Category Archive: News

1. Watch: First Lady Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech + Highlights

   September 5, 2012 11:12 am Comments Off

   

   One of the most anticipated speeches scheduled at this year’s Democratic National Convention was that of First Lady Michelle Obama. And she did not disappoint. (more…)

2. What Is LGBT?

   August 11, 2012 7:23 pm Comments Off

   

   So, last week I posed a question on Twitter and it went something like this: “FreesQOTD: If a friend of yours told you they were LGBT, how would you respond? The question got so many responses that I had to turn it into a post. (more…)

3. Guest Blog: More Voter ID Laws Put In Place

   August 2, 2012 1:19 pm Comments Off

   

   Pennsylvania has become the latest state to put in place stricter voter ID laws for the upcoming elections. Carvin (@carvinhaggins), a guest blogger from Philadelphia, comments on the new laws below. (more…)

4. William Balfour Given 3 Life Sentences For Murders Of Jennifer Hudson’s Family Members

   July 24, 2012 2:23 pm Leave a Comment

   

   Jennifer Hudson returned to Chicago today to be present for the sentencing of her former brother-in-law William Balfour, the man convicted of murdering her mother, brother, and young nephew. (more…)

5. Tameka Raymond’s Son Removed From Life Support

   July 21, 2012 12:45 pm Comments Off

   

   In heartbreaking news, sources have confirmed that Kile Glover, Tameka Raymond‘s 11 year old son, has been taken off of life support and passed away. (more…)

6. President Obama Releases Statement On Colorado Shooting

   July 20, 2012 10:55 am Leave a Comment

   

   A night at the movies has turned into a terrible tragedy for the people of Aurora, Colorado. (more…)

7. Trayvon Martin’s Parents Respond To George Zimmerman Interview; Reject His Apology

   July 19, 2012 11:16 am Leave a Comment

   

   Last night, George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, appeared on Fox News for an interview with Sean Hannity. In the sit down, Zimmerman recounted his fatal encounter with Trayvon, “apologized” to the 17 year old’s parents, and insisted the incident was part of “God’s plan.” (more…)

8. George Zimmerman’s Second Bond Set At $1 Million In Trayvon Martin Case

   July 5, 2012 12:13 pm Leave a Comment

   

   Bail has once again been set for George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed 17 year old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. (more…)

9. News: Supreme Court Upholds President Obama’s Health Care Law

   June 28, 2012 11:21 am Leave a Comment

   

   The moment President Obama, his administration, Democrats, and Republicans have been waiting finally happened. Today, the President was given a major victory as the Supreme Court upheld his controversial health care law with a 5 to 4 ruling. (more…)

10. George Zimmerman’s Wife Arrested For Perjury In Trayvon Martin Case

    June 12, 2012 4:54 pm Leave a Comment

    

    The fallout from George Zimmerman, the shooter in the Trayvon Martin case, lying about his finances to a Florida judge has continued. (more…)