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MLK Estate in trouble. Children may loose control!
It seems that the King Children still can not resolve their difffernces when it comes to their fathers estate, and it could have dire consequences.A judge expressed serious concern Friday about the way the estate of the … -
Sidney Poiter, Desmond Tutu, & Joseph Lowery win Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is a decoration bestowed by the President of the United States and is, along with the equivalent Congressional Gold Medal bestowed by an act of Congress the highest civilian award in the… -
Why are so many black men in prison?
Why are so many of our black men in prison. Reasons range from lack of education to lack of fathers involved in a child's life. Over 70% of men who don't get a high school diploma wind up in prison. Learn more by clickin… -
The Jena 6, Two years later
Two years after a fight with a white schoolmate landed six black youths in Jena, Louisiana in jail, most of the young men have not had their day in court, and chances are that day will not happen this year, lawyers say. … -
Cautious joy as blacks imagine Obama win
Lula Cooper expects the tears to flow if Barack Obama becomes the first black president. But she's not breaking out the tissues just yet. "I cried when I marked my ballot for him. We've had such an incredible journey to … -
Sarah Palin's civil rights record
Sarah Palin is a new political superstar. She is said to have more experience than Barack Obama but one thing she does not have is much of a civil rights record outside of gay rights issues. She also has a very Republica… -
My interview with the man that broke the Baron Pike taser story.
Hi this is George Cook the owner of www.letstalkhonestly.com . I would like to invite you to listen to my interview with Tony Brown the host of the radio “Eyes Open with Tony Brown” which broadcast from KTTP 1110 AM in … -
Ronnie White Death Update, Guards Identified
Earlier this month Ronnie White died while in isolation by strangulation. The FBI and the Maryland State Attorney's office have identified the three officers that had access to his cell. Learn more on this story by click… -
NY paper accuses Sharpton of Corporate Shakedowns
This story is on the front page of the Sunday NY Post on 06/15/08. Now in fairness I must admit that the Post does seem to have some sort of persoanl animus toward Sharpton so keep that in mind when reading the story. Wh… -
Long Island police beat innocent black man
Leave it to New York police to remind everyone that although Barack Obama has made history that this country still has a long way to go when it comes to black men and the police. James Minter was handcuffed and beaten Ga…
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