Prior to the re-election of President Barack Obama, many USA citizens threatened to leave to Mexico or Canada if he was re-elected. Since then some people have taken it a step further. Instead of moving out of the country, 23 states have filed petitions to secede from the United States. The petitions have been filed […]

Election 2012: What’s Next … Let’s get to work.

Kevin Frazier on NeNe Leakes.

Roland Martin talks with Nikole Hannah-Jones about HUD’s failure to enforce fair housing laws

Have you been watching the new season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta?” If you have, you’d already know that former Miss USA Kenya Moore, now an actress/model and film producer, is staking her claim as this season’s drama queen. Arguing with Cynthia over a “Jet” magazine model search? Check. Hiring her own personal security […]

The International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (I.A.B.P.F.F.) was organized on October 3, 1970 in Hartford, Connecticut. The organization has over 5,000 members of fire personnel. It was designed to help recruit young black firefighters, build a connection with the community and improve fire prevention.

CHICAGO (AP) — Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. left the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday after his second treatment for bipolar disorder there since he took a leave of absence in June. Mayo spokesman Nick Hanson said he did not know where Jackson was going after he left the Minnesota hospital. Jackson returned to the hospital in […]

HOUSTON (AP) — A woman accused in the deaths of four children in a fire at her home day care in Houston was found guilty Tuesday on one count of felony murder. Jessica Tata, 24, faces up to life in prison for the February 2011 death of 16-month-old Elias Castillo. Authorities say Tata left Elias […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a decade ago, federal health inspectors wanted to shut down the pharmacy linked to a recent deadly meningitis outbreak until it cleaned up its operations, according to congressional investigators. About 440 people have been sickened by contaminated steroid shots distributed by New England Compounding Center, and more than 32 deaths have […]

Our favorite twin, Tamera Mowry-Housley and husband Adam have welcomed home a brand new baby boy named Aden. The 33-year-old actress and now reality TV star gave birth to Aden John Tanner Housley on November 12th in Los Angeles. He weighed in at 9lbs and 5 ounces. Tamera released a statement through the Style Network […]