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2012 Death Machine Rolls On

Shit, I was hoping it would stop with Whitney but clearly 2012 is not playing! Yesterday news broke that funk music legend Chuck Brown passed away. I asked on Facebook, who would be the third considering news of a Kennedy death broke yesterday as well. But this morning it was Donna Summer. Damn, Donna Summer! [...]

Police Officer Cleared In Execution of Black Veteran

It does not matter if we’re young or old. Male or female. Gay or straight. Rich or poor. Or even if we’ve served this country dutifully. There is a target on our backs. The police of this nation have a license to put us down like dogs if they feel like it without repercussion. Folks [...]

Bad Parent of the Day

This is just heart wrenching. So saddening. Abdifatah Mohamud, a ten year old, who called the authorities numerous times to report abuse at the hands of his stepfather was found bound, gagged and beaten to death with a rolling pin. What do you tell our children when they can’t even get help from those who [...]

10 Year Anniversary of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ Death

You probably didn’t even remember did you? I mean, I can understand why Aaliyah’s  made such an impact. She was incredibly young, a solo artist and seemingly stayed out of trouble. (Let’s not forget she married R. Kelly at 15 but whatever). Anyways, Left Eye was one of a trio. I will just say this, [...]

Have You Seen Him?

Name: Daquan Tarrel Williams Case Type: Endangered DOB: January 1, 1992 Missing Date: January 8, 2011 Age Now: 20 Missing City: Walterboro Missing State: South Carolina Case Number:11-130 Gender: Male Race: Black Complexion: Dark Height: 6-0 Weight: 165 Hair Color: Black Hair Length: Short Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: No Location Last Seen: [...]

The Commercialization Of Tragedy

I haven’t talked extensively on the Trayvon Martin case. Yes, it’s a tragedy indeed but I believe we’re too distracted by just this one and my interest is piqued as to why. This is not the first nor will this be the last time one of our own is murdered in cold blood. It’s not [...]

Have You Seen Him?

Tyrek Robinson Case Type: Endangered DOB: January 1, 2001 Missing Date: March 23, 2012 Age Now: 11 Missing City: Columbus Missing State: Ohio Gender: Male Race: Black Complexion: Medium Height: 5’2″ Weight: 110 Hair Color: Black Hair Length: Short Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: No Location Last Seen: Tyrek was last seen by [...]

El, Stay Off That Stuff!

El DeBarge has been arrested again for drug possession. Dang homie, you just did a stint not too long ago! You are too talented to keep messin with that shit, you gotta shake that demon! So many of the folks you came with are gone because of messin with that garbage. As a long time [...]

Have You Seen Her?

Abbianna Rodnyse Loseil Case Type: Endangered DOB: Jul 27, 1996 Missing Date: Dec 27, 2011 Age Now: 15 Missing City: Brooklyn Missing State: NY Gender: Female Race: Black Complexion: Medium Height: 5-3 Weight: 134 Hair Color: Black Hair Length: Medium Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: No Location Last Seen: 3613 Avenue D around [...]

This Is Who Influences Our Youth….

Please pray for the babies…. P.S. His name is really Waka Flocka Flame tho? Sounds like he belongs on The Backyardigans or somethin but I don’t think he could keep up…