Common Puts Michelle Obama in Hot Water Over Celebration of Poetry Invite (Poll)
Michelle Obama is currently under fire for inviting rapper-actor Common, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., to the White House to take part in a celebration
Michelle Obama is currently under fire for inviting rapper-actor Common, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., to the White House to take part in a celebration
The wind made more noise than Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal did when he copied (and mocked or both) President Obama and released his birth certificate
The 100 Black Men of Chicago Inc. hosted its stellar 14th annual Gala and Awards Benefit.
“Watch it go viral,” she wrote.
“I keep looking over my shoulders and peaking around corners/My mind is playing tricks on me.” – Gheto Boyz Poor people figuratively always have their
President Barack Obama’s “one for the home team,” which elicited congrats from even the usual GOP Obama bashers and temporary unity, has now sparked furious
The populous’ emotional high after President Obama announced Osama bin Laden’s death has been replaced with vociferous catcalls of nonsense by throngs of conspiracy theorists.
Mothers and fools do not belong together. The emotional journey of motherhood begins with a sacrifice that is both natural and nearly beyond comprehension. In
On Sept. 11, 2001, teacher Sarah Clark was doing what she loved most, edifying the young minds of her students. She was escorting sixth graders
Staunch right-wingers have apparently raised the white flag. Republicans and Tea Party leaders, who spend most of their waking moments spewing hate toward President Obama, have
It’s been nearly 10 years since more than 2,900 people were killed in the attacks on the World Trade center on Sept. 11. I can
Americans will never forget the moment they learned that Osama bin Laden had been killed. Social media allowed millions of Americans to express their feelings
Since its inception, the NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit has been known as the largest sit-down dinner in the world. The illustrious list
Donald “Birther” Trump is an unprincipled, uncouth, race-baiting opportunist who happens to be a billionaire. Point blank. He has been bloodthirsty and ruthless in trying
According to Dr. David R. Williams, the data that proves that African American women dying at a much higher rate during childbirth and pregnancy is
Many argue that America is slowly becoming a police state. I am sure that Maryanne Godboldo of Detroit would agree. Godboldo is an African American
For many people of color, the Obamas are our American royal family.
One would think that a county judge that is known for running a no-nonsense courtroom and abides by the book would be well-known in her
For many African Americans, the raging battle over the budget and the deficit occurring inside the beltway between Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue is as
Good morning, black America. Hey, while I have your attention, let me ask you a question: How’s that “post-racial society” thing coming along? I know