Police Brutality Ruled Out,Teen Choked Herself In Patrol Car
Family and friends immediately assumed police brutality is what caused 18-year-old Tanisha Williams to end up in a coma after her arrest by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. To put the rumors to rest, a shocking video was released to the media showing the teen choking herself with a seat belt.
The Celebration of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration honoring African-American heritage and culture. As African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to…
The Army Should Be Charged with Killing U.S. Army Private LaVena Lynn Johnson
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Private LaVena Lynn Johnson killed herself on July 19, 2005, eight days before her twentieth birthday.
“I’m Black and I Refuse To Date My Race”
Did you catch the controversial episode on Dr. Drew’s “Life Changers”?
Police Search for Missing Arizona Girl Jhessye Shockley
Police are looking for a 5-year-old girl who believe has been kidnapped. Jahessye (pronouced JES-ee) Shockley was last seen on October 11, 2011 with her older siblings while her mother went out to make errands.
Documentary: ‘Dear Daddy’ Looks at Father-Less Young Women
I’m a daddy’s girl and I couldn’t imagine life without my father now as an adult and even when I was a child. Growing up I realized that my reality was not a reality in everyone’s home. Not every girl experienced being ‘daddy’s little girl’.
Local – Community Forum Held In Efforts to Fight Against Violence in Local Community
The residents and community leaders came out on a positive note to fight for change in the community. The STOP (Standing Together On Positive Change) Community Forum was held in efforts to take strides to stopping the surge of violence plaguing the Asbury Park and bordering Neptune community.
How To Take Back Your Community? It Starts With Mentality!
Although we have come a long way for fighting for equal rights for all, we are still fighting on the home front to save our communities that are in danger from the influx of drugs, gangs, and violence.
Local : Asbury Park-Neptune NAACP 4th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner
The Asbury Park-Neptune NAACP is a long-standing civil rights organization in their community; the branch established 1927. It is with great pleasure they announce their 4th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner Dance that will…
