In a disturbing interview on AC360, during which Zimmerman juror B37 referred to killer George Zimmerman, 29, as “George,” admitted to writing a book with…
The Rev Al. Sharpton’s National Action Network held a series of “Justice For Trayvon” peace rallies across 100 American cities Saturday afternoon, with Sharpton hosting…
Hundreds of “Justice for Trayvon” rallies were held across the country on Saturday, July 20, 2013 in a move to encourage the Department of Justice to file charges against George Zimmerman for violating the civil rights of the late Trayvon Martin. Beyoncé and Jay Z attended the NYC rally that was hosted by Reverend Al […]
Thousands were on hand for the 100-City “Justice for Trayvon” vigils across the country. Participants hoped continued public pressure will force the Justice Department to bring a civil rights case against Zimmerman. Tracy Martin spoke in Miamia saying, “I vowed to Trayvon, when he was lying in his casket, that I would use every ounce […]
Justin Timberlake and Jay Z honored Trayvon Martin Friday night, dedicating the song “Forever Young” to the 17-year-old shooting victim. During the performance, Jay shouted out “This is for “Mr. Trayvon Martin,” while Justin Timberlake sung the hook for the track.
You may recall last year, singer Toni Braxton called it quits ending her music career to concentrate on her acting. Braxton felt that after spending nearly two decades as a successful recording artist it was time to breath again. Well, her decision to retire was rather short-lived. Toni Braxton is going on tour and making […]
During her four-year hiatus form the music industry, singer-songwriter India.Arie took time out to clear her head and rediscover what was important and mattered to her. Four years and one spiritual awakening later, India’s got a SongVersation on her heart that needs to be shared. Get ready to spend an intimate evening with India.Arie October […]
Yesterday, President Obama made an unscheduled appearance in the press room. His comments were unscripted and straight from the heart explaining why African-Americans were upset about last week’s acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Social media was in overdrive Friday with people both praising and questioning the president’s move. Martin’s […]
In a reference to racial duality lost amid some Black people’s knee-jerk reaction to the word “nig*er,” Salon.com (Black) writer Rich Benjamin dared to ask…
