By Ted Cox and Erica Demarest Article Reprint Chicago’s top cop, “disappointed” with the long, violent stretch of days surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, said Mayor Rahm Emanuel still has his back. “I’m absolutely
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Conscious Black Folks And Mainstream Media Just Don’t Mix!
By Lance Scurvin Article Reprint As a relatively conscious Black man, I oftentimes become insulted at what I observe being put out here specifically aimed at the Black audience by the so called mainstream media
Read moreForce-feeding — Guantanamo’s shame
As President Obama has said, force-feeding detainees held without charge for more than a decade is unacceptable. By Alka Pradhan, Kent Eiler and Katherine Hawkins Article Reprint At least 106 of the 166 prisoners at
Read moreRihanna Smokes It Up In Amsterdam + 19 Other Places (In The US) Where Marijuana Is Legal!
By:Shamika Sanders Article Reprint This weekend, instead of the tradition summertime BBQ, Rihanna opted for an exclusive vacation in Amsterdam–the marijuana capitol for stoners and ganga lovers alike! Ri Ri called for weed to be
Read more50 Cent Accused of Kicking His Ex-Girlfriend, Trashing Her Home
By Raechal Leone Shewfelt Article Reprint Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, has been charged with kicking a woman he dated for three years and with whom he shares a child. The “In Da
Read moreGay ‘Star Trek’ Actor Omits ‘Under God’ From Pledge of Allegiance
Billy Hallowell Article Reprint “Star Trek” actor George Takei appeared on MSNBC’s “The Ed Show” over the weekend, where he spoke about gay rights. During the discussion, he quoted a portion of the “Pledge of
Read moreKerry Washington Secretly Weds NFL Star Nnamdi Asomugha
By Rebecca Detken Article Reprint Kerry Washington definitely knows how to keep a secret. The “Scandal” star, 36, quietly married San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on June 24 in Blaine County, Idaho. While the
Read moreNot all suburban libraries are created equal
Libraries find innovative ways to serve patrons, some with far fewer resources than others By: Adriana Cardona Article Reprint The American Library Association just wrapped up its annual conference in Chicago this week. High on
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