Author: MelodyM

Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Bryant Gets White House Nod

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgXlofX68eM#at&autoplay=0] Kimberly Bryant, a biotechnology and engineering professional and founder of the nonprofit Black Girls Code, was one of 11 people to receive the White House Champions of Change for Tech Inclusion award today. The award is given to celebrate people in the U.S. “who are doing extraordinary things to expand technology opportunities for young learners—especially minorities, women… Continue reading Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Bryant Gets White House Nod

Philadelphia Playground Site Of 3,000 African-American Graves, Archaeologists Find

Just days after archaeologists on Maryland’s eastern shore uncovered what they believe to be the oldest settlement of African-Americans in the United States, another team in Philadelphia unearthed what may be the resting place of nearly 3,000 others under a playground in the city’s Weccecoe Park. On Thursday, Douglas Mooney, senior archaeologist for URS corporation and… Continue reading Philadelphia Playground Site Of 3,000 African-American Graves, Archaeologists Find

Anthony Weiner Publicly Scolded

This video is super awkward … Anthony Weiner was put on BLAST Friday by an ex-school teacher for his raunchy, sexting ways … and it all happened while cameras rolled.Weiner was visiting homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy, when he walked into a s**t storm himself … in the form of Peg Brunda a retired teacher, who went off on… Continue reading Anthony Weiner Publicly Scolded

White Mother Lied on Innocent Black Boys; Murdered her Own Son in Georgia

Brunswick, Ga. resident Sherry West, 42, mother of baby Antonio Santiago slain on March 14, 2013, told CNN’s Piers Morgan she wants the alleged teen killers to die during an on-camera interview. “A life for a life,” she said. De’Marquis Elkins, 17, and Dominique Lang, 15, were arrested and charged with murdering the 13-month-old. Their… Continue reading White Mother Lied on Innocent Black Boys; Murdered her Own Son in Georgia

Florida Gunman Kills 6, then is Shot Dead by SWAT team

  A gunman holding hostages inside a South Florida apartment complex killed six people before being shot to death by a SWAT team that stormed the building early Saturday following an hours-long standoff, police said. Sgt. Eddie Rodriguez told The Associated Press that police got a call around 6:30 p.m. Friday that shots had been… Continue reading Florida Gunman Kills 6, then is Shot Dead by SWAT team

Driver Investigated after 78 killed in Spain Train Crash

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=player_embedded&autoplay=0] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2dRQHJ-aAk&autoplay=0] SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain | Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:41am EDT (Reuters) – Police put the driver of a Spanish train under investigation on Thursday after at least 78 people died when it hit a sharp bend at speed and derailed near the northern city of Santiago de Compostela, in one of Europe’s… Continue reading Driver Investigated after 78 killed in Spain Train Crash

Ted Nugent calls Stevie Wonder ‘brain-dead’ for boycotting Florida

Right-wing rock musician Ted Nugent is lashing out against Stevie Wonder for boycotting Florida over its Stand Your Ground laws. Wonder announced that he would never perform in the Sunshine State again following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin. “I decided today that until the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law is abolished in… Continue reading Ted Nugent calls Stevie Wonder ‘brain-dead’ for boycotting Florida

Family Rescued by Zimmerman Don’t Want Any Association With Him

Mark and Dana Michelle Gerstle, the couple George Zimmerman recently rescued from an overturned SUV, say they want nothing to do with the man who was acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin. According to reports, the Gerstles have refused to talk publicly about Zimmerman for fear of portraying him as a hero. “They are very grateful… Continue reading Family Rescued by Zimmerman Don’t Want Any Association With Him

Inspiring Story Of Armless NASCAR Engineer Richie Parker

30-year-old Richie Parker of Beaufort, South Carolina was born without arms, many people told him he couldn’t ride a bike, live on his own and have a successful job. Parker proved them all wrong and went on to become a star Vehicle Engineer at Hendrick Motorsports. Parker says, ‘I don’t think there are a whole… Continue reading Inspiring Story Of Armless NASCAR Engineer Richie Parker

Russell Simmoms Launches New Record Label Strictly for Signing Youtube Artists

Russell Simmons, Brian Robbins and Steve Rifkind partner with Universal Music Group for a new label, All Def Music. Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam and a music mogul, has announced the launch of a new musical endeavor, alongside film director/producer Brian Robbins and music executive Steve Rifkind. This endeavor is a partnership with… Continue reading Russell Simmoms Launches New Record Label Strictly for Signing Youtube Artists