-
Black-on-Black Crime: Chicken Wings?
Who would have thought it? Racist chicken wings. Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings in Avalon, Pa., has come under fire for having a wing flavor called “Black on Black Crime.” The restaurant features more than 100 different wing flavors. After WPXI News featured the restaurant in the “Pittsburgh Best Wing Contest,” complaints started coming…
-
Bishop Eddie Long: Cell Phone Photos Surface
The Bishop Eddie Long sexual coercion scandal is getting worse. Photos have surfaced of Long, who is embroiled in a scandal with three young men who are accusing the anti-gay advocate of coercing them into sex. CBS News’ Erica Hill reports that the pastor allegedly sent his accusers numerous photos of himself, including at least…
-
Is New York State the New Dixie?
It looks like New York State is trying to become the new Dixie. First Carl Paladino is neck and neck with Andrew Cuomo in gubernatorial polls, and now this? GOP leaders have denounced the candidacy of New York Republican House Candidate Jim Russell after an essay that Russell wrote espousing racist ideas in the fringe…
-
Northern Trust Survey: Affluent Blacks More Charitable
Affluent black Americans are more likely than non-blacks to donate to charitable causes and to offer financial support to adult family members. Northern Trust’s study entitled, “Wealth in Black America,” also showed that four out of 10 blacks do not have a will, and more than half have not worked with a financial adviser to…
-
Woman Locks 5 Kids in Closet for More Than 10 Hours
Fresh from the “Lord, don’t let them be black” file, an Indianapolis woman has been charged in the deaths of two of her children, who were allegedly locked in a closet and left for more than 10 hours. Edyan Farah, 28, locked five of her kids in the upstairs closet and pushed an oversized bed…
-
Mary C. Curtis: 'Mad Men,' Women and the 'Scary Black Guy'
Mary C. Curtis breaks down Mad Men, a show that may be breaking down because, like many of its characters, it has lost its direction. Curtis examines how the show, which was created by a man, is celebrated for having female writers who know how to write into the text sexism and workplace angst surrounding…
-
Jesse Jackson Jr. Embroiled in Cheating Scandal
Jesse Jackson Jr., who has managed to maintain a relatively squeaky-clean image over the years, has become embroiled in a cheating scandal. New reports have surfaced that the congressman was involved directly in efforts to trade millions of dollars in campaign funds for the vacated Obama Senate seat. The allegations also include damaging implications of an…
-
Democrats Seek More Disclosure of Political Contributions From Corporations
The push to advance a long-stalled bill is a direct response to the Supreme Court ruling allowing political spending by unions and corporations. Senate Democrats are trying again to advance the bill that would require corporations to more fully disclose their political donations. A vote planned for Thursday comes after Democrats failed to overcome a…
-
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Donates $100 Million to Newark Public Schools
The New York Times is reporting that Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive and a founder of Facebook, has agreed to donate $100 million to improve the long-troubled public schools in Newark, N.J. Governor Chris Christie will cede some control of the state-run system to Mayor Cory A. Booker in conjunction with the huge gift. The three…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
