FBI Adds First Woman to ‘Most Wanted Terrorists’ List. (Listen to Her Words).
For the first time, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) added a woman to its list of “Most Wanted Terrorists.” Joanne Chesimard (Assata Shakur) joins the list of 31 fugitives, who, according More...
Los Angeles Times Will No Longer Use ‘Illegal Immigrant’ In Its Reporting
The Los Angeles Times announced to its readers today that it will no longer use “Illegal Immigrant” when covering immigrants who are in the United States of America without documentation. The LA-based More...
On His Own Terms, NBA Player Jason Collins Tells the World, “I’m Gay”
In a heartfelt letter published in Sports Illustrated, NBA player Jason Collins tells the world, “I’m gay.” We applaud Collins for his courage, heart and gumption to be the first man in any More...
(Must Watch) Bill Moyers Essay: The United States of Economic Inequality
Via BillMoyers.com: The unprecedented level of economic inequality in America is undeniable. In an extended essay, Bill shares examples of the striking extremes of wealth and poverty across the country, including More...
(Must Watch) ‘The Central Park Five,’ Tonight, 9PM on PBS
(Must watch) Tonight, Tuesday, April 16, at 9:00PM (EST) on PBS, ‘The Central Park Five’ documentary, by filmmaker Ken Burns. Also tonight on PBS, at 8:00PM, “In Performance at the White House: Memphis More...
Dodgers Homebase: History of Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York
Jack “Jackie” Roosevelt Johnson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and in 1947 broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Ebbets Field, located in Flatbush-Crown Heights was home of the Dodgers. Image More...
Today is Jackie Robinson Day. Here is Why…
Today is “Jackie Robinson Day” in Major League Baseball. On April 15 in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he played his first game. Via JackieRobinson.com: Jack Roosevelt Robinson More...
Driver Exercises 1st Amendment Right, in Message About 2nd Amendment
A Connecticut driver exercises his 1st Amendment right. If there is no 2nd amendment, then there is no 1st amendment, s an argument gun right advocates use to warn that changes to the 2nd Amendment will risk, More...
Preterm Delivery: Come Too Early, Fight To Stay Longer
“It is unlikely that she will live.” Malita will never forget those words. They were said just before she was taken for a c-section to deliver her daughter, at 24 weeks – four months early. Preterm delivery More...
(UPDATE) Rick Ross Backlash for Rape Lyrics: Reebok Drops His Endorsement Deal
Sometimes an apology for a great offense is not enough. Rapper Rick Ross has learned that. Today, one of his corporate endorsers, Athletic goods retailer Reebok, cancelled its contract with him. In a recording More...