The Senate finally passed the Immigration Reform Bill on Thursday! The bill will give citizenship to undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The path to citizenship will last roughly around 13 years. The Senate passed a politically fraught immigration reform bill on Thursday that would give a path to citizenship to some of the estimated 11 […]
Is it possible that the government had something to do with Michael Hastings‘ death? The celebrated journalist died in a car crash in Hollywood this week at the age of 33. Police reported on Thursday that there wasn’t any sign of foul play. The Los Angeles coroner’s office said Thursday that it has formally identified the […]
The list of the top five most dangerous cities in America has been released by the FBI. After falling for five consecutive years, the number of violent crimes across the United States rose by 1.2% in 2012. Based on data published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the increase was even greater in some of America’s largest cities. […]
It’s possible that James Gandolfini’s last meal caused his death. The 51-year-old was found dead in the bathroom by his son on Wednesday night, after enjoying a family outing in Rome. Unfortunately it seems as though Gandolfini had a little too much fun earlier in the evening. The Sopranos star reportedly drank cocktails, beer and shots […]
This is ridiculous. Ohio school Horizon Science Academy is reportedly banning Afro puffs and braids. Ladies, you know when you were growing up, that was the only hairstyle your mother gave you. The Root reached out to Horizon Science Academy, where a representative said, “We have about 15 different schools in the state of Ohio” and […]
America has always been known as a melting plot, but not everyone is pleased about it. A pair of Senate Republicans rolled out a “border surge” amendment that would provide more manpower, fencing and technology on the border with Mexico. Worries that the bill will not lock down illegal immigration fueled opposition to the bill, […]
Get this! One of the U.S.’s most well known charities is paying disabled workers as little as 22 cents an hour. Which company, you ask? Oh just the folks you donate a ton of stuff to: Goodwill! Goodwill executives make six-figure salaries, with disabled workers receiving pay less than minimum wage – and it’s legal. Apparently, […]
We already told you about one of our used-to-be favorite chefs Paula Deen and her affinity for slave-themed weddings and the n-word, but she’s clearing up those allegations. Not in the best way, however. While dealing with a lawsuit brought against her and her brother, Paula doesn’t deny she’s used racial slurs before, but says she only […]
Virginia Republican lieutenant governor candidate E.W Jackson argued on Wednesday that the ‘Great Society’ programs caused a great deal of harm to African American people. In fact, more harm than slavery. Citing the decline in black children being raised by two (opposite sex) parents, Jackson declared, “it wasn’t slavery that did that, it was government that did […]
You guys already know how much we love the biracial “Just Checkin'” Cheerios commercial. Well, here’s a parody of that controversial ad that is just as cute and equally as funny. In the “Just Checkin” Cheerios commercial, there was a white mom and black father – a pair that clearly angered those who weren’t ready […]
It was just reported that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used chemical gas against the people of his country, killing 150 Syrians. The White House is pulling out their cape to help. But is this a good idea? Some think it may backfire. See more at [NBC News] Randy Zipperer, 47, is accused of stabbing his […]
Hillary Clinton is back at it again! On Thursday, Clinton took center stage and began explaining how she would apply the previous lessons she learned as Secretary of State. Clinton broke her silence at CGI America, an organization that was founded by her husband Bill Clinton, in a speech that have some think she’s leaning […]