Robert Johnson, the founder and former CEO of BET and America’s first black billionaire, has proposed his own plan to reduce Black unemployment. Johnson is pushing America’s biggest companies to significantly increase their efforts in hiring a more diverse pool of qualified candidates. The planned dubbed “RLJ Rule,” calls on Fortune 1000 companies to consider […]
Tyrese is gearing up for the release of his anticipated return with his fifth studio album,Open Invitation, due November 1st. I am proud to say that we broke his music back in July and August and have been keeping you posted ever since. The multi-talented star is riding high on his well received first single “Stay,” […]
The election of Barack Obama to America’s highest office — while stirring political activism in a new multiracial generation — it has also galvanized those of the opposite ilk. Not only has the xenophobic and often racist Tea Party come to the fore, but Obama’s ascendance has also brought Neo-Nazis, Klansmen, and seemingly every wing […]
“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter…Going to bed saying we’ve done something wonderful.. that’s what matters”-Steve Jobs #RIP (Peace & Blessings)
Written|Reported by khou.com: A Houston judge has ordered a Spring ISD middle school teacher accused of raping a 13-year-old girl to wear an ankle monitor while he’s free on $30,000 bond. Continue Story
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I began reading this NewsOne.com story earlier this morning and wrestled with sharing this info with our listeners. After a couple of hours I felt as if the information was extremely interesting and could be something we could learn from. While comparisons between the U.S. prison system and American slavery have long been made, the […]
Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson earlier this week welcomed news that Texas veterans and their families will once again be free to worship as they choose at the Houston National Cemetery. According to reports, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to settle a lawsuit over allegations of religious censorship at Houston National Cemetery. […]
Rev. Al Sharpton, flanked by nearly a dozen civil and labor rights leaders, has announced a national march to call on Congressional support of President Obama’s new jobs bill on the eve of the King Monument dedication. “The other night, President Obama, in his address to the CBC, said that it is time to start […]
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A Louisville mother said she’s concerned about the safety of energy drinks after her daughter ended up in the emergency room after drinking one.Angela Stokes said her daughter’s experience should be a wake-up call to all parents. Under the law, there is no age limit on energy drinks, but Stokes said she thinks there should […]
The first two weeks of the NBA’s regular season have been canceled, as basketball players and management have yet to reach a deal on a new labor agreement, Commissioner David Stern announced, according to NBA.com. The two sides remain far apart, Stern said from the NBA meetings. He added that no further talks are scheduled. […]