Claressa Shields just became the first U.S. fighter, and African-American fighter to win an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing. It was America’s first women’s Olympic boxing event. At sixteen years old, Shields held a 19-0 record. Nicknamed the “16-year old sensation,” Shields, who is now 17, has been compared to Muhammad Ali for her […]
Chicago pastor Corey Brooks is serious about stopping violence in Chicago, which is quickly approaching a record number of homicides for the year. Just this past weekend, nine people were killed and 37 wounded in gun violence. It seems like every big city has its turn and this year, Chicago is leading so far in […]
Roland Martin talks with Sophia Nelson about Paul Ryan and his "thin civil rights record." But, hopes that Paul is given the opportunity to show people that he can be proactive in the black community and has the ability to grow as an ally of black people. Plus more, on Condoleezza Rice's speech last night […]
Damon Williams has infiltrated the Republican National Convention and is bringing you insights on what "seriously ignorant" stuff is going down. Williams has been trying to figure out where are all the black people at the RNC and how come there aren't many black republicans. He asked Michael Steele, and he said, "that's not happening, […]