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A freelancer writer who is currently working on her first novel, a mystery set in the hills of Montego Bay, Jamaica. Visit: blackpoliticalthought.blogspot.com.
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BSM, MBA degrees in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, Undergraduate Journalism studies at Ohio University.
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Ty Dolls has released its Sasha and Malia dolls, but the company has maintained that the names are not of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's children.
Ann Coulter has struck again and this time she is coming under fire for her inflammatory comments.
Pope Benedict has joined the fray and have given his position on homosexuality. He, however, insulted the millions of decent gays and lesbians by his comparison.
Another person with access to schools has molested yet another child. Ms. Tuckruskye has been accused of this before.
The wealthy may have just received a lifeline from a federal judge to recover some of their money. The federal government is only too eager to help the wealthiest, but seemingly turns its back on the struggling homeowners stay in their homes.
Russian president Vladimir Putin wants to outfit his dog with a GPS so that he will know exactly where his dog is at all times.
Colorado city councilwoman Sandra Tucker has resigned over a racist email that was posted on a community website. She refused to remove the email, saying that it was a joke, but chose to resign instead.
It is time for us to save our teenagers and young people. Youth violence has been on the rise at an alarmingly high rate in since 1999, when we had the Columbine High School massacre. We have to stem this wave of destruction.
Mike Jones, the former male prostitute who "outed" Reverend Ted Haggard, has said that he had a sexual encounter with Larry Craig between late 2004 and early 2005.
Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor was gunned down in his home by four thugs who targeted him because of his wealth. They, too, are African Americans who are guilty of the growing wave of black-on-black crime in the U.S.A.
The hypocrisy in the pulpit continues as Richard Roberts resigns his position as president of Oral Roberts University effective immediately. The embattled son of founder, Oral Roberts has received a "no confidence" vote from professors at the university.
Archbishop Earl Paulk Jr. is in the news ago for sexual misconduct that has dogged him ministry for years. The latest scandal is that his nephew, D. E. Paulk, is really his son.
Tawana Brawley is back in the news again, somewhat indirectly. Her mother is petitioning New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and Attorney General Cuomo to grant her amnesty for an outstanding arrest warrant against her.
Australia-based recruitment firm Westaff seems to have a problem with the Santas they train saying "ho, ho, ho" because it could scare children and be derogatory to women.
Dr. Donda West, the mother of hip-hop star Kanye West has passed away. The family has asked for privacy while it grieves, but media reports have said she died while undergoing cosmetic surgery.
Senator Grassley has launched a probe into the six television ministries over their lavish lifestyles and spending. He has said that his concerns lies in tax matters.
The recent accusations of sexual assault by a school matron at Oprah Winfrey's academy in South Africa has turned the spotlight on a growing epidemic.
Dwayne "Dog" Chapman, bounty hunter, is the latest "celebrity" to use the N-word. It has been reported that A&E which airs his show has halted production pending an investigation.
President Bush has requested an additional $42 billion for the wars. He should not be given a rubber stamp to do as he pleases. The war in Iraq has been a travesty and has put our soldiers in harm's way for far too long.
Rudy Giuliani should not be the next Republican presidential nominee for a plethora of reasons. He fostered a climate of racial profiling and police brutality during his tenure as Mayor of NYC.
Juanita Bynum has declared herself the new face of the battered woman. It seems to me that she is in it for the money. Domestic violence is a very serious problem and should not be taken lightly by anyone.
South African reggae superstar Lucky Dube was murdered by carjackers in his native South Africa. Crime is such a pervasive problem that many are concerned about the 2010 Soccer World Cup to be held there.
The rise in gang-related killings in Jamaica is on the rise and it is absolutely vital that the new Prime Minister Bruce Golding make this a priority. Innocent people are losing their lives everyday.
The gangs in the urban areas of Jamaica have become a real problem for residents. The killings are becoming more heinous and sometimes involve babies, women and children as victims.
The saga of the Jena Six continues with Mychal Bell being ordered back to jail on charges that he violated his probation. This time, he will have to serve 18 months in prison.
Alpharetta, a suburb of Atlanta, has always been considered one of the best places to reside in the metropolitan area. It is home to the affluent and famous. It is a very diverse city with all the amenities one can possibly ask for, but now racism....
There is a scandal brewing at Oral Roberts University that could rock the very core of its existence. This could also have a devastating effect on Oral Roberts Ministries and the gospel of prosperity that some many ministries preach.
Marion Jones has repeatedly denied using performance-enhancing drugs and was adamant against being associated with BALCO. Marion Jones could have been such a great role model for some many children who aspire to become athletes one day.
I was surprised the learn how rampant sex trafficking is in Jamaica. As a child growing up in Montego Bay, sex was something rarely discussed, let allow sex trafficking.
The Jamaican political landscape has changed tremendously in the last 18 years since the Peoples National Party took governance of the island.
Patti Labelle's careers spans many years and the singer has proven herself to be second to none, in terms of her vocal range and her presence on the music scene. Are we two-faced in accepting her as a gospel singer, who has always sung secular music?
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