In one of the most drastic revisions of airline rules since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, federal officials and Transportation Safety Administration released...
After being captured on audio last month making what many considered to be a rather lewd remark to a high schooler during a committee hearing, Connecticut State Representative Ernest Hewett (pictured) now says he has no use for female interns, reports the Huffington Post[1]. On Feb. 20 at an appropriations committee hearing at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, a 17-year-old female high school senior took the floor to reveal how the center had helped her overcome a snake phobia. After listening to the youth recount how she would also like to see other people overcome their fear of snakes, Hewett responded with, “If you’re bashful, I got a snake sitting under my desk here,” Hewett laughingly commented. Not only did the politico get a chuckle out of his comment but so did committee members. Hewett, who emphatically apologized to the female high school student he made the remark to, was later crucified in the media for his comment which many considered to be suggestive. As a ...
Appearing on the season premiere episode of Iyanla Vanzant’s ‘Fix My Life,’ Yonkers rapper, DMX, born Earl Simmons, exploded at the motivation guru, telling her in so many words to get her life. Vanzant, well known for asking searching, difficult questions of those who come to her for help, was unprepared for “The Dog” to bark. But when he did, she had no problem giving it right back to him. “Shut the f*** up, man!” DMX screamed at Vanzant. “I’m not intimidated by you,” she returned calmly. “You ain’t got to be intimidated, just stop running your mouth!” Tell Iyanla to stop talking? He must not have gotten the memo that that was a no-no. See more of the promotional clip below: DMX — who has been in and out of jail for years, while battling a crippling drug addiction — also appeared on the reality show “Couples Therapy” with ex-wife, author Tashera Simmons. The second series of “Iyanla: Fix My Life” premieres Saturday, April 13 at 9PM EST. <
Marco McMillian (right) had everything going for him. Only 33-years-old, McMillian was a contender for the top office in his hometown of Clarksdale, Miss., a Delta city known as the birthplace of the blues. Though local reports suggest that a misread sexual advance or a possible romance between two gay lovers gone awry may have lead to the death of a rising political star. McMillian, an openly gay man, was hoping to win the mayoral race in his hometown this year. Had he done so, he would have become the first openly gay politician to be elected to any office in the state of Mississippi. But he was found dead last week on Fe. 27. McMillian’s body was found burned and beaten, according to his family[2]. Someone then dumped his remains near the Mississippi River.
NewsOne honors GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS HERE.[1] Reuben Jones Place of Residence: Philadelphia Why He’s a Game Changer: Jones was in prison serving a 15-year sentence when he fought for and won custody of his son. When he got out of prison, he started Frontline Dads because he knew how important it was for men to take responsibility for their children. “Many times men will say it’s too late to be a Father to their children. Well, it’s never too late. No matter what, every child, every human being wants to be connected to where they came from,” Jones told The Examiner. Frontline Dads helps men develop communication skills to better guide their children. The group is also targeting young kids who are on the verge of getting in trouble. The goal is to keep those young people from becoming involved with the criminal justice system. And ...
