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Rwanda: Dr. Léopold Munyakazi to be deported Friday, 11.13.2015

I'm sad to report that Dr. Léopold Munyakazi will be deported to Rwanda today, 11.13.2015. What a disgrace for the USA and its Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. This gentle French professor...

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Florida Officer Who Killed Corey Jones Stranded Motorist Fired

The police officer responsible for killing Corey Jones was fired this week. While some justice has been served, should there be additional steps to punish officer Raja?The Palm Beach Gardens police...

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Hateful Speech is "Anathema to Our Values" -- CUNY Chancellor Milliken

Chancellor James B. MillikenThe City University of New York (CUNY) is “a place of inclusion, not exclusion. Especially at a time when there is so much emotionally-charged debate around the country and...

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U.S. Ready To Provide "Whatever Assistance" France Needs -- Obama

President ObamaI just want to make a few brief comments about the attacks across Paris tonight. Once again, we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians.  This is an attack not just...

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China’s air pollution kills 4,000 people per day

According to a recent study by Berkeley Earth, 4,000 people die every day due to the air pollution in China.The study states that “air pollution is a problem for much of the developing world and is...

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For the GOP, old is the new new

Netflix has a popular TV show called “Orange is the New Black.” Have you seen the Republican Party’s new TV show this fall? It’s something I call “Old Is the New New.” And unlike “Orange is the New...

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Attack at Paris's Bataclan: "two or three men began shooting blindly at crowd"

Like most Friday nights, especially those with a “special event”, the Bataclan nightclub and concert hall near Paris’s Place de la République was heaving.More than 1,000 fans had gathered at this...

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U.S. Veterans Have Earned Our Gratitude And Support -- Obama

[Weekly Address]Hi, everybody.  This week, America came together to salute our veterans– to express our appreciation to all who served so that we might live free.  But our gratitude should extend...

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Illinois Woman Becomes Internet Celebrity-- Read a Book During Trump Campaign...

Johari Osayi IdusuyiJohari Osayi Idusuyi, a student at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, said she brought a copy of “Citizen,” an award-winning book on everyday racism by Claudia Rankine,...

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Tremendous Pressure on Alvarez As Mexican Star Challenges Cotto

Cotto has fought more bigger name fighters--will his savvy lead to victory over young challenger?[BoxingGlove Notes]The clock goes “Tick-Tock” like that old TV Game show “Beat the Clock”, for the 2...

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Fitness: Hip-Hop Yoga Comes to Jamaica, Queens

[Fitness] Certified Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor Aly Bey will be bringing his popular Hip-Hop Yoga- Beginner Course to the WAFDC conveniently located at: 114-36 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica,...

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Hiring: GRAYLINE "CitySightSeeing" New York is hiring

[Job Advertisement]GRAYLINE "CitySightSeeing" New York is hiring.Now Hiring Ticket Agents. Top Pay*Immediate Interviews. Immediate Hires*Be involved in the world's leading tourist attraction -- New...

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Alvin Ailey Kicks Off Season December 2 With Gala Revelations

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey's Revelations. Photo by Gert Krautbauer On December 2nd, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will kick off a five-week holiday season with a...

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Brazil Extends Legal Permanent Residency To 43,781 Haitians

The Brazilian government announced on Wednesday the extension of legal permanent residence to 43,781 Haitian immigrants who have entered the South American nation over the past five years.The “joint...

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The Paris Attack: Can Any Serious Solution Ignore History?

President Francois Hollande vows "merciless" retribution Paris is burning. Not literally – not yet, anyway – but the city is living in fear of more jihadist attacks and facing an uncertain future....

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NCAA, NBA & NFL: Comfort Zone Beware!

Not only am I an avid sports fan, I long ago acknowledged being intrigued by the role sports entertainment plays in our society.  While casually enjoying a game, it is rather easy to find oneself...

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Why The West Imposed Gen. Museveni On Uganda And Will Sustain Him

Gen. Museveni with then President Bush-- Writer says West imposed him on Uganda As Uganda’s independence approached, British authorities were eager to suppress the leadership of Uganda National...

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Funeral Services Today: Brother Sekou Osei

[Community Announcement] Passings: Brother Sekou OseiOn behalf of Guerrilla Journalism workshop Milton Allimadi wishes to convey the sad news from Nana Ama Tanks about the passing of our colleague,...

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The Late Shirley Chisholm And 16 Others Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

 Shirley Chisholm President Barack Obama has named seventeen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to...

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ISIS Is Not And Will Never Be True Islam -- Prof Khan

Amjad Mahmood KhanA law professor at UCLA, Mr. Amjad Mahmood Khan has decried the popular perception in today’s 24 hours news cycle and social media that associate Islam with acts of terrorism.These...

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