment that gay students "act straight to avoid beating" in aftermath of beating of gay man, Joshua Esskew by group of men, taken out of context by WBTV.Joshua Esskew was beaten by eight men, near the campus > read more

Did Longtime Princeton University Spanish Lecturer Antonio Calvo Commit Suicide After Being Terminated?

Published on 2011-04-20 14:42:00

Did longtime Princeton University lecturer Antonio Calvo commit suicide and the university is covering it up? That seems to be the view held by some of his colleagues, saying it seems highly suspect that Calvo, a senior Spanish lecturer, died in myst > read more

Tyler Perry Says Critic & Fellow Black Filmmaker, Spike Lee, "Can Go Straight to Hell"

Published on 2011-04-20 13:48:00

Can we all get along? Tyler Perry and Spike Lee are at each other's throats again. Perry, whose latest installation in the "Madea" series is due to hit the silver screens in May, offered some tough words for his critics, specifically Spike Lee: "Spik > read more

Group of 30 Teens Attack Riders on Atlanta Train Chanting B. F. P. L.

Published on 2011-04-20 13:31:00

A group of teens attacked riders on a MARTA train in Atlanta Sunday night, chanting "B. F. P. L." Two Delta Air Lines employees, Parker Stanea and Jose Souza, were attacked and one robbed. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Around > read more

GMA Host George Stephanopoulos Corners Michele Bachmann on Birther Views with Certified Copy of Obama's Birth Certificate

Published on 2011-04-20 11:40:00

Republican presidential wannabe Michele Bachmann cornered by GMA host George Stephanopoulos with certified copy of President Obama's live birth certificate, says matter should be put to rest.Presidential wannabe Michele Bachmann got cornered on her b > read more

Paul Gonzalez Beats Estranged Wife Catherine Scott-Gonzalez in Florida Judge's Chambers During Divorce Proceeding

Published on 2011-04-20 09:44:00

Ex-Marine Paul Gonzalez beats estranged wife Catherine Scott-Gonzalez in Florida judge's chambers during divorce hearings.SHOCK: Catherine Scott-Gonzalez got the shock of her life when she showed up for the final hearing in her divorce case -- being > read more

Three Kids Injured After Loaded Gun Brought to School by 6 YO Discharges in Cafeteria at Houston Elementary School

Published on 2011-04-19 13:13:00

SHAME: Three children were injured at Ross Elementary in Houston, TX, after a loaded gun brought to school by a six year old child discharged. A pistol brought to Ross Elementary School by a 6-year-old kindergarten student fell to the cafeteria floor > read more

Kalamazoo Officer Eric Zapata Shot & Killed Responding to Call, Suspect Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Published on 2011-04-19 12:04:00

Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer Eric Zapata fatally killed in line of duty by Leonard Statler in alley.Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer Eric Zapata was shot & killed by Leonard Statler responding to a call at a home around 11:30 p.m. Monday night. > read more

Detroit NAACP Wants District & State Records Over Concern for Burgeoning Classrooms for Mostly Black Students

Published on 2011-04-19 09:58:00

The Detroit chapter of the NAACP is gunning for a fight with the Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. The organization is seeking records from the city's public schools about the district's reorganization and Gov. Snyder's office on his plans to cut school fun > read more

NYPD Release Video Showing Man Shooting Brooklyn Teen Andre Pitts Multiple Times

Published on 2011-04-19 09:00:00

NYPD release video of black male murdering Brooklyn teen Andre Pitts in Brownsville Sunday night.NYPD have released a video of a man fatally shooting teenager Andre Pitts in Brooklyn Sunday night. The teen was shot multiple times in the fourth-floor > read more

Former Producer Tameika Dorman Claims She Was Fired by BET After Complaining About "Pervy" Cameraman & Being Pregnant

Published on 2011-04-19 08:25:00

Tameika Dorman, former BET producer, files lawsuit against network alleging she was fired because she became pregnant and complained about "pervy" cameraman.Tameika Dorman, a former Black Entertainment Television (BET) producer, has filed a lawsuit a > read more

Kalamazoo MI Police Officer Fatally Shot, Suspect Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Published on 2011-04-19 06:03:00

Michigan police officer shot & killed by gunman who also dies at the scene of self-inflicted gunshot wound.Another police officer has been gunned down in the line of duty. Authorities say officers encountered a 31 year old man on the porch of a h > read more

Inmate Overpowers & Fatally Shoots Texas Deputy Sherri Jones During Transportation from Courtroom to Van

Published on 2011-04-18 19:16:00

Texas Deputy Sherri Jones shot & killed after being overpowered by inmate as she transported him from Bowie county courtroom to van bound for state facility.Sad news for the U.S. law enforcement community. Bowie, TX, Deputy Sherri Jones was shot > read more

Retired Jamaican Cop Osbourne Whitton Kills Married Lover, Officer Bevon Hutchinson-Anderson & Two Others Then Commits Suicide

Published on 2011-04-18 18:14:00

More gun violence in Jamaica involving a law enforcement officer. According to the Jamaica Observer, retired police officer Osbourne Whitton went on a shooting spree in Manchester Sunday night after a female corporal Bevon Hutchinson-Anderson tried t > read more

12 Year Old Michigan Girl Charged with Armed Robbery, Father Says She was Trying to Get Money for House Payments

Published on 2011-04-18 17:13:00

SHAME: A 12 year old girl was arrested for attempted armed robbery in Highland Township, MI. The father of the girl said she was trying to get money to make house payments, Click on Detroit reported. He also said he and his wife were going through a > read more

First Lady Michelle Obama Says "I Want to Embrace the Country that I Love"

Published on 2011-04-18 16:39:00

First Lady Michelle Obama guest hosted on "The View" Monday and uttered some profound words that will certainly be twisted and taken apart by her detractors:"What we have to do in this country is remember who we are and that's the reason why I like t > read more

Ziggy Marley, Son of Late Bob Marley, to Release Comic Book, Marijuanaman on April 20

Published on 2011-04-18 12:43:00

Ziggy Marley, son of the late Reggae great Bob Marley, is slated to release a comic book, Marijuanaman, on April 20th.The plot presents an extraterrestrial being whose home world is in desperate need of THC and whose giant bong spaceship crashes on E > read more

Deranged Teacher Hits Kailua High School Student with Hammer in Head During Wood Shop Class

Published on 2011-04-18 12:32:00

SHOCK: A Kailua High School student was hit in the head with a hammer by an obviously crazy teacher in a wood shop class. According to KITV, Tim Bitanga's said his son received four staples in his head to stop the bleeding."I was told there had > read more

16 YO Charged with Murders of Two British Tourists James Cooper & James Kouzaris After Their Bodies Were Found in Rundown Section of Sarasota

Published on 2011-04-18 12:16:00

Shawn Tyson, 16, charged with murders of two British tourists James Cooper & James Kouzaris, in Sarasota, Fla.Sarasota police have launched an investigation into the murders of two British tourists -- James Cooper, 25, and James Kouzaris, 24, -- > read more

SC Gov. Nikki Haley Angers Black Leaders by Replacing Dr. Paula Orr, Sole Black Member of University Medical Board, with White Male

Published on 2011-04-18 11:29:00

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has sparked the ire of black legislators by replacing Dr. Paula Orr, the only black member on the Medical University of South Carolina board, with a white man, Harold Jablon. Seems that Mrs. Haley doesn't care for dive > read more

CA GOP Official Marilyn Davenport Apologizes for Obama Chimp Picture, Says She Wasn't Being "Racist"

Published on 2011-04-17 19:01:00

Marilyn Davenport, a California Republican party official, has apologized after sending out an e-mail of President Barack Obama's face super-imposed onto a chimpanzee. She said she wasn't trying to be racist. Really Ms. Davenport? She reportedly sent > read more

OH Man Alan Atwater Fatally Shoots Wife, Three Small Children Before Turning Gun on Himself in Murder-Suicide

Published on 2011-04-16 17:18:00

SHOCK: Alan Atwater has done the unthinkable and unfathomable. He killed his wife, Dawn, and three young children before committing suicide in Oak Harbor, OH, Saturday. According to the NY Daily News, Atwater told others about having marital problems > read more

Gabriel Armandariz Killed Two Sons Luke & Gatlin, Sent Photo of Dead Baby to Children's Mother Lauren Smith

Published on 2011-04-15 19:34:00

Found dead: Police discovered the bodies of Luke, left, and Gatlin Armandariz after a 10-hour search after they were alerted by disturbing texts (Daily Mail)SHOCK: Gabriel Armandariz of Graham, TX, is accused of killing his two kids and allegedly tex > read more

Carib News CEO Karl Rodney Facing Prison & Fine for False Statement About Rep. Charlie Rangel's Caribbean Trips

Published on 2011-04-15 13:52:00

Karl B. Rodney, CEO of the Carib News and Carib News Foundation, is facing up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for lying under oath during his testimony on Capitol Hill in connection with Rep. Charlie Rangel probe. According to Caribbea > read more

Detroit's Northridge Church Uses Charlie Sheen's Phrase "Winning" as Part of Campaign to Bring People to Easter Services

Published on 2011-04-15 12:36:00

"NorthRidge + Easter (equals) 'Winning!" I never thought a church would use a phrase uttered by actor Charlie Sheen -- "duh, winning," who continues to parade around with prostitutes on his arms. Northridge Church in Detroit has turned Charlie Sheen' > read more

NC Kindergarten Teacher Chandra January Resigns After Punishing 5 YO Boy by Taping Hands to Pretend "Going to Jail"

Published on 2011-04-15 12:10:00

Chandra January, a kindergarten teacher at Boone Trail Elementary School in Lillington, North Carolina, resigned after she was accused of bounding the hands of a five year old student with tape 'like a terrorist' as punishment. According to the Daily > read more

URGENT: Bucks County Police Officer Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Church Parking Lot

Published on 2011-04-15 11:20:00

URGENT: A Bucks County, PA, police officer died this morning in Upper Southampton of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. According to NBC Philadelphia, the officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found dead near the intersection of Bristol A > read more

Tommy Bennett, Openly Gay Former Travel Assistant of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Accuses Him of Sexual Harassment & Bias

Published on 2011-04-14 20:24:00

Lawd, this can't be the news Rev. Jesse Jackson would want to come out about him -- sexual bias and harassment against an openly gay man. According to NBC Chicago, Tommy R. Bennett, a former employee of Jackson at his Rainbow Push Coalition, filed a > read more

BREAKING NEWS: Missing Georgia Mom of 5, Wazineh Suleiman, Found Alive & Well

Published on 2011-04-14 10:27:00

BREAKING: Missing Georgia mom of five, Wazineh Suleiman, was found alive and well this morning, according to Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap.Wazineh Suleiman, 30, was missing since Friday, April 8th and investigators aren't sure if the financial > read more

Steven Brodie Jr. Sues Gloucester Township Alleging He was Locked in Cage & Racially Taunted

Published on 2011-04-14 09:43:00

SHAME: Steven Brodie Jr., a black employee, has sued employees and officials of Gloucester Township, alleging they locked him in a cage and taunted by two white co-workers while on the job.Steven Brodie Jr. says in the suit filed April 4 that officia > read more

Rupert Murdoch's WSJ Says President Obama's Speech to Nation "Most Dishonest in Decades"

Published on 2011-04-14 09:17:00

More "fair and balanced" news reporting from a News Corporation company, namely the Wall Street Journal: President Barack Obama's speech in response to Paul Ryan's proposal "most dishonest in decades." Most dishonest in decades? Wow, what about the l > read more

CNN Poll Finds 1 in 4 Southerners Sympathize with the Confederacy in Civil War

Published on 2011-04-14 08:50:00

Why am I not surprised that a recent CNN poll found four in 10 Southerners sympathize with the Confederacy's position in the Civil War? Well, the Confederacy didn't stand for anything good for blacks in this country, so excuse me for being less than > read more

Charges Against Duke Rape Accuser Crystal Mangum May be Upgraded to Murder After Reginald Daye Dies from Stab Wounds

Published on 2011-04-14 08:23:00

Crystal Mangum, the woman who accused three white lacrosse players from Duke University of rape, will most likely be locked away for decades for the death of her boyfriend, Reginald Daye. She is currently being held on charges after stabbing the man > read more

CNN Looking at Comedian Chris Rock & "Talk Soup" Host Aisha Tyler as Possibilities for 7 P.M. Slot

Published on 2011-04-13 15:51:00

Say it ain't so -- CNN flirting with the idea of giving comedian Chris Rock the 7 p.m. slot, according to the NY Post. That would be a bad move in the same vein as D. L. Hughley's stint on sister network HLN. Chris Rock will push the envelope and thi > read more

Lashandra Armstrong Drives Minivan with Four Children in Hudson River, One Child, Leshaun Armstrong, Escapes

Published on 2011-04-13 12:20:00

SHOCK: Lashandra Armstrong did the unthinkable. She drove her car, with her four children in tow into the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York, Tuesday. One child, Leshaun Armstrong, aged 10, escaped after he climbed over his mother and out of the win > read more

Philadelphia Gives Condoms to 11 Year Old Kids, Says 25 Percent of 6th Graders Having Sex

Published on 2011-04-13 11:09:00

SHAME: Children as young as 11 are being encouraged to get free condoms, thanks to the Philadelphia Public Health Department. Another case of "big brother" taking the role of the parents. TakecontrolPhilly.org should be about economic issues and addr > read more

Arkansas Police Officer Jonathan Schmidt Shot & Killed During Traffic Stop, Suspect in Custody

Published on 2011-04-13 09:59:00

Another law enforcement officer has been gunned down in the line of duty. According to Officer Down Memorial Page, Trumann, Arkansas, police officer Jonathan Schmidt was shot and killed at approximately 11:30 pm Tuesday as he and another officer made > read more

British PM David Cameron, Oxford University in Row Over Admission of Black Caribbean Students

Published on 2011-04-12 13:13:00

Does prestigious Oxford University has a race problem? Well, according to the Jamaica Observer, the university is in a race row with Prime Minister David Cameron, who said the university only admitted one black student from the Caribbean in 2009. The > read more

Gage Allen Turner & Girlfriend Amber Umbarger Arrested for Robbing Lemonade Stand in Warner Robins GA

Published on 2011-04-12 12:30:00

It takes a real POS to rob a child's lemonade stand. According to 13WMAZ, Gage Allen Turner is in the Houston County Detention Center Tuesday. His girlfriend, Amber Umbarger, was arrested Saturday shortly after the robbery in Warner Robins, Ga. The c > read more

J. Crew Under Fire for Ad Featuring President Jenna Lyons & Her 5 YO Son with Pink Toenails

Published on 2011-04-12 11:18:00

I have seen it all..... J. Crew in under fire after an email mailer to customers, that featured the chain's president and creative director, Jenna Lyons and her son Beckett, five, with his toenails painted pink. Is she pushing the gender identity iss > read more

Radio Show Host Rob Redding Says Birthers, Donald Trump & Tea Party Racist, Would Have Killed MLK

Published on 2011-04-12 10:16:00

Radio show host Rob Redding said on a recent radio show that birthers, Donald Trump and Tea Party are all racist. He said that's what xenophobia is and that they would have killed Martin Luther King Jr. I do find it absolutely despicable that Donald > read more

Another Jamaican National, Donna Benjamin-McLean, Alleges Abuse at Airport in Barbados

Published on 2011-04-11 19:22:00

Jamaican national Donna Benjamin-McLean has come forward accusing authorities at Grantley Adams International Airport in Bridgetown, Barbados. The only hitch is that she alleged the abuse occurred in September 2004 but decided to come forward after h > read more

Chicago Public School Bans Home-Made School Lunches, Says Students Must Eat Lunches Prepared in Cafeteria

Published on 2011-04-11 14:03:00

Home-made school lunches is a no-no at one public school in Chicago, Little Village Academy on the city's West Side, to be exact. According to the Chicago Tribune, students are not allowed to pack lunches from home unless they have a medical excuse. > read more

John Legend Calls Donald Trump Racist in Birther Claims President Obama May Not be a Natural Born American

Published on 2011-04-11 08:45:00

John Legend is the latest celebrity to give his two cents about Donald Trump's ridiculous assertions that President Obama's live birth certificate is not legitimate and questioning his nationality. According to Hollywood Insider, Legend said: "He nee > read more

Jamaican Police Officer Wayne Llewellyn Kills Step-Daughter & In-Laws Before Committing Suicide

Published on 2011-04-08 20:45:00

SHOCK: Jamaican police officer Corporal Wayne Llewellyn reportedly killed his stepdaughter, mother-in-law, father-in-law and his brother-in-law before committing suicide. The officer, who was based in Three Hills, St. Mary, was reportedly going > read more

U.S. Soldier Karen Moore Shot to Death by 15 YO Daughter After Argument About Her 17 YO Boyfriend

Published on 2011-04-08 09:22:00

SHOCK: Karen Moore, 42, a soldier and recruiter with the United States Army, was shot to death by her 15 year old daughter as she watched television in her Braselton, GA, home. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the 15 year old has been > read more

Pardon Us While We Make Changes to The Hinterland Gazette

Published on 2011-04-08 06:54:00

Pardon us while we make much needed changes to The Hinterland Gazette. We will be upgrading the site April 8 - 12 with exciting new changes! > read more

President Obama's High School Pal Robert Richard Titcomb Arrested for Soliciting Sex During Prostitution Sting

Published on 2011-04-06 22:09:00

SHOCK: One of President Barack Obama's close friends, Robert Richard Titcomb, was arrested during a prostitution sting in Hawaii. Bad PR for President Obama. According to Hawaii News Now, Titcomb, who was one of four arrested during the sting, report > read more

BREAKING NEWS: One Dead, Two Wounded in Domestic Dispute on Southern Union State Community College Campus in Opelika, AL

Published on 2011-04-06 17:49:00

URGENT: One dead, two injured in what is being characterized as a domestic dispute on the campus of Southern Union State Community College in Opelika, AL. According to WTVM, all victims are said to be females and the shooter is not in custody a > read more

Has-Been GA Politician Cynthia McKinney Says "Obama Gets His Groove Back By Attacking African People"

Published on 2011-04-06 08:25:00

Remember Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney? Try not to laugh, but she's back again and this time is touting a ridiculous line of reasoning: President Obama gets his groove back by attacking Africans. She's referring to the plight of > read more

Historically Black University Florida A&M to Cut Positions, Including Faculty, & Eliminate 22 Programs

Published on 2011-04-06 07:55:00

Layoffs are coming to historically black university Florida A&M University. According the The Famuan, President James Ammons announced Monday that about 200 employees will be laid off at the end of June and 22 academic programs will be cut as par > read more

Teacher Reassigned After Taping Mouths of Two Students at Miramar FL Renaissance Middle School to Stop Them from Talking

Published on 2011-04-04 07:51:00

A Science teacher at Renaissance Middle School in Miramar, FL, was reassigned after she taped the mouths of two students to stop them from talking. The mother of one of the students, Leah Freel wants an apology from the school, even though the teache > read more

Chattanooga Cop Sgt. James Timothy Chapin Killed Responding to Armed Robbery, Officer Lorin Johnston Sr. Wounded

Published on 2011-04-02 17:11:00

U.S. law enforcement has suffered another blow. Chattanooga, TN, Sgt. James Timothy Chapin, 51, died in a gun battle while responding to an armed robbery call, according the Times Free Press. Officer Lorin D. Johnston Sr. was also wounded in the inc > read more

Rutgers University Pays Snooki $32K to Speak at Institution But Pays Nobel Prize Winner & Author Toni Morrison $2K Less

Published on 2011-04-01 13:00:00

Rutgers University pays Nobel-prize winner Toni Morrison $2,000 less than reality show airhead Snooki, who received $32,000 to tell students to "party harder" than studying.Could someone please tell me where the logic is in Rutgers University paying > read more

NOI Leader Louis Farrakhan Continues to Defend Libyan Leader Gadhafi, Says "Demons" Altered Presient Obama's Conscience

Published on 2011-04-01 09:42:00

Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan continues to stand up for friend Moammar Gadhafi, says "demons for altering President Barack Obama's moral conscience."Thank God for free speech because Nation of Islam leader Louis "Terrorist Lover" Farrakhan s > read more

Alta High School Student in Utah Learns Hard Lesson About Racism After Donning Pillowcase Resembling KKK Hood

Published on 2011-03-31 14:01:00

Utah students learns hard lesson about racism and tolerance. No-one should ever wear something that looks like a Ku Klux Klan hood and think it will be shrugged off as nothing. The KKK made the lives of blacks in this country a living hell. Here's an > read more

Outrage Over Edhelper Quiz Used in Duluth GA School Asking What is an Illegal Immigrant

Published on 2011-03-31 12:35:00

Edhelper quiz used in Duluth, GA, school sparks outrage after asking "what is an illegal immigrant.Outrage over quiz given in Duluth, GA, school asking "what is an illegal immigrant." Gee, I wonder, didn't the teacher read the assignment before she g > read more

Manatee County Teacher Kenneth Lewis Shot & Killed as He Opened Front Door of Home

Published on 2011-03-31 11:32:00

SHOCK: Kenneth Ellis, a martial arts instructor and world history teacher at Manatee School for the Arts, was shot and killed when he stepped outside his home when his doorbell rang Tuesday night at about 10 p.m. According to Herald-Tribune, police s > read more

Bill O'Reilly Slams Donald Trump for Birther Position on Obama's Birth Certificate, Asked If Obama was "Baby Jesus"

Published on 2011-03-31 11:06:00

Fox News' Bill O'Reilly slams Donald Trump on "birther" views, asked if Obama was "Baby Jesus" to be smuggled into the country as a baby?For once Fox News Bill O'Reilly took the high road and slammed Donald Trump for continuing his ridiculous crusade > read more

Animosity Between Barbados & Jamaica Intensifies as Jermaine Blake, Chevine Edwards & Andre Davis Allegedly Beaten & Deported Back to Jamaica

Published on 2011-03-31 08:26:00

Jamaican nationals Andre Davis, Jermaine Blake and Chevine Edwards allegedly beaten and deported back to Jamaica from Barbados, as animosity between two islands intensifies in wake of Shanique Myrie's finger-rape allegations.Is a boycott of Barbados > read more

Basketball Legend Dominique Wilkins Attacked by Rashan Michel Over Money Owed

Published on 2011-03-30 23:48:00

Basketball great Dominique Wilkins was attacked by Rashan Michel, who claimed Wilkins owed him money for suits. He has been charged with one count of simple battery. This drama unfolded after Hawks game in Atlanta. Wilkins was unharmed.Published with > read more

Tampa Bay Cornerback Aqib Talib Facing 2nd Degree Felony for Pistol-Whipping Sister's Boyfriend

Published on 2011-03-30 14:31:00

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting cornerback Aqib Talib is wanted on a felony warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after Garland, TX, police said he attempted to pistol-whip and fired shots at his sister's boyfriend. Dumbass. According to > read more

Testing Anomalies Found in Many States - High School Notes (usnews.com)

Published on 2011-03-30 10:02:00

Testing Anomalies Found in Many States, including Washington D.C. - High School Notes (usnews.com).USA Today ran a lengthy investigative piece Monday detailing instances of higher-than normal erasures of answers on standardized tests at 103 of Wa > read more

Brawl Erupts Between Darby & Colwyn Police Officers, Including Darby Police Chief Robert Smythe, Over Jurisdiction of Accused

Published on 2011-03-30 07:36:00

DISGRACE: Police officers fighting police officers is simply a disgrace, but that's what happened in Delaware County, PA. The district attorney is investigating the rivalry between officers from the Darby and Colwyn police departments. According to N > read more

Cherry Hill School Administrator Kevin Larson Fired After Allegedly Referring to Two Workers as "Silverback Gorillas"

Published on 2011-03-30 06:53:00

Kevin Larson, Cherry Hill administrator, fired after referring to two black public works employees as "silverback gorillas" and saying "you should see them with a snow blower that has a banana tied to the front of it."Silverback Gorilla (Flickr)SHAME > read more

Jamaican Banker David A. Smith Pleads Guilty to $220M Ponzi Scheme Stretching from Jamaica to U.S. & Turks & Caicos

Published on 2011-03-29 12:44:00

Jamaican Ponzi-king David A. Smith pleads guilty to 23 counts in Orlando federal court for bilking thousands out of $220 million to finance lavish lifestyle.SHAME: David A. Smith, a Jamaican banker, who was accused of bilking thousands of investors o > read more

Jamaican Women Using Krazy Glue as Adhesive for Eyelash Extensions AKA "Eye Awnings" Craze

Published on 2011-03-29 09:09:00

Jamaican women blasted for using Krazy Glue as adhesive for eyelash extension craze sweeping the island.Well, it seems that the eyelash extension craze has hit Jamaica. It wouldn't be so bad if the method in which the extensions were being attached m > read more

Associate Pastor Derek Moses Found Shot to Death in Southwest Atlanta Office, Police Have No Motive or Suspect

Published on 2011-03-29 08:28:00

Body of Providence Missionary Baptist Church associate pastor Derek Moses found in his financial services office, no suspect in custody.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in southwest Atlanta associa > read more

Adulterer Newt Gingrich Exudes Hypocrisy Calling for Defense of Nation's Christian Values During Speech at John Hagee's Cornerstone Church

Published on 2011-03-28 17:14:00

The last person who should offer views about religion is adulterer Newt Gingrich. Whatever he says in a religious context or any other context for that matter, should be taken with a grain of salt. This is the man who served his dying wife with divor > read more

NYPD Officer Roxroy Bucknor Found Dead in Pool at Father's Home in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Published on 2011-03-28 16:26:00

SHOCK: NYPD officer, Roxroy Bucknor, who migrated from Jamaica 25 years ago, was found dead in the pool at his father's home in Montego Bay, Jamaica. According to the Jamaica Observer, no foul play is suspected in the officer's death but they are una > read more

R&B Singer Angie Stone Arrested for Speeding & Driving On Suspended License

Published on 2011-03-28 16:06:00

Oh Lawd, say it ain't so! Singer Angie Stone has been arrested over the weekend for speeding and driving on a suspended license, according to TMZ. The report said Stone, who now calls Atlanta home, was arrested Sunday. The details are sketchy exactly > read more

President Obama Says Too Much Standardized Testing Makes Education Boring for Kids

Published on 2011-03-28 14:38:00

President Barack Obama says students should take less standardized tests & says nothing about parental involvement & accountability.In a move to further dumb-down American kids, President Obama said Monday that students should take less stand > read more

Texas Judge Becky Walker & DA Kit Bramblett Offer to Let Willie Nelson Dodge Jail Sentence If He Sings "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain"

Published on 2011-03-28 12:35:00

Legendary singer-songwriter and marijuana lover Willie Nelson was given a slap on the wrist by Hudspeth county Judge Becky Walker and district attorney Kit Bramblett in his latest brush with the law for drug possession. According to the Daily Mail, N > read more

BREAKING: 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

Published on 2011-03-27 17:54:00

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has hit Japan and a tsunami warning alert has been issued. > read more

Young NYC Mom, Tara Webb, Shot to Death by Boyfriend on Her 27th Birthday

Published on 2011-03-26 15:38:00

Tara Webb shot to death by boyfriend as she celebrated her 27th birthday in her Long Island City, NY apartment.Tara Webb, a resident of Long Island City, NY, was fatally shot by her lover, who later shot himself in the stomach. Webb was celebrating h > read more

Geraldine Ferraro, 1984 Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate, Dies at Age 75

Published on 2011-03-26 15:26:00

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Geraldine Ferraro, the first female U.S. vice presidential candidate and one of New York state's most powerful Democratic congresswomen. She succumbed to cancer at age 75. She was a trailblazer in her > read more

New York State Trooper Kevin Dobson Killed by Vehicle While Making Traffic Stop on I-290

Published on 2011-03-26 15:20:00

Another law enforcement officer has been killed in the line of duty. According to Officer Down Memorial Page, New York State Trooper Kevin Dobson was struck and killed by a vehicle while making a traffic stop on I-290 in Erie County Saturday morning. > read more

Can Going to Church Regularly Lead to Obesity by Middle Age?

Published on 2011-03-25 07:01:00

Can going to church regularly lead to obesity? One study seems to think so. According to the Daily Mail, U.S. researchers said regular worshippers are 50% more likely to be obese by middle age. The researchers claim going to church can be just as bad > read more

George Lopez Compares Kirstie Alley's "DWTS" Routine to a "Pig With Hooves Tapping Away"

Published on 2011-03-24 12:36:00

Comedian George Lopez compares Kirstie Alley's debut dance routine on "Dancing with the Stars" to a "a pig with hooves tapping away." Aw, that's meanspirited, George."She did a nice job, her little hooves tapping away," he said as a clip of her premi > read more

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Myanmar, One Woman Dead

Published on 2011-03-24 12:26:00

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Myanmar Thursday night killing one woman. The shaking was felt as far away as Bangkok. No tsunami generated. According to media reports, the quake hit in an area where Myanmar, Thailand and Laos > read more

President Barack Obama Gets Locked Out of White House on Return from Latin American Trip

Published on 2011-03-24 12:23:00

President Obama gets locked out of White House. Is this a sign of what's to come! According to WEWS, he was returning from a five-day trip to Latin America, word is his staff wasn't ready for his arrival. LOL.Watch the video: > read more

Investigation Launched After Noose Found Hanging in Front of Howard Beach NY School

Published on 2011-03-24 11:05:00

Noose found hanging in front of Walter Ward School in Howard Beach NY, investigation launched.SHAME: An investigation has been launched after a noose was found hanging from a tree near Walter Ward School in Howard Beach, NY. You will recall Howard Be > read more

Metro Atlanta No. 1 Spot for Minority-Owned Businesses

Published on 2011-03-24 09:46:00

Metro Atlanta, besides being a great place to live (at least most parts of the city), it leads the nation as the No. 1 spot for minority-owned businesses on a per capita basis, according to the results of a survey of 52 metro areas. According to the > read more

Arizona Substitute Teacher Tony Hill Sends Letter to US Senate Saying "Hispanic Students Don't Want to be Educated....Want to be Gangsters"

Published on 2011-03-24 07:58:00

Letter allegedly written by Arizona substitute teacher Tony Hills says "Hispanic students don't want to be educated, they want to be gangsters" sparks outrage.A firestorm has erupted in Arizona over a letter purported to be written by a substitute te > read more

Rebecca Lanier, Born to Slave Parents in MS, May Be Oldest Woman at 119, but Guinness Won't Recognize Due to Lack of Birth Certificate

Published on 2011-03-24 07:45:00

Rebecca Lanier, born to slave parents, may be world's oldest living person at 119 but Guinness World Record won't recognize because she has no birth certificate due to prejudice in the South during 1890s.ODD: Rebecca Lanier, who was born to slave par > read more

Legendary Actress Elizabeth Taylor Dies from Congestive Heart Failure at 79

Published on 2011-03-23 09:54:00

Actress Elizabeth Taylor has died at age 79. She died from congestive heart failure. Call her whatever you want, Elizabeth Taylor was a good actress and she will be missed. I wish many of the young actresses gracing the screens today could even be a > read more

Former KKK Grand Dragon John Paul Rogers Mayoral Candidate in Lake Wales, FL, Won't Apologize or Denounce Ties to Racist Group

Published on 2011-03-23 07:25:00

John Paul Rogers, former Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon, mayoral candidate in Lake Wales, FL, won't apologize or denounce ties to racist and hateful group. Says he resigned 30 years ago.Former Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon John Paul Rogers is a mayoral candid > read more

Serena Williams' New Commercial for Video Game Marked "E" for Everyone Too Sexually Suggestive

Published on 2011-03-23 07:09:00

Serena Williams' new commercial is sure to raise eyebrows. According to World Star Hip Hop, the commercial is for a new tennis video game called 'Top Spin 4.' This is a game rated "E" for Everyone. Well, you would think they would tone down the sexua > read more

Rev. Jesse Jackson Warns Against Changing Military Intervention in Libya, Says UN Resolution Wasn't to Wipe Out Moammar Gadhafi

Published on 2011-03-23 07:01:00

Rev. Jesse Jackson warns against changing face of military offensive in Libya, says UN mandate was about containment and cessation, not to wipe out Moammar Gadhafi.I knew it was a matter of time before so-called "civil rights leader" Rev. Jesse Jacks > read more

Athens-Clarke Senior Police Officer Elmer Christian Shot & Killed Responding to Carjacking, Suspect Jamie Hood Still at Large

Published on 2011-03-22 19:32:00

Athens-Clarke Senior Police Officer Elmer Christian was fatally shot and another officer wounded while responding to a carjacking incident. Jamie Hood is the suspect in the shootings. According to Officer Down Memorial Page, Officer Christian had jus > read more

Athens-Clark Police Search for Jamie Hood After One Officer Fatally Shot, Another Wounded

Published on 2011-03-22 14:58:00

Manhunt launched for Jamie Hood after one police officer fatally shot, one wounded in Athens-Clark GA in apparent carjacking.SHOCK: Another police officer has been shot and killed. Athens-Clark police officers are searching for Jamie Hood, who is su > read more

Russian Politician Duma Vladimir Zhirinovsky & Bolivian President Ask Nobel Committee to Strip President Obama of Medal

Published on 2011-03-22 10:53:00

DIGITAL JOURNAL: Nobel Committee Asked to Strip Obama of MedalFrom Digital Journal:Liberal Democratic Party of Russia leader and Vice-Chairman of the State Duma Vladimir Zhirinovsky released a statement today calling for the Nobel Prize Committee to > read more

Comedian Bill Maher Says Republicans "Scared of Any Black Person Who Don't Look Like Steve Urkel"

Published on 2011-03-22 10:29:00

Comedian Bill Maher says Republicans "scared of blacks" unless they look like Urkel or wear sweaters like Bill Cosby & sound like Colin Powell.Comedian Bill Maher is ruffling feathers again. This time he said, of the Republicans, "Every black per > read more

Wendy Williams Off to Slow Start on "Dancing With the Stars"

Published on 2011-03-21 19:18:00

Wendy Williams is on now on "Dancing with the Stars" and she is off to a slow start. She has to deliver or she will be gone in a few weeks. She was fearful and clearly forced outside of her comfort zone. Hey, if Bristol Palin could make it to the top > read more

Latest News on the Fallout from President Obama "Unilaterally" Going to War with Libya Without Telling Congress & American People

Published on 2011-03-21 18:23:00

President Barack Obama under fire for failing to notify Congress and American people before military intervention in Libya on "humanitarian" grounds.President Obama is in for a chilly reception when Air Force One returns to the U.S. from Latin Americ > read more

SHAME: 70 Percent of Americans Don't Know What the Constitution Is & 38 Percent Flunks Citizenship Test

Published on 2011-03-21 15:21:00

SHAME: It is a low-down dirty shame that 70 percent of Americans do not know that the Constitution is. Six percent are oblivious to when Independence Day is. It gets worse. Newsweek magazine recently gave 1,000 Americans the U.S. Citizenship t > read more

Tyeshawn Townsend, 4, Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Face with Loaded Gun Found in Baltimore Home

Published on 2011-03-21 15:01:00

Tyeshawn Townsend, 4, from Baltimore, dies after accidentally shooting himself with loaded gun found in his home.Tyeshawn Townsend, 4, died after accidentally shooting himself in the face. According to media reports, it is believed he picked up a loa > read more

Colonel Khamis Gadhafi, Son of Libyan Dictator Moammar Gadhafi, Allegedly Killed in Suicide Air Mission

Published on 2011-03-21 14:25:00

Colonel Khamis Gaddafi, son of Libyan madman Moammar Gaddafi, was allegedly killed in a suicide air mission on his barracks, the Daily Mail said.Khamis, 27, who runs the feared Khamis Brigade that has been prominent in its role of attacking rebel-hel > read more

URGENT: Moammar Gadhafi's Compound Reportedly Hit by Two Cruise Missiles

Published on 2011-03-20 18:17:00

BREAKING: CNN is reporting building in Gadhafi's compound hit by two cruise missiles. Too bad they didn't the building he was in.Moammar Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli has been hit by two cruise missiles. It is not clear which country fired those miss > read more

Fond du Lac Police Officer Craig Birkholz Fatally Shot During Stand-Off During "High Risk" Call, Suspect Commits Suicide

Published on 2011-03-20 17:33:00

Another police officer has been killed. According to media reports, a police officer, responding to a "high risk" call in Wisconsin was shot & killed. Officer Craig Birkholz, with the Fond du Lac Police Department was fatally shot after he and an > read more

President Obama Follows Three Women - Hillary Clinton, Samantha Power & Susan Rice - After They Push for Military Intervention in Libya

Published on 2011-03-20 17:20:00

President Barack Obama follows the lead of three powerful women in American politics, Hillary Clinton, Samantha Power & Susan Rice, who pressed him for military intervention in the unrest in Libya, though Congress not consulted.President Barack O > read more

Haitian Hip-Hop Star Wyclef Jean Released from Hospital After Being Shot in Hand in Delmas, Outside Port-au-Prince

Published on 2011-03-20 16:55:00

Hip-Hop star Wyclef Jean, once a Haitian presidential hopeful, was released from a hospital after being treated for a gunshot wound to his hand. According to Fox News, Joe Mignon, senior program director for his Yele Foundation, said he was shot in t > read more

NOI Louis Farrakhan Blasts Obama for Asking Buddy Moammar Gadhafi to Step Down, Ask "Who the Hell You Are?"

Published on 2011-03-19 18:25:00

Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan says President Obama should be careful in his call for madman Moammar Gadhafi to step down from leading Libya. He also asked who did Obama think he is. Er, the president of the United States who doesn't listen o > read more

Sandusky Police Officer Andrew Dunn Shot & Killed Attempting to Question Suspect

Published on 2011-03-19 11:39:00

Sandusky OH police officer Andrew Dunn was shot and killed as he attempted to question a suspect. The suspect, a male, was riding a bicycle and shot the officer as he approached him. The suspect was wounded in the ensuing gun battle, according to Off > read more

Johnathan Alvarado, One-Time Minister of Music at Eddie L. Long's Church, Facing Probe by DA for "Crimes Against Children"

Published on 2011-03-17 10:14:00

Bishop Johnathan Alvarado, one-time minister of music at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, facing probe by DeKalb district attorney for "crimes against children.?Another metro-Atlanta pastor is in the news for all the wrong reasons. According to W > read more

Body of Missing Bronx Mom Tina Adovasio Found in Wooded Area, Estranged Husband Edwin Coello to Turn Himself in to Police

Published on 2011-03-17 08:55:00

Domestic violence rears its ugly head as body of missing Bronx mother of four Tina Adovasio found in wooded area off Taconic Parkway, estranged husband, Edwin Coello, to turn himself in to police.SHOCK: The body of missing Bronx Mom Tina Adovasio, wh > read more

Independent Buffalo Congressional Candidate Jack Davis Says Deport Latino Farmworkers, Replace with Inner City Blacks to Pick Crops

Published on 2011-03-15 20:51:00

Independent Congressional candidate Jack Davis stuns Buffalo GOP leaders by saying Latino farm workers be deported and replaced with inner-city blacks to pick crops.Independent Congressional candidate Jack Davis shocked just about every Buffalo GOP l > read more

Janet Shan Talks to Bloomberg's Duane Stanford About Blacks Moving to Forsyth County With Its Extreme Racist Past

Published on 2011-03-15 14:03:00

I am home sick with a terrible migraine headache & now vomiting, but felt a brief moment of joy when I was contacted by Bloomberg reporter, Duane Stanford, for interview about trend of blacks moving to Forsyth county, Ga. We had a great conve > read more

San Antonio Police Officer Stephanie Brown Killed in Head-On Collision with Wrong-Way-Driver Suspected to be Drunk

Published on 2011-03-15 11:35:00

San Antonio police officer Stephanie Brown killed in head-on collision with suspected drunk driver as she responded to call for service on Interstate 35.San Antonio Police Officer Stephanie Brown was killed responding to a wrong-way driver call on In > read more

White Woman Heard on Video Instructing Son to Say Sentences Ending with the N-Word

Published on 2011-03-15 09:53:00

White woman seen in video instructing her son to use the n-word at the end of sentences.In a minute-long video, a white woman is heard off camera instructing her son to say sentences ending in the despicable word nigger. She is heard telling the chil > read more

Brian True-May, UK-Based Producer of Crime Dramas "Midsomer Murders," Suspended for "All-White Cast" Comments

Published on 2011-03-15 09:45:00

Popular British crime drama producer Brian True-May suspended for saying no place for non-whites in Midsomer Murders series and the show is the "last bastion of Englishness."SHAME: Midsomer Murders producer Brian True-May was suspended after he made > read more

Kansas GOP State Rep. Virgil Peck Says "Illegal Immigrants Should be Treated Like Wild Hog & Shot by Gunmen from Helicopters"

Published on 2011-03-15 09:26:00

Kansas GOP state rep. Virgil Peck says "illegal immigrants should be treated like wild hog and shot by gunmen from helicopters.Kansas Republican state legislator Virgil Peck sparked controversy Monday for saying "illegal immigrants should be treated > read more

UCLA Student, Known on Internet as Alexandra Wallace, Goes on Racist Rant on YouTube About Asian Students

Published on 2011-03-14 21:22:00

UCLA student, who goes by the name Alexandra Wallace on Internet, posts racist YouTube video complaining Asians are always using their cellphones in the library.A fool is born everyday and there's no other way to explain UCLA student Alexandra Wallac > read more

UCLA Student, Known on Internet as Alexander Wallace, Goes on Racist Rant on YouTube About Asian Students

Published on 2011-03-14 21:22:00

UCLA student, who goes by the name Alexandra Wallace on Internet, posts racist YouTube video complaining Asians are always using their cellphones in the library.A fool is born everyday and there's no other way to explain UCLA student Alexandra Wallac > read more

The Livingston Group & the Monitor Group Paid $5.4 Million by Libyan Government to Clean Up Image of Gaddafi Regime

Published on 2011-03-14 20:30:00

It is a disgrace that two U.S. lobbyists -- the Livingston Group and the Monitor Group were paid $5.4 million by the Libyan government to help clean up the Gaddafi regime's image. It is a sad commentary that lobbyists have so little regard for the me > read more

The Livingston Group & the Monitor Group Paid $5.4 Million by Libyan Government to Clean Up Image of Gaddafi Regime

Published on 2011-03-14 20:30:00

It is a disgrace that two U.S. lobbyists -- the Livingston Group and the Monitor Group were paid $5.4 million by the Libyan government to help clean up the Gaddafi regime's image. It is a sad commentary that lobbyists have so little regard for the me > read more

Japanese Show Grace & Altruism in the Face of Unspeakable Adversity in Aftermath of Earthquake & Tsunami with No Looting

Published on 2011-03-14 17:38:00

What, no looting in Japan in the aftermath of the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami? They have shown the U.S. how to go through adversity with grace and dignity. Still, America isn't the only country that lawlessness rules the day in a > read more

Japanese Show Grace & Altruism in the Face of Unspeakable Adversity in Aftermath of Earthquake & Tsunami with No Looting

Published on 2011-03-14 17:38:00

What, no looting in Japan in the aftermath of the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami? They have shown the U.S. how to go through adversity with grace and dignity. Still, America isn't the only country that lawlessness rules the day in a > read more

Kareem Rosser & Daymar Rosser & Teammates Become First Black Team to Win Polo Championship

Published on 2011-03-14 16:51:00

From the Philadelphia Inquirer:Philadelphia is home to a new national champion. The Cowtown/Work to Ride polo team, which is based in Fairmount Park, won the 42d annual USPA National Interscholastic Championship tournament Sunday in Charlottesvi > read more

Kareem Rosser & Daymar Rosser & Teammates Become First Black Team to Win Polo Championship

Published on 2011-03-14 16:51:00

From the Philadelphia Inquirer:Philadelphia is home to a new national champion. The Cowtown/Work to Ride polo team, which is based in Fairmount Park, won the 42d annual USPA National Interscholastic Championship tournament Sunday in Charlottesvi > read more

Buchanan County VA Sheriff's Deputies Cameron Neil Justus & William Ezra Stiltner Shot to Death by Robbery Suspect Randy Gilbert Newberry

Published on 2011-03-14 14:38:00

Two Buchanan county VA sheriff's deputies Cameron Neil Justus and William Ezra Stiltner fatally shot to death by larceny suspect Randy Gilbert Newberry, two other deputies in critical condition.More sad news to report in the ranks of law enforcement. > read more

High School Junior Robert Garza Collapses & Dies During Timeout at Austin TX Basketball Tournament

Published on 2011-03-14 10:54:00

SHOCK: Robert Garza, a junior at Roma High School in south Texas, died after collapsing during a timeout at a tournament in Austin, according to Fox News. He was playing in the AAU tournament on Saturday with the Hoopsters, a South Texas club team, > read more

23 General Electric-Designed Reactors in US Similar to Reactors in Earthquake & Tsunami Ravished Fukushima

Published on 2011-03-14 10:48:00

From MSNBC: General Electric-designed reactors in Fukushima have 23 sisters in U.S.The General Electric-designed nuclear reactors involved in the Japanese emergency are very similar to 23 reactors in use in the United States, according to Nuclear Re > read more

GOP Presidential Hopeful Herman Cain Says "Don't Condemn Me Because the First Black President Was Bad"

Published on 2011-03-14 10:42:00

Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain has raised eyebrows with recent comments about President Obama being a bad first black president. I am neither a Republican nor Democrat and I don't see the affront in Cain's comments, which are below. I ha > read more

Very Large Majorities Believe Political Discourse Is Angry, Bad Tempered and Worse Now Than In The Past

Published on 2011-03-14 08:55:00

Very Large Majorities Believe Political Discourse Is Angry, Bad Tempered and Worse Now Than In The Past > read more

Four Officers Shot, One Fatal in Buchanan County VA Shooting, Suspect Still at Large

Published on 2011-03-13 18:28:00

URGENT: It's been a bloody weekend for law enforcement agents. According to WCYB, four sheriff's deputies were shot, one fatal, near Grundy, VA, at about 3 p.m. Sunday.Here are the facts we have confirmed. The shooting happened near Grundy in the Dev > read more

Latest News on Japan Earthquake & Tsunami as Death Toll Expected to Exceed 10,000

Published on 2011-03-13 16:38:00

Here are links from around the Internet on the latest news coming from Japan in the aftermath of a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami.DEATH TOLL: 10,000 AND EXPECTED TO KEEP CLIMBINGJapan in race to avert multiple nuclear meltdowns...Ja > read more

Nassau County Cop Geoffrey Breitkopf Shot & Killed by MTA Officer During Domestic Disturbance Call in Massapequa, Suspect Anthony DiGeronimo Also Killed

Published on 2011-03-13 12:57:00

Nassau county, NY, police officer Geoffrey Breitkopf killed by MTA officer in case of mistaken identity during domestic disturbance call, knife-wielding suspect Anthony DiGeronimo also killed.Nassau county, NY, police officer Geoffrey Breitkopf was a > read more

NYPD Veteran Officer Alain Scharbarger Pushed to Death by Ex-Con George Villanueva During Domestic Disturbance Call

Published on 2011-03-13 11:57:00

Veteran New York police officer Alain Scharbarger dies after being pushed and falling nearly nine feet by ex-con George Villanueva during domestic disturbance call in Brooklyn.NYPD Officer Alain Scharbarger, 42, was pushed and fell about nine feet, f > read more

NYC Teacher Christine Rubino Fighting to Keep Job After Facebook Rant Calling for Student's Death Actually Happens

Published on 2011-03-13 10:29:00

A Facebook rant may have cost New York City teacher, Christine Rubino, her job. According to the New York Post, Rubino vented her frustration with unruly fifth grade students by referring to the death of a 12 year old Harlem student, the day before s > read more

Fortune Favors the Bold Mantra Helped Catapult Jamaican Butch Stewart's Sandals Resorts to Success Despite Global Economic Downturn

Published on 2011-03-13 09:44:00

Fortune favors the bold mantra helps catapult Gordon "Butch" Stewart's Sandals Resorts to pulling in visitors to its resorts in Caribben despite recession.Gordon "Butch" StewartFortune favors the bold. That's what Sandals Resorts founder Gordon "Butc > read more

URGENT: One Teen Dead, Four Wounded as Gunfire Erupted at Jazzy Poboys Restuarant & Bar in New Orleans

Published on 2011-03-13 09:14:00

One teen is dead and four others wounded in a shooting shortly before midnight Saturday at Jazzy Poboys Restaurant & Bar, which is located at 1700 Port Street in New Orleans. There is no word on the suspect or suspects at this time. But here's my > read more

Brooklyn NY Police Officer Killed After Being Pushed Down Stairs Responding to Family Dispute

Published on 2011-03-13 08:55:00

URGENT: Another New York police has been killed in the line of duty. According to the NY Post, a police officer was killed Sunday morning when he was pushed down a flight of stairs by an emotionally disturbed person at St. Marks Place in the Boerum H > read more

Gunman Armed with AK-47 Robs Medical Staff at Spanish Town Hospital in Jamaica

Published on 2011-03-12 23:15:00

It is a sad commentary when workers at a Jamaican hospital were robbed at gunpoint as they went about their duties. According to the Jamaica Gleaner, a man armed with an AK-47 roughed-up and robbed medical staff at the Spanish Town Hospital on Friday > read more

URGENT: Nassau County Cop Fatally Shot in Massapequa Park, Suspect Reportedly Killed by Police

Published on 2011-03-12 22:53:00

A Nassau county police officer shot & killed as cops responded to disturbance call of man walking Massapequa streets with knife & "slicing up cars."URGENT: A Nassau county, NY, cop was fatally shot in the face Saturday night in Massapequa Par > read more

SHOCK: Former Grady High School Student, Tony Smith, Claims in Lawsuit Being Handcuffed to File Cabinet for 7 Hours

Published on 2011-03-12 21:32:00

SHOCK: Tony Smith, a former student at Grady High School in Atlanta, claims in a lawsuit that he was handcuffed to a filing cabinet at the school for about seven hours. Why, you may ask? According to a civil rights suit filed last Friday, Smith was q > read more

Bristol Palin's New Boyfriend Giacinto "Gino" Paoletti Has a Penchant for Using Niggas & Mocking People With Down's Syndrome

Published on 2011-03-11 11:41:00

It is absolutely amazing that nowhere on any conservative new sites has any reference by made to Wasilla hillbillies, the Palins, specifically Bristol Palin's new "racist" boyfriend Giacinto "Gino" Paoletti, who the family reportedly adores. The prob > read more

Comedienne Sarah Silverman Says President Obama's Body "Like a Thoroughbred" After Alleged Brief Encounter

Published on 2011-03-11 09:15:00

Comedienne Sarah Silverman tells Howard Stern President Obama says he's a big fan and loves her comedy, describes his body as similar to a "thoroughbred" during brief encounter.President Obama has no control who he runs into while out making the roun > read more

Pray for Residents of Japan in Aftermath of 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake & Tsunami

Published on 2011-03-11 07:47:00

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the people of Japan who have been affected by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and the tsunami that hit the northern side of the country. At least 60 are dead. Tsunami waves have hit Hawaii and coastal re > read more

Harrisburg Pastor Dr. H. Kelly McKnight Jr. Pleads Guilty to One Count of Wire Fraud

Published on 2011-03-11 07:43:00

Dr. H. Kelly McKnight Jr., pastor of Bible Deliverance Temple, pleads guilty to wire fraud after falsifying mortgage application to purchase property for ministry.DISGRACE: Harrisburg SC pastor Dr. H. Kelly McKnight Jr., who is the senior pastor at > read more

London-Based Pastor Albert Odulele Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of 14 Year Old Boy, Says He "Battled" Sexuality for Years

Published on 2011-03-11 07:30:00

UK-based evangelical pastor Albert Odulele pleads guilty to sexual assault of 14 year old boy and 21 year old man, says he had been battling "sexuality" for years.SHAME: UK-based pastor Albert Odulele, 47, has pleaded guilty to sexual assaulting a 1 > read more

Brooklyn Teen, Zhanna Smsarian Throws Acid in Face of Former Friend Albina Eshimbaeva

Published on 2011-03-11 07:18:00

SHOCK: A feud between two students at Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton High School came to a head when Zhanna Smsarian threw acid in the face of her one-time friend Albina Eshimbaeva, according to the New York Daily News. Zhanna reportedly admitted to author > read more

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Puts 21 Priests on Administrative Leave Pending Investigation Over Molestation of Minors

Published on 2011-03-10 09:05:00

Surprise, surprise. The Roman Catholic Church is in the news again over priests sexually molesting minors. According to Philly.com, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has put 21 priests had been put on administrative leave, because of allegations of sex > read more

Bodies of Missing NJ Couple, Evande Orna & Troy Edwards, Found Stuffed in Trunk of Car on Brooklyn Street

Published on 2011-03-10 08:24:00

Bodies of NJ couple, Evande Orna & Troy Edwards, missing for more than two weeks, found stuffed in trunk of Nissan Altima car on Brooklyn street.SHOCK: The bodies of missing New Jersey couple, Evande Orna & boyfriend Troy Edwards were found s > read more

Limon Police Officer Jay Sheridan Shot & Killed Serving Warrant, Suspect Dead from Apparent Suicide

Published on 2011-03-10 08:13:00

Police Officer Jay Sheridan, with Limon, CO, police department, shot and killed serving arrest warrant, suspect dead in apparent suicide.We are saddened to report another senseless murder of a law enforcement officer. According to Officer Down Memori > read more

Texans Player Kareem Jackson Under Fire for Tweets About Watching Cockfighting in Dominican Republic

Published on 2011-03-09 10:48:00

Texans corner back Kareem Jackson under fire for tweet about cockfighting in Dominican Republic.First Michael Vick came along with dog fighting and now we have Texans corner back Kareem Jackson tweeting about a cockfight he attended in the Dominican > read more

Cops: CT Man David Davis Slashes Man with Scissors in the Middle of Getting a Hair Cut

Published on 2011-03-09 10:34:00

David Davis, a CT resident, charged with first degree assault for stabbing man with scissors, as he was getting hair cut.David Davis, who was in the middle of getting a hair cut, slashed a man with scissors and left before the barber could finish. Da > read more

Deputy Marshal John Perry Shot & Killed Serving Warrant for Arrest of Carlos Boles in St. Louis

Published on 2011-03-08 22:05:00

Another law enforcement officer has been killed by another criminal who had no business being out on the streets. Deputy Marshal John Perry, another marshal and a police officer were shot by suspect Carlos Boles, who was found dead in the home. Perry > read more

Claire Abdeldaim Caught Trying to Hide Nearly $170,000 in Underwear at JFK Airport to Avoid Paying Taxes on Sudan Land Sale

Published on 2011-03-08 09:29:00

Claire Abdeldaim caught trying to sneak nearly $170,000 in cash in underwear through JFK airport to avoid paying taxes on proceeds from land sale in Sudan.Claire Abdeldaim was caught trying to sneak nearly $170,000 in cash in her underwear at JFK Int > read more

Two U.S. Marshals Shot, One Police Officer Wounded, Attempting to Arrest Carlos Boles in St. Louis Home

Published on 2011-03-08 09:03:00

SHOCK: Two U.S. marshals and a St. Louis police officer were shot while trying to arrest Carlos Boles in the 3100 block of Osage Street shortly before 7 a.m., the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said. The conditions of the two marshals are unclear at this t > read more

Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) Sued by Judicial Watch on Behalf of Former Aide Winsome Packer for "Unwanted Touching"

Published on 2011-03-08 05:53:00

Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) has been sued by the Judicial Watch on behalf of Winsome Packer, a former aide to the congressman. Here's the press release in its entirety:Washington, DC -- March 7, 2011Judicial Watch, the public interest group that inves > read more

Group of Parents Accuses Dunwoody Ga., School Board Member Nancy Jester of Favoring Segregation at Two Schools

Published on 2011-03-07 15:28:00

Is segregation coming to pockets of DeKalb County, Ga? A group of parents from Dunwoody seem to think so and have enlisted the help of a powerful Atlanta lawyer, Lee Parks, to sue the school board if part of a redistricting plan is approved Monday ni > read more

Rolanda Watts, Former Talk Show Host & WNBC Reporter, Arrested for DUI in Los Angeles

Published on 2011-03-06 09:06:00

SHAME: Rolanda Watts, former WNBC and WABC reporter and anchor, was arrested Saturday morning in Los Angeles for suspicion of driving under the influence -- DUI. According to TMZ, Watts was busted at 1:30 AM in Hollywood and was booked into jail in V > read more

Oregon School Bus Driver Ken Webber Suspended for Refusing to Remove Confederate Flag From Personal Vehicle

Published on 2011-03-06 08:57:00

Ken Webber, Phoenix-Talent school bus driver, suspended for refusing to take down Confederate flag from his personal vehicle.School bus driver Ken Webber, who works for the Phoenix-Talent school district, was suspended for the Confederate flag. Many > read more

VIDEO: Stuyvesant High School Students Suspended for Racist Rap Video Targeting Black Classmate

Published on 2011-03-06 08:22:00

Group of white students at Stuyvesant High School suspended for racist and vile lyrics in rap video targeting black classmate.When I think Stuyvesant High School, located in New York City, I don't exactly think racism, but that's exactly what a music > read more

NYC "Parking Spot" Rage Leads to Lana Rosas Being Knocked into Coma by Oscar Fuller

Published on 2011-03-04 11:07:00

Parking spot rage leads to Lana Rosas being in a coma. According to the NY Post, Ms. Rosas was holding a parking spot for her boyfriend between two parked cars outside 520 E. 14th St. at 11:40 p.m. last Friday when Oscar Fuller drove up in a silver m > read more

OH Elementary School Principal Scott Schmidt Apologizes After Black Student, Nikko Burton, Made to Play Slave in Lesson

Published on 2011-03-04 10:40:00

Chapelfield Elementary School principal Scott Schmidt apologizes to Aneka Burton, after her son, Nikko Burton, who is black, made to play slave in Social Studies lesson.Scott Schmidt, principal of Chapelfield Elementary School in Gahanna, OH, apologi > read more

David Lynch, Leader of White Supremacist American Front, Found Shot to Death in California Home

Published on 2011-03-04 10:09:00

David Lynch, leader of white supremacist group American Front, found shot to death in California home, Charles Gilbert Demar III, a "person of interest."If you live a life spreading hatred, then chances are, it will catch up with you at some point. T > read more

Fennville High Basketball Player Wes Leonard Collapses & Dies Shortly After Making Game Winning Shot

Published on 2011-03-04 09:20:00

Wes Leonard, a student at Fennville High in Michigan, collapsed on the basketball court and later died after making a game-winning layup in overtime to cap his team's perfect season, according to the AJC. He hit the game-winning basket Thursday again > read more

Terrie Robinson Charged with Murder After Body of 3 YO Son Found in Oven in Greenville, MS Home

Published on 2011-03-03 11:03:00

Mississippi woman, Terrie Robinson, charged with murder after body of her three year old son, Tristan, found in oven in kitchen, still warm.SHOCK: Terrie Robinson, of Greenville, MS, has been arrested and charged with murdering her three year old son > read more

National Enquirer Publishes Pictures of Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown's Daughter, Bobbi Kristina, Allegedly Snorting Cocaine

Published on 2011-03-03 10:30:00

Whitney Houston teenage daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, allegedly caught snorting cocaine.Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Bobby Brown & Whitney Houston, has been photographed allegedly snorting cocaine. That's not a picture anyone would like to > read more

Police: GA Man, Joseph Lee Stringer, Charged with Shoplifting After Stuffing Rotisserie Chicken, Chicken Wings in Pants

Published on 2011-03-03 09:59:00

MORON: Joseph Lee Stringer of Kingston, Ga., was arrested and charged with shoplifting after police said he stuffed a rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, a mouth guard and two toothbrushes down the front of his pants and walked out of a Walmart withou > read more

BYU Center Brandon Davies' College Education in Jeopardy After Suspension from Basketball Team for Premarital Sex

Published on 2011-03-03 09:26:00

Brigham Young University center Brandon Davies suspended from basketball team for rest of season & college education at the school in jeopardy over premarital sex with girlfriend.Brigham Young University center Brandon Davies was suspended from t > read more

Shanterrica Madden Charged with 1st Degree Murder in Stabbing Death of MTSU Basketball Player Tina Stewart

Published on 2011-03-03 08:53:00

Middle Tennesse State University basketball player Tina Stewart stabbed to death by roommate Shanterrica Madden during argument.SHOCK: Shanterrica Madden has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Middle Tennessee State University bask > read more

New Birth Missionary Cuts Salaries, Eliminates Two Jobs As Membership Drops in Aftermath of Sexual Coercion Accusations Against Bishop Eddie Long

Published on 2011-03-02 20:20:00

Is New Birth Missionary Baptist Church losing members after a gay sex scandal rocked the megachurch? Seems that there's more going on financially than we realized. It is also interesting that Bishop Eddie L. Long has managed to collect more than $1 m > read more

GA Middle School Students, Alejandra Sosa & William Lambert III, Suspended from School for Posting Nasty Facebook Message Calling Teacher a "Pedophile" & Rapist

Published on 2011-03-02 15:11:00

Alejandra Sosa & William Lambert III, middle school students in Douglas County, GA, suspended for calling teacher "pedophile" & "rapist" on Facebook.Debbie Napier-Smith, Principal of Coal Mountain Elementary in Forsyth County Ga.Three Douglas > read more

Teenage Father Christopher Earl Glass Stabs 5 Month Old Son to Death After Abduction in Palmdale, Later Killed by Police

Published on 2011-03-02 11:24:00

Christopher Earl Glass, 17, stabs five month old son to death after abducting child from mother, later killed by police during foot chase in Palmdale.Teenage father Christopher Earl Glass is accused of the unthinkable -- stabbing his five-month old s > read more

Steve Harvey's Ex-Wife Says He Sent Her Valentine's Day Chocolate with Gag Order in Box

Published on 2011-03-02 10:30:00

Steve Harvey and his ex-wife, Mary, are in the news again. This time she is accusing the "relationship expert" of sending her a gag order hidden in a box of Valentine's Day chocolates. According to TMZ, she said she was served the Thursday after Vale > read more

Serena Williams Underwent Emergency Surgery for Pulmonary Embolism

Published on 2011-03-02 10:19:00

Tennis great Serena Williams underwent emergency surgery for pulmonary embolism.Our thoughts and prayers go out to Serena Williams, who is currently hospitalized after undergoing surgery for a pulmonary embolism Monday. Her representatives said docto > read more

URGENT: Frankfurt Police Says 2 Dead, 2 Injured in Attack on Bus Carrying US Military

Published on 2011-03-02 10:11:00

SHOCK: Frankfurt police confirm 2 dead, 2 injured in attack on bus carrying US military.According to CBS, Frankfurt airport said shots have been fired at a bus carrying U.S. soldiers, and a German news agency says two people were killed and two wou > read more

Lone Black Candidate Clement Omoboy Esebamen Makes History in Irish Elections Despite Losing Seat

Published on 2011-03-02 09:51:00

It is refreshing to see that a black man, Clement Omoboy Esebamen, ran for a parliamentary seat in the general elections in the Republic of Ireland. Though he lost, it speaks volumes that he had enough supporters to wage a campaign. According to the > read more

Mike Huckabee Bolsters Position with "Birther Movement" by Telling Barefaced Lie Obama Grew up in Kenya

Published on 2011-03-02 09:27:00

When is presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee going to apologize for spreading a dirty lie about President Obama growing up in Kenya? Some conservatives will say anything to come across as smart. So much for decency. Anything to appease the fringe, righ > read more

Rep. Mark Hatfield (R-Waycross) & 93 Republican Lawmakers Back "Birther Bill" in Georgia

Published on 2011-03-02 07:31:00

Rep. Mark Hatfield and 93 fellow Republican lawmakers back Georgia House Bill 401 to require presidential and vice presidential candidates to prove natural-born citizenship to get on ballot.The "birther" bill has finally come to the state of Georgia > read more

Anti-Gay Christian Fundamentalist Rev. Grant Storms Caught Masturbating at Metairie Park LA

Published on 2011-03-01 13:25:00

Anti-gay pastor Rev. Grant Storms taken into police custody after being caught masturbating in Metairie park.HYPOCRITE: Rev. Grant Storms, a staunch anti-gay Christian fundamentalist, known for using a bullhorn to stage protests of the Southern Decad > read more

Judge Rules Miami Dade Police Officer Carol McKinnon Violated Civil Rights of Unarmed Black Man Rudy Morris

Published on 2011-03-01 10:56:00

Miami Dade Circuit Judge William Thomas has ruled Police Officer Carol McKinnon violated constitutional rights of an unarmed black man, Rudy Morris, when she shot him in the back as he ran away. Ray Taseff, lead counsel for the family of Mr. Morris, > read more

John Jay Grad Kamisha Richards Stabbed to Death in Dispute With Boyfriend's Sister Over $20 for Diapers & Milk

Published on 2011-03-01 10:10:00

John Jay grad and JPMorgan Chase employee Kamisha Richards stabbed to death in dispute over $20 for milk and diapers for boyfriend's sister, Kayla Henriques.SHOCK: Kamisha Richards, a 22-year-old John Jay graduate, was stabbed to death in a Brooklyn > read more

Singer Christina Aguilera Arrested on Misdemeanor Charges, Released on $250 Bail

Published on 2011-03-01 09:32:00

Singer Christina Aguilera arrested on public intoxication charges, boyfriend Matthew Rutler facing driving under the influence charge.First Christina Aguilera botches the National Anthem at the recent Superbowl and now she has another PR nightmare -- > read more

Jessica Tata, Operator of Houston Home Day Care Where Four Children Died in Fire, Flees to Nigeria

Published on 2011-02-28 18:45:00

Houston home day care operator Jessica Tata flees to Nigeria after fire claims lives of four children, Shomari Dickerson, Elizabeth Kojah, Kendyll Stradford and Elias Castillo.SHAME: Jessica Tata, the operator of a Houston home day care center that, > read more

Senior ESPN Writer Howard Bryant Arrested for Domestic Assault on Estranged Wife & Hitting a Police Officer

Published on 2011-02-28 12:30:00

ESPN writer Howard Bryant arrested in front of Massachusetts pizzeria for domestic assault on estranged wife, hitting police officer trying to subdue him.First Dominic Carter beat his wife up, now Howard Bryant, a senior writer for ESPN, is in the ne > read more

Iraqi War Vet Colby Bohannan Launches Group to Give Scholarships to "White Males," Claims Exclusion in College Application Process

Published on 2011-02-28 09:15:00

Iraqi war veteran Colby Bohannan launches scholarship program for white males only because they "are excluded when they apply to college."The Former Majority Association for Equality has launched a college scholarship for white males, who it claims i > read more

NOI Minister Louis Farrakhan Says Moammar Gadhafi "Has Always Been a Friend" & Refuses to Repudiate Actions Against Libyans

Published on 2011-02-28 09:01:00

Louis Farrakhan says embattled Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi "has always been a friend" and refuses to distance himself from him.Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan said embattled Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi has always been a friend > read more

SHOCK: Bloomberg News Journalist Assaulted in Beijing While Covering Police Deployment

Published on 2011-02-27 21:43:00

SHOCK: A journalist working for Bloomberg News was assaulted Saturday in Beijing while covering the deployment of police in response to online calls for protests in the capital of China, Bloomberg reports.At least five men in plain clothes, who appea > read more

Melissa Leo Wins Best Supporting Female Actress, Drops F-Word

Published on 2011-02-27 20:08:00

Melissa Leo wins Best Supporting Female Actress for "The Fighter" and she had to drop the f-word. Priceless and I see a fine for ABC from the FCC in the near future. Sorry, but this is a shameful display of vulgarity. She won't be remembered for her > read more

Fight Between Teenage Groups at Houston Rodeo Cook-off Leaves Two Shot

Published on 2011-02-27 19:16:00

Who would have ever thought a fight between teens could break out at a rodeo! Well, it did. According to KTRK, the shooting occurred at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo held at Reliant Stadium in.The shooting happened half an hour before the carn > read more

Huntsville Minor Hockey League Sparks Controversy Over Hosting Dachshund Race at Ice Rink

Published on 2011-02-25 12:00:00

It is a sad commentary that the Huntsville Havoc minor league hockey team decides to host a dachshund race to raise money for NASCAR driver Ryan Newman's animal welfare foundation,by allowing the dogs to run at an ice rink. Doesn't that rise to the l > read more

Philmore Reed Loses Property to Tax Foreclosure &kamp; Fatally Shoots Wrecker Driver Travis Fenty Sent to Remove Cars

Published on 2011-02-24 20:47:00

Foreclosures have led some people to do some crazy things. Reed had known for two years that his property in Atlanta was sold in a tax sale, according to the AJC, but he decided to take matters into his own hands by refusing to leave. When the wrecke > read more

Retired Atlanta Pastor & High Ranking United Methodist Church Official Albert Turnell Jr. Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Published on 2011-02-24 12:40:00

SHAME: Albert Turnell Jr., 71, who is a retired minister and a district superintendent of the United Methodist Church, was arrested Thursday morning at his home in Smyrna, Ga., on federal child pornography charges. According to the Atlanta Journal C > read more

Nick Jonas, Sheryl Crow & Natasha Bedingfield With No Connection to Motown to Perform at White House Black History Bash

Published on 2011-02-24 12:24:00

White House chooses three white singers Nick Jonas, Sheryl Crow & Natasha Bedingfield, with no connection to Motown, to perform at Black History bash.President Barack Obama will be hosting an event -- "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the Whit > read more

Teenage Cop Killer Nicholas Lindsey Ordered Held Without Bail in Murder of St. Petersburg Officer David Crawford

Published on 2011-02-23 11:41:00

Nicholas Lindsey, 16, arrested and charged in shooting death of St. Petersburg police officer David Crawford.SHAME: Teenager Nicholas Lindsey has been arrested in the fatal shooting of St. Petersburg police officer David Crawford Monday night. Lindse > read more

Providence RI School District to Send Dismissal Letters to All Its 1,926 Teachers

Published on 2011-02-23 07:59:00

The Providence, RI, school district plans to send out dismissal notices to its 1,926 teachers, in a move that is sure to rile union leaders, according to the Providence Journal. Here's an excerpt:In a letter sent to all teachers Tuesday, Supt. Tom Br > read more

Nassau County Judge Rules Disgruntled Employee Harsharan Sethi Has Right to Blog About Ex-Boss

Published on 2011-02-23 07:54:00

Judge rules Harsharan Sethi, fired from job at publisher of "Cambridge Who's Who" directories, has First Amendment right to blog about ex-boss.Harsharan Sethi, former director of a management information systems company in Long Island, NY, that publi > read more

Sabrina Thompson Makes History as First Black Woman to Compete in Bass Pro Shops Tournament

Published on 2011-02-23 07:36:00

Sabrina Thompson makes history as the first black angler to compete in Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open.Sabrina Thompson has made history as the first black woman to compete in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open. According to NBCDFW, Th > read more

Reggae Superstar Buju Banton Found Guilty on Three Out of Four Drug Charges

Published on 2011-02-22 18:44:00

Reggae superstar Buju Banton found guilty of drug charges during second trial, faces 15 years in prison.Jamaican reggae superstar Buju Banton was found guilty on three of four drug charges. He faces 15 years in prison. Banton, whose real name is Mark > read more

Conservative Windbag Rush Limbaugh Defends Attack on Michelle Obama as "Highly Civil"

Published on 2011-02-22 12:35:00

Rush Limbaugh says attack on Michelle Obama for eating short ribs as "highly civil."Rush Limbaugh is defending his attack on Michelle Obama's ancho-chile short rib dinner Saturday night as "civil." When will one of his handlers tell him to take a loo > read more

Glenn Beck Asks, "How Long Does It Take For U.S. To Go Back To A 1960s Or 1860s Way Of Life?"

Published on 2011-02-22 10:51:00

Fox News resident wingnut Glenn Beck may have outdone himself this time. According to Media Matters, during his February 22nd radio show he said "Egypt Changed In 19 Days. How Long Does It Take" For U.S. To Go Back To A 1960s Or 1860s Way Of Life? If > read more

Americans Scott & Jean Adam, Phyllis Mackay & Bob Riggle Fatally Shot by Somali Pirates

Published on 2011-02-22 10:40:00

URGENT: Four Americans Gunned Down On Yacht Hijacked by Somali PiratesSHOCK: Americans Scott and Jean Adam of California, and Phyllis Mackay and Bob Riggle of Washington state, have been shot and killed by Somali pirates after their yacht was hija > read more

Diane Waterman, Maryland GOP First Vice Chair, Under Fire for Naming Pet Cow "Oprah"

Published on 2011-02-22 10:23:00

Maryland GOP First Vice Chair, Diana Waterman, under fire for naming pet black angus cow after talk show queen Oprah Winfrey.Diana Waterman, who is the newly elected First Vice Chairman of the state Republican Party, is under fire for naming her blac > read more

11 Year Old Boy Arrested & Handcuffed Over "Inappropriate" Stick Figure Drawings with One Pointing Gun

Published on 2011-02-22 10:07:00

11 Year old Arvada, CO, boy arrested & handcuffed for drawing stick figures with one pointing gun, with the words, "teacher must die."SHAME: An 11 year old Arvada boy was arrested and taken away in handcuffs for drawing stick figures of himself w > read more

Daughter of Malcolm X, Malikah Shabazz, Arrested in NC on Outstanding Warrants from New York

Published on 2011-02-21 19:58:00

Malikah Shabazz, daughter of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X, arrested in NC on several outstanding warrants from New York.Malikah Shabazz, daughter of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X, was arrested Friday and is currently being held in a Nort > read more

CNN: Some Female Military Veterans Facing Homelessness, Some Living in Cars

Published on 2011-02-21 19:45:00

It is a low-down dirty shame that we continue to have female military veterans homeless after serving their country overseas. Then why does the government think the military is such an awesome employer when you have people who served, coming home to > read more

Michelle Obama Under Fire for Eating Short Ribs During Vail Vacation While Touting Healthy Eating Habits

Published on 2011-02-21 17:47:00

First Lady Michelle Obama under fire for eating braised ancho-chile short rib during Vail vacation as she pushes anti-obesity childhood campaign.At first I thought it was no big deal to learn that First Lady Michelle Obama chowed down on a braised an > read more

AJC's Cynthia Tucker Says GOP 2012 Candidates Have To Pay "Crazy Tax" To Birthers, Sarah Palin & Michele Bachmann

Published on 2011-02-20 10:44:00

AJC's Cynthia Tucker says Republican 2012 candidates have to pay "crazy tax" to Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann, birthers and climate change deniers.Spoken in true form, the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Cynthia Tucker says the GOP candidates for pres > read more

Aretha Franklin's South Memphis Birthplace Falls in Disrepair with Rotting Floors, No Roof & Burnt-Out Back Section

Published on 2011-02-20 10:36:00

Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin's birthplace in Soulsville Memphis falls in complete disrepair as current owner can't maintain home.The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin gets a lot of R-E-S-P-E-C-T in show business, but it seems that her birth-home gets > read more

Steve Harvey's Ex-Wife Mary Harvey Continues to Deny Accusations of Lying About Divorce Settlement

Published on 2011-02-18 16:20:00

The drama continues with Steve Harvey and his ex-wife. She gave another interview on another radio station - Majic 102.3 to be exact.Listen to the audio: > read more

Incidents of Racism Continue to Dog University of Alabama Despite Steps Towards Inclusivity by President

Published on 2011-02-18 10:24:00

I have no words to adequately express the disgust I feel about the racial tensions simmering at the University of Alabama. Here's an excerpt from the Atlanta Journal Constitution:Recent flaps over racially offensive language at the University of Alab > read more

Former UPI Correspondent Helen Thomas Calls Obama a Coward & Equates His "Blackness" with Liberalism

Published on 2011-02-18 10:11:00

Helen Thomas, the former UPI White House correspondent who made some off-color remarks some time ago that cost her a cushy job, is spouting off again, specifically questioning President Barack Obama's "blackness." Hey, I never thought I would quote N > read more

Delray Beach Police Officer Sgt. Adam Rosenthal Killed in Automobile Accident

Published on 2011-02-17 10:07:38

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Florida police officer Sgt. Adam Rosenthal, who was killed in a car accident near the intersection of Southwest 18th Street and Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton at approximately 6:15 am Thursday morning. > read more

Delray Beach Police Officer Sgt. Adam Rosenthal Killed in Automobile Accident

Published on 2011-02-17 10:07:00

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Florida police officer Sgt. Adam Rosenthal, who was killed in a car accident near the intersection of Southwest 18th Street and Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton at approximately 6:15 am Thursday morning.Ac > read more

Mother Accuses Agent at Norman Manley Airport in Kingston, Jamaica, of Traumatizing 12 Year Old Daughter During Body Search

Published on 2011-02-17 08:54:28

Mother files complaint against Airports Authority of Jamaica saying her 12 year old daughter was violated during invasive body search, with no relatives present.The Airports Authority of Jamaica is getting some negative public relations that it would > read more

Mother Accuses Agent at Norman Manley Airport in Kingston, Jamaica, of Traumatizing 12 Year Old Daughter During Body Search

Published on 2011-02-17 08:54:00

Mother files complaint against Airports Authority of Jamaica saying her 12 year old daughter was violated during invasive body search, with no relatives present.The Airports Authority of Jamaica is getting some negative public relations that it would > read more

Trial of Jamaican-Born Evangelist Paul Lewis on Sexual Activities with Two Teenage Girls to Start

Published on 2011-02-17 08:39:21

Trial of Jamaican-born evangelist Paul Lewis for sexual activities with two teenage girls in Jamaica to start Thursday.Remember the dirtbag Jamaican-born pastor from Brooklyn Paul Lewis? His trial will start today in the Westmoreland Circuit Court in > read more

Trial of Jamaican-Born Evangelist Paul Lewis on Sexual Activities with Two Teenage Girls to Start

Published on 2011-02-17 08:39:00

Trial of Jamaican-born evangelist Paul Lewis for sexual activities with two teenage girls in Jamaica to start Thursday.Remember the dirtbag Jamaican-born pastor from Brooklyn Paul Lewis? His trial will start today in the Westmoreland Circuit Court in > read more

MSNBC Reject Tucker Carlson Attacks Michelle Obama Saying "She Will Raise Your Kids by Gunpoint"

Published on 2011-02-17 08:25:01

Fox News Channel contributor Tucker Carlson attacks Michelle Obama saying "she is will raise your kids at gunpoint.Why MSNBC reject Tucker Carlson is on any other network for his so-called "expertise" is beyond me. During an appearance on the Sean Ha > read more

MSNBC Reject Tucker Carlson Attacks Michelle Obama Saying "She Will Raise Your Kids by Gunpoint"

Published on 2011-02-17 08:25:00

Fox News Channel contributor Tucker Carlson attacks Michelle Obama saying "she is will raise your kids at gunpoint.Why MSNBC reject Tucker Carlson is on any other network for his so-called "expertise" is beyond me. During an appearance on the Sean Ha > read more

Musician Lenny Kravitz to Release Ninth Album "Black & White America" to Address Race Issues

Published on 2011-02-17 06:41:21

Singer and musician Lenny Kravitz, son of a black mother, Roxie Roker, who was a star of "The Jeffersons" and white television producer Sy Kravitz, said he will release his first album in three years entitled "Black and White America." No matter how > read more

Musician Lenny Kravitz to Release Ninth Album "Black & White America" to Address Race Issues

Published on 2011-02-17 06:41:00

Singer and musician Lenny Kravitz, son of a black mother, Roxie Roker, who was a star of "The Jeffersons" and white television producer Sy Kravitz, said he will release his first album in three years entitled "Black and White America." No matter how > read more

West Virginia Deputy U.S. Marshal Shot & Killed Serving Warrant on Charles Smith, Suspect Dead & Two Other Deputies Wounded

Published on 2011-02-16 14:03:29

Developing: A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on Charles Smith. The suspect was also killed. The deputy was one of three who approached the Elkins, WV home Wednesday morning. The other two depities were wou > read more

West Virginia Deputy U.S. Marshal Shot & Killed Serving Warrant on Charles Smith, Suspect Dead & Two Other Deputies Wounded

Published on 2011-02-16 14:03:00

Developing: A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on Charles Smith. The suspect was also killed. The deputy was one of three who approached the Elkins, WV home Wednesday morning. The other two depities were wou > read more

Black Dallas Commissioner, John Wiley Price, Tells White Citizens at Meeting to "Go to Hell"

Published on 2011-02-16 13:34:50

Black Dallas Commissioner John Wiley Price gets into altercation with Jeff Turner and other citizens and says all who are white "go to hell."Dallas Commissioner John Wiley Price should be ashamed of himself for telling a few citizens to "go to hell" > read more

Black Dallas Commissioner, John Wiley Price, Tells White Citizens at Meeting to "Go to Hell"

Published on 2011-02-16 13:34:00

Black Dallas Commissioner John Wiley Price gets into altercation with Jeff Turner and other citizens and says all who are white "go to hell."Dallas Commissioner John Wiley Price should be ashamed of himself for telling a few citizens to "go to hell" > read more

Veteran Journalist Nir Rosen Steps Down from NYU Fellowship After Coming Under Fire for Joking About Lara Logan Sexual Assault

Published on 2011-02-16 12:21:37

Veteran journalist Nir Rosen resigns from NYU fellowship after coming under fire for joking about sexual assault in Egpyt on Lara Logan.SHAMEFUL: Veteran journalist Nir Rosen has resigned from his fellowship at New York University after he put his fo > read more

The Hinterland Gazette's Janet Shan Talks with CNN's John Blake About Church Scandals & Why Some Members Won't Leave

Published on 2011-02-16 10:36:51

The Hinterland Gazette's Janet Shan talks about church scandals with CNN's John Blake.Coming soon: The Hinterland Gazette to be featured in article written by CNN's John Blake about the reaction of church members to scandals involving their pastors. > read more

US Immigration Agent Jaime Zapata Shot & Killed While Driving in Northern Mexico, Another Agent Wounded

Published on 2011-02-16 09:34:49

ICE agent Jaime Zapata shot & killed while driving in northern Mexico, another agent wounded.Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jaime Zapata, who was shot and killed, another wounded while > read more

The Hinterland Gazette's Janet Shan Talks with CNN's John Blake About Church Scandals & Why Some Members Won't Leave

Published on 2011-02-15 18:31:00

The Hinterland Gazette's Janet Shan talks about church scandals with CNN's John Blake.Coming soon: The Hinterland Gazette to be featured in article written by CNN's John Blake about the reaction of church members to scandals involving their pastors. > read more

Cartoon Portraying First Lady Michelle Obama as Burger-Eating Fat Woman Appears on Andrew Breitbart's Website

Published on 2011-02-15 10:20:43

Cartoon portraying Michelle Obama as hamburger eating fat woman appears on Andrew Breitbart's Big Journalism website.Andrew Breitbart is at it again. This time a cartoon ran on his Big Journalism website portraying First Lady Michelle Obama as a burg > read more

CT Man Facing Murder & Assault Charges for Killing His Friend & Injuring 3 Others Over "Flatulence" Jokes

Published on 2011-02-15 10:12:03

Marc Higgins facing murder & assault charges for killing friend and injuring three others after they made fun of his "flatulence."Marc Higgins of Bristol, CT, is accused of stabbing a friend to death and injuring three others at a party, accordin > read more

CT Man Facing Murder & Assault Charges for Killing His Friend & Injuring 3 Others Over "Flatulence" Jokes

Published on 2011-02-15 10:12:00

Marc Higgins facing murder & assault charges for killing friend and injuring three others after they made fun of his "flatulence."Marc Higgins of Bristol, CT, is accused of stabbing a friend to death and injuring three others at a party, accordin > read more

Forsyth County, Ga., Elementary School Principal Debbie Napier-Smith Seen in Facebook Picture Holding Gun

Published on 2011-02-15 09:26:39

Picture of Coal Mountain Elementary School principal Debbie Napier-Smith holding gun on her Facebook page. Debbie Napier Smith [woman in forefront] (Facebook) If a student brings a gun to school or is even holding a gun in any setting, all hell brea > read more

Britain-Based Pastor & Illegal Immigrant Lucy Adeniji Accused of "Modern-Day Slavery" in Smuggling Two Girls & Woman from Nigeria

Published on 2011-02-15 09:14:04

Lucy Adeniji, a pastor & illegal immigrant in Britain, facing prison time after smuggling two girls & a woman from Nigeria to work in her home in a case of "modern-day slavery.Modern-day slavery rears its ugly head in Britain, thanks to pasto > read more

Britain-Based Pastor & Illegal Immigrant Lucy Adeniji Accused of "Modern-Day Slavery" in Smuggling Two Girls & Woman from Nigeria

Published on 2011-02-15 09:14:00

Lucy Adeniji, a pastor & illegal immigrant in Britain, facing prison time after smuggling two girls & a woman from Nigeria to work in her home in a case of "modern-day slavery.Modern-day slavery rears its ugly head in Britain, thanks to pasto > read more

Cartoon Portraying First Lady Michelle Obama as Burger-Eating Fat Woman Appears on Andrew Breitbart's Website

Published on 2011-02-15 08:16:00

Cartoon portraying Michelle Obama as hamburger eating fat woman appears on Andrew Breitbart's Big Journalism website.Andrew Breitbart is at it again. This time a cartoon ran on his Big Journalism website portraying First Lady Michelle Obama as a burg > read more

Is the University of Michigan Deliberately Placing Qualified Black Students on Waiting List?

Published on 2011-02-14 19:53:00

Is the University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, deliberating placing black students from Detroit area with superior educational credentials on a waiting list? Well, my sources tell me that two black students, one a Merit scholarship recipient wi > read more

Forsyth County, Ga., Elementary School Principal Debbie Napier-Smith Seen in Facebook Picture Holding Gun

Published on 2011-02-14 16:52:00

Picture of Coal Mountain Elementary School principal Debbie Napier-Smith holding gun on her Facebook page.Debbie Napier Smith [woman in forefront] (Facebook)If a student brings a gun to school or is even holding a gun in any setting, all hell breaks > read more

Shooting at Middle Tennessee State University, One Person Shot and Suspect Still at Large

Published on 2011-02-14 12:33:00

URGENT: Shooting at Middle Tennessee State University at Murfreesboro after shooting in Basic Applied Science building. One person shot and gunman is still at large. More to follow...... > read more

Low Income Heating Program to Get Budget Ax by the Obama Administration

Published on 2011-02-14 06:23:00

The low income heating assistance program will be drastically reduced under President Barack Obama's new budget.Low income people in this country who received assistance for their home heating bills are in for a rude awakening Monday morning, thanks > read more

Cee-Lo Looks Ridiculous Dressed as a Bird for Grammy Performance

Published on 2011-02-13 20:52:00

I don't know whether to throw seeds at my TV after seeing Cee-Lo in a ridiculous bird costume for his performance. Hey, Lady Gaga's egg hatched and Cee-Lo fell out. > read more

Aretha Franklin Appears on Grammys Looking Frail

Published on 2011-02-13 19:14:00

Aretha Franklin looks sick. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family. > read more

Lady Gaga On the Red Carpet Incubating in an Egg, Where Will it End?

Published on 2011-02-13 17:35:00

This is just ridiculous, but I have to give it to Lady Gaga -- she knows how to work the red carpet. She is being carried in a egg -- incubating. > read more

British Comedian SNL Guest Host Russell Brand's Monologue on SNL Horrible

Published on 2011-02-12 22:44:00

Well, this week's SNL guest Russell Brand monologue is downright horrible. It also included him touching himself in a dig against the TSA and wearing tight pants.Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5 > read more

BREAKING: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Steps Down

Published on 2011-02-11 10:11:00

URGENT: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down, on his way to residence Sharm El Sheikh.The people with the power have shown there is strength in numbers! Next up should be Zimbabwe and Robert Mugabe. Mubarak has reportedly handed over control t > read more

Talk Show Queen Oprah Winfrey Calls for Respect for President Barack Obama, Echoing Patti Labelle's Call at MLK Celebration

Published on 2011-02-11 07:32:00

Oprah Winfrey calls on President Barack Obama's critics to show some respect for him, echoing powerhouse Patti LaBelle's calls to "respect man in White House.Oprah Winfrey is calling on critics of her friend, President Obama, to "show some level of r > read more

Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee Takes to House Floor to Say Pepsi Zero Superbowl Ad "Demeaning to Black Women"

Published on 2011-02-11 06:55:00

Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee says Pepsi Superbowl ad showing angry black woman, racist and demeaning to black women.Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) took to the House floor Tuesday night to let her feelings about the Pepsi Zero Max commercial that aired dur > read more

Antonio Cardenas-Rico Facing Murder Charges in Stabbing Deaths of Two Small Children in Lawrenceville GA home

Published on 2011-02-10 11:56:00

Antonio Cardenas-Rico charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Edward Garcia, 1 and Bradley Garcia, 3, in Lawrenceville, Ga., home.It takes the worst kind of scum to murder a child. Antonio Cardenas-Rico, 28, has been charged with two counts of > read more

Mississippi Chapter of Sons of Confederate Veterans Pushing for License Plate Honoring Former KKK Grand Wizard Nathan Baedford Forrest

Published on 2011-02-10 09:10:00

Sons of Confederate Veterans' Mississippi division pushing for license plates honoring former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard and Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest.Mississippi is in the news again. This time a fight is brewing over a proposal to issu > read more

Does North Point Community Church Have a Diversity Issue?

Published on 2011-02-10 08:48:00

Does North Point Community Church have a diversity issue, since black choir performed at "Let's Move" campaign function where First Lady Michelle Obama gave speech?I blogged about First Lady Michelle Obama coming to my church, North Point Community S > read more

SHOCK: Two Children Ages 1 & 4 Found Dead in Lawrenceville, Ga., Home, Another Child & Father Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Published on 2011-02-09 20:46:00

SHOCK: Two children, ages one and four, were found dead in a Lawrenceville, Ga., home Wednesday evening. According to CBS Atlanta, a third child, age four, was airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. The father of the children was > read more

Live Streaming: First Lady Michelle Obama's Speech at North Point Community Church

Published on 2011-02-09 13:54:00

The White House has released the full text of Mrs. Obama's speech at North Point Community Christian Church:Good afternoon everyone. Thank you so much. I am thrilled to be here with all of you today to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Let's Move > read more

MIT Health-Economics Guru Jonathan Gruber to Explain Complicated Obamacare in Graphic Novel

Published on 2011-02-09 11:18:00

From the Daily Beast: MIT Health-Economics Guru Jonathan Gruber to Explain Obamacare in a Graphic NovelTo some Obama is a superhero, to others a supervillian. Now his signature legislation, health care, is getting its own starri > read more

TV One Founder Cathy Hughes Puts Monique & Halle Berry on Blast for Winning Oscars for Portrayal of "Worst Kind of Scum" in Movies

Published on 2011-02-09 10:49:00

TV One founder Cathy Hughes puts Monique and Halle Berry on blast for portraying the lowest level of scum in the black community.TV One founder Cathy Hughes puts Monique and Halle Berry on blast saying their Oscar wins came from portraying the worst > read more

First Lady Michelle Obama Says Facebook "Isn't Something Her Kids Need"

Published on 2011-02-09 10:12:00

First Lady Michelle Obama doesn't think Facebook is a good outlet for young kids.First Lady Michelle Obama doesn't think that Facebook is such a good place for young kids. During an interview on NBC's Today Show Wednesday, she said she's happy her da > read more

Mansfield TX School District Superintendent Bob Morrison Backs Away from Introducing Arabic Program After Public Outcry

Published on 2011-02-09 09:59:00

Bob Morrison, Mansfield TX school district superintendent backs away from introduction of Arabic studies program after public outcry.Superintendent of Mansfield, TX, school district, Bob Morrison, is backing off plans for an Arabic studies program af > read more

Michelle Obama to Give Speech as Part of "Let's Move" Campaign at Predominantly White North Point Community Church in Alpharetta

Published on 2011-02-09 08:00:00

First Lady Michelle Obama to speak at predominantly white North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, commenter on church online chat calls husband a Socialist & says she has no right to speak there.First Lady Michelle Obama is coming to Atlanta > read more

Texas Judge Temporarily Lifts Gag Order in Steve Harvey & Ex-Wife Divorce So He Could Address Mary Harvey's Accusations

Published on 2011-02-08 14:08:00

Texas judge temporarily lifts gag order so Steve Harvey & attorneys could prove ex-wife Mary told bare-face lies.The hot mess between Steve Harvey and his ex-wife Mary, may be coming to an end. According to Bossip, a Texas judge temporarily lifte > read more

South Memphis Man, Marco Blanch, Facing Felony Charge for Allegedly Raping 79 Y.O. Woman Suffering From Alzheimer's Disease

Published on 2011-02-08 13:34:00

Memphis man, Marco Blanch, facing felony aggravated rape charge for allegedly raping 79 year old woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease. There are some people in our midst who don't deserve the air they breathe. Marco Blanch is facing a felony aggr > read more

Centers for Rehab Services Fires Deborah Bonanno & James Sprung for Sending Email Portraying Obama as a Tar Ball

Published on 2011-02-08 13:14:00

Deborah Bonanno & James Sprung sue their former employer, Centers for Rehab Services, after they were fired for forwarding emails portraying President Barack Obama as a tar ball.Tarball (Fast Company)The Centers for Rehab Services has been sued b > read more

UK Radio Show Host Reggie Yates Changes Name of Rihanna's Sexually Provocative New Song "S&M" to "Come On"

Published on 2011-02-07 13:02:00

Rihanna expresses outrage on Twitter after U.K.-based radio show host changes name of racy new song from "S&M" to "Come On."So, Rihanna, who is fast becoming an embarrassment to young people everywhere, is reportedly upset that her new single S&a > read more

Was the Pepsi Zero Max Superbowl Commercial With "Angry Black Woman" Offensive?

Published on 2011-02-07 11:40:00

Did you find the Pepsi Zero Max Superbowl commercial with the "angry black woman" dogging her man offensive?Were you offended by the "angry black woman" emasculating her man in the Pepsi Zero Max Superbowl commercial? Well, I thought it was funny, bu > read more

Ethiopian Woman Records YouTube Rant Saying "Black American Women Most Desperate on Planet"

Published on 2011-02-07 11:29:00

Ethiopian woman, married to Asian, says Black American women the "most desperate on the planet" and "no-one aspires to be like Black America."An Ethiopian woman, married to an Asian, recorded a racist rant against black American women on YouTube, say > read more

Crime-Fighting Rastamouse, with Jamaican Accent, Coming to British Children's Television Programming in 2011

Published on 2011-02-07 11:09:00

Crime-fighting Rastafarian mouse, Rastamouse, complete with Jamaican accent, comes to BBC children's television programming in 2011.How times have changed. I remember as a child growing up in Jamaica, Rastafarians were generally looked down up. Well, > read more

Gregory Seabrook Finds Noose in Front of Work Locker After Filing Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against FDNY

Published on 2011-02-07 08:32:00

Gregory Seabrook, a black electrician with FDNY finds noose in front of work locker after filing race discrimination lawsuit against department.Gregory Seabrook, an electrician with the New York City Fire Department, who filed a race discrimination l > read more

Bradley Kent Strott Charged With Aggravated Battery For Stabbing Florida Man Because he is a Muslim

Published on 2011-02-06 18:56:00

Florida man stabbed by Bradley Kent Strott when he said he was a Muslim during a discussion about religion.SHAME: Bradley Kent Strott was arrested and charged with aggravated battery for stabbing a Florida man after he learned he was a Muslim during > read more

Christina Aguilera Butchered the National Anthem at Superbowl XLV

Published on 2011-02-06 17:25:00

Christina Aguilera butchered the National anthem in front of millions at the Super Bowl XLV. Sorry, I have heard her sing better. That was just horrible. She was literally screaming. Sorry, this is why you need singers who can do their thing live. I' > read more

Jamail E. Johnson Fatally Shot Multiple Times, 11 Others Wounded, at Frat Party Near Youngstown State University

Published on 2011-02-06 14:40:00

Jamail Johnson fatally shot multiple times at fraternity party north of Youngstown State University campus, no suspect in police custody.Jamail E. Johnson, 25, was shot and killed early Sunday morning at a fraternity party north of the Youngstown Sta > read more

More Than 20,000 Veterans, Active-Duty Troops & Reservists Lost Homes to Foreclosure 2010

Published on 2011-02-05 17:24:00

It is a sad commentary that many veterans and active-duty troops and their families are losing their homes to foreclosure, after giving their lives to fighting for their country. According to the Tennessean, more than 20,000 veterans, active-duty tro > read more

Brooklyn Teen Walter Ward Charged with Assault & Criminal Possession of Weapon After Pelting Mailman with Snowballs

Published on 2011-02-04 11:22:00

Brooklyn teen Walter Ward facing assault & criminal possession of a weapon after pelting mailman Russell Bumpurs with snowballs.Brooklyn teen Walter Ward was arraigned Thursday on assault charges after horseplay turned violent in a snowball attac > read more

Florida Correction Officer Colonel Greg Malloy Fatally Shot Tracking Man Wanted for Parents' Murder

Published on 2011-02-02 19:29:00

Another law enforcement agent has been gunned down in the line of duty. According to Officer Down Memorial Page, Colonel Malloy was shot and killed in Holmes County while helping officers track man wanted for killing his parents. Published with Blogg > read more

Mississippi State Rep. Credell Calhoun Proposes Celebrating African American Day

Published on 2011-02-02 02:50:00

A Mississippi state legislator is proposing that the state celebrate two new holidays - African American Day and Women's Day. Er, African American day? The bill's sponsor, Rep. Credell Calhoun (D-Jackson), said it will send a message to the rest of t > read more

Memphis Pastor Ralph White Taking a Stand Against Teenage Pregnancy by Refusing to Baptize Babies Unless Parents Married

Published on 2011-02-01 16:35:00

Memphis pastor, Rev. Ralph White, refuses to baptize babies if their parents aren't married.Reverend Ralph White, pastor of Bloomfield Full Gospel Baptist Church in Memphis is ruffling feathers with his refusal to baptize a baby unless the child's pa > read more

Body Believed to be That of Missing Child, Juliani Cardenas Found in California Canal

Published on 2011-02-01 15:11:00

Police find body of small boy, who matches the physical characteristics of missing child, Juliani Cardenas, abducted by Jose Esteban Rodriguez.California authorities have found the body of a small boy, thought to be that of Juliani Cardenas, 4, in a > read more

Six Students at Philadelphia School Arrested After Nadin Khoury was Kidnapped, Beaten & Hung from Tree

Published on 2011-02-01 09:32:00

Nadin Khoury kidnapped, beaten and hung from a tree by six students at Upper Darby High School in a horrific case of bullying.SHOCK: According to NBC Philadelphia, police arrested six students from Upper Darby High School on charges of kidnapping an > read more

P. Diddy Calls Out President Obama for Not Doing Enough for Black Community

Published on 2011-02-01 09:16:00

P. Diddy, the consummate party-animal, calls out President Obama for not doing enough for black community, as if he does.P. Diddy seems to have a problem with President Obama not helping the black community more. Er, in case this fool hasn't stopped > read more

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Carol Moseley-Braun Under Fire for "Crack" Accusaton Against Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins

Published on 2011-01-31 16:32:00

Chicago mayoral candidate Carol Moseley-Braun under fire for mocking her opponent, Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins' substance abuse problem.Of all the people to engage in name-calling, former U.S. senator & Chicago mayoral candidate, Carol Mosele > read more

Steve Harvey's Ex-Wife, Mary Harvey, Compares Herself to a Rape Victim on Tom Joyner Morning Show

Published on 2011-01-31 09:57:00

Comedian & radio show host Steve Harvey's ex-wife compares herself to a rape victim during appearance on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.I usually don't cover celebrities and their drama, but the hot mess playing out in the media between Steve > read more

Haaretz Newspaper Says Barack Obama to Go Down in America's History as "the President Who Lost Egypt"

Published on 2011-01-31 09:03:00

Israeli newspaper Haaretz says Barack Obama "the president who lost Egypt" and saw America's alliances with the Middle East crumble.I will concede that the Obama Administration was slow out of the gates in getting in front of this mess in Egypt, one > read more

Martin Luther King III Part of Investor Group Seeking Stake in New York Mets

Published on 2011-01-30 13:23:00

Martin Luther King III and investor group seeking stake of the New York Mets.Martin Luther King III is part of a group of investors who have set their sights on a stake in the New York Mets and yes, the haters are all out in force commenting on the N > read more

Black State Lawmakers Accuse Gov. John Kasich of Lack of Racial Diversity in "All-White" Administration

Published on 2011-01-29 14:49:00

Black Ohio lawmakers accuse new governor & former Fox News host John Kasich of lack of diversity with "all-white" cabinet.A group of black state lawmakers in Ohio are blasting John Kasich over the absence of racial diversity in his cabinet and ca > read more

Jamaican-Born Bronx-Based Pastor Michael Clare Facing 1st Degree Rape Charges for Sex With Then 12 YO Girl

Published on 2011-01-29 10:01:00

Jamaican-born Bronx pastor Michael Clare charged with repeated rape of church member, starting when she was 12, even impregnating her at 15.Michael Clare Meeting T.D. James (LOL)Another snake in the pulpit has been revealed. Michael Clare, the pastor > read more

Julie Powers Schenecker, Wife of US Military Intelligence Officer, Fatally Shoots Teen Kids for "Mouthing Off"

Published on 2011-01-29 09:45:00

Julie Powers Schenecker, wife of US military intelligence officer Parker Schenecker, fatally shoots her two teenage children Beau & Calyx.SHOCK: Julie Powers Schenecker, wife of military intelligence officer Parker Schenecker, , was arrested aft > read more

Police: Tawander Simmons Check Son Benny Brice & 2 Other Teens Out of School to Rob Lilburn GA Bank

Published on 2011-01-29 07:36:00

Tawander Simmons accused of robbing Wells Fargo Bank in Lilburn, GA, and taking son Benny Brice & two other teens on heist.SHAME: Police in Lilburn, Ga., arrested Tawander Simmons, 35, when she robbed a Wells Fargo Bank. What's equally shocking a > read more

Glenn Beck Defends Michelle Bachmann's Claim Founding Fathers Were Against Slavery" By Distorting Three-Fifths Clause

Published on 2011-01-28 09:59:00

Glenn Beck distorting claim the Founding Fathers were against slavery despite the "three-fifths" clause.Why am I not surprised that Glenn Beck is trying to distort the three-fifths clause in the Constitution in regards to blacks in this country? He's > read more

California State Sen. Leland Yee, Civil Rights Groups Call for Boycott of Advertisers on Rush Limbaugh Show After He Mocked Chinese President

Published on 2011-01-28 09:42:00

California state Sen. Leland Yee receives death threats are demanding apology from Rush Limbaugh for "racist" mocking Chinese President's speech.Once again conservative radio show host Rush Limbaugh has stuck his foot in his mouth. His imitation of t > read more

Embattled Nevada Councilwoman Donna Fairchild & Husband Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Published on 2011-01-26 20:46:00

Nevada councilwoman, Donna Fairchild, who was under investigation over a travel expense voucher, & husband Bill, found dead in apparent murder-suicide.The bodies of embattled Nevada councilwoman Donna Fairchild and her husband, Bill Fairchild, we > read more

IMPD Officer David Moore Dies from Injuries Suffered in Shooting During Traffic Stop, Convicted Felon Thomas Hardy Arrested

Published on 2011-01-26 09:40:00

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer David Moore dies from gunshot wounds after being allegedly shot by Thomas Hardy.Another police officer has died in the line of duty. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Moore, 29, succumb > read more

Georgia Gun Rights Group Shamelessly Connects Tucson Massacre to Seeking Removal of Ban on Carrying Guns in Churches

Published on 2011-01-25 09:53:00

Georgia Gun Owners group shamelessly links Tucson massacre to their goal of seeking to remove ban on carrying guns into places of worship.In light of all the recent cop killings by career criminals and the massacre that occurred in Tucson, AZ, someth > read more

Detroit Police Arrest Serial Rape Suspect Raynard Coleman

Published on 2011-01-24 15:46:00

Detroit police have arrested Raynard Coleman, 31, after DNA evidence tied him to six of seven sexual assaults on the city's Northeast side since January 1, according to media reports. Police believe he targeted women ages 17 to 33 as they waited or w > read more

Megachurch Pastor Joel Osteen Says Openly Gay Singer Elton Johns is a "Sinner"

Published on 2011-01-24 15:36:00

Joel Osteen says homosexuality is a sin and openly gay singer Elton John is a "sinner." > read more

St. Petersburg Officers Tom Baittinger & Jeffrey Yaslowitz Shot & Killed While Serving Battery Warrant on Hydra Lacy Jr.

Published on 2011-01-24 13:16:00

St. Petersburg, Fla., police officers Tom Baittinger & Jeffrey Yaslowitz while serving domestic battery warrant on Hydra Lacy Jr.Two more police officers have been killed in the line of duty. St. Petersburg, Fl., Police Department has lost office > read more

Gunman Enters Detroit Precinct Shoots Four Officers Including Commander Brian Davis & Officer David Anderson

Published on 2011-01-23 16:42:00

Gunman enters Detroit precinct and shoots Commander Brian Davis & Officer David Anderson, Sgt. Ray Saati & one other officer, before being shot to death.URGENT: A gunman walked into a Detroit police station and shot Commander Brian Davis, wh > read more

Ann Pettway, Wanted on Probation Violation Charges & in Abduction of Carlina Renae White 23 Years Ago, Surrenders to Police in Connecticut

Published on 2011-01-23 13:26:00

Ann Pettway, who allegedly abducted Carlina Renae White from a New York hospital 23 years ago, has turned herself into police in Connecticut, after she was seen at a pawnshop in Bridgeport. A warrant was issued for her arrest in North Carolina on pro > read more

Comedienne Joan Rivers Calls First Lady Michelle Obama "Blackie O"

Published on 2011-01-21 21:02:00

Comedienne Joan Rivers calls First Lady Michelle Obama "Blackie O," in comparison to Jackie O.The last person who ought to call First Lady Michelle Obama a derogatory name is Joan Rivers. She has more plastic in her than a Tonka truck and is the new > read more

Miami-Dade Officer Roger Castillo and Female Officer Amanda Haworth Shot & Killed Serving Homicide Warrant on Violent Fugitive Johnny Simms

Published on 2011-01-20 16:28:00

Police officers Roger Castillo & Amanda Haworth shot and killed while executing warrant on violent fugitive Johnny Simms at Miami home.Miami-Dade police officers Roger Castillo, of Davie, a 21-year-veteran, and female officer Amanda Haworth, 44, > read more

Emory University Apologizes for Its Deep Ties in Slavery After Vice President Gary Hauk Pens New Book

Published on 2011-01-20 16:03:00

Emory University apologizes for its deep ties to slavery after vice president Gary Hauk pens new book revealing school's dark side.Who knew of Emory University's dark side? This is one of the finest universities in the country and has made impressive > read more

Two Miami Police Officers Shot & Killed Serving Homicide Warrant, Suspect Also Killed

Published on 2011-01-20 15:50:00

Two Miami-Dade police officers shot & killed while serving homicide warrant, suspect also killed in crossfire.Sad news for law enforcement. Two officers were shot and killed as gunfire erupted while they tried to serve a homicide warrant. The sus > read more

Police, Judge & Prosecutor Enter Hotel Where Former Haitian Dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier is Staying

Published on 2011-01-18 10:15:00

Police, judge and prosecutor enter hotel where former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier is staying.BREAKING: There could be trouble for Baby Doc. Police, judge and prosecutor enter hotel where former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby > read more

Mississippi Man, Justin Crumb, Facing Murder Charges in Deaths of Sister, Octavia Crumb & her Boyfriend Darrell Findley

Published on 2011-01-18 09:23:00

Mississippi woman, Octavia Crumb & boyfriend Darrell Findley, shot to death by her brother, Justin Crumb.SHOCK: Octavia Crumb, 23, of Holly Springs, MS, was shot and killed Sunday night by her brother Justin Crumb, 22. Ms. Crumb's boyfriend, Dar > read more

Sarah Palin Defends Use of the Term "Blood Libel" & Admit Political Map Used Crosshairs

Published on 2011-01-18 08:52:00

Sarah Palin defends use of term "blood libel" and tells her critics "she won't go away, also claims she and family received death threats.Once again, Caribou Barbie, better known as Sarah Palin is spouting off again. This time, during an interview on > read more

Livonia Police Officer Larry Nehasil Killed in Line of Duty During Surveillance of Home Invasion Suspect

Published on 2011-01-17 21:09:00

Livonia police officer Larry Nehasil shot & killed during surveillance of suspect allegedly involved in series of break-ins.Authorities said Livonia Officer Larry Nehasil, 48, was killed in the line of duty, He was a 20-year veteran of the force. > read more

Philadelphia Police Arrest Antonio Rodriguez After DNA Testing Links Him to Murders of 3 Women

Published on 2011-01-17 18:58:00

Man suspected of being serial strangler, Antonio Rodriguez, arrested by Philadelphia police.Antonio Rodriguez (NowPublic)URGENT: Philadelphia police have arrested Antonio Rodriguez, who is suspected of being a serial strangler. According to CNN, Rodr > read more

Undercover Livonia MI Police Officer Shot in Walled Lake Area, Suspect Also Killed

Published on 2011-01-17 18:29:00

Authorities said Livonia Officer Larry Nehasil, a 20 year veteran, was killed in the line of duty, during surveillance of suspect during home invasion.URGENT: A Livonia, MI, police officer has been shot. According to MyFoxDetroit, he may have b > read more

Serial Rapist Targeting Black Women on the Loose in Detroit, Seven Women Raped Since January 1st

Published on 2011-01-17 18:23:00

Detroit police says serial rapist targeting black women on loose, seven women raped since January 1st.Sketch of alleged serial rapist Source: KBOI/Detroit PoliceHave you seen this man? Women in Detroit are on edge since a serial rapist may be loose o > read more

NBCC CEO Harry Alford Says Forum Shopping by Anna Nicole Smith Estate May Joepardize Civil Rights in USA

Published on 2011-01-16 20:14:00

Could Anna Nicole Smith case to be heard before the US Supreme Court have an effect on civil rights?Harry Alford, founder, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce posed an interesting question about the correlation between civil r > read more

Neal Boortz Sidekick & Engineer Raymond Royal Marshall Dies Suddenly After Collapsing in Atlanta Home

Published on 2011-01-15 11:49:00

Syndicated radio talk show host Neal Boortz sidekick and engineer Raymond Royal Marshall dies after collapsing in Atlanta home.Raymond Royal Marshall, sidekick and engineer for syndicated talk show host Neal Boortz, collapsed in his Atlanta home and > read more

Hollywood Model & Former MTSU Football Player Reggie Doucet Jr. Shot & Killed by LAPD Officer in Front of Playa Vista Home

Published on 2011-01-15 06:28:00

Unarmed former MTSU football player & Hollywood model, Reggie Doucet Jr., shot & killed outside Playa Vista home after LAPD found him running around naked & disturbing the peace.SHOCK: An unarmed former college football player was shot an > read more

Lakewood NJ Police Officer Chris Matlosz Fatally Shot, Suspect Still at Large

Published on 2011-01-14 20:51:00

Lakewood, NJ, police officer Chris Matlosz, fatally shot after being attacked & shot by a male, who is still at large.Another police officer has been gunned down in the line of duty. According to media reports, Officer Chris Matlosz was shot and > read more

Fannin & Gilmer Counties in GA Under Fire for Using MLK Day as a Snow Make-Up Day for Schools

Published on 2011-01-14 10:57:00

Fannin & Gilmer counties in Georgia under fire for using Martin Luther King Jr. day as a make-up day for recent snowstorm.I find it incredibly disrespectful to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for Fannin and Gilmer counties in Georgia to > read more

Homeless Woman Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Memphis Hospital Sought to Move her to Shelter

Published on 2011-01-13 13:50:00

Homeless Memphis woman dies of self-inflicted gun shot wound in bathroom after Methodist South Hospital asks police to take her to shelter.SHAME: A 57 year old homeless woman in Memphis, committed suicide, after remaining in a waiting room at M > read more

Sarah Palin Accuse Journalists & Pundits of "Blood Libel" in Raising Issues with Her "Target List"

Published on 2011-01-12 08:14:00

Sarah Palin accuses journalists, media and pundits of "blood libel" in raising the issue of her "target list" and the massacre in Tucson.Rather than offer her profound sadness that her statements and her "target list" are being misconstrued, what did > read more

Tom DeLay Sentenced to Three Years

Published on 2011-01-10 14:25:00

Tom DeLay sentenced to three years in prison. He is appealing his case. He will be allowed to post bond and remain free while the appeal is being heard. Shameful end to such a high profile career. > read more

Theodore Cornell Lockett Jailed in Beating Death of 92 YO Grandmother Dorothy Lockwood in Hephzibah, Ga., Home

Published on 2011-01-10 07:58:00

Theodore Cornell Lockett jailed in beating death of 92 year old grandmother Dorothy Lockwood in Hepzibah, Ga.Theodore Cornell Lockett (Augusta Chronicle)SHOCK: Theodore Cornell Lockett, 21, was charged with beating his 92 year old grandmother, Doroth > read more

Baltimore Police Officer William H. Torbit Jr. & Civilian Sean Gamble Fatally Shot Outside Baltimore Club After Fight Spills into Parking Lot

Published on 2011-01-09 11:35:00

Baltimore police officer William H. Torbit Jr., & civilian Sean Gamble, shot and killed outside Select Lounge club after fight spills out into parking lot.Chaos erupted outside the Select Lounge in downtown Baltimore early Sunday morning after a > read more

Baltimore Police Officer & Civilian Fatally Shot Outside Select Lounge

Published on 2011-01-09 11:22:00

Baltimore police officer, one civilian, shot and killed after responding to fight at Select Lounge.More gun violence mars the weekend as a Baltimore police officer was shot and killed Sunday morning after a fight at a club. According to CNN, police r > read more

Pima Sheriff Releases Names of the Deceased in Tucson Shooting, Includes Christina Taylor Green, 9 & Pastor Dorwan Stoddard

Published on 2011-01-09 07:42:00

Names of dead in Tucson shooting include Christian Taylor Green, 9 & pastor Dorwan Stoddard.The names of the six individuals who lost their lives in the hail of bullets fired by Jared Lee Loughner have been released. According to media reports, o > read more

Gabe Zimmerman, Director of Community Outreach for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Fatally Shot Outside Safeway Supermarket by Jared Loughner

Published on 2011-01-08 18:34:00

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' director of community outreach, Gabe Zimmerman, shot and killed by Jared Lee Loughner outside Safeway supermarket in Tucson, AZ.Rep. Gabrielle Gifford's director of community outreach, Gabe Zimmerman, is one of the six peopl > read more

Jared Loughner Identified as Gunman in Shooting at Tucson Safeway Supermarket

Published on 2011-01-08 15:04:00

Arizona law enforcement say the gunman in Tucson shooting as a white male, Jared Loughner.Jared Lee Loughner (Global Grind)According to the Arizona Republic, Arizona law enforcement officials say a gunman in the crowd shot Gabrielle Giffords and 17 o > read more

Gabrielle Gifford's Community Outreach Director Gabe Zimmerman Killed in Gun Violence During Political Event in Tucson

Published on 2011-01-08 15:00:00

Gabe Zimmerman, director of community outreach for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, shot and killed by Jared Lee Loughner in Tucson, AZ.Rep. Gabrielle Gifford's director of community outreach, Gabe Zimmerman, is among the six people fatally shot outside Tucs > read more

Federal Judge John M. Roll Killed in Arizona Attack Outside Tuscon Safeway Grocery Store

Published on 2011-01-08 14:43:00

Federal judge John M. Roll, is among the people fatally shot outside Safeway grocery store in Tucson.Federal judge John M. Roll was shot and killed outside a Safeway grocery store in Tucson, AZ. Five others were killed and 12 wounded at a political e > read more

AZ Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, One of 20 Democrats Targeted by Sarah Palin, in Critical Condition After Being Shot

Published on 2011-01-08 14:34:00

AZ Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, whose name was on Sarah Palin "target list" on map of USA with gun marks for her support of health care reform, fighting for her life.Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 11 others were shot during a political event outside > read more

Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot Outside Tucson Grocery Store

Published on 2011-01-08 12:46:00

Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shot outside a Safeway grocery store in Tucson while holding public event, gunman in police custody.BREAKING: Conflicting news reports say Arizona Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, 40, is among the people shot and ki > read more

Are Bishop Charles Ellis III & Longtime Friend, Former Word Network President, Lewis Gibbs Falling Out?

Published on 2011-01-07 09:00:00

Is Bishop Charles Ellis III friendship with former Word Network President Lewis Gibbs, who is under investigation, about to hit a rocky patch?What's going on between Bishop Charles Ellis III, pastor of Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, and his boy, Le > read more

Las Vegas Police Issue Jaywalking Citation to Comatose 13 YO Takara Davis as She Fights for Her Life

Published on 2011-01-06 12:36:00

Comatose 13 year old Takara Davis given citation for jaywalking by Las Vegas police, while she fights for her life in the hospital after being hit by car.Las Vegas police have ticketed, Takara Davis, a comatose 13 year old girl for jaywalking. Okay, > read more

Veteran Journalist Carole Simpson Pens New Book Citing Racist & Sexist Attacks at NBC & ABC

Published on 2011-01-06 10:34:00

Veteran black journalist, Carole Simpson, says she endured racist and sexist attacks at NBC and ABC.I never understood why someone who makes an assertion that there's racism and sexism abound at their place of employment, stays there for a long time. > read more

Ali Reza Pahlavi, Son of Late Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Found Dead of Apparent Suicide

Published on 2011-01-04 19:35:00

Ali Reza Pahlavi, son of late Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, found dead in Boston home, in apparent suicide.Ali Reza Pahlavi, the second son of the former late Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, committed suicide at his home in Boston early Tu > read more

FL Corrections Sgt Matthew Neu Suspended for "Obama Prayer" Quoting Bible Verse Calling for His Removal from Office

Published on 2011-01-04 13:05:00

Manatee, FL, corrections sergeant Matthew Neu suspended for "The Obama Prayer" calling for removal of President Obama from office."The Obama Prayer" has gotten Manatee County corrections Sergeant Matthew Neu in a heap of trouble. According to WTSP.co > read more

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy John Norsworthy Dies from Injuries Sustained in Dec. 27th Automobile Accident

Published on 2011-01-04 12:21:00

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy John Norsworthy succumbs to injuries sustained in car accident, when his patrol car left roadway and struck a tree.We have lost another law enforcement officer. According to Officer Down Memorial Page, sheriff's  > read more

Conservative Radio Show Host Glenn Beck Dropped from NYC's WOR 710 AM Due to "Poor Ratings"

Published on 2011-01-04 10:29:00

Glenn Beck's syndicated radio show dropped by New York City's WOR (710 AM)due to poor ratings.Glenn Beck's show was dropped by New York City's WOR (710 AM) due to poor ratings. Well, who would have thought that he had poor ratings in New York of all > read more

Police: 10 Year Old OH Boy in Juvenile Custody for Allegedly Fatally Shooting his Mother Deborah McVay

Published on 2011-01-03 13:13:00

10 Year old boy in juvenile custody in the shooting death of his mother Deborah McVay in their Big Prairie, OH, home.SHOCK: A 10 year old boy is in juvenile custody after he told a neighbor that he shot and killed his mother, Deborah McVay, according > read more

Body of John P. Wheeler III, Ex-Aide to Former President George H. Bush, Found in Delaware Landfill

Published on 2011-01-03 12:38:00

Body of John P. Wheeler III, ex-aide to Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. Bush & George W. Bush, found in Delaware landfill.The body of ex-presidential aide John Parsons Wheeler III was found in the Cherry Island Landfill in Wilmington, DE. Pol > read more

Remains Found in Union County, Ga., Positively ID'd as Kristi Cornwell, Missing Since August 2009

Published on 2011-01-03 10:29:00

GBI positively identify remains found in Union County, Ga., as those of Kristi Cornwell.BREAKING: A pathologist with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has positively identified the remains found Saturday in Union County as those of Kristi Cornwell, > read more

President Obama Given 20-Man Motorcade to Visit Childhood Friend Bobby Titcomb

Published on 2011-01-02 09:56:00

President Obama gets 20-man motorcade to visit childhood friend Bobby Titman during two-week Hawaiian vacation.It is preposterous for President Obama to waste our taxpayer dollars to take a 20-man motorcade to visit a friend, Bobby Titcomb, during hi > read more

Katie Couric Says We Need Muslim Version of "The Cosby Show" to Fight Anti-Islam

Published on 2011-01-01 21:49:00

CBS News anchor Katie Couric says America needs a Muslim version of popular 80s sitcom, "The Cosby Show" to fight bigotry.CBS anchor Katie Couric says America needs a Muslim version of "The Cosby Show" to fight bigotry in this country. Couric made th > read more

OH Sheriff's Deputy Suzanne Waughtel Hopper Shot & Killed During Violent Stand-Off at Enon Trailer Park

Published on 2011-01-01 20:45:00

Sheriff's deputy Suzanne Waughtel Hopper shot & killed responding to report of gunshots at an Enon, OH, trailer park, gunman also dead.Another police officer has been killed in the line of duty. According to the Springfield News-Sun, sheriff's de > read more

Black Exec John Harmo Sues Hamilton County Sheriff & Deputies for "Tasering & Pummeling at Traffic Stop

Published on 2011-01-01 17:09:00

John Harmon, a black business owner in Cincinnati, sues Hamilton county police department & others after being tasered and pummeled by deputies at traffic stop.SHAME: John Harmon, a resident of Anderson Township in the Cincinnati area, has filed > read more

New Year Starts with Death of Teenager Travis Moore, Body Found Outside DeKalb County Ga., Apartments

Published on 2011-01-01 13:34:00

What a way to start the New Year. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the body of Travis Moore, 18, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in front of a DeKalb apartment complex Saturday morning.Police found the teen's body at about 4 a.m. > read more

Happy New Year to All Our Readers & Supporters

Published on 2010-12-31 19:07:00

The Hinterland Gazette wishes all our readers and supporters a happy, prosperous and safe New Year. We urge you to make volunteerism a part of your resolutions for 2011. Be a mentor to a child in need of help. Believe in yourselves and go after your > read more