SAN DIEGO– California prisons are paying the price after U.S. Supreme court ruled that the prisons must release 36,000 prisoners within five year; forcing them to either build more facilities, or outright release the prisoners.
From her impact on the national lexicon, to propelling the careers of numerous celebrities and figures and to the countless self-help revelations and mantras that have helped us shape our lives, Oprah Winfrey’s influence will be long cemented in the public conscious. As the daily dose of wisdom that has become the Oprah Winfrey show […]
Months after the unfortunate news broke out about the revered pastor and Bishop of Atlanta’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, many have been wondering what’s the latest update on Eddie Long’s big sex scandal. The subject has been very quiet amongst the media for what seems like an eternity as court proceedings took place, but […]
NEW YORK– Hit television show “Glee” shocked viewers when they aired an anti-bullying P.S.A last night that contained the use of uncensored racial and other unacceptable slurs in order to promote a campaign to end the use of the “R-Word”; a slur commonly used to describe mentally challenged people.
Rap manager Jimmy “Henchman” Rosemond has released a statement lashing out against prosecutors, informants and reporter, Chuck Phillips while being sought by authorities for drug conspiracy charges. Rosemond named “Precious” director, Lee Daniels sister, Lea Daniels and her husband, Henry “Black” Butler as two of the people who were informing on him. Leah Daniels was […]
An article in the Columbia Journalism Review discusses the increasing number of African-American journalists leaving mainstream media for Black-oriented outlets. The Columbia Journalism Review reports: Some of these moves were prompted by layoffs and buyouts; others by disillusionment with mainstream journalism or a desire to delve more deeply into African-American issues. Whatever the reasons, with […]
NEW YORK — After coughing up $1 million in bail money, the former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, gets to wait in the lap of luxury for a seven-count indictment on charges of attempted rape. The Daily News reports: The first floor boasts a guest suite with bath and private entrance, a […]
Osama bin Laden’s former mistress Kola Boof, is making waves for here recent assault on rapper Wale via Twitter, claiming the rapper does not celebrate black beauty. Boof attacked the DC-based Nigerian rapper in a barrage of tweets, for what she sees as a lack of African women his music video “Pretty Girls.” Boof’s Tweets […]
As we all said farewell to Oprah Winfrey’s famed talk show this week, more and more each day special segments were released featuring behind the scenes footage and updates on all things Oprah. One of this week’s special highlights was the conversation between Oprah’s beau Stedman and her best friend Gayle King as they discussed […]
A new short documentary, “Dark Girls” by acclaimed director, Bill Duke explores the often touched upon subject of prejudice towards darker skinned African American females in the entertainment industry and media. Dark Girls: Preview from Bradinn French on Vimeo. RELATED STORIES Just Curious: Do Rappers Have A “Light-Skinned” Preference? Is Kanye West Obsessed With Light […]
OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma medical examiner’s office has raised the death toll up to 15 for a second round of tornadoes that ravaged several states with winds up to 151 mph. Among those killed was a 15-month-old boy, and rescuers were hunting for his missing 3-year-old brother. The Daily News Reports: Violent weather conditions ripped […]
NEW YORK-Two African American males are suing an Apple Store in New York City for racial discrimination. Brian Johnston and Nile Charles claim that they were told they were told they were not welcome at the store due to their race. Apple Insider reports: “And before you say I’m racially discriminating against you, let me […]
