Wake County school board members are clashing with staff over the extent of sweeping grading changes that would affect how all of the district’s 150,000 students are evaluated on their report cards. School administrators back an overhaul that’s supposed to make teachers issue more consistent grades, with the marks reflecting a student’s knowledge as opposed […]
Complex listed its top 25 rappers 25 and under today, and the list may surprise some. The list includes everyone from Big Sean to Tyler, the Creator and Chief Keef (really?), as well as some pretty dope up-and-comers, including NYC’s Joey Bada$$ and Wiki, but the top 5 is most noteworthy, featuring Wiz Khalifa at […]
Yvette Wilson one of the stars of the hit show “Moesha” has passed away after losing her battle with Stage 4 Cervical Cancer. She was 48-years old. According to reports Yvette was in need of funds to pay her mounting medical bills to help fight her cancer, but she also in need of a kidney […]
CEDARTOWN, Ga. (AP) — Police in Cedartown ordered extra patrols amid fears the Ku Klux Klan would march through the west Georgia city after a recent slaying. Assistant police Chief Jamie Newsome tells CBS Atlanta that police have been out in force this week. Newsome says police wanted to send a message to the community […]
The rapper/actor was the guest of honor at the Butterfly Ball, which serves as a fundraiser for Chrysalis, an organization that helps the homeless gain employment. As part of his support for the organization, the star of “NCIS: Los Angeles” has donated his own designer clothing for those in need. “What’s really cool about it, […]
On Monday, Ochocinco, a former Pro Bowl receiver, signed with the Miami Dolphins four days after being released by the New England Patriots, reports ESPN. “Congrats to Chad,” tweeted his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. “It’s nice to come home.” Even thought the 34-year-old Ochocinco, a Miami native, made the Pro Bowl six times -most recently in […]
A Texas father caught a man sexually assaulting his 4-year-old daughter and punched him in the head repeatedly, killing him, authorities said. The father was casually acquainted with the alleged abuser, said Lavaca County Sheriff Micah Harmon.Neither has been publicly identified. The girl was left inside the family’s house during the social gathering, while other […]
Janet Jackson is stepping out on a limb and has signed up to produce a documentary about the lives of transgender people around the world. Entitled “Truth,” the film includes on-camera interviews and follows the life and struggles of transgender people. Jackson’s goal is to help bring awareness and stop discrimination.“Truth” will be directed by […]
“I’ve been waiting 12 years to say this — ladies and gentlemen, D’Angelo!” Roots drummer Questlove announced to a packed house during the festival’s annual “Superjam.” By the way, former guitarist for The Time, Jesse Johnson, also backed D’Angelo. For those who were there, they saw the artist dually play his keyboard and his guitar […]
The “Good Morning America” anchor announced on the ABC show Monday morning that she has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood and bone marrow disease once known as preleukemia. http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/kwidget/wid/0_xoercqp0/uiconf_id/5590821
Creflo Dollar Jr., founder and senior pastor of the World Changers Church International, was arrested on charges of simple battery Friday in Atlanta. Creflo Dollar Jr., renowned megachurch pastor, was arrested and taken in to Fayette County Jail at about 2 a.m. Friday morning on the simple battery charges, according to WSBTV.com. He was booked, […]
Brea Persley, 13, says that her science teacher told her to “sit your nappy-headed self down” in front of the whole class last week at Inglewood‘s Century Academy of Excellence, KTLA-TV in Los Angeles reports. SEE ALSO: Crazy Birther Founder Orly Taitz Could Finish In Top-Two Primary The teen’s teacher, Kelly Dempsey, called Brea’s family […]