Woman allegedly fights girlfriend over dildo

A Thanksgiving Day dispute over a misplaced sex toy ended with an arrest last week. Police in Rock Hill, S.C., responded to a domestic disturbance at the home of Arteesha Donaldson and her girlfriend, Latoya Hudson, on Nov. 22, the Smoking Gun

Why is hip-hop awaiting T.I.’s return?

T.I. has been slowly but surely returning to his former position on hip-hop’s A list over the past several months. But the reality shows and guest appearance on political dramas aren’t exactly the same as dropping a hot album. And

Chief Keef: Is social media a blessing or a curse?

An artist’s social media presence is as imperative to their music career as records and performances. In 2012, it’s almost unthinkable for any rapper, singer or band to push themselves, as an indie upstart or as the newest sensation, without

You, win the $500M Powerball jackpot? It’s not happening

(CNN) — Last March, when the people of America were drooling at the thought of winning a record $656 million Mega Millions jackpot, we poured an icy bucket of mathematical reality over your head: You weren’t going to win. And

Cease-fire reached in Gaza conflict

Near the Israel-Gaza border (CNN) — After eight days of violence and nearly 150 deaths on both sides of the Israel-Gaza border, a cease-fire Wednesday promised to silence the warplanes and rocket launchers and restore a tense peace to the trouble

Google error cancels Christmas (and all of December)

By Brandon Griggs, CNN (CNN) — Is Google in a hurry to get 2012 over with? Probably not. But that didn’t stop the snarky headlines after it was discovered that a buggy app in the new version of Google’s mobile

Real hip-hop is back, so did it really ever leave?

KRS-One, Talib Kweli, and Kendrick Lamar to Waka Flocka, OJ da Juiceman, and Gucci Mane are all a part of hip-hop, according to Ceita Bobb-Semple, or “Big Rec” as his fans call him. Rec has been rapping since 1994 and

Bernanke: Minority homebuyers face discrimination

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – The housing crisis hurt low-income communities and minorities more severely than other groups, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday. “Lower-income and minority communities are often disproportionately affected by problems in the national economy, and the

Obama Wins 2nd Term! Most Expensive Election in History

President Barack H. Obama won his second bid for the presidency with 303 electoral votes to Mitt Romney’s 206, far short of the 270 required to win. The 2012 presidential race was a long and grueling campaign and the most

Philly’s Safe Haven During Superstorm Sandy

Philadelphia’s mayor Michael Nutter, urged “all residents if you live in a low lying area, if you live in a flood prone area, you need to relocate right now.” To assist evacuees the city of Philadelphia has provided emergency shelter

Early Voting in Chicago

Can America’s First Black President, Barack Obama, Lead Other African American Men?  Illinois is one of 32 states across the country that has the ability to early vote before the general elections on Nov. 6. Among the hundreds of black women present during