His huge gift to the school is commendable, but why couldn’t it have gone to a needy black college? By Walter M. Kimbrough Article Reprint I was in Detroit preparing to give a speech last
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Mayor Emanuel’s FOIA policy: Don’t ask because we won’t tell
As a Chicago parent discovered, city officials can’t hand over records if they’ve already destroyed them. By Ben Joravsky Article Reprint As we approach the midpoint of Mayor Emanuel’s first term, I think I’ve discovered
Read moreFormer grade school teacher accused of sexual relationship with student
By Joseph Serna Article Reprint A former Simi Valley elementary school teacher was due in court Wednesday on charges she had an unlawful relationship with a student. Malia Brooks, 32, who worked at Garden Grove
Read moreDodgers-Diamondbacks brawl is not some simple head game
By Steve Dilbeck Article Reprint The head is a special place. It’s the body’s control center, the one area even baseball players can get a little touchy over. It’s also the keeper of memories, which
Read moreBlack American Politics in the 21st Century: Is It Time For A New Plan?
Bruce A. Dixon Article Submission We all love and respect our ancestor and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass. But in the 21st century, nobody is trying to imitate his haircut or wear his 19th century clothes.
Read moreRapper Eldorado Red Charged In Murder Of Lil Phat
by Sean Ryon Article Reprint A new suspect has been indicted in the murder of Louisiana rapper Lil Phat. ABC News obtained reports that indicate that rapper Gary “Eldorado Red” Bradford is one of the
Read moreTerrorism and the Media: A Symbiotic Relationship
By John W. Whitehead Article Reprint The success of a terrorist operation depends almost entirely on the amount of publicity it receives.”—Walter Laqueur, Terrorism (1977) Just imagine that you’re a terrorist with limited funds and
Read moreSan Francisco Police Confirm 2 Chainz Was Robbed At Gunpoint
by Ralph Bristout Article Reprint Despite claims that he wasn’t robbed, San Francisco Police has confirmed with XXL that rapper 2 Chainz was indeed robbed just hours before he was set to perform in concert.
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