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*The police always report from heinous crime scenes saying things like, “In my 35 years on the force, I’ve never seen anything like this.” Well, this time, we believe them. James Parham, 75, has been accused of providing crack and prostitutes to the elderly residents of the New Jersey Englewood Senior Living home. In other [...]
*The freedom fighters for the African American people have not been forgotten. The Black Panthers and other black activists of the sixties left an indelible mark on the legal system of the U.S. and on the hearts of the African American family. Assata Shakur wrote an autobiography in 1987, that is a must-read for any [...]
*Newark native and former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal visited Governor Chris Christie at the New Jersey Statehouse Friday, and the two men posed for the above photo. Christie posted the picture to his Twitter account shortly after O’Neal left, saying “you know it’s a fun day in Trenton when Shaq stops by for a visit.” [...]
*At the end of this week many of the nation’s leading conservative figures will meet in Washington to discuss the direction of the country and propose counter measures. The list of featured speakers offers headliners of both genders and many ethnicities, illustrating that conservatism is not monolithic and that elements of conservatism can be attractive [...]
*Black History Month has ended, but we don’t adhere to the 28 day limit on recognition of African American excellence. Dr. Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneer in cancer treatment. She spearheaded the treatment of chemotherapy as a standard treatment for cancer patients. She died at home in Guttenberg, New Jersey at the age of [...]
*For whatever reason, singer (and actress) Mary J. Blige is having a ton of money issues. Last year, as we reported, she was sued for allegedly defaulting on a $2.2 million bank loan. And before that, her charity was taken to court for not paying back a $250k loan. Now we’re learning that Blige – [...]
*Can you say love!? DJ Envy of Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” called up his pregnant wife last Friday morning over the air with a message that sure melted hearts. The couple’s marriage has apparently been through some rocky times lately, but he still loves his woman. “I been with my wife for 18 years. [...]
*Newark Mayor Cory Booker (D) said he’d explore a run for senate in an op-ed in the Newark Star-Ledger. [Click here to read the op-ed.] Booker called Democratic party leaders this morning to inform them of his plans to challenge Democrat Frank Lautenberg for his seat in 2014. The mayor had previously flirted with a [...]
*In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker has allowed at least one person affected from the storm to bunk in his home and enjoy his power outlets and “working DVD player.” Newark Mayor Cory Booker has earned the nickname “supermayor” for rushing into a burning building to save a woman from [...]
*Hurricane Sandy is still bearing down on the New York City and New Jersey areas. We have watched (if you have power) in horror all of the images and reports coming out of both cities and states. But now we’re mortified by the folks that have popped up on Twitter as a result of the [...]
*Governor Chris Christie may be a supporter of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney who said he’s get rid of FEMA, but the man who presides over Super Storm Sandy battered New Jersey, had nothing but praise for President Obama and FEMA. The Governor made his comments on the morning TV shows including ABC’s “Good Morning [...]
*Whenever we witness someone not only pursuing their dream, but fulfilling it, our hearts are made full. The story we ballet world is the beneficiary to the tragic but beautiful story of a Sierra Leone orphan who was able to rebuild her life from the ruins of her past tragedies. Michaela Deprince, born Mabinty Bangura, [...]
*In the era of Kwame Kilpatrick, one would believe that other mayors would have taken notes as he fell from grace. But, nooooooooo, some mayors have to learn the hard way. They have to, as my grandma used to say, be convinced that fat meat is greasy. As the cuffs come out, many have been [...]
*In this technologically advanced year of 2012, it is indeed sad that we still have a very long way to go with regard to basic human justice FOR ALL (as our Pledge of Allegiance alludes too). Injustices continue to take place daily in our nation, and for people of color, they are, unfortunately, more frequent [...]
*The drunk driving campaigns have started to slow. They seem to have been replaced by the campaigns to stop cigarette use. But, a new, and very real accident, has sparked the drinking and driving awareness campaign again. A car barrelling through an intersection in Elizabeth, New Jersey was caught on camera June 29. The driver [...]
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