A judge today appointed TJ Jackson, the 34-year-old son of Tito Jackson, as temporary guardian of Michael Jackson’s three children in the absence of their grandmother Katherine Jackson. “We have reason to believe that Mrs. Jackson has been held against her will,” Katherine Jackson attorney Sandra Ribera told Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell […]
The parents of an unarmed black Florida teenager who was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer are participating in a town hall conference in Cincinnati on violence and racial healing. Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton spoke Wednesday at the Children’s Defense Fund ‘s national conference in downtown Cincinnati. The event began at about […]
Rumors of the release of the highly anticipated iPhone 5 have stirred up some serious excitement across the world. Those interested in either upgrading or ditching their not-so-smart-phone can look forward to high tech features such as a larger screen and a 19-pin dock connector. The phone is already available for pre-order in China, and is […]
No one outside the tiny world of women’s track and field had ever heard of Greek triple jumper Voula Papachristou (pictured) – much less her…
A 9-year-old boy launched an abusive rampage against several toddlers in a Vicksburg, Mississippi daycare center on July 16, WLBT-TV reports. SEE ALSO: Cop: ‘Black…
The HIV/AIDS epidemic was first reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) back in 1981. Almost immediately, rumors began to spread like wildfire that the deadly virus was concocted to destroy the Black race.  But how could such a theory develop? RELATED: Church’s Fried Chicken Will Make You Sterile? From the time HIV/AIDS hit […]
Earlier this week, first lady Michelle Obama visited Columbus and Dayton Ohio to campaign for her husband’s presidential re-election. I had the chance to speak to her, over the phone, for an interview. Of course we talked about this year’s election, and how crucial of a state Ohio is for President Obama to be re-elected. […]
In honor of one of the greatest comedic actors of this generation, let’s take a look back at the top 5 characters that most of us will remember him for, Rest In Peace Sherman Hemsley (Feb 1, 1938 – July 24, 2012) RELATED LINKS: Sherman Hemsley Dead at 74 Which R&B Singer’s Husband is Cheating […]
The news stories about Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, being the all time winningest coach in NCAA football, has people scratching their heads, especially at Grambling State University. Since the NCAA has removed 14 years of wins at Penn State, former football coach Joe Paterno is now ranked 12th in all-time coaching wins. Eddie Robinson […]
The parents, of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin are in Cincinnati for a town hall meeting today. Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton will be guests of the Children’s Defense Fund. As part of the group’s national conference, they’ll take part in a discussion on violence and racial healing. They will be accompanied by their attorney, Benjamin […]
He’s moving on up….to that big deluxe apartment in the sky, Our beloved Sherman Hemsley, aka as George Jefferson and Deacon Frye, according to reports passed away at his home in El Pason, Texas of natural causes on Tuesday. Our partner Newsone pulled together 8 Facts you may not have known about Sherman Hemsley and […]
