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Rather than getting married and focusing on honeymoon plans, many women in India worry about whether or not they will be able to live post-wedding based on the value of their dowry. Sounds crazy, right? Sure enough, thousands of women a year are reported as being victims to bride burning. A woman’s fate after her […]

A program entitled “Not Guilty: The Tragedy of Wrongful Convictions in the U.S., and the DNA Evidence that Frees Them,” seeks to exonerate thousands of minority inmates who falsely end up on the wrong side of prison bars, due to deep flaws found in the legal system. Created by ForensicScience.org, “Not Guilty” provides tangible data […]

Researchers may have found new evidence as to why African-Americans die from heart attacks more often than others. According to a new study conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, African-Americans are more likely to have a specific kind of plaque that causes heart attacks. “For a long time, physicians have searched […]

Rev. Al Sharpton has expressed his personal opinion of Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain, calling his politics a “joke.” Sharpton’s comment was said on “The Ed Show,” scrutinizing Cain, who has weighed in on the media squabble between comedian Jon Stewart and Fox News. In recent weeks, Stewart has candidly joked about Fox News on […]

As part of our coverage of historically Black colleges and universities, NewsOne was able to sit down for a conversation with Jeffrey Marcus Eugene, who was profiled in a piece last week celebrating the best and brightest HBCU students. Eugene was Hampton University’s valedictorian for the graduating class of 2011. As an undergraduate, he majored […]

A statue built for famed boxer Jack Johnson has sparked controversy in Galveston, Texas. Some homeowners complain it will create too much traffic, although some believe that the controversy only exists because of Johnson’s reputation for dating white women. Other home owners, like Helen Douglas, believe it is Johnson’s history that makes some want to […]

She may seem like another right wing lunatic, but several right wing lunatics have proved very dangerous. While her antics and gaffes may be amusing, the fact that thousands of people believe and follow her is not. That said, here are the top 10 Reasons To Be Afraid Of Michele Bachmann. 10. She is a […]

The Associated Press Sports Editors organization is attempting to increase diversity within the ranks by training and mentoring journalists of color. They announced earlier this year that 97 Percent of their sports editors are white. The new president of the organization, Michael A. Anastasi, announced that he will make a greater initiative to better hiring […]

WASHINGTON — In a blunt challenge to Republicans in Congress, President Barack Obama insisted Wednesday that elimination of selected tax breaks for oil companies and the super-wealthy must be included in any deficit reduction plan. At his first White House news conference in three months, Obama also called on Congress to renew a payroll tax […]

CHICAGO — At the brink of the tumultuous fall of former Chicago governor Rep. Rod Blagojevich, Javier E. David from The Grio poses the question of whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. can overcome his host of scandals, including the initial accusation that he offered Blagojevich money for former Sen. Barack Obama’s congress seat and his […]

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are still very much a couple. Rumors swirled of a break up after he left her out of his ‘thank you’s’ in his open letter about fatherhood. But the two hit the red carpet arm-in-arm last night for the New York premiere of “Transformers 3,” where co-star Tyrese got the […]

(Washington, DC)  —  President Obama and his family are planning to spend seven to ten days on Martha’s Vineyard in mid to late August.  The Obamas are expected to stay at the Blue Heron Farm in Chilmark, the same place they have rented for vacations in each of the last two summers.  Specifics of the First Family’s vacation […]