Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton spoke shortly after it was announced that George Zimmerman has been charged in second degree murder in the killing of their son, Trayvon Martin. Tracy Martin thanked “everyone for being compassionate about this.” “As (Martin’s attorney, Benjamin Crump) said, this is just the beginning. We have a long way to […]
George Zimmerman has been charged with second degree murder in the killing of unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. The announcement was made by Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey in a press conference today. The charge carries a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Zimmerman has turned himself in to law enforcement and is currently […]
George Zimmerman, the self-appointed neighborhood watchman who killed unarmed Trayvon Martin, has turned himself into authorities and is currently in custody in Florida, according to CNN. The office of a Florida state attorney who is investigating the Trayvon Martin shooting plans to announce new information in the case at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday. Watch the […]
In a recent article for Essence Magazine, Mary Mary’s Erica and Tina gave advice on being the you that God intended. Here’s what they wrote: Being your authentic self — “you” — has more to do with the strength God puts in our hearts than it does with how we look on the outside. It’s […]
In a bombshell announcement this afternoon, attorneys representing neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who fatally shot unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, said they have lost contact with their client and will no longer represent him. According to CNN, legal advisor Craig Sonner said the last time they had contact with Zimmerman was Sunday. Attorney Hal Uhrig […]
In an Easter Sunday interview on ABC’s “This Week,” megachurch pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren talked about a host of issues ranging from the intersection of religion and politics. The Purpose Driven Life author also discussed Tim Tebow, Heaven, gay marriage and more. Warren is the pastor of Saddleback Church in Southern California. Watch […]
A Southwest DeKalb High School star student has decided not to attend her own graduation because it’s being held in a church, more specifically at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, which is led by embattled pastor Bishop Eddie Long. Southwest DeKalb’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for May 25 at New Birth. Nahkoura Mahnassi, 16, and […]
Four of the Jackson brothers — Marlon (pictured from left), Tito, Jackie, and Jermaine — plan on hitting 27 cities this summer on their “Unity Tour 2012.” The trek will kick off June 18th in Louisville, Ky., and wrap up July 29 in Snoqualmie, Wash., reports the Chicago Sun-Times. They roll into Atlanta on July […]
On a crisp, mostly sunny Easter morning, the First Family walked across Lafayette Square to 11 a.m. services at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. “Happy Easter, everybody,” President Obama said as he strolled past the pool. He was wearing a dark suit with a light-blue tie. The first lady was wearing a magenta-colored […]
Despite Oprah being a billionaire and her bestie Gayle King being a millionaire, Tyler Perry gifted both women with Bentleys. In a recent article in the New York Post, King shared that Perry gave both she and Oprah the luxury car last summer. Gayle said: “I called Tyler and told him how amazing that was […]
National Action Network, a leading civil right organization founded by Reverend Al Sharpton will hold its 14th Annual Convention on April 11-14th in Washington, D.C. As a leading voice championing justice for Trayvon Martin, supporting this organization is important. Founded in 1991, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. […]
Just one day after finding out that Sheree got the boot from “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” word on the street is that fellow cast mate NeNe Leakes is the culprit behind Sheree heading to the unemployment line. Apparently NeNe gave the producers at Bravo an ultimatum, either fire Sheree or she’s outta here!! The producers […]