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According to Forbes, factors to blame include the city’s industrial production, which has polluted the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay. The magazine also mentions coal power plants that hurt the air quality. The dirtiest cities in America, according to the magazine, are Philadelphia at number three … To read more click here: 1. Fresno, Calif. […]

(1852-1918) George H. White, North Carolina Congressman and author of an anti-lynching bill, was born on December 18,1852 .  

(1945-1981 )  Bob Marley “Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold.” &  “Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living”

(1918 – 1997)  Coleman Alexander Young, the first Black mayor of Detroit, MI, and past President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors , died on November 29, 1997.

(1942 – 1970) Jimi Hendrix, famed rock musician, was born on this date November 27, 1942. Hendrix was perhaps the greatest rock guitarist of all time.

(1937 – ) Colin Powell “Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.”

(1954 – ) Oprah Winfrey “I believe that one of life’s greatest risks is never daring to risk.”   

(1760 – 1830) French General Lafayette honored James Armistead, today on November 21, 1784, for his actions in the Revolutionary War. Armistead was a spy who participated in the operation that surrounded British Army leader, Lord Cornwallis, and led to the British surrender.

(1942 –1989) Huey Percy Newton “If you stop struggling,then you stop life.”

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Jacoby Jonesreturned a punt for a touchdown, Justin Tucker kicked two field goals and the Baltimore Ravens took control of the AFC North with a 13-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.    The Ravens (8-2) moved two games in front of the Steelers (6-4) by shutting down Pittsburgh’s offense, which sputtered without […]