Alyssa Paddock poses with friends at Howard University. (Courtesy of Alyssa Paddock) Racial integration has long been a symbol of American progress, but Stephen Crockett Jr. wonders at the Washington Post whether white students attending predominantly black educational institutions will be remembered as a step forward or an odd joke. In the last few weeks, two white… Continue reading When Whites Attend HBCUs, Is That Progress?
Year: 2013
Paris Jackson’s Suicide Attempt Comes Just Days After Her Finding Out What?!
Paris Jackson‘s suicide attempt has given us all a scare, and left us full of questions that are slowly being answered. We already know that the daughter of MJ was bullied in school, leading to her depression, but apparently some news about her brother Prince could have also contributed to it. According to The Sun, Paris reportedly found… Continue reading Paris Jackson’s Suicide Attempt Comes Just Days After Her Finding Out What?!
Facebook Allows Mastectomy Photos, Not Nudity
Facebook has clarified its mastectomy photo policy after petitions from The Scar Project and Change.org/David Jay. Facebook announced today that it will allow photos of mastectomy scars after a New York woman posted a petition that garnered 20,000 signatures on Change.org. “We have long allowed mastectomy photos to be shared on Facebook, as well as educational… Continue reading Facebook Allows Mastectomy Photos, Not Nudity
Zimmerman’s Dad: Blacks Are the Racists
In his new e-book, Robert Zimmerman Sr. blames black leaders for fanning racial flames. George Zimmerman at the fifth day of jury selection for his trial (pool/Getty Images) (The Root) — With his son on trial for murder in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, the father of George Zimmerman has published an e-book… Continue reading Zimmerman’s Dad: Blacks Are the Racists
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Woman Burned by Facial Warns of Spa Dangers
Daphne Carroll went a medspa to buy makeup but said she couldn’t refuse the free consultation for a laser facial. Little did she know that impulsive decision would change her life. The consultation, which included a free laser treatment for a spider vein in her cheek, convinced Carroll to go for the full facial. But the… Continue reading Woman Burned by Facial Warns of Spa Dangers
Father’s Day Fish BBQ
Happy Father’s Day! And if your Dad is anything like mine was, the last thing he wants to do on his special day is to sleep-in, be served breakfast in bed, recieve gifts of love and be relieved of all household and childrearing responsibilities for the day. As opposed to my Mother, who expected all… Continue reading Father’s Day Fish BBQ
Baytown Mother Fights Off Carjacking, Runs Over Suspect
Ismael Martinez A Baytown mother fought back against a carjacking this afternoon to protect her two young children in the car. It started in the parking lot of a Baytown CVS around 1:15 p.m. when police say the suspect, Ismael Martinez, attacked the woman inside her minivan. Her two children, ages 2 and 5, were… Continue reading Baytown Mother Fights Off Carjacking, Runs Over Suspect
High School Hall Monitor Busted in Bed with Student, 17, by Her Father
A disgusted dad says he returned home early to find Tajreed Rich, 41, naked with his teen daughter in her bedroom in Minneapolis. Tajreed Rich, a 41-year-old hall monitor, member of the football coaching staff, and student counselor at Robbinsdale Cooper High School, allegedly had sex with a 17-year-old student. A Minneapolis high school hall… Continue reading High School Hall Monitor Busted in Bed with Student, 17, by Her Father
Paris Jackson Hates Justin Beiber
Paris Jackson DETESTS Justin Bieber, largely and ironically because he wouldn’t speak up about teenage girls cutting themselves … TMZ has learned. Sources connected to the family tell TMZ … Paris — who is currently at UCLA Medical Center after cutting herself with a knife and downing 20 Motrin — thinks Justin is a terrible… Continue reading Paris Jackson Hates Justin Beiber
President Obama Celebrates Father’s Day in Weekly Address
President Obama dedicated this week’s address to the fathers across the nation, saying that nothing substitutes for the love and support of a parent in a child’s life. Today we’re blessed to live in a world where technology allows us to connect instantly with just about anyone on the planet. But no matter how advanced… Continue reading President Obama Celebrates Father’s Day in Weekly Address
Fox Hypocrite Sean Hannity on NSA – Then and Now
Welcome to hypocrisy 101. For today’s lesson, we bring you Sean Hannity from Fox News, as he went out of his way to point out how unpatriotic Democrats were for not agreeing with NSA when Bush was in charge. Fast forward to today and we’ll see the same Sean Hannity, going out if his way… Continue reading Fox Hypocrite Sean Hannity on NSA – Then and Now