Last weekend at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors, and other intellectuals came to honor a living legend in the field of science, Dr. James West. At the age of 80, West has dedicated 60 years of his life to the advancement of science and to provide opportunities for minorities and women […]
The family of a young Black man shot in May by a white police officer is suing the city of Austin in federal court for the death of their loved one. The family says that Austin police officers Nathan Wagner and Jeffery Rodriguez followed Byron Carter Jr. and a friend to their car after they […]
Cutting Medicaid as a cost-saving measure would overlook a large majority of Black and Latino people with serious health needs, says a new report.
In an interview with ABC News, President Barack Obama addressed the growing “Occupy Wall Street” movement and similar protests. Obama said that he understands the frustration coming from the Occupy Wall Street movement and compared the protests to the Tea Party. ROLAND S. MARTIN: Occupy Wall Street And The Tea Party Are Exercising Their Rights […]
Speakers at the MLK dedication in Washington failed to mention the significance of the historic date, which fell on the 16th anniversary of the Million Man March, says television personality and journalist, Jeff Johnson. Johnson says that many believe that Farrakhan and the Million Man March were not mentioned because, “it would have been a […]
The Tuskegee Airmen will get the Hollywood treatment thanks to famed director George Lucas. Lucas put $58 million of his own money to help produce the film and plans to add an additional $35 million to help distribute it. The film, Red Tails, is about WWII’s Tuskegee Airmen, an all-Black aerial combat unit that rose […]
The 3rd Annual Soul Train Awards are expected to set the stage and our TV screens ablaze with the best of today’s R&B music and performers on Thursday, November 17th with special guest host comedian/actor Cedric the Entertainer. Cedric the Entertainer smiles on the red carpet at the Remy Martin V Launch Party. (Photo: Getty […]
NEW YORK — One of the first Black female Emergency Medical Technicians in New York City has sued the New York Fire Department accusing them of racial harassment. Valerie Brancat, 49, has been an NYC EMT since 1986. Black NY Firefighter Says N-Word Used Frequently By White Colleagues Black Man Finds Noose In Locker After […]
Retired Lt. Col. Luke J. Weathers Jr., a member of World War II’s legendary Tuskegee Airmen died in Tucson at age 90. He will be buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Weathers was credited with downing two German fighter planes that attacked Army Air Forces bombers he was escorting. “People should know this […]
Georgia police claim they found a substantial amount of money and marijuana as well as guns in a Cadillac Escalade rapper Soulja Boy was riding in. After the car was pulled over for a routine traffic stop, police searched the vehicle and then arrested him and the four men he was with. TMZ reports: Law […]
Proud mommy and daddy Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon are so excited to share their double dose of love this week. As you know, the happy couple have two wonderful bundles of joy and now the world will finally get its first look at the new twins – daughter Monroe and son Moroccan […]
The “Occupy Wall Street” movement has struck a chord with people all around the world. The protests have spread across the North America in Mexico and Canada. The protests have also spread to cities in Europe, Asia and New Zealand. 175 Arrested For Occupy Chicago Protests Wall Street Protesters Eye Diversity As Movement Grows The […]
