The gap in unemployment rates between African Americans and whites is even worse now than it was in 2007. By Sonali Kohli Article Submission The Great Recession might be over, but it has left behind widened racial
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Top Story (02/09/15) >>> The Man Amongst Men
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Jenny Vrentas of Sports Illustrated who was able to interview the recipient of the NFL’s Walter Payton Award Carolina’s linebacker Thomas Davis. With all the negativity surrounding the
Read moreTop Story (02/06/15) >>> Former Vanderbilt football player, 21, says he hopes gang-rape victim can forgive him as he insists he shouldn’t serve life behind bars because the attack ‘wasn’t a clear representation of me’
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Lydia Warren of Daily Mail who recaps the story of former Vanderbilt football player Corey Batey. The 21 year old was convicted of aggravated rape with three other
Read more7 Suggestions on How to Form a Black Hollywood
BTN STAFF Dr. Samori Swygert of Kulturekritic pleads the case that a Black Hollywood is needed. He lists seven things that Black America can do right now to form that industry. To read the full story
Read moreTop Story (02/05/15) >>> Wiz Khalifa on His 12 Tips for Smoking Weed
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Esquire’s Dan Hyman who caught up with Hip Hopper and famous stoner Wiz Khalifa. The rapper took the time to explain his 12 rules of smoking weed. To read
Read moreTop Story (02/02/15) >>> Drug Laws Changing
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Gorillaconvict’s Seth Ferranti who wrote about America’s changing drug laws. He mentions how those changes have directly impacted the prison industrial complex system. To read more about this
Read moreTop Story (01/30/15) >>> Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools
BTN STAFF Today ‘s Top Story was written by Sonali Kohli of theatlantic.com. Her article Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools talks about the Department of Education ideal to track students on academic performance is akin to
Read moreIs it Ever Right For A Woman To Propose To A Man?
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I had a woman approach me after the club once; she seem apprehensive but reassured somehow. I remember having a conversation with some guy and I’m not sure what we
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