Friday, April 29, 2016

Yale: College Named For Slavery Defender Stays

Yale: College Named For Slavery Defender Stays: Yale University said it would continue to name a residential college after John C. Calhoun, a 19th century slavery defender. University officials decided, however, to stop addressing residential fa…

NYPD Cop Faces Year In Prison In Brutal Stomping Attack

NYPD Cop Faces Year In Prison In Brutal Stomping Attack: ANew York police officer on Friday was found guilty of misdemeanor assault charges after “gratuitously” stomping on the head of a suspect nearly two years ago, reports the New York Dail…

Baltimore Cops Shoot Man In Panda Suit Who Threatened To Blow Up Fox News Studio

Baltimore Cops Shoot Man In Panda Suit Who Threatened To Blow Up Fox News Studio: A man dressed in a white panda suit set a car on fire and threatened to blow up the Fox News station Thursday in Baltimore, Maryland. The 25-year-old man was spotted with what was believed to be a …

Friday, April 22, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

“Why Are Poor White Voters So Angry?” Founder Of STIR Journal Explains

“Why Are Poor White Voters So Angry?” Founder Of STIR Journal Explains: Jonna Ivin, Founder of STIR Journal, explains why poor White voters are chanting ‘Trump, Trump Trump’ in a new article.

Nicki Minaj’s Brother Indicted On First-Degree Rape Charges

Nicki Minaj’s Brother Indicted On First-Degree Rape Charges: Jelani Maraj, Nicki Minaj’s brother, has been indicted on first-degree rape charges.

Judge Approves Police Reform Agreement Between Ferguson, DOJ

Judge Approves Police Reform Agreement Between Ferguson, DOJ: A federal judge on Tuesday approved an agreement to overhaul the local police department in Ferguson, Mo. and address racially biased policing that often violated the rights of black residents in t…

Report: Harriet Tubman To Replace Jackson On The $20 Bill

Report: Harriet Tubman To Replace Jackson On The $20 Bill: Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is scheduled to announce Wednesday that Harriet Tubman will replace former President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.

Floods In Houston Claim Several Lives, Result In $5B In Damages

Floods In Houston Claim Several Lives, Result In $5B In Damages: Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis spoke with Roland Martin on NewsOne Now about the conditions on the ground and the latest developments in the deadly historic Houston flooding.

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Ex-Apprentice Stars Respond To Trump’s Threats: “Name-Calling Is What He Does”

Ex-Apprentice Stars Respond To Trump’s Threats: “Name-Calling Is What He Does”: Two former Apprentice stars stopped by NewsOne Friday after their explosive press conference where they condemned Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for its xenophobia, racism, violence and hate.…

Empire Stars Grace Gealey & Trai Byers Tie The Knot In A Private Ceremony

Empire Stars Grace Gealey & Trai Byers Tie The Knot In A Private Ceremony: They may be enemies on-screen, but Empire stars Trai Byers and Grace Gealey have started a whole new beginning in real life.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

These Four Brothers Were Adopted By Two Families So They Could Grow Up Together

These Four Brothers Were Adopted By Two Families So They Could Grow Up Together: Four brothers are now able to grow up together after two neighbors made the decision to adopt the boys to avoid splitting them apart.

Passenger Claims Will Smith Shooter Saved His Life

Passenger Claims Will Smith Shooter Saved His Life: As the days go by, intrigue continues to shroud the death of former New Orleans Saint defensive end Will Smith, who died Saturday amid a hail of bullets after an altercation following a traffic acc…

Obama Hosts Final White House Science Fair & “It Was Amazing!”

Obama Hosts Final White House Science Fair & “It Was Amazing!”: With bittersweet emotion, President Obama attended his sixth and final White House Science Fair on Wednesday, witnessing projects from more than 130 bright students, who presented ideas to save the…

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Child Abuse Charge Dropped Against Baltimore School Cop In Viral Video

Child Abuse Charge Dropped Against Baltimore School Cop In Viral Video: A Baltimore school police officer, captured slapping and kicking a student last month in a viral video, will not face child abuse charges, reports The Baltimore Sun.

Watch: 7 Black Whiz Kids Who Will Make Your Day

Watch: 7 Black Whiz Kids Who Will Make Your Day: After it was announced this week that a Long Island, New York high school senior was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools, NewsOne decided to pay tribute to other students who also achieved maj…

Friday, April 1, 2016

Philadelphia Apologizes To Late Jackie Robinson For 1947 Racism

Philadelphia Apologizes To Late Jackie Robinson For 1947 Racism: On Thursday, officials in Philadelphia passed a resolution that not only honors Major League Baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s color barrier-breaking appearance in the city in 1947 but also s…