Washington D.C.– Imagine searching for a baby crib or perhaps a high chair on Craigslist, when suddenly you stumble upon this: “2-month-old female for sale.”

PHOENIX– Jared Loughner, the suspect in the Tucson, Arizona shooting rampage that left six dead, is being held without bail and has been assigned Judy Clarke, a lawyer who defended Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Timothy McVeigh, as his attorney. PICTURES: Arizona Shooting Victims Loughner entered the courtroom Monday handcuffed and wearing a tan inmate uniform. […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 25 Minutes. Audio©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Two hours after she formally declared her candidacy to be Mayor of Indianapolis, Melina Kennedy gave her first live media interview to Afternoons with Amos. Kennedy, a former businesswoman, attorney and Deputy Mayor, explained to listeners why she’s running, talked about the issues and contrasted […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 3 Minutes. Audio©2011 WTLC/Radio One. City-County Councilman Jose Evans (D-District 1) came to Afternoons with Amos and explained to the community why he’s not running for Mayor and why he’s supporting Melina Kennedy. Hear Evans’ remarks above.  And offer your coments on our Facebook page below. Amos Brown – WTLC […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 26 Minutes. Audio ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. A new poll says a majority of Hoosiers, including a majority of African-Americans, favor school vouchers and school choice. Robert Enlow, President/CEO of the Foundation for Educational Choice talked about the survey and the prospects for vouchers and choice in Indiana on Afternoons with […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 45 Minutes. Audio©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Afternoons with Amos held its 3rd annual overview of Indianapolis events and activities commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events are scheduled starting Saturday, January 15th through Monday, January 17th, the National Dr. King Holiday. Appearing with Amos to talk about their […]

One of the most astounding voices in African-American literature, Maya Angelou is heralded for her literary prowess and activism. Working alongside Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., Angelou was a profound figure in the Civil Rights Movement, and was the first Black woman to have a screenplay produced. The Grammy Award-winning poet is an […]

Follow the latest developments on CNN’s “This Just In” blog. Share your accounts, images from the shooting with CNN iReport. For more information, visit CNN affiliates KGUN, KOLD, KVOA, KPHO and KMSB. Read the federal charges against Jared Lee Loughner (PDF). Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona remained in critical but stable […]

Columbus Ohio–  Jigaboos vs Wannabes? The flyer reads “Most Anticipated Party Of The Year” “Light Skin vs Dark Skin Party”. I’m not so sure this is the most anticipated party of the year but it does have the most controversial theme. Read why it sparked outrage and made national news.

EDNA, Texas — Authorities on Monday heralded the capture of a suspected serial rapist who they believe may have attacked a dozen elderly women in Texas in the past two years, saying he is among the most wanted men in the state.

Sunday’s tragedy not only highlighted the evil man is capable of but also the heroism under duress that man (and woman) is capable of as well. These heroes come from all walks of life and backgrounds. Here are a few of them. Daniel Hernandez A 20-year-old intern to U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has received a […]

New York– Earlier this morning noted journalist and author Danyel Smith announced that she had taken on the role of Editor-in-Chief of Billboard magazine. “[On the move] excited!,” she tweeted. “Today is my first as editor of Billboard magazine.”