CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — When he was arrested, the man accused of killing nine people during a Bible study in a Charleston church had a list of other area Black churches in his car, law enforcement officials testified on Monday. During roughly two hours on the stand, former State Law Enforcement Division agent Brittany Burke […]
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Ex-Philadelphia Congressman Chaka Fattah Gets 10 Years for Corruption
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah was sentenced Monday to a 10-year prison term by a judge who said he was “astonished” that a veteran legislator would steal government and charity funds to pay his son’s debts and buy a vacation home. Fattah, a Democrat who was born into a family of Black […]
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Bowie State Univ. Study Examines Lynchings in Md.
A new study from researchers at Bowie State University has identified at least 40 documented lynchings in Maryland between 1854 and 1933. The study, “Strange Fruit in the ‘Free State’: A History of Lynching in Maryland, 1854-1933,” was inspired by a visit to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore and its exhibit on lynchings, which […]
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Obama Speaks About Racism During Presidency
Barack Obama has walked a very fine line on the matter of race throughout his presidency—often earning censure from some quarters who expected more from the nation’s first African-American president. In a recent interview with CNN, however, the president was candid about his experience with racism during his White House tenure. President Barack Obama speaks […]
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Manslaughter Conviction in Death of Ex-NFL Star Will Smith
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted of manslaughter on Sunday night, ending a week-long trial in which the defendant insisted he only fired because the popular football star was drunk, violent and had grabbed a gun following a traffic crash on the […]
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Washington NFL Team Defeats Philadelphia in Dramatic Win
Washington linebacker Ryan Kerrigan strip-sacked Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz to stifle a potential game-winning drive, as Washington’s NFL team held on for a dramatic win over the Eagles, 27-22, on Dec. 11 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia put the first points on the board after kicker Caleb Sturgis made a 45-yard field goal. Washington got off […]
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Wall Lashes Out, Wizards Make Up Ground
The Washington Wizards turned in their best four-game stretch of the season this week—and all it took was a tongue-lashing from their star guard. John Wall issued some strong statements in the middle of the week after the team’s loss to the Orlando Magic, challenging his teammates’ effort and priorities. Washington Wizards guard John Wall […]
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Should Westbrook Be Called a Superstar?
Oklahoma City Thunder all-star guard Russell Westbrook tied NBA history with seven-straight triple-doubles—and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn’t care. (Right) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after shooting a 3-pointer; (left) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. (AP Photos/Alonzo Adams and Nell Redmond) Cuban recently repeated sentiments he first expressed last postseason that […]
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Another Viewpoint: “Ego”
Before you start thinking this piece is about a breakfast waffle, it ain’t. This is about that a little worm that exists inside our heads, telling us we are candidates for a big “S” on the chest. Sometimes our egos lead us to be offensive, sometimes amusing and sometimes clever and in good taste. This effort […]
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UDC Loses First ECC Game after 2-0 Start
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Firebirds took their first East Coast Conference (ECC) loss of the season, falling to Queens College, 72-56, on Dec. 10 in Flushing, N.Y. UDC Senior guard Joe Nickerson led all scorers in the game with 18 points; Nickerson is averaging 19.6 points per game so far this […]
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Coppin State Winless Season Continues, Now 0-12
The Coppin State University Eagles’ dreadful start to the season continued when they were crushed by the Buffalo University Bulls, 87-52, on Dec. 10 in Buffalo, N.Y. The loss kept Coppin State winless, and sent their record to 0-12. Coppin’s loss to Buffalo came in the same fashion as each of their other games this […]
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Judge Finalizes Khloe Kardashian’s Divorce from Lamar Odom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Khlomar is officially no more. A Los Angeles judge on Friday finalized Khloe Kardashian’s divorce from former NBA player Lamar Odom, more than three years after the reality TV star first sought to end their marriage. FILE – In this April 30, 2012, file photo, Khloe Kardashian Odom and Lamar Odom […]
