DETROIT — President Barack Obama used a boisterous Labor Day rally to put congressional Republicans on the spot, challenging them to place the country’s interests above all else and vote to create jobs and put the economy back on a path toward growth. “Show us what you’ve got,” he said. In a partial preview of […]
City Post-Hurricane Resident Advisory Richmond, VA – Hurricane Irene has caused a substantial amount of damage to structures, down trees and power outages throughout the City of Richmond. The City has implemented its Emergency Response Operations Plan and has crews removing downed trees, picking-up debris, and ensuring all City streets are passable. The City […]
The FBI has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of a black man who Mississippi authorities say was intentionally run down by a white teenager in a pickup truck. Deborah Madden, an FBI spokeswoman in Mississippi, said Wednesday that the bureau is investigating the June 26 death of James Craig Anderson. Madden said […]
Here is exclusive video shot of the compound where Osama bin Laden was killed in. The video takes you inside the bloodied compound which had 18 foot high walls and barbed wire covering them to prevent entry. There were no phones or computers in the house, according to published reports. RELATED: Osama Bin Laden Dead
Below are some photos from some of the neighborhoods hit hardest by the tornado in St. Louis, Missouri. Our Radio One correspondent at Hot 104.1 in St. Louis, C-Note, was on the ground with video of the devastation that occurred in many Black neighborhoods in St. Louis. Close to 200 homes were damaged in the […]
DURHAM, N.C. — A man who police say was stabbed by a woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape has died. Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez Jr. told The Herald-Sun of Durham on Wednesday that 46-year-old Reginald Daye had died. According to WRAL and the newspaper, Daye had been taken to Duke University […]
Submitted by K.MiL – via FlyPaperNews.com Alfred L. Cralle (September 4, 1866–1920) was an African-American from Virginia who became an inventor and businessman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is best remembered for inventing the ice cream scoop in 1897, a practical design still nimsi widely in use over 100 years later. Alfred L. Cralle was born […]
Written by m. lauren – via FlyPaperNews.com Rubin Carter was a middleweight boxing champion once ranked as a top contender in the early 1960s. Nicknamed “Hurricane” for the speed and impact his punches could deliver, Carter stood at a mere 5 feet 8 inches, yet made a striking impression with his muscular build and commanding […]
Written by K.Moreland-Lee – via FlyPaperNews.com Carter G. Woodson, the son of slaves was self-educated until the age of 20 when he was able to attend and complete high school in two years. He went on to the University of Chicago where he earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree and was the second African American […]
Written by T. Cole – via FlyPaperNews.com Aretha Franklin -Singer Aretha Franklin found great success in music with her late-’60s hits with Atlantic Records–“Respect,” “I Never Loved a Man,” “Chain of Fools,” “Baby I Love You,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Think,” “The House That Jack Built,” and several others– which earned her the title […]