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The ever-widening wealth gap between African Americans and whites just got wider. According to a new study by the Urban Institute’s Opportunity and Ownership Project, white families averaged six times the wealth of black and Hispanic households ($632,000 versus $98,000 and $110,000, respectively) The income gap, by comparison, is much smaller, according to the study. […]
If all goes well for President Barack Obama, there will be three African Americans in the president’s White House Cabinet. Obama will have three black Cabinet members if Congress confirms the nomination of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as the next Secretary of Transportation. Foxx will be the first black nominee among Obama’s selections for open […]
Ever since Adam Lanza, egged on by insanity and an itchy trigger finger, slaughtered 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. last December, the National Rifle Association and frightened parents have been calling for more police officers in schools. I say be careful what you ask for. I say […]
This is Chris Paul from the TJMS running through the top stories in roughly sixty seconds with The Morning Minute. The ex-fiancé of Jason Collins is speaking out. Carolyn Moos said she had no idea that Jason Collins was gay and that they had a normal sex life. They would kiss passionately, make love and […]
Dominique talks with the crew about the rabid racism that was in the film “42” which is based on the life of baseball player Jackie Robinson.
hello Mr. Joyner: My name is Tai-yana Spencer and my twin brother, Tyler and I would like to nominate our mother, Vicki White for a Christmas Wish. we are twenty-one years-old and as far back as we can remember, our mother has been the greatest joy of our lives. she always encouraged us to follow […]
According to the Chicago Tribune, at least three people were killed and 17 injured in shootings across Chicago on April 29, 2013. The ages of the victims range from 16-years-old to 30-years-old. (Watch the full report above)
Huggy Lowdown and his barber are always betting on things, whether it’s the next NBA player to come out or Maury “baby-daddy” results! Plus, Huggy announces two unsuspecting “Bama of the Week” nominees.
Rev. Al Sharpton talks with the crew about the Kendrick Johnson case in Valdosta, Ga., the latest in the George Zimmerman case and explains how the President DOES have a “Black Agenda.”
Roland Martin talks with Dr. Lawana Gladney about the plastic surgery craze that have women running to the nearest plastic surgeon to get arms like First Lady Michelle Obama!
Tom and the crew open the show talking about Juanita Bynum‘s legal troubles and Jason Collins‘ ex-fiancee.
Sybil Wilkes discusses today’s news headlines including the latest on the Katherine Jackson vs. AEG trial.
