BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Frederic Wehrey of The Atlantic who wrote about the “forgotten war” that’s taking place in Libya. It’s been over three years since NATO and Libya Rebels assassinated the
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Kool G. Rap Concert Review
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer The Kool G. Rap concert at the Shrine in Chicago offered an opportunity for 80’s and 90’s kids to relive the music of their era. DJ Rude One and fellow
Read moreI Heard The Grammy Award Show Was Boring
By:Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I didn’t watch the Grammys last night but by all accounts that I heard; I didn’t miss much. I heard that was about to do a repeat of his famous Taylor
Read moreHow the Recession Hurt Black College Grads More Than Their Peers
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
Read moreTop 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
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