The Record reports that: A cache of private messages linking Governor Christie’s office to vindictive lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in September plunged the administration into a deep crisis on Wednesday, threatening Christie’s national profile as a straight-talker and…
Yesterday, the New York Times Editorial Board wrote: Seven months ago, the world began to learn the vast scope of the National Security Agency’s reach into the lives of hundreds of millions of people in the United States and around the globe,…
During a TMZ interview, hip hop mogul and ex felon Suge Knight said that he prefers the word “nigga” over the term “African American”. He further said, “We ain’t from Africa.” No one expects a thug and criminal like Suge…
Editor’s Note: Pictured to your left is 17-year-old Marvell Weaver. He was shot twice in the leg and once within an inch of his spine. Why? Because he was playing a very dangerous game called the “knockout Game”. Read the…
Editor’s Note: The following post was written by Anson Asaka. The post originally appeared at his website, New Possibilities. We urge you to be sure to take the time to visit his site after reading. I think you’ll find his…
Schools are supposed to be about educating kids, right? They are supposed to be safe places for students to learn and grow. It is bad enough when students have to fear going to school because other students have disciplinary issues…
by Joanna I came across this little tidbit yesterday on my news feed sections that is dedicated to African news. It definitely set off some bells and whistles in my head. Johannesburg — A new study into the linkages between…
A few days ago, police in Manchester, CT, announced that the investigation into the killings at Hartford Distributors had been completed. And, the not at all surprising conclusion that the investigators reached was that Omar Thornton was NOT the victim…
By: Johnathan Fields Yesterday, the New York Times published an article about CNN newsanchor Don Lemon’s memoir Transparent in which he publicly declares his sexuality. As many on Twitter–and various social media sites–went wild, blasting Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out,”…
By: Johnathan Fields It hasn’t been long since I wrote a piece on the interracial sexual politics of gay male communities. Still, some of the responses I received let me know this is an ongoing conversation that needs to take…