9-11-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are commemorating 9/11 with somber tributes, volunteer projects and a new monument to victims, after a year when two attacks demonstrated the enduring threat of terrorism in the nation’s biggest city. Thousands of 9/11 victims’ relatives, survivors, rescuers and others are expected at Tuesday’s anniversary ceremony…… MORE
9-10-19-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- UPDATE 09/10/18 1:00 CST The case against a white Dallas police officer who shot and killed a black neighbor in the neighbor’s home will be presented to a grand jury, which could decide on more serious charges than manslaughter, the district attorney overseeing the case said Monday. UPDATE: Dallas Mayor Mike…… MORE
9-6-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- BOSTON (AP) — The black Boston city councilor whose upset primary win over a 10-term congressman stunned Massachusetts’ political establishment called her victory “surreal” Wednesday and said the wave of inclusiveness sweeping the nation is the best way to counter President Donald Trump. Ayanna Pressley told cheering supporters she’s thrilled and…… MORE
9-5-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests among NFL players of police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues. The deal unveiled by Nike…… MORE
9-4-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The man who could become Florida’s first black governor on Sunday called on his opponent to refrain from name-calling and to focus on the issues. Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for governor, was asked about comments Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis made after Tuesday’s primary.…… MORE
8-29-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- PHOENIX (AP) — Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum upset a crowded field of well-funded candidates in Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday, a step away from becoming the state’s first black governor. His surprise victory sets up a November showdown with Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis, a favorite of President Donald Trump. Gillum’s victory…… MORE
8-28-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Tennessee authorities have had John Carothers in custody for months. He was charged with murder for burning a black man alive, but investigators were having trouble coming up with a motive. According to News Channel 5, deputies intercepted a letter from Carothers to a white supremacist group and found a motive, Carothers…… MORE
8-27-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- African-American leaders sent condolences to the family of Sen. John McCain, who leaves a mixed legacy with the Black community. McCain succumbed on Saturday to his battle against brain cancer. The lawmaker and Vietnam War hero, who ran twice for U.S. president, died at his home in Arizona at age 81.…… MORE
8-24-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain, the six-term Arizona senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee, has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for his brain cancer, his family said Friday. In a statement, the family said McCain has surpassed expectations for survival, but “the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age…… MORE
8-23-18-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- Pursuing higher learning can cost a lot. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, however, have succeeded at staying below the national average when it comes to tuition. The typical cost of attending a private university was $34,740 for the 2017-18 academic year, according to College Data. Costs added up to $9,970 for state residents…… MORE
Rick Ross wasn’t going to sit back and let Drake talk bad about him. After Drizzy dissed Rozay in “Push Ups” on Saturday, Ross quickly dropped a track titled “Champagne Moments.” Drake attacked Ross for almost being 50 years old and getting involved in beef. Drake also said that all of Ross’ hits were because…
Despite the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announcing that the Fan Vote was to run through April 26th, the last day to cast your ballot was April 15th. Unless Peter Frampton and Foreigner have a huge surge, then it looks as though the Dave Matthews Band will be the fan favorite with either Frampton…
Yung Miami is denying claims she received a monthly allowance from Diddy and that she helped deliver him “pink cocaine” — and she has receipts to prove it. This is the first time the City Girls rapper has addressed the allegations made against herself and ex Sean “Diddy” Combs. She responded to the claims made…
Latto was big-timing on social media, and a fan called her out for it. Latto posted on X, “My fav thing about being rich is going out to eat damn near every day & ordering wtvr tf I got a taste for.” The fan replied, “Not rn Latto. Pls. It’s rent szn.” After realizing there…