20-year-old Ronald Weekly Jr. claims he was brutally beaten by police on August 18. Weekly Jr. is a pre-med student at Xavier University and was spending summer break at his Los Angeles home. LAPD spokesperson, Sgt. Frank Preciado reported that Weekly Jr. was approached by cops because he was riding his skateboard on the wrong side of the street. Preciado claims Weekly Jr. … [Read more...]
Children Protest to End Violence in Camden
Children paraded through the streets with colorful signs and music calling for an end to the violence in Camden, New Jersey. 64 children participated in the event, many of which, have lost parents that year due to violence within the city. Sponsored by the Saving Grace organization, the children were able to also to engage in a afternoon of fun activities. Saving Grace was … [Read more...]
Pervert Pastor Fakes Suicide Attempt In Court with Breath Mints
Former pastor, James Richard Harris performed a fake suicide attempt in a Florida courtroom after being convicted of sexual abuse against teenagers. After being informed that he would be held in police custody until his October 5 sentencing, Harris grabbed a glass of water and quickly swallowed several white pills. Harris was immediately wheeled out of the courtroom on a … [Read more...]
George Zimmerman Wants New Judge in Trayvon Martin Case
Former neighborhood watch volunteer, accused of shooting an unarmed teen in February, has appealed for a new judge to preside over his case. Zimmerman claims Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester is biased and has made belittling comments about him. After filing an official appeal on Tuesday in Dayton Beach, Florida, court proceedings have been put on hold until a court has the … [Read more...]
Amar'e Stoudemire to Become Children’s Book Writer
New York Knicks player, Amar'e Stoudemire is using his celebrity to encourage reading. Stoudemire is scheduled to release a new series of children's books called, STAT: Standing Tall and Talented. The books are published by Scholastic publishing company and the first will be titled Home Court. Here is a description of the book below. Eleven-year-old Amar'e Stoudemire has a … [Read more...]
9-Year-Old Detroit Native Rasies Money for the City
9-year-old Joshua Smith has become quite the philanthropist in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Seeing the harsh struggles citizens of the cash-strapped city are facing, Smith made it his mission to help. With the support of his family, Smith set up a snack stand that has helped him to raise almost 4,000. On Tuesday, Smith was awarded the "Spirit of Detroit" Award by the … [Read more...]
Louisiana High School Forces Girls To Take Pregnancy Tests, Bans Those With Positive Results
Delhi Charter School in Louisiana has a new policy to combat teenage pregnancy. The school administrators reserve the right to give any girls they suspect to be pregnant a pregnancy test. If the girls are pregnant they are not able to continue attending the school. Students who refuse to be tested will be removed. ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) believes this policy is … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell on Her New Baby Boy
Tina Campbell, 1/2 of the gospel duo, Mary Mary gave birth to a healthy baby boy on August 4. Campbell is the mother of 4 other children and is excited to welcome her new addition to the family. "With the biggest grin plastered across his face, my husband and proud dad, Teddy, held my hand, as I cried tears of joy when my doctor handed me our new son," the new mom told the … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Shooting of Handcuffed 21 Year-Old in Police Car Defies Logic
On the night of July 28, 21-year-old, Chavis Carter and his friends were pulled over by police while riding in a pickup truck in Jonesboro, Arkansas. While his friends were free to leave, Carter was arrested for allegedly having small marijuana baggies on his person and outstanding warrants for his arrest. The police officers on the scene, Keith Baggett and Ron Marsh, then … [Read more...]
California Parents Attempt to Takeover Underperforming School
A group of parents in Adelanto, California have decided they are fed up with their children's school. In an unconventional effort to make changes, the parents will be taking control of Desert Trails Elementary School. They seek to implement several reforms, including a longer school day. The parents were granted permission from San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Steve … [Read more...]
Miss Teen America Logan West Fights to Stop Bullying
On July 28, Connecticut native, Logan West was crowned Miss Teen USA 2012. Just a few days after a victory, West has been appearing on local media outlets to promote her bully prevention platform. A former victim of bullying, West was often made fun of because she "did not act like her skin color." "Being Miss Teen USA will give me the opportunity to educate students about … [Read more...]
The Highs and Lows of Caring for Elderly Parents
Recently, The Huffington Post released an article, written by Dr. Bruce Margolis, detailing his relationship with his mother-in-law,who has been living with he and his wife for over 3o years. Dr. Margolis shares how living with her has been both a blessing and a challenge. Now that his mother-in-law is in her 90s, she is suffering many ailments and providing for her requires … [Read more...]
President Obama Champions Initiative To Help Black Students
At Wednesday night's National Urban League Convention, President Barack Obama announced his new education initiative called the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Representatives from the White House revealed that the executive order for the initiative will be signed Thursday. The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for … [Read more...]
Jennifer Hudson Finally Gets Justice
William Balfour, the man convicted of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and 7-year-old nephew, has received 3 lifetime sentences for his crimes. Balfour is the estranged husband of Hudson's sister, Julia. In October 2008, he shot the three victims to death. Balfour was on parole during the time of the murder, after spending 7 years in prison for murder, car theft, and … [Read more...]
Ebony Magazine Releases The Black Wealth Issue
Ebony Magazine has released the August 2012 issue titled The Black Wealth Issue. Steve Harvey graces the cover telling readers how to "Think Like A Mogul" in a feature written by one of BMWK's favorite writers Denene Millner of MyBrownBaby.com. In the piece Harvey tells readers, "You have to have a work ethic that defies logic. If you don't develop that, you can't make it. … [Read more...]