By Steve Dilbeck Article Reprint The head is a special place. It’s the body’s control center, the one area even baseball players can get a little touchy over. It’s also the keeper of memories, which
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Black American Politics in the 21st Century: Is It Time For A New Plan?
Bruce A. Dixon Article Submission We all love and respect our ancestor and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass. But in the 21st century, nobody is trying to imitate his haircut or wear his 19th century clothes.
Read moreRapper Eldorado Red Charged In Murder Of Lil Phat
by Sean Ryon Article Reprint A new suspect has been indicted in the murder of Louisiana rapper Lil Phat. ABC News obtained reports that indicate that rapper Gary “Eldorado Red” Bradford is one of the
Read moreTerrorism and the Media: A Symbiotic Relationship
By John W. Whitehead Article Reprint The success of a terrorist operation depends almost entirely on the amount of publicity it receives.”—Walter Laqueur, Terrorism (1977) Just imagine that you’re a terrorist with limited funds and
Read moreSan Francisco Police Confirm 2 Chainz Was Robbed At Gunpoint
by Ralph Bristout Article Reprint Despite claims that he wasn’t robbed, San Francisco Police has confirmed with XXL that rapper 2 Chainz was indeed robbed just hours before he was set to perform in concert.
Read moreDJ Quik’s Daughter Charged With The First-Degree Murder Of 2-Year-Old Son
by Sean Ryon Article Reprint DJ Quik’s daughter was charged with the murder of her son. According to News One, Davieanna Marlena Blake—the 21-year-old daughter of West Coast icon DJ Quik—was officially charged with 1st
Read moreHow panhandlers use free credit cards
In 2010, the Star gave credit-card-like gift cards to five panhandlers. Each purchase, and each returned card, tells a story. By: Jim Rankin Article Reprint What would happen if, instead of spare change, you handed
Read moreHorrendous Abuse in Mississippi Prisons
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Article Reprint Last month, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the inmates — many seriously mentally ill
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