Columbus Jones A Youngstown, OH man was sentenced to 92 years in prison for his role in the shooting death of a Youngstown State University student. Columbus Jones, 23, was charged with murder and 11 counts of felonious assault after he allegedly shot 25-year-old Jamail Johnson in the back. Jones was found guilty of murder,… Continue reading Youngstown Man Sentenced to 92 Years in Prison for Shooting Death of Omega Psi Phi Member
Month: August 2012
Paul Ryan’s African American College Sweetheart Speaks Out
Paul Ryan and his African-American college sweetheart Deneeta Pope met when they were college students at Miami University at Oxford. Pope, 40, spoke exclusively to the Daily Mail and had nothing, but kind words for the GOP’s vice presidential candidate. “Paul is a very nice guy, a kind guy and a family guy,” said Pope… Continue reading Paul Ryan’s African American College Sweetheart Speaks Out
Harvard University Investigates Cheating Plot in Government Class
Harvard University is investigating an alleged cheating scheme in an undergraduate class where students may have plagiarized or “inappropriately collaborated” on their final take-home exams, CNN reports. Students in the Harvard course “Government 1310: Introduction to Congress” were interviewed by the university’s administrative board, which enforces academic regulations. The course’s professor notified the board after… Continue reading Harvard University Investigates Cheating Plot in Government Class
Clark Atlanta University’s ‘Mighty Marching Panthers’ Suspended Amid Hazing Investigation
Clark Atlanta University suspended its marching band for suspicion of hazing, according to a statement released Thursday by the university. The university suspended performances of its “Mighty Marching Panthers” Marching Band in “light of an allegation regarding the possibility of hazing within ranks. There is, however, no immediate evidence of hazing or any other foul… Continue reading Clark Atlanta University’s ‘Mighty Marching Panthers’ Suspended Amid Hazing Investigation
Informant Leads Police to Black Fraternity Hazing Ritual at University of Virginia
A fraternity at University of Virginia is under investigation for allegedly hazing pledges, according to Daily Progress. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., a historically black fraternity founded at Howard University, reportedly engaged in hazing rituals during the summer break. One pledge may have suffered broken ribs, according to a search warrant filed Wednesday in Charlottesville… Continue reading Informant Leads Police to Black Fraternity Hazing Ritual at University of Virginia
Comedian D.L. Hughley Witnessed Sexual Assault as an Adolescent
Renowned comedian D.L. Hughley revealed a startling incident from his past in a blog post submitted to the Huffington Post. Hughley doesn’t agree with congressman Todd Akin’s views on abortion. Akin, a pro-life advocate, made a controversial statement saying women who are victims of a so-called “legitimate rape” rarely get pregnant. Akin has since apologized… Continue reading Comedian D.L. Hughley Witnessed Sexual Assault as an Adolescent
Attorney Alleges ATU Kappa Alpha Psi Hazing Victim Sustained Injuries During Football Practice
Deshawn Scoggins An attorney representing three Arkansas Tech University students charged with hazing alleges the victim sustained his injuries during football practice, according to the Courier News. Attorney Marion Humphrey’s clients are charged with battery in a hazing incident that landed ATU student Deshawn Scoggins in the hospital in critical condition for three weeks. Humphrey… Continue reading Attorney Alleges ATU Kappa Alpha Psi Hazing Victim Sustained Injuries During Football Practice
Two RNC Attendees Throw Nuts at a Black Camerawoman and Call Her an ‘Animal’
Two attendees at the Republican National Convention were kicked after exhibiting acts of racism toward an African-American CNN camerawoman, CNN reports. The suspects threw nuts at the CNN camerawoman and said, “This is how we feed animals,” according to CNN. Police and security removed the two people from the Tampa Bay Times Forum. RNC released… Continue reading Two RNC Attendees Throw Nuts at a Black Camerawoman and Call Her an ‘Animal’
Suspended Fraternity files $10 Million Lawsuit against Miami University
A fraternity is suing Miami University for $10 Million for a wrongful suspension, according to The Associated Press. Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, founded on the university’s campus on March 17, 1906, was suspended after the fraternity engaged in a fireworks battle with fellow fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon on Aug. 19. Police also discovered marijuana on… Continue reading Suspended Fraternity files $10 Million Lawsuit against Miami University
Spike Lee: ‘This Generation Doesn’t Go To Church Anymore’
Spike Lee sat down with Rolling Out to discuss the role of the Church in his new film Red Hook Summer. Lee’s film includes powerful scenes that take place in the Church. The scenes were so powerful that his actors caught the “Holy Ghost” during filming. The church scenes, Lee said, took on a life… Continue reading Spike Lee: ‘This Generation Doesn’t Go To Church Anymore’