The Southern University Jaguars ralled to a 21-14 come-from-behind victory against FAMU in the Atlanta Football Classic Saturday at the Georgia Dome. Southern quarterback Dray Joseph lost the statistical battle with Florida A&M signal caller Damien Fleming. But Joseph isn’t complaining after rallying the Jaguars to a 21-14 come-from-behind victory in the Atlanta Football Classic […]

More people are dealing with financial disparity amongst siblings. Yes. A lot of middle-aged adults are familiar with the  “sandwich generation” conundrum—partially supporting both their kids and their parents, but what about when the turkey in the sandwich wants some cheese?  In addition to getting hit up from the younger and older generations, some people […]

During an appearance on “Ellen” last week, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant revealed that President Obama talks much trash on the basketball court. “You know he’s from Chicago – the Bulls through and through. He always talks Bulls this, the Bulls that,” said Kobe, who has played pickup games with the Commander in Chief […]

A London woman utters the word “biscuit” over 16,000 times a day. Jessica Thom suffers from Tourette disorder and engages in several tics such as saying the word “biscuit 900 times in an hour, beating her chest, and hitting her forehead against the wall. At times, Thom also involuntarily swears and creates guttural sounds. The […]

The Supreme Court term that begins Monday holds the prospect for major rulings about affirmative action, gay marriage and voting rights. A look at cases the court already has agreed to hear and other top cases in the pipeline: RACIAL PREFERENCES — In Fisher v. University of Texas, to be argued Oct. 10, the court […]

Accessing a therapist can be as simple as pulling out your phone. Since a quarter of Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness and admit to seeking professional help, there are several smartphone applications that can help the coping process. Whether you’re looking for something to boost your mood or a serious guide for an […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — What first appeared to be an isolated problem in one Florida county has now spread statewide, with election officials in at least seven counties informing prosecutors or state election officials about questionable voter registration forms filled out on behalf of the Republican Party of Florida. State Republican officials already have fired […]

One by one, men whom much of society had long ago condemned and castigated as unworthy and unrepentant strolled to the front of a crowded classroom to share their visions and wisdom.   The radiant sunlight and bustling midtown NYC street corners gave the at-first-glance impression it was just any other Saturday in one of […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger says his lifelong penchant for secrecy and ability to put his emotions "on deep freeze" led him to keep many secrets from his wife Maria Shriver, eventually causing the dissolution of their marriage when he was forced to admit he fathered a child with the family's housekeeper years earlier. […]

Hale Woodruff was an African-American artist and one of the first college professors of studio art in Georgia. Woodruff moved to Paris in the 1920’s, where he joined the “Negro Colony” of artists like poet Claude McKay, sculptor Augusta Savage, philosopher Alain Locke and international performer, Josephine Baker. Woodruff returned to the U.S. four years […]

Actor Samuel L. Jackson is using his popular bedtime story to promote President Barack Obama’s campaign. Jackson is taking his viral 2011 hit “Go the F*** to Sleep” and transitioning it into “Wake the F*** up, and Vote for Obama.” The political ad is being funded by the Jewish Council for Education and Research Super […]

NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — The superintendent of schools in New Fairfield, Conn., says the man who shot a masked intruder to death before realizing it was his son was a well-liked fifth grade teacher who connected with his students. Police say Jeffrey Giuliano got a call from his sister, who lives next door, that […]