Two sisters have become the symbol of the divide between America’s rich and poor. Sisters, Jill and Nicole Carty, sit on different sides of the fence when it comes to the Occupy Wall Street movement. One is a protestor and one is a Wall Street fat kitten. RELATED: Black Travel: Cubana Cafe: A Tropical Delight […]
Republican presidential contender Herman Cain has recently released a bizarre campaign ad featuring his campaign manager, Matt Brock, smoking a cigarette in it towards the end. The usage of a cigarette in the video is baffling to many across the web. RELATED: Cain Tops Romney In Latest CBS/NYT Poll RELATED: Herman Cain Better Get Serious If He […]
A Louisiana teacher was arrested for allegedly dragging a student across a playground Monday. Mildred Russ, 65, allegedly dragged Kiya Rogers with such force that she was pulled out of her shoes and left in the sand of the Louisiana playground. Also read: When I Studied Abroad: Morocco Also read: Best Places to Travel Alone: […]
The National Basketball Association has already lost over $200 million in preseason revenue, and Commissioner David Stern recently admitted he wasn’t very optimistic that there will be any games this season. The question remains who will blink first? It doesn’t appear the owners will, and no further discussions have been planned. The negotiations have gotten […]
NEW YORK — With four months to go until the Academy Awards, Eddie Murphy is already feeling the pressure about hosting the ceremony. At the premiere of his new comedy film “Tower Heist” he said he’s “excited” about the job but “hoping not to drop the ball.” Also read: When I Studied Abroad: Morocco Also […]
In honor of organizations that promote awareness, early detection and treatment, such as Susan G. Komen and Circle of Promise, BlackAtlas.com from American Airlines is dedicated to educating and empowering both women and men. A few facts: – Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women – An estimated 26,840 new cases […]
Did you know that a sign is a signal that something is not right in the body? Did you know that a symptom is a signal that there is illness, injury, disease or something is not right in the body? The American Cancer Society, the official sponsors of birthdays has complied a list of the most […]
Homes are becoming available in Petersburg thanks to Pathways. Pathways is a non-profit organizations and has just received a $600,000 federal grant to buy, rehab and sell foreclosed homes at a reduced rate. Pathways is on the move and has purchased five homes in the city and upgraded them for sale at well-under appraised value. […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month but a crisis happens in most cases every other minute. What is domestic violence? A pattern of abusive behaviors used by one individual over the other to have power and control over them. These behaviors leave the victim afraid and fearing for their life. This power and control by […]
Rumors have begun to surface that Jennifer Hudson and her fiance David Otunga have called off their engagement. Sources are reporting that according to Star magazine: After a three-year engagement, Jennifer Hudson has abandoned plans to walk down the aisle. The American Idol alum, 30, and WWE star David Otunga – who have a 2-year-old […]
President Obama unveiled changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program in a campaign stop in Nevada yesterday. A city which has been hit hard by the housing crisis. Also read: When I Studied Abroad: Morocco Also read: Best Places to Travel Alone: Australia Also read: Travel Deal of the Week: San Juan, Puerto Rico HARP, […]
