Black News Updates

The Skanner News Update April 19, 2012

2012-04-19

Foreclosure ... Financial ... Furlough Read the complete article

Lawsuit Claims 'Bachelor' Show Discriminates Against Blacks

Suit points out there have been 23 seasons and not a single person of color in central role

2012-04-18

Sheila Burke The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Two black men are taking "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" to court with a lawsuit that claims the reality shows are blocking contestants of color from starring roles. Read the complete article

The Skanner News Update April 16, 2012

2012-04-16

Vote, Endorsements, Schools, Gage Read the complete article

Solo Chicago Show for Artist Rashid Johnson

His pieces are made from everyday objects and explore larger issues of Black identity

2012-04-16

Caryn Rousseau The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- For more than a decade, contemporary artist Rashid Johnson has worked almost under the radar, turning out work presented at museums and coveted by collectors around the world. Read the complete article

The Skanner News Update April 12, 2012

The Skanner News Endorses Amanda Fritz

2012-04-12

She's not really a politician but her unrelenting dedication to the city is unmatched Read the complete article

'Simpsons' Creator: Oregon Town Inspired Springfield

Matt Groening tells Smithsonian magazine the idea to recognize his home state came to him as a youth

2012-04-11

Nigel Duara The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) -- The Springfield that exists in the mind of Matt Groening is a kind of American everything - hick pit stop, rosy-cheeked Rockwellian font of family values, cesspool of corruption, ethnic melting pot, boomtown gone to rust. Read the complete article

The Skanner News Update April 9, 2012

2012-04-09

 Trayvon -- POIC -- Jobfair -- Renters Read the complete article

Warm and Fuzzy T. Rex? New Evidence Surprises

The infamous dinosaur’s fierceness may have been complemented by feathers

2012-04-08

Alicia Chang AP Science Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The discovery of a giant meat-eating dinosaur sporting a downy coat has some scientists reimagining the look of Tyrannosaurus rex. Read the complete article

At 95, Oldest Clown Keeps the Smiles Coming

Montana’s “Creeky” Creekmore was recently honored by Guinness World Records

2012-04-07

Matthew Brown The Associated Press

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) -- Floyd "Creeky" Creekmore is one of the quieter acts in the circus, his larger-than-life clown shoes shuffling methodically as he works the crowd, igniting surprised giggles and slack-jawed wonder from children that look up to encounter Creekmore's wrinkled eyes smiling through thick makeup. Read the complete article

Sarah Palin to Co-Host NBC's 'Today' on Tuesday

2012-04-02

NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC's "Today" show is bringing Sarah Palin on board as a co-host - for one morning, this Tuesday. Read the complete article