Last weekend at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors, and other intellectuals came to honor a living legend in the field of science, Dr. James West. At the age of 80, West has dedicated 60 years of his life to the advancement of science and to provide opportunities for minorities and women […]

The family of a young Black man shot in May by a white police officer is suing the city of Austin in federal court for the death of their loved one. The family says that Austin police officers Nathan Wagner and Jeffery Rodriguez followed Byron Carter Jr. and a friend to their car after they […]

EW has learned exclusively that Kevin Hart (“Little Fockers”) has signed on for a guest-starring role on “Modern Family.” He’ll play Andre, a new neighbor of Phil Dunphy who happens to be a physician. The 32-year-old comedian will see a familiar face when he begins production on the ABC comedy: He co-starred opposite Sofia Vergara […]

The prisons can’t be built fast enough to cover the overflow of criminals, old and new,  that have been cropping up all over the nation.  Is it the recession that’s driving people insane?  This case out of Philadelphia has shook up the police department and anyone living on Longshore avenue where four mentally handicapped young adults were found. According to a […]

Forever stamps — also called first class stamps — will now cost 45 cents, a one cent bump. The change will go into effect Jan. 22. That’s not the only change: Postcard postage will increase 3 cents to 32 cents. Letters to Canada and Mexico will jump 5 cents to 85 cents, while letters to […]

Rapper Will Smith is among a group of investors who are now owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, it was announced today during a press conference. The sale was unanimously approved by the NBA Board of Governors last week, to investors led by multibillionaire Joshua Harris. “My partners and I are thrilled to have become owners […]

Cutting Medicaid as a cost-saving measure would overlook a large majority of Black and Latino people with serious health needs, says a new report.

On this week’s “Girl Talk” Elder Vikki Johnson shows us how to get over those things that keep us from living the way God desires! Source

On this week’s “Something For The Brothers”, Pastor CJ Blairs still tackles the Man Code by answering the question “Why Do Men Cheat?” He digs deep and shows us where the term “playing the field” is orginated. Check it out! SMH! T.I. And Tiny Want To Give You Relationship Advice 10 Mistakes Women Make in […]

In an interview with ABC News, President Barack Obama addressed the growing “Occupy Wall Street” movement and similar protests. Obama said that he understands the frustration coming from the Occupy Wall Street movement and compared the protests to the Tea Party. ROLAND S. MARTIN: Occupy Wall Street And The Tea Party Are Exercising Their Rights […]

Dr. Cornell West Arrested is what many headlines read this morning. This was after hearing that author, commentator, civil rights activist and Princeton University professor Cornel West had been arrested while protesting on the steps of the Supreme Court about corporate influence in politics. RELATED: MLK Memorial: Reflections On The Day A Supreme Court spokeswoman says […]

Speakers at the MLK dedication in Washington failed to mention the significance of the historic date, which fell on the 16th anniversary of the Million Man March, says television personality and journalist, Jeff Johnson. Johnson says that many believe that Farrakhan and the Million Man March were not mentioned because, “it would have been a […]