FIFA Worried About Rio and Brasília Arenas
Robbie Blakeley of The Rio Times is reporting that FIFA's general secretary Jérôme Valcke is concerned that the football (soccer) arenas...
Nigerian Official: Missing Schoolgirls Found; Rescue Too Dangerous
Dana Ford ofCNN is reporting that a top Nigerian military official says he knows the whereabouts of the abducted schoolgirls who...
U.S.: Allen Hughes Talks Tupac and 'Menace' with Sway
by Nsenga K. Burton
Allen Hughes, one half of the iconic Hughes Brothers film directing team (Menace to Society, Dead Presidents, American...
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...
HBO Documentary ‘Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown’ Debuts
James Brown is undoubtedly one of the most influential entertainers in the history of American music and culture. Known as "The...
World Cup: FIFA Launches Tunisia, Ethiopia and Togo Probes
BBC Africa is reporting that Ethiopia's win over South Africa in Addis Ababa which should help them reach the African play-offs...
TED X Detroit: An Homage to What is Still a Great City
The blogosphere and traditional media are salivating over the news that Detroit, Michigan, a city known for giving the United States...
Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry: ‘The Struggle Continues’
New leaders and activists of today should educate themselves on the past in order to make social change in contemporary America...
Brandon Marshall Signs Extension and Pledges $1M to Fight Mental Health
Chicago Bears wide received Brandon Marshall has signed a $30 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears. Marshall, who says he...
Playwright Darren Canady: ‘Right On’ Reflects Art & Community
Playwright and University of Kansas professor Darren Canady knows there’s an art to transforming communities. His semi-autobiographical dramatic writing centers on...