Jesse Jackson Jr. Transferred to Mayo Clinic, Suffering From Depression and “Gastrointestinal Issue”
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who left his job in mid-June, has been transferred from an undisclosed treatment facility in Chicago to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Officials at the Mayo Clinic say Jackson is being provided an ”extensive inpatient evaluation for depression and gastrointestinal issues,” according to a statement. Initially, a statement released from the [...]
Republican Official Admits that They Are Seeking to Keep Black People from Voting
Former Republican Party Chairman for the state of Florida, Jim Greer, spoke openly about the efforts of the GOP to keep African Americans away from the ballot box. The testimony was given in a recent deposition that Greer gave, where he spoke about his battles with members of his own party. Greer says that GOP [...]
Dr. Boyce: No One is Going to Feel Sorry for You About Racism
This is a note to parents, adults and anyone who cares anything about the future of the black community: We’ve got to teach our kids how to get out there and hustle. What I mean is that in this world, racism is going to always be an obstacle, but it can’t slow you down if [...]
Openly Gay YouTube Sensation Antoine Dodson Says He Loves Himself Some Chick-fil-A
by Yvette Carnell Apparently, whether or not you continue to patronize Chick-fil-A doesn’t depend on whether you’re gay or straight, or whether you’re in support of or opposed to gay rights. It really just depends on how much you looooove yourself some chicken! Former YouTube sensation, Antoine “They Rapin’ Erybody” Dodson, says even though he’s [...]
Muhammad Ali Shows Up at the Olympics: Why He’s the Greatest Athlete of All-Time
by Dr. Boyce Watkins It was over 50 years ago that the great Muhammad Ali held up his own gold medal at the 1960 Olympics. Ali would later go on to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history. Ali showed up again at this year’s Olympic Games, in his old form, with the same old [...]
After Sagging Ratings, CNN’s Chief Steps Down
Jim Walton, the embattled boss at CNN Worldwide, is now gone, at least that’s what he’s announced. He is going to hand over control of the company at the end of the year, making for a seamless transition after searching for a solid successor. The departure comes after Walton has been heavily criticized for [...]
Oprah Defends Herself Against Critics Who Called Her “Culturally Ignorant” After India Special
by Yvette Carnell The “Queen of All Media” has walked a rocky road after leaving her daytime talk show. First came the ups and downs at her OWN network, and now comes the backlash from her special on India. Oprah’s special on India aired in the U.S. back in April, but it only aired in India [...]
Carl Lewis on Mitt Romney: ‘Some Americans Shouldn’t Leave the Country’
Mitt Romney has been making news as of late because of a gaffe he made in London, but now it’s gotten so bad that even Olympic great Carl Lewis is taking shots at him. When asked whether he thought the city was ready to host the Olympics, Romney was skeptical. “It’s hard to know just [...]
Too Fat to Get Pregnant? Obesity Impairs Fertility More in Black Women
Recent medical studies have demonstrated how detrimental fat is to internal organs, but it now appears that fat can be more detrimental to black women than other groups, at least in so far as it relates to infertility. The fat does damage by encroaching on internal organs, and inhibiting their function. Here’s a quick description of [...]
Louis Farrakhan Speaks to the Racial Hatred Thrust Onto President Obama
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Minister Louis Farrkhan, never a man to keep his words to himself, spoke about the hatred being spewed toward President Barack Obama and his family. He goes on to contextualize how this hatred is built from historical resentment of African Americans who either fail to “know their place” or demand that [...]
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