Black America Breaking News for the African American Community
After our first pass through Dodge City two weeks ago, I reported that the mood there, in a part of the United States that is very heavily affected by Latino immigration, was at strong variance with the “build a wall” / “take our country back” tone of Donald Trump’s campaign. …
Read More »Medical News Today: How mom's diet during pregnancy could affect disease inheritance
New research, led by Queen Mary University of London in the United Kingdom, uncovers how a mother’s diet during pregnancy could permanently affect her child’s attributes, and it could explain how diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity are inherited. What pregnant women eat during pregnancy could determine …
Read More »Jhené Aiko and Big Sean…Couple or Nah
See the pics of the musical duo and you decide. Source link
Read More »Technically Incorrect: Tech Needs Obama as Venture Capitalist
Focusing on the intersection of technology, politics, and social issues from an African American perspective. The rumors have been flying fast and furiously: Post-presidency, President Obama may head to Silicon Valley as a venture capitalist (VC). He set the rumors abuzz after an interview with Bloomberg, “The conversations I have with …
Read More »Alton Sterling: What We Know So Far
On Tuesday morning, Alton Sterling, 37, was shot to death by Baton Rouge police officers, as shown in a 48-second cellphone video that has since gone viral. On Tuesday morning, Alton Sterling, 37, was shot to death by Baton Rouge police officers; as shown in a 48-second cellphone video …
Read More »Columbus Short Gets Dragged for Tweet About Dallas Shooting
Columbus Short has remained mum on the recent police brutality cases that occurred over the past week, until now. With the killing of five Dallas police officers during a recent protest, the former Scandal star took to Twitter to share his thoughts, declaring confidently that he believes #AllLivesMatter. The actor …
Read More »Read Kim Kardashian's Emotional Essay on Black Lives Matter
Kim Kardashian-West is the latest celeb coming forward to speak out on the recent unjust killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. In an essay posted to her website and app titled “#BLACKLIVESMATTER,” the reality star touched on raising two Black children in a climate such as today’s. “This week …
Read More »What Syria Can Teach The U.S. About Violence Against Civilians
CREDIT: AP Photo/Jim Mone Hundreds gather at the JJ Hill Montesorri School Thursday, July 7, 2016, in St. Paul, Minn. for a vigil following the shooting death by police of Philando Castile Wednesday night in Falcon Heights, Minn. In light of recent police violence against black men in the United …
Read More »Alton Sterling and Why Black Entrepreneurship Matters
Nurturing an independent black economy and a strong institutional resource base for black survival in the 21st century As we mourn the death of Alton Sterling, engage in an honest and robust conversation about the value of black lives in America, and demand accountability from the men and women who …
Read More »Texas Lt. Governor Calls Dallas Protesters ‘Hypocrites’ For Expecting Police Protection
CREDIT: Screenshot, Fox News In an emotional interview on Fox News on Friday, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick blamed Black Lives Matter and people who “have a big mouth” on social media for the shooting in Dallas. He also said that the protesters were hypocritical for running from the shooting …
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