How Chad Curtis Went From Clubhouse Cancer To Convicted Sex Offender

By: Barry Petchesky Article Reprint Over at Sports on Earth, Greg Hanlon has a disturbing and comprehensive report on former major leaguer Chad Curtis, who’s currently serving seven-to-15 years in prison. And it’s hard not

Read more

President Obama is in Michigan to talk minimum wage today. Here’s why.

By Katie Zezima Article Reprint When asked why President Obama chose to travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., (Go Blue!) to give a speech on the minimum wage Wednesday, White House press secretary Jay Carney responded,

Read more

How Maine hopes to recover $10 million a year from tax havens

By Niraj Chokshi Article Reprint Both chambers of Maine’s legislature gave initial approval this week to a bill that adds the state to a growing list of those seeking to recover revenue lost to offshore

Read more

Embracing Entrepreneurship at 35

By Rena Thiagar Article Reprint When I was 22, I was working as an entry-level engineer on offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. When Evan Spiegal was 22, he was building a company

Read more

Video Extra >>> Monica: “So Gone”

Monica: “So Gone” Watch More Videos: Go to Video Links Category or Subscribe to Black Truth News You tube Page

Read more

One dead, several injured after two gunmen open fire on Fort Hood: report

The shooting broke out about 4:30 p.m. and killed at least one person at the military post in Killeen, Texas. As many as eight people may be injured and there may be two shooters involved.

Read more

Queensbridge residents show love for Nas

Legendary rapper who grew up in largest NYCHA development celebrates 20th anniversary of “Illmatic” album By Tobias Salinger Article Reprint He brought Queensbridge to the world 20 years ago. Long Island City rap icon Nasir

Read more

UPS dismisses 250 Queens drivers after they protested against long-time employee’s dismissal

The unionized drivers at the Maspeth facility walked off the job for 90 minutes Feb. 26 to protest the firing of long-time employee and union activist Jairo Reyes. Public Advocate Letitia James has contacted UPS

Read more