R.I.P.: ‘The Roots’ Manager Rich Nichols Dies
Rich Nichols, the legendary hip-hop writer, producer and manager of iconic hip-hop group The Roots has died. Nichols, who managed and produced The Roots...
ESPY Awards Must-See: Stuart Scott’s Award Speech
ESPN Broadcaster Stuart Scott is the recipient of the 2014 Jimmy V Perseverance Award. Named for legendary North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano...
Hate Crime: 79-Year-Old Black Woman Judge Arnette Hubbard Assaulted
Steve Schmadeke of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that Judge Arnette Hubbard, 79, was slapped in the face, spit on and called "Rosa Parks"...
France’s President Hollande Begins West Africa Tour
BBC News is reporting that French President Francois Hollande is embarking on a three-day tour of West Africa. The president will be accompanied by...
Hillary Clinton’s ‘B@#%*’ Problem
Hillary Clinton has had a bad summer. Not nearly as bad as President Obama’s but what once looked like a full-proof Democratic ascension, (from...
London: Legendary Reggae DJ Roberto Allen Dies
The blogosphere is mourning the loss of London's DJ Roberto Allen of Vibes FM, one of London's leading community radio stations. Allen reportedly died...
Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Special Place
After nine years of strategic planning and construction, downtown Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) opened its doors to the public this...
Buzz: The Kenyan ‘Erin Brokovich’ & Beyoncé Drops $7M to House Homeless
These two ladies are making it happen in their communities.
Read about environmental activist Phyllis Omido, who faced death threats to tackle lead-poisoning in her...
Beyoncé Builds $7million Complex to House Homeless
Rolling Out is reporting that Houston native and superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter spent $7 million to build a low-income housing project in her hometown for...
Meet Phyllis Omido: Kenya’s ‘Erin Brokovich’
Emma Daly of Human Rights Watch is profiling the activism of Phyllis Omido, a Kenyan woman who led the fight against lead poisoning that...
