New York — Glenn Beck and Fareed Zakaria are best known as political pundits, but this week the two are locked head-to-head in a battle over math.
World — For 2011 make a New Years resolution that will actually make a difference in your life and others. Here are 5 resolutions to consider for 2011. Read more at Associated Content Share this post on Facebook! CLICK HERE: http://widgets.fbshare.me/files/fbshare.js Halle Berry and Nahla hit the beach [from Hellobeautiful.com] Chelsea Handler caught kissing 50 […]
California — While not as big as WikiLeaks recent disclosure of cables from foreign diplomats, YouthRadio has released a business plan from a pimp in Alameda County, California. The business plan includes several bullet points, including: -Take care of my b@#$%s better -Find other ways to work my hoes (internet, dancing) -Attend the player’s ball […]
Washington — Late last week, a Bloomberg poll found that 51 percent of Americans believe they are worse off under Pres. Obama, while 35 percent believe they are better off. While the poll didn’t break down their findings by race, we decided to do so ourselves. A recent BlackPlanet/NewsOne poll with close to 2,000 respondents […]
In yet another sign of growing fiscal problems for states and municipalities, Detroit may be cutting key services in certain portions of the city, the WSJ reports.
Georgia — CNN is reporting on a recent trend of people who are considered “middle class” turning to food banks and other government agencies to feed their families. It is perhaps around the holidays, a period of celebration often centered on food, when there is no clearer reminder for many once middle-class families of what […]
From Correntewire and Davey D’s Hip-Hop Blog Georgia — On Thursday morning, December 9, 2010, thousands of Georgia prisoners refused to work, stopped all other activities and locked down in their cells in a peaceful protest for their human rights. The December 9 Strike became the biggest prisoner protest in the history of the United […]
Los Angeles — In an effort to prevent the kind of intelligence leaks that are making headlines lately, the U.S. military is banning the use of removable disks among its personnel.
South Carolina — The NAACP will be protesting the 150th anniversary secession ball in Charleston, South Carolina. State reports: NAACP members and supporters plan to hold a peaceful march in downtown Charleston the day of the ball, on Dec. 20, followed by a meeting and question-and-answer session focusing on slavery. Participants will watch segments of […]
VIA: ESSENCE.COM Bria Murphy, comedian Eddie Murphy’s daughter, is taking her modeling career to the next level as the new spokesperson for Softsheen-Carson’s Dark and Lovely Products. The 20-year-old-model, known for her relationship with singer Pleasure P, will start the new gig this January after an official announcement from Softsheen-Carson. MORE
VIA: ESSENCE.COM After four years of dating and two kids together, Nicole Richie finally tied the knot with musician Joel Madden. The father of the bride, Lionel Richie, hosted the wedding at his 28-room estate in Los Angeles. Approximately 130 guests — including one trained elephant — attended the wedding. Nicole Richie, 29, reportedly walked […]
JONESBORO, Ga. – A white man who was sentenced to six months in a Georgia jail for beating a black Army Reservist in front of her daughter and yelling racial slurs has been released early.