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According to the "Washington Post," Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is reportedly under federal investigation for allegations that he misused campaign money to decorate his house. The Post is reporting that an unnamed source claims the FBI is in the final stages of its investigation on Jackson. Jackson has been on medical leave since June 10 […]
In yet another example of the maliciousness born of the schools-to-prison pipeline movement, new research finds the same delinquent behavior that lands privileged white juveniles under the care of a physician serves as formal indoctrination into the criminal justice system for most black youths. In research dating as far back as 2003 and spanning such […]
Jacqueline Burse, 53, was arrested on charges of child neglect and resisting law enforcement, but not before she allegedly offered sexual favors to her arresting officers, reports KTLA.com. Burse, who has a history of prostitution, was taking care of her 2-year-old granddaughter, when the child’s other grandmother called police because she suspected she was intoxicated. […]
Click here to listen to Roland Martin's interview with the woman who leaked Siegal's email. David Siegel, founder and CEO of Westgate Resorts, sent an email to his employees warning them of layoffs if President Barack Obama is re-elected this upcoming November. Siegel sent the email to over 6,000 employees, he wrote, “The economy doesn’t […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A pile of stuffed animals marks the spot where 15-year-old Justin Thompson fell, fatally shot by an off-duty Memphis police officer on a school night in a working-class neighborhood. The Sept. 24 shooting is still under investigation, but the question of whether Officer Terrance Shaw used excessive force makes the case […]
What? Let’s be real here. Did you really think that racism went somewhere? It’s still here, loud and proud. And with this election, all bets are off; its coming down to the wire and people are frightened. And you know what happens when people get scared. Some want this black man out of office so […]
Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in African-Americans. Now some are saying this hard-earned pride has become prejudice in the form of blind loyalty to President Barack Obama. Are black people supporting Obama mainly because he's black? If race is just one factor in blacks' support of Obama, does that make […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A pile of stuffed animals marks the spot where 15-year-old Justin Thompson fell, fatally shot by an off-duty Memphis police officer on a school night in a working-class neighborhood. The Sept. 24 shooting is still under investigation, but the question of whether Officer Terrance Shaw used excessive force makes the case […]
My, my! Nasty, nasty! I’m talking about some of the comments some in Twitter nation made in reaction to actress Stacey Dash’s tweet urging people to vote for Mitt Romney. Have you seen ‘em? Here’s what Dash, the star of the movie and television show “Clueless,” tweeted: “Vote for Romney. The only […]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick is a dog owner again. Vick, who served 18 months in federal prison on dogfighting charges, confirmed Thursday that his family has a dog. The Philadelphia Eagles' four-time Pro Bowl quarterback refused to discuss the topic just a day earlier. "I understand the strong emotions by some people about our […]
“Isn’t there any respect for the dead?” That’s the head-scratching question John Torrence now grapples with after his nephew was struck and killed by a NYPD patrol car only for family members to later receive notice demanding payment for vehicle repairs. Tamon Robinson, 27, was struck and later died of blunt head injuries last April […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid plummeted last week to seasonally adjusted 339,000, the lowest level in more than four years. The sharp drop, if sustained, could signal a stronger job market. The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly applications fell by 30,000 to the fewest since February 2008. The four-week […]
