BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Los Angeles Times writers Cindy Chang and Richard Winston. Their reporting focuses on Paul Tanaka, former L.A County Undersheriff and mayor of Gardena. He was indicted by a
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Top Story (05/13/15) >>> A Fake Chlamydia Epidemic Has Traumatized This Small Texas Town
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Meredith Hoffman of Vice. She writes about the unfortunate events surrounding a fake Chlamydia epidemic in a small Texas town. To read the full story; go to our
Read moreLeBron is the Star Player, Coach, and General Manager for the Cleveland Cavs
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer We all know LeBron James as one of the NBA greats and the current star of his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. The start of this NBA season and the
Read moreHunger Is Common in Classrooms, Teachers Say in Survey
By Evie Blad Article Submission Three out of four public school teachers responding to a recent survey said their students regularly come to school hungry. And 93 percent of responding teachers said they worry about the
Read moreLadies Ask Yourself: Would You Date You?
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I need to ask this question to a few people I know. Would you date yourself? Would you take yourself for better and worse? Koereyelle DuBose of mommynoire wrote down
Read more12 Roundz Interview with Blacktruth.net
We have been seeing a lot activity from Connecticut rapper 12 Roundz. In addition to the previous videos he has sent over to Blacktruth.net, he has several mixtapes on his Datpiff page. We caught up
Read moreTop Story (05/04/15) >>> 23 Years Later, the Rodney King Riots Still Resonate
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Jill Krasny of Esquire. Her story focuses on Ryan Gattis novel All Involved which is a study on the L.A Riots. To read the full story; go to
Read moreDon’t Blame Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao; You Did This to Yourself
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer When I got through watching the Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight, I felt like I lost a game of Three Card Monte on the subway train. I felt like
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