Bill Cosby Sentenced to 3-10 in State Prison for Sexual Assault. Are Other Wealthy Sexual Predators Next?
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19 Years on From the Columbine School Massacre, What Has Changed?
How much power does the NRA have over American politics and gun control?
Walter Scott’s Murderer, Ex-Officer Michael Slager, Pleads Guilty in Federal Court.
Michael Slager, the former cop who shot Walter Scott in the back while he fled, has plead guilty to an excessive force charge in federal court.
Would You Buy Fake Muddy Jeans From Nordstrom for $425?
Nordstrom is taking major heat for their new $425 fake "muddy" jeans. This is the world we live in now, where illusion is celebrated more than reality. Would you buy these jeans for $425?
New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, Makes College Tuition Free For Residents.
New York state has made an unprecedented move becoming the only state in the U.S. to offer free college tuition for in-state residents.
8-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Elementary School Murder/Suicide.
A 8-year-old was shot and killed in a San Bernadino elementary school today. He was one of two students who were injured in a murder/suicide at the school.
Social Media is Asking, Where are the Girls? Is There a Spike in Missing Black Girls in Washington, DC?
All eyes are on Washington, DC as missing persons fliers for young Black and Brown girls seems to spike. Police say no spike, just a new awareness campaign.
Ding Dong Another Racist Gone. Bust of Judge Who Affirmed Slavery Through Dred Scott Ruling Removed.
The bust of U.S. Chief Justice, Roger Taney, who decided the Dred Scott case 160 years ago, affirming slavery, has been moved from its longtime home outside of Frederick City Hall in Maryland.
Colin Kaepernick Teams Up With Ben Stiller and Turkish Airlines to Send Aid to Somalia.
NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick and comedian, Ben Stiller, have teamed up with Turkish Airlines to help those suffering in Somalia.
Chance the Rapper Donates $1 Million to Chicago Public Schools.
Chance the Rapper donated $1 Million to the underfunded Chicago Public School System. The Chicago rapper challenged others of privilege to do the same.
Lego Reveals “Women of NASA” Play Set Showcasing 5 Women Who’ve Worked for the Agency.
Lego is releasing a set that includes five female NASA scientists, engineers and astronauts based on real women who were employed by NASA.
28 Injured as Driver Plows Into Crowd at Mardi Gras Parade.
A drunk driver ran into a crowd of parade spectators in New Orleans, injuring 28 people. The injured range in age from 3 years-old to adults in their 40's.
Michigan GOP Official Quietly Resigns After Calling For “Another Kent State” Amid College Protest That Turned Violent
Michigan GOP official, Dan Adamini, resigned after suggesting that unarmed protesters be shot down by the National Guard ala the 1970 government massacre at Kent State.
High Fashion Model, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Reveals She Was Born Intersex
29-year-old supermodel, Hanne Gaby Odiele recently revealed to USA Today that she was born intersex. She had surgery to have her testes removed at 10.
Kwanzaa, Another Black Holiday Predominately Ignored By Mainstream Society.
Kwanzaa has been celebrated since 1966 when Maryland born, professor of African Studies, Maulana Karenga created it as the first African American holiday.
The Fraternal Order of Police Bully Amazon and Walmart to Remove ‘Black Lives Matters’ Shirt
I don’t know when the FOP became the head of WalMart or Amazon but apparently they are calling all the shots at these large corporations.
Here’s a Few Reasons Why Amanda Nunes Beats Ronda Rousey At UFC 207
One of the biggest fights of this year is set to go down at UFC 207. Here's a few reasons why Amanda Nunes beats Ronda Rousey.
The Federal Government Just Banned Smoking In Public Housing Across The Nation
The Housing And Urban Development (HUD) Department has banned smoking in public housing beginning early 2017.
Spike In Hate Crime Reports Prompt Maryland Hate Crime Hotline
State Attorney General Brian Frosh condemned the recent crimes. The attorney general took his stance of no tolerance of hate crimes even further by starting a hate crime hotline.
Trump Supporters Gone Wild: A Look at 3 Recent Trump-Inspired Attacks
Since Trump was elected President, there has been an influx of hate crimes inspired by his win. Trump supporters have committed multiple attacks. Here I highlight three recent horrific attacks.
Baltimore Teacher Fired After Calling Students Nigg#rs In Hate-Filled, Racial Tirade
Are our kids safe in school? A Baltimore teacher is no longer employed after using the N-Word.
Maryland Uber Driver Charged With Kidnap And Assault Of Female Passenger.
A Maryland Uber driver, Westagne Pierre, has been charged with assault and kidnap of a female passenger. Surveillance video from outside the motel show Westagne carrying the unconscious woman from his vehicle to a motel room.
1,000 Dead, Cholera Running Rampart. Where Are The Prayers, Funding And Resources For Haiti?
As if Hurricane Matthew didn’t cause enough devastation on its own, it exacerbated an already terrible Cholera epidemic the country was facing. 1,000 are dead, hospitals are overrun with Cholera patients. Aid for Haiti is slow and people are dying.
Donald Trump Says He “Grabs Them In The P*SSY” And Alludes To Sexually Assaulting Women.
"And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything,” Trump continues as if oblivious to what sexual assault is. “Whatever you want” adds Billy Bush who is now host of NBC’s Today Show. “Grab them by the p***y,” Trump says. “You can do anything.”
Drunk Drivers Beware. Maryland’s New “Noah’s Law” Takes The Drunk Driving Penalty To The Extreme.
ALL drivers convicted of driving drunk will be FORCED to install an Ignition Interlock System and blow less than a .025 before the vehicle starts. The driver also has to pay for all costs associated with the system, approximately $1200.
West York Borough Mayor Urged To Resign After Racist Facebook Post Depicting President Obama, First Family As Apes.
The mayor, an elected official, is under fire for a series of posts over several month depicting President Obama and the first family as apes and monkeys as well as a post that suggest the president should be hung.
R.I.P. Shawty Lo. The Bankhead Rapper Was Killed In A Fiery Hit And Run Car Crash.
The rap world is again in mourning, popular rapper Shawty Lo, born as Carlos Walker, was killed in a hit and run car crash overnight. The popular Bankhead rapper was 40.
The Mall Is No Place For Teens. Why You Now Need ID And A Wristband To Hang At The Mall On Weekends.
Teens can no longer roam the mall freely at Towson Town Center in Maryland. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 21 or over after 5p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. Police and security are now checking ID at the door. You can obtain a wristband to allow you to shop if you're between the ages of 18 and 21.
$3 Million In Jewels Returned After Being Stolen Off Drake’s Tour Bus.
$3 million dollars worth of jewelry has been returned after being stolen from “Controlla” singer, Drake's, tour bus in Phoenix, Arizona. The jewelry reportedly belongs to DJ Future The Prince, who is on tour with Drake as his official DJ.
Chicago’s Killing Fields. City Records 500th Homicide By First Week Of September 2016.
The homicide rate in Chicago has reached a 20 year high. As of Tuesday morning there had been 512 murders in America's third largest city. The last time there were more murders in the city was 2003 when there were 601 murders.