WASHINGTON — Washington Football Team defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth allegedly slid his credit card into the bra of a waitress and then touched her breast, according to court papers filed Wednesday offering Haynesworth a plea deal in the sexual abuse case. Haynesworth’s lawyer, however, said the deal was not one he’d take and that his […]
President Obama attempted to silence the birther movement, now being malevolently led by Donald Trump, by producing his original long form birth certificate. Citing the obvious fact that “[w]e do not have time for this kind of silliness,” the harried president produced what the birthers have been crying for for almost two years. Should be […]
One in four children in the United States is being raised by a single parent — a percentage that has been on the rise and is higher than other developed countries, according to a report released Wednesday. Of the 27 industrialized countries studied by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the U.S. had 25.8 […]
Washington D.C. — A 16-year-old kid was stabbed multiple times Monday at the Smithsonian Zoo during a traditional Easter event for African-American families. NBC Washington reports: Around 4 p.m., D.C. fire and rescue officials received several calls about a stabbing victim at the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, and upon arrival they found a teenage […]
California — Findings in the recent U.S. census data show that Oakland’s African-American population has dropped 25 percent in the last decade. RELATED: Meet the other 5 Black presidents in U.S. history The startling statistic shocked many who view Oakland as a historic African-American city in this country for decades. A community where the Black […]
New York — CNBC anchor Larry Kudlow is under fire for startling comments he made revolving around the Japan earthquake and tsunami. RELATED: 25 reasons we love The Arsenio Hall Show On Friday, the host made the remark that he was glad the earthquake toll was greater than the economic toll, as the Dow Jones […]
New York –A Brooklyn teen will appear on the Oprah Network tonight to talk about her life in a foster home with no parents. RELATED: Top 9 Black TV hosts The teenager, Juliet Forde, is on a search to find her crack-addicted mother, Nicole Forde, who she hasn’t seen since she was five years old. […]
Michigan — Muslim Democrat Keith Ellison spoke on the terror hearings being led by Rep. Peter King. Ellison spoke about his hopes that the real offenders would be targeted and not all Muslims. RELATED: Top 9 episodes of The Cosby Show “He gave his life for other Americans. His life should not be identified as […]
New York — CNN announced last week that former Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at BET Janet Rolle will join CNN as their Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. RELATED: Black presidents in movies Read more at Target News RELATED: CNN names Bryan Monroe editor of CNNPolitics
Tennessee — Titans running back Chris Johnson is the fastest player in the history of the NFL Scouting Combine. And now he says he’s ready to take his speed to the track if there is a lockout. RELATED: 25 reasons we love Michael Jordan “Boy they need to let me kno what’s gonna happen with […]
Atlanta — According to a Michigan State study, Blacks who identify more strongly with their racial identity are happier. The researchers surveyed Black adults in Michigan. The study found that those who felt proud of their race, felt more connected to their culture/ and or race. RELATED: Top 9 Black stand-up comedians Read more at […]
Houston — Earlier this evening, the NCAA released their brackets for the 2011 NCAA Tournament. RELATED: 25 reasons we love Michael Jordan Kansas, Duke, Ohio State and Pittsburgh landed the top 4 seeds. While there wasn’t much controversy with the rest of the selections, there was huge drama over VCU and UAB getting in over […]
