Reggae Legend William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke Dies
The Jamaica Observer is reporting that William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, former lead singer of the popular band Third World has died in a Miami...
Black Florida GOP House Candidate Calls for Obama to be Hanged
Stephen A. Crockett of The Root is reporting that on the national day of reflection for Martin Luther King's birthday, an African-American Republican candidate...
Right-Wing Smear of Bob Menendez Isn't Fair or Just
After admonishing other news outlets for not jumping on the Daily Caller’s smear of Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Fox News refuses to issue an...
Is Charles Ramsey Being Recognized for the Wrong Reasons?
Aisha Harris, writing for Slate, discusses the implications of the rise of Charles Ramsey, the man who aided in the rescue of three women...
VIDEO: Solange Attacks Jay-Z in Elevator? Beyonce Looks On
It seems all is not necessarily well in the Knowles-Carter clan. TMZ is reporting that Solange Knowles attacked Sean 'Jay-Z' Carter in an elevator...
Venezuela Breaks Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Panama
BBC News is reporting that Venezuelan President Nicolas Madura has broken diplomatic and economic ties with Panama after the Central American nation requested a...
‘Stand By Me’ Singer Ben E. King Dies
The Telegraph has reported that legendary R&B and soul singer Ben E. King died on Thursday from natural causes. Born in Henderson, NC but...
Influx of Syrian Refugees Trouble Lebanese
Justin Salhani of The Los Angeles Times is reporting that tensions are brewing in Lebanon with the influx of Syrian refugees. Initially, the Lebanese...
Egypt, Iran and Amnesty International Criticize US Over Ferguson Unrest
Aljazeera is reporting that countries often criticized for human rights violations, especially as it relates to quashing protestors rights, are criticizing the United States...
AfroPunk: Jean Grae Continues The Story of the Assassin
Writing for AfroPunk, Niesha Miller chronicles hip-hop artist Jean Grae's latest project "Gotham Down: cycle 1: Love in Infinity (Lo-Fi)." The six-track EP follows...
