The University of Pennsylvania conducted a study with callers posing as mothers seeking to obtain pediatric specialty care for their children. It was found that two-thirds of all children on public insurance were refused by doctors, while only 11 percent of children with private insurance were Dr. Boyce Watkins Reports: The disparity didn’t end with […]
Jamal Parris, who accused Bishop Eddie Long of sexual coercion was arrested with suspicion of drug possession in Florida, where he was pulled over in a 2011 white BMW with no tags. When the officer searched the vehicle, he found 181 grams of marijuana, 50 clear bags, a handgun and $1, 250 in cash. In […]
Prosecutors have agreed to release ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss Kahn from house arrest after questions began to arise about the Sofitel maid’s rape accusation. Kahn will recoup his bail money, but will be unable to travel outside of the country. Sources close to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office say recent revelations about the maid’s claims […]
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Photo: Getty Images Co-judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson have confirmed they’ll be back on board for yet another suspenseful season of “American Idol” this week. After being questions on the red carpet at quite a few recent events, the two entertainers shared how excited they are to continue work on the show’s upcoming eleventh […]
Kicking off the holiday weekend, “Good Morning America” chose just the right person to blast through another edition of their hit summer concert series with none other than global superstar Beyonce. The multi-talented entertainer drew fans from all over this morning to New York’s Central Park, many of whom spent the last 48 hours camping […]
I can’t seem to erase the conjured images of New York City Police Department officers, savagely beating patrons outside Tammany Hall from my psyche. I didn’t witness it personally, but the bit of video footage caught on camera was enough to fill me with rage. The riot that occurred on Tuesday, June 28, in which […]
Before I get to Mark Halperin, let me give you a little background. They say that if you’re angry with someone, you should write a letter, get all the mean stuff out, and then tear it up or delete it. When you’re a little more calm, you write another letter or confront the person face […]
NEW YORK — An assistant girls basketball coach at Murry Bergtraum high school has been charged with second-degree rape for allegedly having sex with two girls and inappropriately touching two others. Kerbert Dixon, 47, a Queens court officer, is accused of having sex with a 22-year-old since she was 14 and an 18-year-old since she […]
Ray Nagin, who was mayor of New Orleans during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, called in to the Tom Joyner Morning Show today to talk about his new book “Katrina Secrets.” In case you missed the interview, listen as Roland Martin and Ray Nagin discuss the book and the impact of Hurricane Katrina years later. […]
Though Soul Train is known for ushering in generations of Black musicians, its most notable component was the infamous “Soul Train Line,” where dancers would strut down a human-bordered pathway, showcasing their best grooves. The Soul Train Line, introduced in the 1970s, far surpassed its popularity in syndication, becoming a staple piece in Black culture. […]
