Archive of Interviews

Gay ‘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

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At Least Justin Bieber Likes ‘After Earth’

By Bryan Enk Article Reprint As a pal of star Jaden Smith, the Biebs is being supportive about the release of the already much-reviled film “After Earth” and is encouraging everyone to see it via

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Obama in Africa: ‘The Planet Will Boil Over’ If Everybody Has a Car, Air Conditioning and a Big House

Jason Howerton Article Reprint Speaking at a town hall event in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday, President Barack Obama claimed that “the planet will boil over” if everyone has access to air conditioning, automobiles and

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City of Oakland Gives ‘Occupy’ Protesters a Whopping $1.17 Million Over Allegations of Excessive Force

Erica Ritz Article Reprint  The Oakland City Council has agreed to pay more than $1 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a dozen Occupy Oakland protesters who said they were the victims of excessive

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Dennis Rodman says he should be considered for Nobel Peace Prize

By Cindy Boren Article Reprint It’s been a busy year for Dennis Rodman, the former NBA bad-boy-turned-diplomat. He’s traveled to North Korea. He’s talked with Kim Jong Un and pronounced him a “friend for life.”

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Allen Iverson, NBA icon, struggles with life after basketball

By Kent Babb Article Reprint PHILADELPHIA — Less than an hour before the 8 p.m. tipoff, Philadelphia 76ers employees are scurrying around the Wells Fargo Center, hoping this Saturday night unfolds as planned. It’s late

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A special relationship between a man and his barber

By Ashahed M. Muhammad Article Reprint ELBA, Ala. – Every Black man in America knows that a special relationship exists between a man and his barber. There’s a quiet unassuming man who sees the Honorable

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Daniel Taylor’s 20-year wrongful prison term

  By: Sarah Schulte Article Reprint (CHICAGO) (WLS) — A Chicago man who spent 20 years in prison is freed after a new investigation reveals he had an alibi. Daniel Taylor was in police custody

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