A new study details how African American boys are suspended at double and triple the rates of their white male peers. English language learners who, for years, remain in separate classes, are falling behind their peers and scoring poorly on standardized tests. Disabled students and those with illnesses are also discriminated against because of their […]
Dr. Cecilia Rouse, a member of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors joins Roland Martin on the set of Washington Watch to discuss the White House’s economic policies, jobs and tax cuts.
By Michael Tapia Last night was an extremely emotional one in the city of Atlanta, as the San Francisco Giants eliminated the undermanned Atlanta Braves to win the NLDS three games to one. But where the emotions really poured out was at the fact that the Braves not seeing their long time skipper, Bobby Cox, […]
Michael Strahan is widely regarded as one of the best players of all time, as few defensive ends in the sport were more skilled or dominant on the field. Inspired by his uncle’s struggle with the debilitating disease he decided to pitch in and help.
PHILADELPHIA – Billionaire Alki David says a man arrested after streaking at President Barack Obama’s weekend rally in Philadelphia was trying to win a $1 million Internet challenge. Police say 24-year-old Juan J. Rodriguez of New York City was charged with indecent exposure, public lewdness and disorderly conduct on Sunday. Rodriguez was arraigned Monday night […]
I am sharing this from Shirley Johnson’s Facebook post: “The softest thing in the universe overcomes the hardest thing in the universe.” -Lao-tzu, “Tao te Ching” So often our society gives the word, “surrender” a negative connotation. We are often taught the word, “surrender” through the context of war, sports and competition. We are taught […]
President Obama signed a major NASA act today (Oct. 11) that turns his vision for U.S. space exploration of asteroids and Mars into law.
The New York Post is reporting on a case where a cab driver settled a discrimination lawsuit against a cab driver who refused to take a Black passenger to Brooklyn, after picking up his white boyfriend. A taxi driver has agreed to settle a discrimination case by paying $2,000 to a white passenger who had […]
By Aliya S. King WITHIN THE OPENLY GAY COMMUNITY AT ATLANTA’S MOREHOUSE COLLEGE, THERE’S A SUBGROUP: GENDER BENDERS WHO ROCK MAKEUP, MARC JACOBS TOTE BAGS, SKY-HIGH HEELS AND BEYONCÉ- STYLE HAIR WEAVES. CAN A MAN OF MOREHOUSE BE GAY? ABSOLUTELY. BUT CAN HE BE A WOMAN? MEET THE PLASTICS.
Richard (“Dick”) Gregory was born (1932). Jesse James Payne was lynched in Madison County, Florida (1945). Forty-six Black and white sailors injured in race riot on the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk of North Vietnam (1972). Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain died at age 63 (1999). Take a look at some more moments in Black History below: […]