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OHIO-Despite the fact that the U.S. has recognized Rebecca Lanier as 119 years old, making her the world’s oldest person, Guinness is refusing to recognize her due to the fact that she had slave parents and could not obtain a birth certificate. The U.K. Daily Mail reports: Because Mrs Lanier is black she was born […]

CHICAGO-Police are accused of dropping off a teenager, who appears to be a Latin King, in a rival gang’s area after a video was revealed. WBEZ Chicago reports: Who Shot Wyclef? In the footage, the doors of a Chicago Police Department vehicle are open and a young man in the back seat is shielding his […]

A recent article on The Root discusses the ways in which Juan Williams has faced new criticism for alarming comments he made on The O’Reilly Factor last week about a fear of Black men. ALSO READ: Chris Brown Apologizes For GMA Outburst The piece focuses on Williams’ prejudiced statements in which the writer sees as […]

COLORADO – Radiation from the Tsunami caused nuclear meltdown in Japan has reached American states 5,000 miles away, such as Colorado and Oregon. CNN reports: Colorado and Oregon have joined several other Western states in reporting trace amounts of radioactive particles that have likely drifted about 5,000 miles from a quake and tsunami-damaged nuclear power […]

In an interview with The Root, Newark’s mayor Cory Booker talks about having one million Twitter followers and the power of the internet for the younger generation of today’s leaders. ALSO READ: Chris Brown: “I’m Sorry”

Dallas, Texas– A wife renewing her wedding vows ordered a life-sized cake that looked just like her for the ceremony. Chidi Ogbuta, 35,was celebrating her 10 years of marriage and marked the occasion with a childhood fantasy. “Growing up, I always wanted a doll made in my likeness,” said Mrs Ogbuta. The butter-cream confection weighed […]

DETROIT — A childhood trip to Paris gave Torya Blanchard the inspiration to quit her job teaching and start her own creperie business. ALSO READ: Lohan Rejects Plea Offer

New York — A fight erupted on a New York City subway when two young girls were eating spaghetti and were called out on it by an older lady. PARTNER LINKS: Rose McGowan Photos The lady abruptly called the two young women “animals” for eating on the train. The two young women proceeded to confront […]

Want to start your own fashion line? An article on Black Enterprise.com features a slideshow with ten fashion tips for the aspiring Sean Johns, Baby Phats, and Rocawears out there. Go check it out! RELATED: Plus Size Models Show Debut At Fashion Week Controversy Surrounding Essence Hiring White Fashion Director

Just when you thought it was safe to go back on Facebook– ALSO READ: Chris Brown Apologizes For GMA Outburst