Year: 2013

Saturday, February 23, 2013

So you know you can’t complete your celebration of Black History Month without first paying a visit to the famed African Slave Burial Ground Memorial in NYC. In May of 1991 the burial ground, widely acknowledged as one of the most significant American archeological finds of the twentieth century, was discovered in lower Manhattan during construction for a municipal building.… Continue reading Saturday, February 23, 2013

EMERGENCY

I asked you for the truth rather than lie both cut like a knife but at least now I know where all that blood is coming from and it will be my choice to either bleed out or put pressure on the wound until I can get to someone else for help   I see… Continue reading EMERGENCY

This Man Threatened To Kill President Obama On His Facebook Page

This man is not very smart. But then again, people like him are usually not the smartest fool in the shed. Reports are that Lawrence Mulqueen stated on his public Facebook page that he was “anxious to start killing various public officials” and wanted “all followers of President Barack Obama dead,” calling them “traitor scum” and… Continue reading This Man Threatened To Kill President Obama On His Facebook Page

Is There A Solution To Gun Violence?

By: Tracy Solomon Simply asking that question will not resolve anything but facing and making adequate and lasting changes can lead to actually saving lives. Most recently, the focus from the media, political leaders, gun rights activists and many others have not been focused on long-term needs or solutions but rather on short-term story lines,… Continue reading Is There A Solution To Gun Violence?

Stephen Colbert Explores Chuck Hagel’s Connection To Organizations That Don’t Exist

By now, you have all heard of the most recent reason why some Republicans are against Chuck Hagel‘s confirmation. For the few who haven’t heard, the latest scoop on Hagel – according to Republicans – is that he received money from a group called, “Friends of Hamas.” Shocked? Well you should be. A little digging… Continue reading Stephen Colbert Explores Chuck Hagel’s Connection To Organizations That Don’t Exist

After It’s All Said And Done, Republicans Will Vote For Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation

We all knew this was going to happen, that Republicans would eventually endorse and vote for Chuck Hagel’s confirmation. So what exactly was the point of them filibustering ‘their Republican friend’ last week? I mean, at what point will they put politics aside and just do what they all knew they would do from the… Continue reading After It’s All Said And Done, Republicans Will Vote For Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation

The Quik Cook! Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs

Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs   Total Time: 30 min Prep 20 min Cook 10 min Ingredients: 1 pound orecchiette pasta 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon whole milk 1 tablespoon ketchup 3/4 cup grated Romano 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs

Friday, February 22, 2013

“What fresh new hell is this?” you’re probably wondering. Would you believe its a math homework assignment that was to be given out to kids in the fourth grade at NYC school P.S. 59? It would have been, if not for the conscientiousness of student  teacher Aziza Harding, who was told by the teacher in-charge of the class to hand… Continue reading Friday, February 22, 2013

What Is Harlem Saying About The Harlem Shake? Video

So over the last few weeks, the Harlem Shake dance has been played and replayed over and a over again, each time with a new interpretation of what this sacred dance really is. So the next obvious move was to contact the experts. To go to the place where the dance got its name –… Continue reading What Is Harlem Saying About The Harlem Shake? Video