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You can all stop holding your breath now! George Zimmerman–the unofficial neighborhood watch captain who was charged, but not convicted of fatally shooting unarmed teen, Trayvon Martin. This case has gone beyond viral and has created thick layer of disgust around Zimmerman. Since his acquittal, we’ve only been hearing news about Trayvon’s parents Sybrina Fulton […]
Magic Johnson plans to make his mark on Chicago’s education system by building alternatives schools for high school dropouts and students at risk of not graduating. According to NBC, the former NBA player is opening two Magic Johnson Bridgescape Academies in the South Shore and North/South Lawndale neighborhoods of Chicago. The new schools will cater […]
Trayvon Martin’s older brother Jahvaris Fulton has just landed an amazing opportunity. According to NBC News, the Florida International University student has landed an internship with Florida Representative Frederica Wilson at her office in Miami Gardens. MUST READ: 8 Ways To Talk To Young Black Boys About Trayvon Martin According to Wilson’s office, the 22-year-old is […]
Beyonce and Jay Z made an appearance at a “Justice for Trayvon Martin” rally in New York City this weekend, alongside civil rights activist Al Sharpton, Sybrina Fulton and many other community leaders to protest Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” laws. The power couple refused to talk to reporters, but Jay Z did tell Sharpton the […]
The George Zimmerman trial has brought out the good, bad, ugly and everything in between for Americans, but most importantly it’s forced us the have the uncomfortable conversation about the politics of race in this country. President Obama has even chimed in to the conversation, and during a White House press conference today, he said […]
President Obama held a press conference to discuss the controversial verdict of the George Zimmerman trial, moments ago. ‘Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago,’ he told a room or reports and officials, reiterating what he said last year about the tragic death “If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon […]
Cuba Gooding Jr., Cicely Tyson and Vanessa Williams star in the 2013 Broadway revival of the classic 1985 film “Trip To Bountiful.” REVIEW: Cicely Tyson Requires Your “Trip To Bountiful” Enter the special “ONENOW” code here, for a discount on tickets! Valid for performances through October 9, 2013 and subject to availability and prior sale. Offer […]
Imagine is the infamous Dr. Ruth–the nationally renowned sex therapist that made frank sex talk a not-so taboo idea–was a sexy Black woman with platinum blonde hair, a killer smile and legs for days. Smiling yet? Well, that is exactly who Dr. Rachael Ross is! Doubling up as a medical doctor and sexologist, Dr. Rachael […]
Today, Detroit became the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, marking a new low for the metropolitan area that was once the heart of America’s automobile industry. According to reports, the Motor City is estimated to be $18.5 billion in debt, and if the bankruptcy is approved by a federal judge, then thousands of […]
In the wake of George Zimmerman’s acquittal for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the ladies of Mary Mary have decided to stand by Stevie Wonder in his decision to boycott the state of Florida. MUST READ: Stevie Wonder Reacts To Zimmerman Verdict By Boycotting Florida “We will stand with Stevie Wonder & boycott Florida until […]
#TeamBeautiful has taken the time to gather these sensational news topics in your weekly cheat sheet, so that when you get into in-depth discussions this weekend, you’ve got something interesting to bring to the table. Must Read: 5 Things We’ve Learned From Tia & Tamera On Thursday, July 25, 2013, journalist and global humanitarian, Soledad […]
Rachel Jeantel is the 19-year-old girl who gave one of the most chilling testimonies at the George Zimmerman trial, as she was the last person to get to speak to Trayvon Martin before his untimely death. Jeantel was on the phone with Martin when he noticed that he was being followed. Radio personality, Tom Joyner […]
