Maryland Judge Dismissed after Ordering Defendant to be Shocked
A fine of $5,000 was paid by a former Maryland judge after he ordered a defendant to be shocked with a stun gun in his courtroom. Robert C. Nalley, the former judge, had pleaded guilty to civil rights violation. Besides paying the fine, the former judge also have a...
Queen of Sheba: A Beautiful, Strong, Intelligent Black Queen Whose Story Must Be Told To All Generations
It's important to remember your history and heritage, especially in a time when the "powers that be" are trying to white wash us out of history. It appears the life and story of the Queen of Sheba is no different. However, we are here to set the record straight and...
Are You Familiar with the Grandmother of the American Civil Rights Movement? | Probably Not
Septima Poinsette Clark is popularly known as the Grandmother of the American Civil Rights Movement. During her days, Septima remained a civil rights activities and an educator. Septima played an important role in the voting rights of African-Americans. Clark worked...
Zimbawean Pres Mugabe Wants African International Criminal Court To Try Europeans!
Robert Mugabe, the President of Zimbabwe, has just completed his one-year term as head of the African Union and now the controversial figure is calling for something that would please many African nation. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been responsible for...
From Obama’s National Finance Committee To Becoming The First Black Woman To Own a Marijuana Dispensary in Colorado
Wanda James s wired to succeed so her hand in the Marijuana business is welcomed. This woman excels at whatever she does and over the years she has been a corporate executive, a serial entrepreneur with many businesses, a commissioned military officer, a...
First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers Powerful Commencement Speech, Targets Religious Freedom Bill
First lady Michelle Obama delivered a very powerful, politically charged commencement speech at Jackson State University on April 23, 2014 to about 800 graduates. She also used this platform to also target the recently passed religious freedom bill in the state of...
Until ‘he’ is Properly Laid to Rest … The Saga of Nearly 40 Years of Music Ministry Continues
Until he is properly laid to rest ... this journey of nearly 40 years of his music ministry continues. The "Symbol" is iconic, because there is so much in it. There is the Imbalanced Asymmetry, the "men are from mars, women are from venus" deep sexology, the fact that...
In Memoriam: The True Musical Fashion of the Timeless Master of Musicianship Prince Rogers Nelson
A moment of silence, please; because NO ONE can write this life. He was BEYOND WRITTEN COMPREHENSION. ________________________________ LINK TO PRINCE ON TIDAL Few artists have created a body of work as rich and varied as Prince. During the '80s, he emerged as one of...
Why Black Churches are a Doing a $11.5 Billion Disservice to the Black Community
It is estimated that $11.5 billion is collected by black churches from the black community annually. Making the black church the biggest business within the black community. But there is seldom any job creation from the biggest business in the community. Could this be...
Black Girl Magic: Harriet Tubman Replacing Jackson on the $20 Bill
For quite some time it has been rumored that Alexander Hamilton and Andrew Jackson would be taken off of the $10 and $20 bill. Well we know now that Andrew Jackson will be booted off the front of $20 bill and replaced with Harriet Tubman. If this isn’t dope, I don’t...
Former NBA All-Star Debuts his new Fast Food Alternative for Health Conscious Americans
The idea for this healthy alternative to greasy fast food came out of frustration in the Allen household. Shannon Allen, wife of former Miami Heat superstar Ray Allen, began to get frustrated with her busy lifestyle and lack of healthy fast food options especially...
Students from Low-Income Families Presented with a Great Opportunity to Travel Aboard
The Chicago Urban League launched its travel program in 2013 entitled Project Ready. It is an altruistic grant funded program giving low-income students the ability to achieve their most elevated yearnings through instructive travel encounters. They have been making...
Malala Wants Us To Bring Nigeria’s Abducted Schoolgirls Home
On the day before the second commemoration denoting the mass abduction of Nigerian schoolgirls by terrorist aggressors, high school Pakistani lobbyist, Malala Yousafzai gave a public statement reminding the families of the girls, we have not forgotten and are waiting...
The First Black Owned Grooming Brand to be Launched in Britain
Men grooming has become undeniably important in today’s fashionable society. Typically it is difficult for black men to find grooming products that fit their needs, it was this gap that led Aaron Wallace, a barber entrepreneur and resident of Britain, to develop Shear...
New Documentary By Baltimore Natives Combats The mass Incarceration Of Black Men
On Sunday, two days before the anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death, a documentary named “Free Young Blood: Combating the Mass Incarceration of Black Males” screened it's premiere. The documentary is a self funded, 2nd part of a trilogy, filmed and put together by two...
White Hate Group Come Face-to-Face with Armed Black Muslims and Backs off
The Anti-Muslim hate group, the Bureau of American Islamic Relations, is an organization that has been threatening Texas mosques continuously. A particular group of armed Black Muslims sought to change the trend last Saturday when they opposed the group with chants of...
RYAN WILSON OPENS $3 MILLION PRIVATE CLUB IN ATLANTA FOR PROFESSIONALS AND ENTREPRENEURS
The Gathering Spot written by: Lind1988 Atlanta based lawyer and entrepreneur Ryan Wilson has set up a $3 million private club for professionals and entrepreneurs in Atlanta. The members-only club which is located at 384 Northyards Blvd NW, Atlanta will be open 24/7....
Chance The Rapper near club ambassador deal with White Sox
Chicago native and successful rapper Chance is on the verge of being signed as a club ambassador with the Chicago White Sox. Sources say that his ambassador role with the ball club will help market to a younger crowd including hosting local events and club activities...
Hit 90’s Clothing Brand Ready to Start a Movement Again | This Time 100% Black Owned
A lot of you may or may not remember African American College Alliance (AACA). In the 90’s you could always find the hottest celebrities wearing this apparel. Just watch an old episode Living Single, Martin or the Fresh Prince of Bel-air you’ll see Queen Latifah,...
Beyonce’s Response To The Criticism of Hit Song Formation Is Priceless
Every since Beyonce's superbowl performance of the hit song "Formation", many have a lot to say about her stance about being black and proud. People are saying she support cop killers because that is what the Black Panther party represented. Ha, these white people are...
