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An African-American woman who was subjected to a security pat-down at a Seattle Airport because of her “poofy” hairstyle is claiming that she was discriminated against. Laura Adiele was pulled out of the security line after having gone through the Advance Imaging System and was told she needed a pat-down. “When I first heard her […]
WASHINGTON — The Obama Administration announced Thursday that adjustments will be made to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), requiring services to extend the forbearance period for unemployed homeowners from 3 months to 12 months, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Expected to become a standard for the mortgage industry, these adjustments […]
“Yup, I’m a Racist” T-shirts were being sold this past 4th of July at a Tea Party gathering in Lexington, Kentucky. While the shirts sported the provocative phrase, the list of things on the back of the shirt have nothing to do with racism at all. Check out the video below: Read more at Wonkette […]
Crime rates in American cites are falling and according to new research diversity may be the reason. Researchers at the University of Toronto believe the growing trend of racial diversity in American cities is contributing to the downward trend. From TheGrio: “The association between crime and community characteristics — like the proportion of the population […]
(Washington, DC)- Today, the Obama Administration announced adjustments to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requirements that will require servicers to extend the forbearance period for unemployed homeowners to 12 months. The Administration also intends to require servicers participating in the Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) to extend the minimum forbearance period to 12 months wherever possible […]
WEAVE , a support group for victims of domestic violence will hold a “free” session for residents. If you are a survivor of domestic violence and would like to attend this free support group in the DC, please call (202) 280-6005 to register.
Yesterday, Casey Anthony was acquitted on the most serious charge of murder one and a death sentence for the death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee Anthony. The only charge that stuck was a misdemeanor charge for lying to cops. She has been sentenced to four years but she has been credited with time served after already […]
NEWARK, N.J.- New Jersey Nets star Deron Williams has agreed to play for the Turkish basketball team, Besiktas, the same team that signed Allen Iverson last year. Sportando reports: Turkish TV Ntvspor (one of the most efficient sport channels in Turkey) announced few minutes ago that Besiktas agreed to terms with Deron Williams. The American […]
Rep. Tim Scott said that if President Obama should invoke a clause in the 14th Amendment in order to bypass Congress and borrow beyond the debt limit, the Republican lawmaker would consider that an act worthy of impeachment. “This president is looking to usurp congressional oversight to find a way to get it done without […]
Casey Anthony’s jailhouse letters are surfacing a day after the 25-year-old was found not guilty of murdering her daughter Caylee. In the letters, Anthony describes life behind bars, what she misses and wanting more children when she’s finally released. “It was like having Cays all over again,” she wrote, referring to her dead daughter, Caylee. […]
On the heels of the violent police assault at a recent Pete Rock and Smif N’ Wessun show in New York City, we decided to compile a list of the top 5 most infamous police brutality incidents ever caught on tape. Below is the list. 5. Pete Rock, Smif N’ Wessun NYPD Police Brutality, 2011 […]
