From Pastor Riva Tims’ Facebook page: In response to so many of your inquiries..I have gotten an overwhelming response from my New Destiny Family to come home and/or at least minister to them. However, I have not been contacted by NDCC staff to return or to assist in the transition. I will continue to pray and […]
A longtime community leader from Columbus County passed away Sunday afternoon while giving a sermon in Wilmington. According to family members, Pastor Jessie Graham had a massive heart attack in the pulpit of Myrtle Grove First Born Church of the Living God Sunday. He was 78 years old. Anyone who knew Graham would tell you […]
Race in America is a difficult subject. When it comes to race America has the mental maturity of a 7 year old that, on occasion will plug its ears with its fingers and sing “La, la, la.” Being American and Negro I understand this. I don’t really have any choice but to understand it. I […]
Ovarian cancer, which affects 21,000 women a year and kills 15,000 affects white women more, but African American women have a much lower survival rate. Dr. Therese Dolecek of the University of Illinois at Chicago had conducted a study of the disease and its affect on African American women. Educate Yourself! National Black Breast Cancer […]
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris cried on the floor outside of her father’s bedroom as Conrad Murray performed CPR to save the pop star’s life, Jackson’s bodyguard Faheem Muhammad testified Wednesday in court. Muhammad also said Murray was sweating and very nervous as he worked to resuscitate Jackson while another bodyguard dialed 911. Jackson’s personal assistant Michael […]
Across our media landscape the number of Black faces representing us as anchors, pundits, and hosts are slim to none. But in the last decade, a number of esteemed journalists, politicians, and educators have made the transition from their respectful careers to the TV screen analyzing everything from civil rights issues to entertainment, sports, and […]
Police corruption is a major problem in the United States. Some police officers turn bad to make money through ripping off drug dealers and even dealing drugs themselves. Some try and cover up their own acts of brutality, murder and even torture. Police corruption happens in New York, Los Angeles, New Orleans and every major […]
A thread that encouraged visitors to post their racist threads called “What extremely controversial thing(s) do you honestly believe, but don’t talk about to avoid the arguments?” nearly shut down the social networking site Reddit in the “Ask Reddit” section. The large number of people trying to post their “controversial opinions” forced Reddit administrators to […]
Brace yourself because you might fall out your seat when you hear this one. Louisiana Congressman John Fleming’s businesses bring in only $6.3 million a year but after he’s done doing payroll, paying rent, paying taxes, feeding is family and other personal expenses, he only has $400,000 left to invest. Oh, and he’s complaining about […]
According to a new study conducted by researchers at Tufts University, Stanford University and the University of California, whether we perceive someone as Black or white depends on the clothes they are wearing. Participants of the experiment were asked to categorize computerized images of people with varying skin tones and clothing. The results show participants […]
LeCrae lays open his soul care in this video where he talks about becoming a rapper and significance in life. He expresses the honest truth of what his calling has become . Men Are You Ready To “Man Up”? I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for […]
Police in Alabama arrested an 81-year-old woman they suspect of selling crack from her Prichard, Alabama home. Police say Ola Mae Robinson has a long history of drug dealing and has yet to learn her lesson. Robinson was also arrested this past June on possession and distribution charges. “Wish I was [selling crack], ’cause then I’d […]