Well, we’ve reached the end of yet another week, and while we’re a little bit sad today is officially the last day of summer, we’re buoyed by the fact that our sisters across the globe are getting it in and making great strides in every aspect of society. While most media outlets don’t take the…
Chris Lighty, Manager of Hip-Hop Stars, Dies at 44 – Our hearts and prayers go out to Lighty and his family. He was a pioneer and most certainly will be missed. {NY Times} South Africa Charges Miners With Murder – Weeks after South African police shot and killed 34 miners during a labor strike, the…
Today we celebrate the life of Michael Joseph Jackson. It seems crazy that he’s dead, but his music will always live on! Prince, Paris Jackson in Gary to mark pop star’s birthday – Glad they’re going back to Gary to celebrate their pop. {Fox News} Fla. appeals court orders new judge for Zimmerman trial –…
No warm-up today, it’s hot enough outside! Here are a few things we didn’t cover today, but totally thought you should know. Boehner Says Out Loud He Hopes Blacks and Latinos ‘Won’t Show Up’ This Election – I’m glad they’re not even pretending anymore. {Yahoo} Reagan Gomez Debuts Her New Webseries “Almost Home” + Trey…
It’s Monday and I don’t want to waste any time. So here are a few things we didn’t cover, but totally thought you should know. Tropical Storm Gains Strength Moving Toward Coast – Our thoughts are with our Clutchettes & Gents in the path of Hurricane Issac. Stay safe out there! {NY Times} Nicole “Hoopz”…
We’ve finally made it to Friday; let’s celebrate! But first, check out a few things we didn’t talk about but totally thought you should know. Fear of a Black President – If you haven’t read Ta-Nehisi Coates’ essay for The Atlantic you need it. It’s AMAZING. {The Atlantic} USHER RAYMOND’S EX-WIFE LOSES CUSTODY WAR –…
Did you know today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition? Me either. Here are a few more things we didn’t talk about today, but thought you should know. Rodney King death ruled accidental – The coroner’s office ruled King’s death accidental but found several illegal drugs in his…
Another busy day around these parts, Clutchettes. Here are a few things we didn’t cover today, but thought you should know. Why do African presidents keep dying? – Five leaders of African nations have died in the past years…what’s up with that? {Daily Maverick} Pearl Cleage, Ayoka Chenzira Talk Their New Partnership That Will Bring…
Here are a few things we didn’t cover today, but thought you should know. Akin rebuffs Romney, Republican, calls to quit Senate race – So, looks like Congressman Legitimate Rape is staying in the race? Hopefully voters will find him unworthy for the Senate. {Reuters} GOP lawmaker: Virtually impossible to get AIDS through heterosexual sex…
Republican Source: Akin Moving To Withdraw – Looks like Mr. “Legitimate Rape” is getting out of the race. Good idea. {Buzzfeed} Somalia Olympic runner ‘drowns trying to reach Europe’ – Wow…just wow. {the BBC} Shooting of handcuffed Chavis Carter ruled suicide – This still sounds so wrong on every level. {Jet} Solange Knowles Shows Off…
