By Your Black World On Saturday evening, Min. Louis Farrakhan showcased the 34th video of his “The Time And What Must Be Done” weekly series. He deviated from his preplanned subject matter to discuss the danger of America’s brewing War On Syria. Questioning the nation’s interest in attacking the Middle Eastern country, Min. Farrakhan says: ”…  Given America’s false flag operations, great doubt exists as to ...

By Black Blue Dog There is news for those who support Nelson Mandela. The celebrated leader is reportedly on his way home after spending a substantial amount of time in the hospital.  His care is still intensive, but the 95-year old has been discharged, which is a miracle in itself. According to a statement released by the South African government, Mandela’s condition remains critical and unstable at times. ...

 By Your Black World      A Georgia jury has convicted 18 year old De’Marquise Elkins in the fatal sho0ting of an infant. Jurors deliberated for only two hours before finding Elkins guilty of fatally sho0ting 13-month-old Antonio Santiago. Sherry West maintains that she was walking home from the Brunswick post office with her son Antonio in a stroller when Elkins and another teen approached her and demanded ...

It is no secret that slavery rests at the foundation of American capitalism and is often synonymous with the sugar, tobacco, and/or cotton plantations that fueled the Southern economy.  What many may not know is that slavery also rests at the foundation of many notable corporations.  From New York Life to Bank of America, several companies have benefitted from slavery.  Many of the companies even acknowledg ...

  “Hampton ladies do Not twerk,” read a slide presentation welcoming Hampton University’s freshman to orientation. The dance made infamous on YouTube, and even more notorious by Miley Cyrus during her VMAs performance, is apparently not appropriate for the young ladies of Hampton University. Several photos making the rounds on Twitter seem to confirm that twerking was a part of Hampton University’s orientat ...

There’s an old saying that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” and that phrase rang true on Monday as Attorney General Eric Holder, in an address to members of the American Bar Association, announced major justice reforms specifically aimed at reducing mass incarceration. His push to address large scale imprisonment rates has sparked a pivotal moment in history and recharged the fight for justice equality.  ...

Victoria Duval isn’t a household name like the Williams sisters, but she is a workhorse.  She is also absolutely determined to make her mark on the tennis scene, pulling out a huge come-from-behind win against 2011 champion Samantha Stosur on Tuesday.   The win is the biggest upset of the 2013 US Open. Duval’s extraordinary performance led mainstream media to ask more questions about the 17-year old phenom, ...

For the past few days, pundits on the right, like Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, have been railing against the organizers of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington for not inviting conservatives. It turns out however that at least one prominent conservative was invited but declined the invitation. Sen. Tim Scott, the only African-American U.S. Senator, initially told D.C.’s Roll Call ...

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