Rodeo Announcer Says Michelle Obama Should be Posing in National Geographic
A rodeo in the small town of San Louis Obispo, California has attracted some unwanted attention after the announcer somehow felt the need to compare the first lady to something that might be seen in National Geographic. “Playboy is offering Ann Romney $250,000 to pose in the magazine, and the White House is upset about [...]
Mitt Romney Gets Heckled When He Tries to Speak about Libya
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney found himself being heckled when speaking in Virginia about the recent crisis in Libya. Romney was accused by the heckler of seeking to politicize the death of the Libyan Ambassador in response to protests that have erupted throughout the Middle East. Some on the far right have used the incident as [...]
The Mormon Church Baptized Pres. Obama’s Mother…After She Was Dead
It has been determined that Barack Obama’s mother, Ann Dunham, was baptized by the Mormon Church after her death. The baptism occurred five months before the 2008 presidential election. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints confirmed that the president’s mother was baptized into the Mormon faith, and it doesn’t appear that the president [...]
Muhammad Ali Awarded the Prestigious Liberty Medal for His Extraordinary Contributions to Humanity
The great Muhammad Ali is getting his due this week by being award the highly prestigious Liberty Medal. The medal is being granted to Ali to recognize his extraordinary work in civil rights and other important arenas. The award gives him $100,000 in cash and is supported by the US National Constitution Center. The center, [...]
Hillary Clinton Defends Freedom of Speech, While Distancing US From Anti-Muslim Film
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is disconnecting the US government from the film that she claims sparked the violence that led to the murder of the US Ambassador to Libya. Clinton says that the US had nothing to do with the film, and that the violence was uncalled for. The film, according to American media [...]
Officer Drags 77-Year Old Woman Out of the Car and Cuffs Her for Failing to Show ID
A policeman is being questioned by his superior officers after he dragged a 77-year old woman out of her car for speeding. The woman failed to produce her drivers license to the officer, which led him to feel it necessary to yank her out of the car. The arrest was caught on video, and the [...]
Rapper Tweets about Driving Drunk, then Dies a Few Minutes Later
by Dr. Boyce Watkins A rapper who thought that it was fun to brag on Twitter about drinking and driving died shortly after sending his last tweet. The tweet by the rapper “Inkyy” was YOLO, which means “You only live once.” It appears that his sudden death confirms his expectation…he’s only going to live and [...]
Michelle Obama Teaches Dr. Oz How to Dougie; Does She Know about the Sexist Profanity of the Lyrics?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Michelle Obama took a visit with Dr. Oz on his TV show, using her popularity to bolster her husband’s chances at reelection. Michelle is a superstar in the Obama campaign strategy, as she is one of the most beloved figures in America. The episode with Dr. Oz, which airs on September [...]
Louisiana Governor Seeks to Block the Appointment of the State’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is working overtime to stop the appointment of the first black Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. A federal judge ruled that Bernette Johnson is to succeed the state’s white chief justice, who is set to retire next year. Jindal has been fighting the judge’s decision since it was made, [...]
Dr. Boyce: Thank You Harry, Keep Telling It Like It Is
by Dr. Boyce Watkins As I prepare to address students at Grambling University about the importance of giving back and having the courage to fight for social justice, my mind is drawn to the words of our predecessors who paved the way for all of us to have the freedoms that we enjoy to this [...]
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