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WASHINGTON–A University of Delaware graduate blamed three off-duty cops for the loss of his eye, which came as a result of a nightclub beating. Walter Blair, 24, celebrated his birthday in Washington and was involved in a brawl with the cops, who were working as bouncers. Blair was never accused or charged with any crime, […]

We recently caught up with lifestyle expert Lady Emmy to talk about how women can improve their self-esteem and relationships. If you or your relationship is in trouble, these tips could help to get you back on track. What tips to do you have for women who are looking to improve their self-esteem? It takes […]

The state of Texas has been declared a natural disaster by the US Department of Agriculture after at least 213 counties have lost 30 percent of their crops or pasture this year. The declaration will allow farmers to apply for emergency loans at low interest rates. “This is a disaster,” Texas farmer Scott Harmon said. […]

NEW YORK — A Bronx dad, who thought two parking attendants stole his coveted cologne, instigated a bloody brawl that left his son dead just hours after his high school graduation. Isayah Muller, 19, was stabbed to death Tuesday when he rushed to help his dad, Andre, a career criminal who allegedly attacked an attendant […]

CHICAGO — Former president Bill Clinton hosted a two-day job summit in Chicago to seek new, innovative ways to help grow the economy. The Clinton Global Initiative America Jobs Summit’s goal is to share the best ideas and brainstorm new ones, so that individuals, cities, states, and companies can help grow the economy, despite strains […]

CHICAGO— A Chicago mother smothered her 3-month-old son because he wouldn’t stop crying, strapped him into a stroller and went shopping. Authorities said Toyrianna Smith, 20, beat and suffocated her son, Ken Blackman Jr., at a friend’s home after drinking vodka with friends in South Chicago. The next morning Smith reportedly put a blanket over […]

Less than a week after New York state legalized same-sex marriage, Rhode Island voted in favor of a bill to permit civil unions between gay and lesbian couples. If signed, the state will become the fifth state in the country to permit civil unions. The measure, which was voted in the senate 21-16, is said […]

Time Magazine editor-at-large Mark Halperin referred to President Obama as a part of the male anatomy this morning on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. In surprising fashion Halperin, a political analyst, called Obama a “d—” while offering his opinion on the president’s delivery at yesterday’s press conference. While speaking with the show’s hosts Joe Scarborough and Mike […]

During my retreat in Marina Del Rey, California at Creative Chakra Spa I had the opportunity to meet Tai Chi Instructor, Jordan Ross Allen.  I asked him to demonstrate a pose and he chose to share with us a lesson on “cloud hands”.  Cloud Hands is one of the poses that is the foundation of […]

Change.org has started a petition to send to President Barack Obama to encourage him to pardon Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican activist who started the “Back To Africa” movement in the 1920s in Harlem. President Calvin Coolidge granted Marcus Mosiah Garvey a pardon on November 18, 1927, however he was deported to Jamaica never to return […]

There is a petition on Change.Org to send to President Obama to encourage him to clear the name of  Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican activist who started the “Back To Africa” movement in the 1920s in Harlem. President Calvin Coolidge granted Marcus Mosiah Garvey a pardon on November 18, 1927. However, he was deported to Jamaica […]

When we were growing up our mothers would pick us up after a disappointment and remind us that whatever it is,  we will get through it . In order to be better people we just have to let it go. Often the hardest thing to do is to let go. Gospel Song Of The Day:In […]