The young boy whose death sparked an integral push to the Civil Rights movement is being honored in the country’s most prominent museum system. On the 54th anniversary of his death, the Smithsonian is adding the glass covered casket of Emmett Till to their collection of esteemed exhibits. His family made the announcement at a […]
In light of the begrudging economic recession, Ludacris fans have a chance to find relief. Chris Lova Lova fans in the Atlanta area have the opportunity to enter his “Stars For Cars” LudaDay Giveaway. Luda divulged his plans via his Twitter page saying: “I’m going 2 provide Atlanta w/ R own Stimulus package! LudaDay wknd […]
Two Virginia Tech students were found dead at a popular hangout spot for students. 19-year-old David Lee Metzler and 18-year-old Heidi Lynn Childs were found at a campground in Jefferson National Forest. Both students were fatally shot. The Associated Press reports that Metzler’s body was found inside a car in the parking area of the […]
In a matter of a week, Jay-Z has sprung a leak problem as three tracks were released titled “Off That” featuring Drake, “Reminder” and most recently “Venus vs. Mars.” Thursday saw the release of a track called “Ghetto Techno,” but luckily this track is not set to be thrown on The Blueprint III. All of […]
Rex Rammell, an Idaho gubernatorial hopeful, sharply rejects the notion he was serious when he made a joke about purchasing a license to hunt the President of the United States. The underdog candidate, who is running against Republican incumbent C.L. “Butch” Otter in May of next year, made a comment about the state’s wolf hunt […]
West coast rap icon, Too Short, was arrested Thursday for driving under the influence. Short Dog was driving on a Las Vegas Street around 4 a.m. when police pulled him over. The 43-year old was charged with a DUI, exhibition of power and possession after police found less than an ounce of marijuana in his […]
As Atlanta’s mayoral race is nearing, a racially charged viral internet memo has sparked controversy. In the letter, the anonymous sender is asking voters to throw their support behind the “best black candidate in the race” Lisa Borders, and highlights the notion that “for the first time in 25 years, African Americans could lose the […]
Another racist member of the media host is proudly showing their true colors. Hate radio show host, Neal Boortz, denounced the President’s plans to rebuild the city of New Orleans. President Obama recently told the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper that he “remains focused on rebuilding New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.” Upon hearing this, the […]
Hometown hero and D.C. rap lyricist, Wale, announced to his 70,000 plus fans on Twitter his plans to take on a prestigious new endeavor. The rapper who’s been on the underground rap scene for several years will be performing at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 13. The DMV’s finest will not act alone […]
As complications have driven the Harlem-based group known as the Diplomats apart, separately they have been trying to maintain. Hell Rell has continued to leave his imprint in the music as he is set to bring the upcoming Live From Hell which should be hitting shelves on October 6. Whether it is known to listeners […]
What seemed to a an everyday bus route for several Georgia teens quickly turned bizarrely frightening when an naked, angry man highjacked a school bus. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon when a man jumped through an open window at a bus stop to let students off. According to CNN, the man drove the bus for […]
With the breaking testimony of a juror, the NAACP has decided to use its resources to once again have another look taken into the case of Corey “C-Murder” Miller. Miller was recently given a life sentence for the murder for a 16-year-old Steve Thomas along with a ten year sentence from attempted murder charges from […]