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Death Row Inmate Awarded $5.5M For Wrongful Conviction
The Cook County Board today agreed to pay $525,000 to a former Death Row inmate already given $5.5 million by the city to settle a wrongful conviction lawsuit. Read More
Maryland University Professor Fired After Using N-Word
Post by Mike Roberts in National on Mar 3, 2010 at 10:58 am
You would think that a professor teaching a class of diverse students might have a bit more prudence and sensitivity when using charged words like the N-word, in whatever context he may have meant it. Do you think this professor is racist or just misunderstood? Read More
The Top 5 Reasons I Need To Start Dating
Post by Mike Roberts in National on Mar 3, 2010 at 10:52 am
I've been on the shelf in my dating life for a little while now. Not just me but a few of my closest friends as well. But I've decided it's time to get off of the shelf, dust off and get back out in the dating world. Read More
With all of the responsibilities and events packed into our busy days, how are we to keep ourselves healthy and maintain an optimal weight? Read More
Celebrating The Legendary Smokey Robinson
Post by Mike Roberts in Looking Black on Feb 26, 2010 at 7:15 am
The legendary Smokey Robinson has been a pillar in the African American music scene since the inception of Motown. Follow us as we celebrate Smokey Robinson during this Black History month. Read More
January 18, 1958: The NHL Is Integrated
Post by Mike Roberts in Black History Month on Feb 24, 2010 at 9:38 am
On January 18, 1958 the first African American played for the NHL. Read the story of Willie O'Ree here. Read More
Althea Gibson: Tennis and Golf Pioneer
Post by Mike Roberts in Looking Black on Feb 24, 2010 at 9:10 am
Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month. Read More
Taraji P. Henson: From Howard U To Hollywood’s A-List
Post by Mike Roberts in Looking Black on Feb 23, 2010 at 9:00 am
Taraji P. Henson is one of today's brightest African-American actresses stacking up a long list of movie credits and awards. Her story and accomplishments are highlighted here in honor of Black History Month. Read More
Denzel Washington: An Actor That Transcends Time
Post by Mike Roberts in Looking Black on Feb 23, 2010 at 9:00 am
We honor Denzel Washington for Black History Month 2010 for his vast contributions to the arts as one of our greatest American actors. How well do you think you know Denzel? Take our trivia quiz and test your "fanism." Read More
Angela Davis Black Activist and legendary Black Panther, still is active today speaking and uplifting the African American community. Follow us as we celebrate Angela Davis. Read More