SANTA MONICA– Lewis Brown, a former UNLV star who had a short stint in the NBA is now homeless living on the streets of California.

SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA-Arthur Lee Thompson took police on a high speed chase after fighting an officer, getting tased and stealing a police car. Thompson was sought by police for allegedly stealing a computer from Wal-Mart. After fighting officers, Thompson stole one of their cop cars and took police on a high speed chase. Thompson would […]

Dream Act supporters are asking President Obama to stop using the act in his campaign and fundraising messages unless he is prepared to flex his executive muscles to suspend the deportation of DREAM Act-eligible students. Although the president has continually pledge his support, United We DREAM, a group of  young immigration advocates, gathered outside Obama’s […]

With African American unemployment at 15 percent and climbing, many Black Americans are struggling to find jobs on websites at companies  interested in diversity. But with BlackPlanet.com and Monster’s partnership for diversity jobs, many African Americans have been able to get in touch with companies who are looking for different faces and perspectives in their […]

Close to five years ago Sean Bell was shot in a hail of 50 bullets on a Queens, New York street. Today, a new community center erected in the name of Sean Bell has opened on the intersection now known as Sean Bell way in Jamaica, Queens. It is called the Sean Elijah Bell Community […]

NEW YORK– Two loud explosions on E 53rd Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan caused by manholes exploding out the pavement caused a stir and confusion for nearby businesses. Police and fire crews are now investigating the cause.

NEW YORK-In an upcoming episode of 60 Minutes, Al Sharpton discussed his role in the Tawana Brawley case in 1987. Brawley claimed she was taken captive and raped by a group of white men but her case fell apart in court. The New York Daily News reports: Pressed on CBS’ “60 Minutes” to explain why […]

HANOVER, N.H. – Republicans looking to unseat President Barack Obama charged that he undermined the sensitive and delicate negotiations for Middle East peace with his outline for resumed talks between Israelis and Palestinians. Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said Obama, whom he served as U.S. ambassador to China until last month, undercut an opportunity for […]