A white powdery substance believed to be narcotics was discovered on the body of a megachurch pastor who was discovered dead in a Times Square hotel room, police said Monday. Pastor Zachery Tims of New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, Florida, 42, was found dead at the W Hotel in Times Square Saturday. His cause […]
What seems like a musical eternity has finally shown signs of a full fledged return for Philadelphia-bred soul singer Bilal. After a decade-long hiatus, Bilal has been spotted bouncing from every corner of the globe in support of his highly anticipated new release “Airtight’s Revenge,” which is currently available everywhere. Having released the project and […]
More than 500 people gathered in Jackson, Mississippi Sunday to denounce the racially motivated killing of an African-American man. James Craig Anderson, 49, was beaten by a group of white teens, then fatally mowed over with an attacker’s truck in early July. Surveillance video released this month brought the story to the nation’s attention, and […]
President Obama received some bad news this week: A recent Gallup Poll found that the approval rating for the president has dropped below 40 percent for the first time ever. A full 54 percent of Americans disapprove of the job the president is doing. This revelation puts President Obama into George Bush territory. Bush’s approval […]
Most American think access to clean drinking water is a problem that only people in developing nations face. However, many Americans themselves are now being burdened with a lack of access to clean water. The Root spoke with organizations that are working to thwart this crisis, offering its list of six things to know as […]
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has approved a bill creating a commission aimed at researching disparities in the African-American community. The commission will study social and economic issues including health services, employment and education. We know that disparities exist within the African-American community, preventing some from achieving their full potential,” Quinn said in a statement. “In […]
MILWAUKEE, WIS. — As more and more violent flash-mob attacks occur across the country, the news media and public officials believe much of the crime is motivated by race. Many African Americans are weary of the descriptions, saying the Black community is being described in a condescending manner and used as a scapegoat. Just yesterday, […]
MILWAUKEE, WIS. — As more and more violent flash-mob attacks occur across the country, the news media and public officials believe much of the crime is motivated by race. Many African Americans are weary of the descriptions, saying the Black community is being described in a condescending manner and used as a scapegoat. Just yesterday, […]
Respected Black British journalist Darcus Howe recently called the London riots an “insurrection of the masses” and a not a riot. “It is happening in Syria, it is happening in Clapham, it’s happening in Liverpool,” said Howe in an interview with BBC television on Tuesday. Howe, believes that these riots are the consequence of years […]
In what was the most unsuspecting tragedy of the summer live at a special event, the Indiana State Fairgrounds stage collapse has left a number of families without their loved ones today. With five already confirmed dead as a result of the horrific experience, today’s memorial services in various parts of Indianapolis are scheduled to […]
NEW YORK — William Boyland Jr., a Democratic New York state assemblyman from Brooklyn, was shot at while driving his car through Brooklyn with his seven year old son, resulting in a bullet in his back window. Black News 2 reports: Boyland and his son were left unhurt, but there is still a question of […]
An 18-year-old man is claiming he was offered money for sex by Indiana State Rep. Phillip “Phil” Hinkle, after the teen posted an ad on CraisgList seeking a “sugar daddy.” Hinkle, who recently voted for a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, allegedly sought out Kameryn Gibson in the men-for-men section on the website. Gibson claims […]
