RACE is Not Always The CASE

     The recent news has been that blacks are having a tough time compared to whites in the workplace, both for low-skilled black males and for those with a college degree.  I agree. ...
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RACE is Not Always The CASE

     The recent news has been that blacks are having a tough time compared to whites in the workplace, both for low-skilled black males and for those with a college degree.  I agree. ...

Father Kills 15 Year Old Son: Jamar Pinkey Accused of Killing Son

In a tragic story, a Chicago father is accused of killing his 15-year-old son. Jamar Pinkney Sr. allegedly killed his son Jamar Pinkney Jr. after the son admitted to molesting his 3-year-old half-sister. Jamar Pinkney Sr. reportedly shot his son in the back of the head after...

A City in Despair: Detroit Cannot Even Bury Its Dead

This is the scenario: a major US city whose economic underpinnings have virtually died, which cannot now bury its dead. For Detroit, a very pathetic fall from the powerhouse Detroit once was that spewed out guns,...

Depressed Detroit: The Sale of the Pontiac Silverdome

I was living in Detroit in the 1970s when the Pontiac Silverdome was built, having moved there from California. The Silverdome was welcomed as a real shot in the arm to Detroit's economic morale as well as a fabulous athletic venue. How sad to see the facility being sold at...

From Troubadour21: Behind The Lens With David Pizzoferato

Any one of us has the ability to pick up a camera and take a photograph. Then there are those who can pick up a camera and deliver stunning, articulate renderings. David Pizzoferrato is just that kind of Photographer.I met David recently in St. Johns Michigan. We both...

From Troubadour21: Book review of Jean Elster's, Who's Jim Hines?

I had the opportunity to meet this author and receive a copy of her latest award winning book entitled, Who’s Jim Hines? This story takes place in Detroit, Michigan during the height of the Depression. Douglas Ford Junior is a twelve year old African American boy growing up...

From Troubadour21:Shantel Bolks, A Drifter at Heart

When T21 comes across a talent, whether it is a poet, artist, or musician, we feel it is our duty to share these amazing talents with our readers. Shantel Bolks is just that type of talent. The eighteen year old musician and singer/songwriter recently played a concert at...

Magna purchase of Opel cancelled, GM shocks Germany

As part of General Motor's restructure plan, the troubled Auto Manufacturer had concluded a deal with Magna, a Canadian Company, to sell it's European assets, Opel and Vauxhall to Magna and Russia's Sherbank....

Behind the Brush, The Art and Passion of Michael Indorato

Michael Indorato is an artist from Paramus New Jersey whose art I have seen posted on the social networking site, ”Facebook.” When one views Michael’s work, they are taken to another beautiful world, filled with the images of this artist’s imagination. You know you...

Julie M. Tate's, Rough Chronicles of a Bi-Polar Romance

In her poem “Victory” Julie M. Tate writes, “I am the last drop of water in the Bermuda triangle.” Her newest chapbook, The Rough Chronicles of Bi-Polar Romance snatches the reader from a safe and mundane existence. They are caught up in the whirlwind of her...

Book Review Constance Stadler’s, Rummaging in the Attic

Constance Stadler’s latest collection of works is rendered with a silken touch. Her words and thoughts are revealed in a poetic mastery that can only be penned by this magnificent poet. Her articulation of words and verse remind me of an explorer, searching out and finding...

Mourners call for investigation into slain Muslim leader's death

Over 1,000  have attended services for slain Detroit Muslim leader,  gunned down by FBI agents Friday. The service for Luqman Ameen Abdullah,  was called " a solemn,  sacred,  and...

Were FBI claims in Detroit justified?

A 53 year old man shot dead by FBI agents on Wednesday night is being described as a mainstream,  law-abiding Mosque leader,  with no anti-American sentiment and no terrorist plans.   The man's son...

Talk radio reports Godaddy registers fraudulent WHOis information

How easy it is for organizations potentially involved in criminal activity to register domain names for unlawful purposes?  Just go ask GoDaddy.  Genesmedia.com is registered with GoDaddy.  But, when we checked, only the email 'info@genesmedia.com' was actually...

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