CNN set to interview George Zimmerman
It seems that a week doesn’t go by where Trayvon Martin’s killer isn’t headlining in the media or upsetting people on social media. Today people are riled because CNN will be interviewing …
Trial of Jordan Davis’ killer starts this week
As we remember Trayvon Martin this week let’s spare a thought for the family of the dead teen, Jordan Davis who was shot dead at 17. The man accused of shooting unarmed Jordan is 47-year-old …
Trayvon’s killer should not be allowed to box for money
Had he lived Trayvon Martin would have been 19 today. Trayvon was killed by gun toting neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. As people remember Trayvon and the injustice dished out due to …
Beware email scams and thieves at Christmas
It’s that most wondrous time of the year when wankers find more stupid and wicked ways to perpetuate harm against innocent folks. Christmas time may bring joy to most people’s lives but it is also a …
Usain Bolt gets in the spirit for Oktoberfest in Germany
Usain Bolt took a break from his work commitments to enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. The fastest man in the world decided to dress up for the famous beer festival by wearing lederhosen at the …
New trial for Marissa Alexander
A Florida appeals court is ordering a new trial for a woman sentenced to 20 years to prison after she fired a warning shot at the ceiling during a dispute with her husband. Marissa Alexander, 32, …
When is it the right time to live your life?
We are conditioned from early on that there is a time and place for everything. We go to school, we learn, we leave and get jobs, get married and make babies. That’s the matrix. Anybody who does …
George Zimmerman allegedly threatened his wife with a gun
Trayvon Martin killer, George Zimmerman is back in the news again, this time for threatening his wife with a gun. ABC reports that Shellie Zimmerman called 911 shortly after 2pm today (9 September) …
11-year old genius Carson Huey-You is off to college
Pint sized child prodigy Carson Huey-You will be beginning full-time college courses at Texas Christian University in Dallas where he will be studying to become a quantum physicist. Carson is only …
Jamaica’s drug-testing issues must be investigated says World Anti-Doping Agency
Reports from the Associated Press claim that Jamaica could face a ban from the Olympics if the government don’t respond to accusations from a former insider who alleges drug-testing procedures are …
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become a leading abolitionist. She led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester …
Cross-dressing teen, Dwayne Jones killed by mob
If you were wondering if Jamaica is still the most homophobic country in the world the story of 17-year-old Dwayne Jones should set you straight. On 22 July, gender non-conforming teen Dwayne Jones …
Protests as jury finds George Zimmerman not guilty of Trayvon killing
US neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman who shot dead unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, is now a free man. Protesters have taken to the streets in the US as black community leaders …
Zimmerman’s Jury can choose manslaughter charge
Experts and pundits are speculating that George Zimmerman is likely to walk free. Zimmerman case judge, Debra Nelson, has allowed jurors to consider a lesser charge of manslaughter as well as the main …
Jamaica to ban smoking in public from 15 July
Jamaica is set to become the latest country to impose a public smoking ban. Health Minister Fenton Ferguson announced on Tuesday that smoking will be prohibited in public places beginning 15 July. …
US human trafficking report upgrades Jamaica but blasts Russia and China
An annual US trafficking report has removed Jamaica from the US State Department Trafficking in Persons Tier Two watch list whilst Russia and China are cited as being among the world’s worst …
Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test blown out of proportion says source
Reports of Jamaican superstar Veronica Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test might have been blown way out of proportion, according to the Jamaica Observer. It reports that a well-placed source …
Veronica Campbell-Brown fails dope tests and ban for Dominique Blake
Veronica Campbell-Brown tests positive for banned substance The Jamaican Gleaner reported on Friday that track star Veronica Campbell-Brown has tested positive for a banned substance. According to the …
94-year-old Nelson Mandela seriously ill in hospital
South African former president Nelson Mandela is seriously ill in hospital where he is being treated for a recurrence of a lung infection. The news was announced on the Nelson Mandela website. A …
Doc Brown Rap 101
I’ve watched this video almost a dozen times.But I need to stop now cos, I’m talking in rhymes.Sitting here listening and my head just bops.I look mega stupid, so I really need to stop! …
Truth and lies about poverty
According to the newspaper that should never be named, Mick Philpott is the poster child for people on benefits. This man set fire to his house because his mistress left him. His intention was to …
Snoop Lion talks about ‘Reincarnated,’ changing his name, and smoking weed
Opening in select theaters on 15 March is the new music documentary Reincarnated about Snoop Dogg. The movie follows artist Snoop Dogg as he travels to Jamaica to record his first reggae album, …
Snoop Lion may ditch reggae career
Snoop Lion might return to rap music. The gangsta-rapper – formerly known as Snoop Dogg – claimed to be ‘born again’ back when he announced his Rasta conversion in 2012. He reinvented …
Unity in the community? – We are a long way off
Whilst leaders and regular people in the global black community try to rally black people to come together as one cohesive whole, there are people in the community perpetuating and playing on the …
