Dr. David M. French was a former Howard University professor of pediatric surgery who treated the injuries of civil rights protesters in the 1960s and fought to stop the segregation of health-care facilities. He passed away on March 31 at the age of 86. Dr. French was also a founding member of the Medical Committee […]
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` Loleatta Holloway (November 5, 1946 – March 21, 2011) was an American singer, mainly known for disco songs such as “Hit and Run” and “Love Sensation”, both of which have been sampled extensively. Loletta Holloway was able to sing form her soul, the quality that arouses emotion and sentiment. Soul music is defined as a […]
The Sandusky Police Department in Erie County confirms that an officer was shot and killed in the line of duty early Saturday morning. The incident happened around 2:45 a.m. near Firelands Hospital. The officer has not been identified at this time. The shooting suspect was also shot, taken to Firelands Hospital then lifeflighted to another […]
Thinking about the spirit of Nate Dogg (singer, Dogg Pound member, Nathaniel Hale) and what his energy on this earth reflected to the world from birth to death (1969-2011). “I Think It’s Time I Set My Spirit Free” are lyrics from his song “No Matter Where I Go”. Connecting with this particular song is a […]
YOUNGSTOWN, OH (WOIO / WKBN) – Youngstown police have arrested two suspects in connection to an off-campus shooting where a YSU student was killed, and 11 others were injured. 25 year-old YSU senior, Jamail Johnson, was killed in the shootings. A 17 year-old girl was shot in the head and is in critical condition at St. […]
Cairo, Egypt (CNN) — Thousands of Egyptians — taking to the streets across the country for a seventh straight day — defied a mid-afternoon government curfew Monday, despite a bulked-up and proactive military deployment scattered around the restive nation. In Alexandria, an armored personnel carrier fired warning shots as around 2,000 to 3,000 people gathered. […]
If I resist with my fists should I be shot twice for my troubles. In a case that the LAPD is sparking outrage and the LAPD is defending, Reginald Doucet Jr, an ex football player and part time modelwho was resisting being apprehended by police and then fought back with no weapons with police who tried to […]
From TheGrio Just as most music aficionados of a certain age probably recall exactly where they were when we first heard Teena Marie, we’ll likely never forget what we were doing when we received word of her untimely demise. News of the singer, songwriter, and producer’s death, which occurred on the 31st year of her […]
R&B legend Teena Marie has died, Washington Watch host Roland Martin has confirmed. Reports of her untimely death spread online after a tweet from Ronald Isley. The soul crooner wrote: “Just found out a friend, Teena Marie passed away. I really didn’t expect to hear this. RIP. We will miss you much!” FOR THE LATEST […]
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19 Action News wants to know why earlier complaints against Aaron Starr were not handled by the police Domestic Violence Unit. Records show more than once Aaron Starr said he’d kill his wife but the case not sent to a Domestic Violence Unit because of where she lived. Friday early morning’s shooting rampage followed death threats […]
