Rapper Young Dro Says TI Will Be Home Soon

Young Dro is anticipating T.I.’s release from prison next month.

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Sheryl Swoopes Comes Out of the Closet, Then Gets Engaged to a Man

By JasmineHughes

Six years after three-time WNBA MVP Sheryl Swoopes came out and announced her relationship with then-girlfriend Alisa Scott, she has announced that she’s engaged, to a man. If you’re confused by this, join the club. After the release of this information, she’s been called everything from “no longer” a lesbian to NSGAA (“not so gay after all”).

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Cornel West and Tavis Smiley Start Their Poverty Tour

Media personality Tavis Smiley and Princeton professor Cornel West made Chicago one of the first stops on their Poverty Tour, fueling more debate about President Obama’s economics policies and whether those policies have or have not done the current jobs disparity in black communities any justice. There are two factions of thought in the early Smiley & West town hall talks.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Tours the Nation to Try to Help People Find Jobs

Nine hundred and thirty-one (931) days. Two years, six months, 20 days – give or take a few. That’s how much time has passed since President Barack H. Obama stepped into the White House Oval Office and took his seat at the Resolute desk as President of the United States, pen in hand.

August 2011 – the Congressional Black Caucus comes out of Washington, DC with a “Jobs Tour” to address the glaring and more than obvious jobs gap and wealth factors between the black and white communities. Problem is, the black community was already in a hard recession – losing jobs and homes by the thousands when he arrived – before most of white America ever felt the vibrations of the coming economic earthquake. But as the old saying goes: Better late than never.

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President Obama Says Goodbye to “No Child Left Behind”

 

 

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Ryan Mack: 11 Tips for the Unemployed

 

 

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American Moms Working with Mothers in Africa

by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World

For those mothers who love their little ones, the affection they shed on their children connects them to mothers across the world. That is what the ten American mothers — including African-American mom Karen Walrond — learned on their trip to Kenya. This group of mommy bloggers is a part of the ONE campaign. The mission of their trip was to be able to share with the moms in the U.S. what moms in Kenya face with challenges such as HIV, malaria, and famine.

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GA Republicans Accused of Trying to Get Rid of White Democrats

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Notorious Gang Members Given Long Sentences for Atlanta Crime Sprees

On Monday five "Sur-13″ gang members were sentenced to federal prison on charges of carjacking and firearms possession, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The defendants, also known as Sureños-13, began their reign of terror on Dec. 12, 2008 committing crimes across the greater Atlanta area Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton and Gwinnett counties, armed with AK-47s and assorted weapons. Their spree came to an abrupt end following a police chase and subsequent wreck that left one juvenile member dead.

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Notorious Gang Members Given Long Sentences for Atlanta Crime Sprees

On Monday five "Sur-13″ gang members were sentenced to federal prison on charges of carjacking and firearms possession, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The defendants, also known as Sureños-13, began their reign of terror on Dec. 12, 2008 committing crimes across the greater Atlanta area Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton and Gwinnett counties, armed with AK-47s and assorted weapons. Their spree came to an abrupt end following a police chase and subsequent wreck that left one juvenile member dead.

Teens Were Coerced Into False Murder Confessions

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Snoop From The Wire Pleads Guilty for Drug Conspiracy

Your Black World reports

Felicia Pearson, better known as “Snoop,” who played a drug assassin in the popular HBO show “The Wire”pleaded guilty on Monday to drug conspiracy charges, which were caught on a wiretap in a recent federal drug probe.

Tracy McMillan: Why You’re Not Married

by Tracy McMillan

YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED. It’s taken a while to admit it. Saying it out loud — even in your mind — feels kind of desperate, kind of unfeminist, kind of definitely not you, or at least not any you that you recognize. Because you’re hardly like those girls on TLC saying yes to the dress and you would never compete for a man like those poor actress-wannabes on THE BACHELOR.

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How in the Hayell Did Katt Williams Get Kicked Out of His Own Show?

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Sooooo, White Men are the Final Solution? Oh Really?

by Janks Morton

“If I can convince you to buy into a problem, then you have to purchase my solution.”

 

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State of NC Apologizes to Woman Sterilized Against Her Will

By Julius Kane

The State of North Carolina is apologizing to Elaine Riddick who was only 14 years old when state doctors performed an illegal sterilization on her to prevent the young woman from ever having anymore children.

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Basketball Wife Royce Reed Has a Seizure

Dancer, author and aspiring actress Royce Reed of Basketball Wives was stricken ill with a seizure while taking part in the Duffy’s Hope Celebrity Softball Game in Wilmington, DE. Witnesses stated that she pulled a hamstring and went to sit down, after which she passed out.

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Six-Year Old Girl Shot While Sleeping on Her Grandmother’s Couch

 

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Was Tyrese Insulting Black Women In His Latest Video?

By JasmineHughes

Last week, Tyrese posted a behind-the-scenes video clip for his anticipated single “I Gotta Chick” from his upcoming “Open Invitation” album, due out in November.

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Officers Facing Multiple Life Sentences For Killing Unarmed Civilians

by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World

The police officers involved in the fatal shooting on Danziger Bridge after Katrina have been found guilty on a combined 25 counts of civil rights violations. Just six days after hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, police shot and killed two men — James Brissette, 17, and Ronald Madison, 40 — leaving 4 others wounded. Those injured and killed were family members simply seeking safety from the flooding. According to reports, they were unarmed and not presenting a threat. Madison is said to have been mentally ill.

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Shaunie O’neal Now Says She Doesn’t Like Basketball Wives

By JasmineHughes

The drink slinging, cat fighting and name calling drama has become the calling card of the nationally syndicated show, “Basketball Wives.” However, we are starting to get wind of a bit of remorse from the shows creator, Shaunie O’Neal, as she claims this is not what she signed up for.

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Martin Luther King is Getting a Monument, Let’s Now Build Something for Malcolm

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World – Scholarship in Action 

As we prepare for the unveiling of the Washington memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is important that we take a second to contextualize this extraordinary event. Dr. King deserves to be celebrated next to other great heroes of American history, and it is a proud testament to the growth and maturity of our nation that Dr. King has been honored in this way.

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Now This is Beyond Ridiculous: Kelly Rowland Accidentally Shows Breast in Concert

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Shaunie–Did You Know Hoopz was Your Competitor?

Shaq and Hoopz seem to be into each other.  Could it be true love or just a booty call?

Drama Queen? Kanye West Compares Himself to Hitler

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Racial Hatred Led to Black Man’s Murder in Mississippi

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George James: Athletes and Mental Illness

by George James, Your Black World 

We expect a lot from athletes, from little leagues to professionals. We expect athletes to perform at high levels, entertaining us with their physical ability and amazing us with their talent. Unfortunately, we don’t expect athletes to be just like us, human. We put athletes on a pedestal making them celebrities and above the normal rules of life. This process starts at an early age. It could be at a pee wee football or soccer game. Our projections, that athletes are special, unique and gifted starts when they are young and continues as they develop their abilities and get older.

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Black Man Killed by Campus Police

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World

An 18-year old student at the University of Cincinnati was killed this weekend after being stunned by a police taser. Everette Howard, a student in a summer program preparing him for college, died after the attack.  Friends say that Howard was trying to break up a fight in front of a dorm when campus police arrived on the scene.

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Beyonce’s Dad Confronts Rumors that He Stole from Her

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Foxy Brown Tries to Sue NYC for $100 Million

by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World

Foxy Brown has gotten off of the hook after her latest run in with the law. While already on probation for an incident that happened with a neighbor back in 2010, she violated her terms of agreement last July when she allegedly mooned her neighbor. Because the  alleged victim, Arlene Raymond, was not willing to testify against Brown, the case was dismissed on July 13th.

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The President Makes His Intentions Clear Regarding His Plans for Malia’s First Vehicle

by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World

Just because President Barack Obama runs the United States, it does not mean that he is exempt from the benign symptoms of fatherly love. While giving a speech to the auto industry on Friday,CNNreports that he said:

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The National Association of Black Journalists Holds Their Convention in Philly

The biggest gathering of black journalists in the country takes place in Philadelphia.

 

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The Arrogance of Being President While Black

The author of this piece is unknown, but many believe that he is a white male.  It’s interesting, please take a look.

I don’t think anyone was under some real illusion that the election of Barack Obama actually means the end of racism in America . I’m pretty sure that the president-elect knew it better than anyone. After all, he saw it every day, from the moment he announced his candidacy. To some degree, he saw it within his own party during the primaries. And he saw it in all ugliness during the general election. For half of this country, he was "That One". No matter how big and clear his victory was. No matter how smart he is. No matter how decent he is. No matter what a true patriot he is. No matter how optimistic and positive his vision for America was. All that didn’t matter. Because at the end of the day, he was still black.

 

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Oprah Expresses Total Support for President Obama’s Reelection Campaign

Oprah Winfrey makes it entirely clear that she is supporting the Obamas 100% in the next presidential election.

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Sean Kingston Drops 45 Pounds Since His Accident

Your Black World reports

He’s no longer the chubby but loveable figure he once was.  Sean Kingston was the highlight of the night at the Fox’s Teen Choice Awards show, making his first red-carpet appearance and appearing 45 pounds lighter.  This was his first public appearance since a serious jet ski accident on May 29.

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The Story You Should Know–Black Babies Were Once Used as Alligator Bait

The Latest from Your Black World–8/8/11

Dr. Towanna Freeman: Raising Your Child Alone

Floyd Mayweather’s Dad Says Pacquiao Should Get a Drug Test

Alinda Pete: Kanye, Jay-Z Rapping for the Love of Money and Nothing Else

Impressive: Jennifer Hudson Slims Down to a Size Zero

Michael Eric Dyson, Bill Maher Express Concern Over Obama’s Reelection Chances

Cee Lo Green Is Less Than Impressive at Lollapalooza’s 20th Anniversary

Dr. Towanna Freeman: You are Your Own Worst Enemy

Your Black Money: What the Government’s Downgrade Means for You

20 Navy Seals Who Killed Bin Laden are Shot Down, Killed by the Taliban

GA Pastor Arrested on Child Sex Charges

Your Black World reports.

A pastor is being held this week without bond in the Clayton County jail on accusations that he molested and solicited sodomy from a child.   Samuel Walsham Chapman, a 58-year old man out of Decatur, GA, was arrested last week and charged with molestation, solicitation of sodomy and enticing a child for indecent purposes.

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Julius Kane: The Black Press Took It’s First Stand in 1827 and Has Been Fighting Ever Since

By Julius Kane

In 1827 a group of black businessmen were fed up with the negative depictions of African-Americans in their local newspapers, so they decided to start their own. A few months later America’s first, ‘race’ newspaper was born. At the helm were two young black men; 28 year old college graduate John Russwurm and 32 year old preacher  Samuel Cornish. Freedom’s Journal, as it was called, made certain every article and editorial had a deliberate slant that showed blacks in a positive light with dignity and class. Cornish and Russwurm knew they not only had to report the news but they had to inspire as well. Any news worthy item involving "Africans" was to be included.

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Rapper Big Boi Arrested for Drug Possession

OutKast rapper Big Boi was arrested this weekend in Miami on charges of drug possession.  The artist was found to have ecstasy and Viagra pills.   Big Boi (aka Antwan Patton) was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Youth Mobs in Milwaukee Lead to Action from the Governor

From ThyBlackMan.com 

Well, the show must go on. Subsequently, several local and state law enforcement agencies are beefing up their security measures at public functions to ensure the safety of patrons and visitors attending annual summer events in the City of Festivals. These additional efforts are being implemented in response to a series of incidents involving ‘mobs’ of young African Americans joining together in unruly and unlawful behavior. Reported crimes include physical assaults on fellow youth and innocent bystanders, damage to private homes and businesses, looting and allegations of potentially racially motivated attacks against white citizens. The most recent event occurred Thursday night at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, causing many   officials to say enough is enough. On Friday, Gov. Scott Walker dispatched State Patrol officers to assist with maintaining safety at the Fair.

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Rappers Jay-Z, Kanye West Seem to Love Money, Not Black America

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Celebrities Losing their Homes to Foreclosure

Renee Greene, Your Black World 

According to Foreclosure.com’s “Distressed Real Estate,” as of July 2011, several famous, and infamous, persons are in the midst of foreclosure and possible foreclosure.

The illustrious AB-(auction block) List includes the following personalities: Cindy (John) McCain’s childhood home in Arizona; R. Kelly’s house in Chicago; Carnie Wilson’s house in Los Angeles; Peggy Tanous’s Irvine, CA home; and Khalil bin Laden’s (yes, Osama’s brother) abandoned home in Oakland, FL. Prince’s home in Chanhassen, MN almost made it to the Carver County auction block in May, when Prince came up with the full amount needed to pay the mortgage off. He now owns his home free and clear.

 

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You Go Girl: Jennifer Hudson Slims Down to a Size Zero

Jennifer Hudson has really been taking this Weight Watchers thing pretty seriously.   The previously full-size Oscar winner and singer has apparently lost 80 pounds and five dress sizes since she began her diet.  Joy Behar on CNN claims that a sales associate at a store she shops with told her that Jennifer has slimmed to a size zero.  The associate sells outfits to J-Hud when she’s in town.

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Fox News Calls President Obama’s Birthday Party a “Hip-Hop Barbecue that Didn’t Create Jobs”

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action 

It appears that Fox News is at it again.   The same network that has commentators like Eric Bolling, who asked why President Obama was "inviting so many hoods to the hizzy" referenced his 50th birthday party as a "Hip-Hop Barbecue." 

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Massive Rioting in London after Police Shooting

 

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Dr. Towanna Freeman: You are Your Own Worst Enemy

 

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Your Black Money: What the Downgrade in US Debt Means for You

Money Magazine — United States bonds are no longer officially rated Triple-A, at least in the eyes of Standard & Poor’s.

And while Moody’s and Fitch, the other leading rating agencies, have affirmed the top rating, they too have worried about the long-term prospects for the United States.

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20 Navy Seals Who Killed Osama Have Been Killed by the Taliban

Insurgents shot down a U.S. military helicopter during fighting in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 30 Americans, most of them belonging to the same elite unit as the Navy SEALs who killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, U.S. officials said Saturday. It was the deadliest single loss for American forces in the decade-old war against the Taliban.

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William D. Jackson: The Importance of Black Male Teachers

Your Black World, ThyBlackMan.com 

A third-generation black male teacher writes about the importance of black men in education.

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Georgia Tea Party Group Denounces Racist Flyer

 

Renee Greene, Your Black World

A racial slur-ridden flyer circulated Wednesday morning by a group calling themselves “The Milton County Tea Party Patriots Citizens Council” was denounced by the official Georgia Tea Party Patriots, who claimed the group was not connected with them and is not officially recognized by their organization.

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Factory that Makes Products for Walmart, Target Also Known as “The Rape Factory”

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Renee Greene: In Spite of the Downgrade, Gotta Give Obama Credit

by Renee Greene, Your Black World

Vote: It’s what our ancestors fought, and died, for.

…even if we take away America’s credit rating. He stays on message, even if he has to shift gears from time to time.

The one thing we’ve seen is that he maneuvers very well in opposition traffic. Though some of his moves have been about as frightening as jumping on a roller coaster while it’s moving, especially considering all of those who keep trying to derail him and get him off-message, the one thing I’ve notice since I jumped on the campaign coaster in mid-2007 is that he keeps saying the same thing over and over, ad nauseum. And the opposition? Well, they apparently are threatening to make the President look bad in the public eye, even to the point where they will kill themselves to get it done. It’s very personal for them, and he’s not letting them go there, and it’s driving them mad. With the President, I noticed, as long as you don’t mess with his wife, his girls, his aunt, his grandma in Kenya, his mother-in-law, or with Bo-bama, he’s fine. That gets his dander up and he’s not so Mr. Cool any more.

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ABC News Apologies for Nicki Minaj’s Wardrobe Malfunction

Your Black World reports.

ABC News has issued an apology for the malfunction heard around the world.

Rapper Nicki Minaj was giving a live performance for Good Morning America on Friday, August 5.  During the performance, her nipples were exposed as she was wearing a loose-fitting halter top that she had to keep adjusting.

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The White House Issues a Statement about the Historic Downgrade of Federal Debt

 

Your Black Politics received this message from the White House today.  It is President Obama’s first response to recent reports that for the first time in U.S. history, federal government debt has been downgraded from AAA status.

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Tired of Waiting, The Congressional Black Caucus Announces a New Jobs Initiative

 

Courtesy of the White House Office of Communications

by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World

Men and women across the country have been frustrated for years about the lack of jobs and the dire state of the economy. Now, the Congressional Black Caucus is taking active steps in an effort to increase the number of employed citizens. August 8th, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) along with host Member Congresswoman Marcia Fudge will be kicking off the CBC’s “For the People” Jobs Initiative. This event is starting off in Cleveland, Ohio, and it will be comprised of a job fair and town hall meeting at Cleveland State University. According to a press release provided to Your Black World by Stephanie L. Young of the White House Office of Communications:

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Erin Harper: Language on The Morehouse vs. Howard Rivalry Fan Page is Getting Downright Embarrassing

by Erin Harper, YourBlackWorld.com 

I did not graduate from Morehouse College or Howard University. Neither did Sean Combs or many of this week’s readers of the “Howard v. Morehouse: Nation’s Football Classic Trash Talk” group page on Facebook. However, while at Spelman, I DID take one psychology class at Morehouse, served on the Miss Maroon & White court, and strolled in front of Kilgore Hall to Juvenile’s “400 Degreez” album enough to earn me at least 36 credit hours in Drama and Dance. Thus, I attended Morehouse College and I have granted myself with the right and the privilege to defend the institution whenever there is a need.

 

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Chuck D. Calls Out Jay-Z and Kanye West for Materialism During Economic Hardship

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action 

I met the rapper Chuck D at the Measuring the Movement forum, hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton.  I sat next to Chuck for a good 30 minutes during the panel discussion and got to appreciate his humility and intelligence as it pertains to the plight of black people.  What I also noticed was that Chuck stands a far cry away from his peers regarding whether or not they give a damn about the people who are buying their albums.

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Man Admits to Having Sex with a Cat, then Tossing It Out the Window

An Iowa man faces several charges after he threw a cat from a seventh story window with his pants down.   Police were called when neighbors said that the man had exposed himself and threw the cat from the window.  Police found the cat, who later died from his injuries.

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Do Black People Discriminate Against Dark Skin and Natural Hair?

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action 

I spent time watching a trailer for the film "Dark Girls," directed by Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry.  Oddly enough, the clip was sent to me by a friend of mine who has spent her life being praised for being "light skinned-ed" and having the long, flowing hair of a black Marilyn Monroe.   She eventually married a tall, dark man, leading me to wonder if she feels any guilt for receiving preferential treatment over something that should never have mattered at all.

 

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