The seven foot bronze Joe Paterno statute that currently resides outside Beaver Stadium on Penn State University’s campus should be torn down immediately. Yesterday, a detailed report by former FBI Director Louis Freeh was released to the public, which outlined how former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was allowed carte blanche on Penn State’s campus to […]
Barack had a mama, and she was white — very white American, Kansas, middle of America. –Morgan Freeman Can the race discussion take a different course already? I know it’s a subject that will always make people stand-up and take notice. From Gwyneth Paltrow tweeting the “N-Word” while dancing on stage to “Niggas in Paris,” […]
This past weekend I had a blast, as I not only attended, but was honored by McDonald’s with some of the nation’s most dedicated celebrities and youth at the 365Black Awards held Friday at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans as part of the Essence Festival activities. For the first time, I walked the red […]
Childbirth is one of the most painful experiences any human can endure, second only to losing your child. I can only imagine the pain Tameka Raymond, Ryan Glover and their families are experiencing right now. When a tragic accident, such as the incident with Kile Glover, occurs, we instinctively ask questions. What did he do […]
The opposition is at it again, as the Republican controlled House of Representatives is set to vote on repealing the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). Lawmakers will begin debating the GOP’s proposal to repeal the law Tuesday, with a final vote expected Wednesday afternoon. This new repeal tactic comes less than two weeks after the […]
As the 2012 London Olympic Games approach, controversial statements from a former gold medalist are turning heads when it comes to the black athletes. Michael Johnson, the 4-time Olympic Gold Medal winning sprinter, is standing by his assertion that black athletes are superior in competition when it comes to sports as a result of their […]
In the 20 years since the Rodney King verdict, Los Angeles has redefined itself and the individuals participating in #IgniteLA: Uprising Remixed have been some of the city’s strongest thought leaders in this two-decade long metamorphosis. This Saturday, the League of Young Voters, Cashmere Agency and SCOPE will host #IgniteLA: Uprising Remixed, a celebration of […]
Dear NBA Newcomers, How many of you remember Allen Iverson before he left for Turkey? Who remembers Allen Iverson when he had the entire hood wearing cornrows? Who remembers when Jada was rapping about Allen’s signature shoe, the A5s, and had everyone on the block wearing them to the court? Who remembers Iverson when he had […]
The perceived notion of LeBron James being a selfish, cocky and brash NBA baller was washed away last night as he and his Miami Heat squad ousted the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals. The win turned “King James” into “Ring James,” as he captured his very first title. A stat line-up that […]
A lot of you are going to read this and say, “This guy is bugging.” Well I would like you to know, I don’t care. It’s time we all speak out against what we think is wrong, regardless of the potential reactions from the people in our public and private lives. We all need to […]
The Miami Heat are one win away from becoming NBA champions. That’s right, one of the most hated teams in all of sports is about to rub it in the faces of all their detractors. So get ready. There is going to be a sea of red, white and black jerseys flowing across your town […]
Archbishop Hélder Pessoa Câmara famously stated, “When I give the poor food they call me a saint, when I ask why the poor have no food they call me a communist.” If you don’t believe him, look at how the Republicans attack President Obama. Mitt Romney and his followers believe that Obama is a socialist. […]
