Posts Tagged african american
Where’s the national news coverage of the National Day of Outrage
The National Day of Outrage was a planned protest against gun violence in black communities sponsored by Al Sharpton & the National Action Network. It took place in cities such as NY, Atlanta, Chicago, and LA. George Cook of letstalkhonestly.com questions why the national media all but ignored it. Read the article by using this link : http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html
Add comment November 24, 2009
Jena 6 teen maing the most of a second chance
Great news, 5 of the 6 ” Jena 6″ teens are now in college. The 6th who is still in High School Jesse Ray Bear is getting a second chance on life oustide of Jena and making the most of it. This has happened beacuse one of his lawyers took him into his household so that the young man would have a chance. Watch the video by using the link below:
Add comment November 23, 2009
Legendary rapper KRS One to help feed thousands this Thanksgiving.
In a sign that there is much good in Hip Hop legendary rapper KRS One of the group BDP ( Boogie Down Productions ) will be helping to feed thousands this Thanksgiving at the very shelter he once stayed in. Let’s hope others follow his example.
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http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html
Add comment November 22, 2009
Scam targeted 30 black churches and got each for $45,000
The California State Attorney General is investigating four individuals who scammed at least 30 black churches in California. These individuals got the churches to buy computer kiosk that did not work for $45,000 a piece even though they were suppossed to be free.
Read more here http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html
Add comment November 21, 2009
Watch the Heather Ellis survelliance video
The Heather Ellis survelliance tape doesn’t really show much. If you believe the police it does show Ellis mouthing off to them. If you believe Heather the tape does show several officers suddenly arresting her after leaving the store without any reason.Use the link below to watch the video and decide for yourself:
Add comment November 20, 2009
Oprah ending talk show in 2011
In 2011 after what will be a 25 plus year run Oprah Winfrey will be ending her talk show. Watch video of this story here:
Add comment November 20, 2009
Court: Army Corp of Engineers liable for Katrina Flooding
The Army Corps of Engineers’ failure to properly maintain a shipping channel linking New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Gulf of Mexico led to catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Katrina, a federal court ruled Wednesday.
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http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html
Add comment November 20, 2009
New mammogram guidelines could hurt black women
New recommendations from the government on when women should begin getting mammograms and how often they should done could have a very negative effect on black women as they have a higher rate of death due to late detection. Read more on this and the American Cancer Society’s guidelines om mammograms here:
Add comment November 19, 2009
Video: Preview Janet Jackson ABC Interview
Check out this two minute preview of Janet Jackson’s interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts in which she blames Michaels’s doctor Dr. Conrad Murray for his death. Watch the video by using the link below:
Add comment November 18, 2009
