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Stand Up for Our Boys

Post by Bishop Rick Wallace.  Stand Up for Our Boys There has been no shortage of stories that vividly express the precarious dilemma that face young black males in this country. Our boys are being systematically destroy from every angle. While white supremacy America would love shift the focus to the killing …

“Please Leave Our Neighborhood”: Rich White Woman Defends Elderly Black Man From Cops

“Please Leave Our Neighborhood”: Rich White Woman Defends Elderly Black Man From Cops By John Vibes ~ Courtesy of the Free Thought Project Last week, an elderly African-American man was walking through a wealthy neighborhood just outside of Washington D.C when he was confronted by two African-American Washington Metro Police. Without …

Public Education and the Private Prison Industrial Complex

Public Education and the Private Prison Industrial Complex Dr. Rick Wallace,, Ph.D. discusses the correlation of the miseducation of young black males and the private prison industrial complex. He goes into depth to explain the special education hustle and how this hustle is used to alienate young black males from …

Woman Saves Three Relatives from Ebola

Woman saves three relatives from Ebola By Elizabeth Cohen, Senior Medical Correspondent updated 2:46 PM EDT, Fri September 26, 2014 Fatu Kekula has cared for four of her family members with Ebola, keeping three alive without infecting herself. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Fatu Kekula, 22, nursed four family members infected with Ebola …

Court Overturns 20-Year Sentence for Woman Who Fired ‘Warning Shots’ at Husband

Court Overturns 20-Year Sentence for Woman Who Fired ‘Warning Shots’ at Husband By SENI TIENABESO Courtesy of ABC News This undated family photo provided by Lincoln B. Alexander shows Marissa Alexander in her car in Tampa, Fla. Lincoln B. Alexander/AP Photo A Florida woman who claimed to be a victim …

Dr. Umar Johnson Address Spiritual Poverty in Black Religion

Dr. Umar Johnson Address Spiritual Poverty in Black Religion In this video, Dr. Umar Johnson addresses how black religion has separated itself from the history of black ancient spirituality, which is the parent of all religions. This has led to a situation in which blacks have been emotionally submersed into …

On the Ground in Ferguson

On the Ground in Ferguson   The leaders of The Odyssey Consortium address the recent killing of another young black man, who witnesses say was unarmed, by a white police officer in St. Louis, as well as the anticipated no-bill verdict by the grand jury hearing the case against Darren …

White House Plan to Address Antibiotic Resistance Is Too Weak to Protect Human Health

White House Plan to Address Antibiotic Resistance Is Too Weak to Protect Human Health October 09, 2014 |  By Dr. Joseph Mercola According to a 2013 report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on antibiotic-resistant threats,1  antibiotics in the American food supply pose “a serious threat” …

Police Officer Fatally Shoots Teenager, Sparking Protests in St. Louis

Police Officer Fatally Shoots Teenager, Sparking Protests in St. Louis By Margaret Hartmann Follow @marghartmann Protesters in St. Louis on August 19, 2014. Photo: Joe Raedle/2014 Getty Images Angry and hurt protesters took to the streets in St. Louis on Wednesday night after a police officer shot and killed an …

Dr. Umar Johnson The African Origin of Christianity

Dr. Umar Johnson The African Origin of Christianity In this brief video, Dr. Umar Johnson succinctly and masterfully reveals the true origin of all monotheistic religions, including Christianity. By unveiling simple verifiable facts of ancient history, Dr. Johnson systematically lays out the progressive nature of monotheism throughout history, revealing that …