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Neo-Nazi groups have greatly grown in number since the 9/11 attacks. Those that have abandoned the cowardice and bigotry associated with the hood and emblazoned cross are now taking to the internet and donning suits, ties, and the occasional swastika tee-shirt on weekends whenever the need arises for them to spread their own special brand […]

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Football legend, NFL Hall of Famer, and” Dancing with the Stars” competitor, Lawrence Taylor has been released following being arrested in Miami. According to Miami-Dade police, Taylor was arrested Sunday for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. The charge is considered a second degree misdemeanor and he was released on $5,000 bail. […]

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Mayor of Baltimore, Sheila Dixon, undoubtedly has fans, but it would seem that she is finding herself in a situation where fate has awarded her more enemies than friends. Nearly 11 months after being indicted by a grand jury on 12 counts of wrongdoing, including four counts of perjury and two of theft over $500, […]

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Members of the mainstream media and sports world alike have been at awe over retired MLB legend Sammy Sosa. Recent photos of the former all-star appearing several shades lighter while sporting green contact lenses and a slick-back, Rick Ricardo-esque hairstyle have set the internet ablaze. “He’s not trying to be Michael Jackson,” said Sosa friend […]

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Larry Johnson’s career as a Kansas City Chief is no more! The 29-year-old running back was the superior lackluster NFL franchise, yet star power and talent was not enough to keep him on the team. The decision, handed down swiftly by Chiefs management, comes just ten days away from Johnson’s 30th birthday and 75 yards […]

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“We recognize that Barack Hussein Obama is white power in Black face,” yelled Omali Yeshitela, leader of the Black is Back coalition, into a megaphone as she marched outside of the White House. “Hundreds” of Black Americans peacefully protested President Obama’s current initiatives during his first year in office. More than 200 hundred people were […]

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An Alabama county is taking part in a new tradition exclusive to their area, a holiday to celebrate the 44th President, Barack Obama. According to The Associated Press, Perry County is one of the poorest areas in Alabama but is pulling out all the stops during the five day long celebration. County employees will get […]

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The push for healthcare reform is continuing to move forward. The House of Representatives passed the Healthcare Bill last night by a vote of 220-215. The bill, titled H.R. 3962 The Affordable Healthcare for America Act, is an important step in the direction of healthcare reform but its future of being turned into a law […]

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This has been a busy week for the NAACP. After battling a teacher over what someone deemed racist homework, the inglorious organization is now fighting the good fight against an elementary school teacher over one of his lessons. Ian Campbell, a historian, has found himself in the middle of a firestorm of sorts after having […]

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Larry Langford will regret the day that he let greed interfere with his sworn civil duty. The 63-year-old was found guilty of corruption after it was revealed that he accepted nearly $236,000 in gifts and cash in return for guiding government contracts toward his long-time friend and investment banker, Bill Blount. Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman […]

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History was made in the wild state of Utah after the city Saratoga Springs elected its first Black mayor. City Councilwoman Mia Love delivered a political thrashing to challenger Jeff Francom, beating him 861 votes to his 594 as the two waged an intense battle to replace outgoing Mayor Timothy Parker. “I am absolutely honored,” […]

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A fourth teen has been charged in the murder of Derrion Albert. The 14-year-old assailant’s name has not, and will not, be released due to him being a juvenile.  He is expected to appear in juvenile court before a judge today. Three other teens are expected to receive stiff penalties for their respective parts in […]