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Many are questioning the state of the world today as disaster and odd incidences take place all over the world. From negative and scandalous headlines to the celebration of death, violence and addiction, there’s a lot to be said about what we hear, see and experience daily in the news. If you’re watching closely, we’d […]
Whether you’re blessed with stability or struggling to make ends meet, those of us with a conscience understand that the fight for civil rights continues until all of us can live at ease. Last Saturday, we at the National Action Network (NAN) were joined by tens of thousands as we collectively marched for jobs and […]
After receiving backlash online, Councilwoman Leslie Ghiz has removed several posts off her Facebook containing sensitive information of Email complaints sent to her. On her Facebook, Ghiz took the email complaints, regarding her position on Occupy Cincinnati , and copied the whole email on to her Facebook. When she did that, it showed the email […]
MC Hammer: pop star, preacher, search engine entrepenur? The pop star was at a Web 2.0 conference, in San Fransisco, pitching a new search engine different than Google or Bing. Called “Wiredoo”, Hammer explains that the engine creates a “deep search”, which will find things that are related to your search query. To hear more […]
Director John Singleton is suing Paramount Pictures and MTV Films for failing to follow through on their promise to two of his films. According to the lawsuit, Singleton claims he allowed Paramount to distribute Hustle & Flow in 2005 for $9 million, a fraction of what he could have made. The tradeoff, according to the […]
The idea that anyone can make it in America — The American Dream — is perhaps the most revered ideal associated with the world’s richest nation. And yet, amid the riches and fame is a large underclass, a population of poor Americans whose socio-economic standing challenges the notions of social mobility. As America’s conversation on the […]
With colder temps and holiday weekends coming up in just over a month, you might already be itching for a nice, lengthy vacation. If you’ve already started planning but you’re feeling stressed out about what to do next, we’ve got a few travel tips and special hot spots worth visiting across the globe. No matter […]
The recently slain Libyan dictator, Moammar Gaddafi, ruled the Northern-African country of Libya for 41 years, until Libyan civilians decided they had enough. The longest-ruling Arab leader was killed by rebels today, just months after his government was overthrown. Time and time again, his name was associated with war, conflict, and assassination attempts. So what […]
I watched curiously as Bryant Gumbel, host of “Real Sports,” referred to NBA Commissioner David Stern as a “modern day overseer.” The comments rocked the world, probably more so than anything Gumbel has ever said in the past. Based on Gumbel’s remarks over the years, I quietly suspect that beneath the polished, articulate demeanor lies […]
Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first African-American millionaires in the United States. She is commonly known for her Black beauty and Hair-care Empire and inventions — but who was Madam Walker as a person?
Photos have been released of the now dead former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The gruesome photos were released to the public by Arab TV network, Al-Jazeera. They have made their way around the net as opposing forces and civilians in Tripoli rejoice the death of their former leader. RELATED: The End! Gadhafi Captured And Killed […]
A video released on the Al-Jazeera network shows that former Libyan ruler of 42 years, Moammar Gadhafi, was captured alive by revolutionary fighters who overwhelmed his hometown of Sirte. Gadhafi’s regime fell over two months ago, and he’s become the first leader to be killed in the Arab Spring wave of uprisings in the Middle […]