Thirteen years ago today, America was rocked by the devastating terrorist act that knocked down the world’s tallest buildings and simultaneously ended the lives of countless of innocents.
Although today (September 11) has been filled with mournful reflection, phone company AT&T and the Los Angeles Lakers unleashed a pair of ill-timed tweets related to the horrendous 9/11 attacks and angered many in the process.
The New York Police Department admitted last year that spying on Muslims was a massive waste of resources, money and time. A recent report reveals that the NYPD placed mosques under heavy surveillance by labeling the Islamic houses of worship as terrorists organizations.
The actions of Antoinette Tuff helped prevent a potential national tragedy on the scale of the Sandy Hook event, this after the elementary school bookkeeper talked a gunman down from firing his weapon. Tuff’s composure during a recorded 911 call of the event was an amazing display of compassion and quick thinking.
It’s tough being a Black man in Hollywood, even if your name is Sean “Diddy” Combs. Actually, in this case it’s a Black man’s pricey car and its occupants that go through the struggle.
Ashley Ball might want to think of leaving Detroit, or at least moving to a new house. The 28-year-old was robbed twice, two days in a row.
A bizarre case in Texas is unfolding involving Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyron Smith, who is contending with the trappings of newfound wealth and the struggling pockets of family looking to fill their coffers. Standing 6-foot-5 and a massive 308 pounds, Smith’s imposing frame wasn’t enough to keep him from filing a protective order against his mother, […]
Rush Limbaugh’s attacks on President Obama have sunken to a new low. It’s one thing to have partisan views, but Limbaugh tip-toed further across the line of decency by claiming that al-Qaeda wants to help the president look good. Limbaugh believes that the terrorist group sacrificed Osama bin Laden for the commander in chief’s gain, views […]
With no partisan agenda, as both he and Mitt Romney have suspended their campaign efforts for the day, President Obama gave a somber address to the nation Tuesday (Sept. 11) in commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took the lives of more than 2,000 people. Speaking from the White House, the […]
DMX’s New England concert has been canceled as a safety precaution. The show was scheduled for Sept. 7 at the White’s of Westport venue in Westport. Mass., but several violent incidents in the area prompted authorities to encourage the venue to pull the plug on the show. “Local law enforcement strongly advised us against doing […]
As a New York native, DMX has a special place in his heart for the city that never sleeps, and will use his next album to pay tribute to the Big Apple. X’s forthcoming Undisputed release is slated to drop on Sept. 11, in commemoration of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that took the lives of over […]
Deanna Cook lost her life, as she begged for help via 911, and now police in Dallas are investigating the matter, after taking two days to find her body. Cook was killed last Friday (Aug. 17), and phoned the emergency number to get help. She was on the phone with 911 for 11 minutes, yet […]
A Georgia man misunderstood the purpose of 911 when he dialed the number to complain about his drug dealer. Freddie Jerome Brown, called the emergency line requesting that police head over to an apartment complex in Athens-Clarke to arrest his dealer for stealing his money. Once they made it out to the unit at around […]
Rick Ross‘ endless stream of content never seems to stop. Today he releases the fourth video from his album, God Forgives, I Don’t. This video for “911” is exactly what you expect the video to be once you heard the song. Rick Ross rides in his 911 Porsche all the way down in the city and bounces […]
Lupe Fiasco Marches In Wall Street Protest, States View On New World Order Lupe Fiasco said he was observing, watching and showing support for something he feels is important as he joined protestors on Wall Street who are demanding higher taxes for corporations in the movement called “Occupy Wall Street.” Lupe had fans gather in […]
Jay-Z Talks 9-11, NYC Response, Jets & WTT Tour Jay-Z wanted sports anchor Eric Allen to know that he threw some tight spirals on the sidelines of the Jets vs Cowboys football game, but on the reflective opening day of the NFL, Hov responded to questions about September 11th, 2001. Jay remembers shooting a video […]
One man learned the effectiveness of his team after he attempted to attack the comedian and was on the business…
One of Los Angeles Lakers' superstar LeBron James' most sought-after kicks will finally be available to the public.
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