Princeton professor and civil rights activist Cornel West was arrested this afternoon in New York at a protest against the NYPD’s “Stop and Frisk” protests. West was arrested this past weekend for another protest he was involved in. The picture above was captured by Russia Today producer Lucy Kafanov. The issue has been picking up steam […]
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is doing all he can to help struggling Americans in this uncertain economy. This includes sending them his own money in the form of his own personal check, according to a new book. Obama Raises $70 Million For Reelection In 3rd Quarter The Huffington Post reports: On more than one […]
In 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women. Approximately 39,520 women are expected to die from breast cancer this year alone. Finding a cure for breast cancer is a battle with which every man, woman and child should be concerned! It is claiming the lives of our […]
By Alisha L. Gordon $89,263.66. That’s how much it cost for me to achieve the American Dream. You know that dream, right? The one that says “if you work hard, go to school, and get a degree, you’ll find a good job that you can work for 30 years, retire and live comfortably with fond […]
Halloween is right around the corner and by now you probably have your costume picked out. But have you given any thought to your nails? Recently I felt inspired to go on the hunt for nail designs festive enough for costume parties or trick-or-treating with the little ones. I scoured the beauty supply to find […]
First Lady Michelle Obama’s parenting style is under examination, as the first lady recently sat down with Ladies’ Homes Journal to discuss the ins and outs of raising children and running the White House. “Like any mother, I am just hoping that I don’t mess them up,” the First Lady said regarding her daughters Sasha […]
What’s more cool … acoustic guitar strings or the trigger of a gun? R & B singer Joe is building an ambitious plan to lure New York‘s young troublemakers from the temptations of picking up a pistol, using music as the bait. The 39-year-old crooner, who released his album “The Good, The Bad, The Sexy” […]
For some time, Black Americans have criticized President Obama for what many claim to be a lack of sufficient efforts to help the poor. Whether true or false, it is a criticism that the administration felt necessary to address as it recently released “Creating Pathways to Opportunity,” a report highlighting the numerous actions the president […]
Barbara R. Arnwine, executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the national non-profit that provides legal for those experiencing racial discrimination, is helping leading the charge against voter suppression for the upcoming 2012 elections. Through their Voting Rights Project, the Lawyers’ Committee has been in court and online attacking restrictive and […]
Raising your children is one of life’s greatest challenges. Children pay attention to how their parents speak, treat, and relate to one another. What they see in their parent’s marriage is what they’re likely to repeat in their own. Imagine living your life under a microscope as First Lady Michelle Obama does on a daily […]
The mom of a McDonald’s employee charged with beating two customers defended her son yesterday telling a Manhattan court, “My son is a loving individual – not a criminal,” she said. Her son, Rayon McIntosh, 31, faces assault and weapons charges after he was seen on tape beating Denise Darbeau and Rachel Edwards, both 24, with […]
Every girl wants longer lashes, and many of us don’t want to be bothered with perfecting the process of putting on false ones. So, Cosmo compiled a list of 7 steps and tips to getting the longest, fullest, sexiest lashes possible. Prep Before You Paint This double-sided wand has a conditioning primer on one end […]