Riots over death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri

I understand that people are angry but rioting and destroying property are the last thing that's needed here. It just plays into a narrative of violent young black men and will be used to justify the killing of Michael Brown, SMDH! George Cook AfricanAmericanReports.com

What started as a peaceful prayer vigil Sunday evening to remember a young man gunned down by police, escalated into riots and looting in Ferguson, Missouri.

Angry mobs smashed windows, set fires and looted businesses as a massive showing of police, some wearing riot gear, moved into the area

Civilian & police accounts of Michael Brown's shooting conflict

A friend and witnesses say Missouri teen Michael Brown was unarmed and had his hands in the air when a Ferguson police officer shot and killed him, but of course police dispute that account.

New documentary, 72 Percent focuses on single black mothers.

Baby mamas, single mothers, deadbeat dads, absent fathers: these polarizing terms are commonplace in today's African-American community.

Nearly 72% of black children are born out of wedlock, and most are being raised by single mothers. Why is it that black men continue to neglect their parental responsibilities?

Through the perspective of various experts, 72% looks into the reasoning behind the rise of single mothers in the African-American community. The film investigates the effects that colonization and slavery have had on the black family unit, which was once solid and intact.

72 Percent Trailer (use link at bottom of the post to buy DVD)

Today?s media is inundated with stories of black single mothers, child support cases, and so-called ?welfare queens.? The African-American community at large has clapped back at criticism from Don Lemon, Rush Limbaugh, Fox News reporter Ben Carson, and even Black leaders like Bill Cosby and President Barack Obama. 72% provides a raw and analytical view of the media?s portrayal of this phenomenon in regards to African-American households.

Single black mothers chime in to tell their stories from their vantage point. Cameras follow one single mother of three as she changes hats from full-time employee to full-time caretaker in order to provide and care for her children on her own. 72% leaves no rock left unturned as it seeks to expose this issue from all perspectives and compel viewers to reconstruct the African American family from the ground up.

Johnasha Edwards of the Bronx NY is missing!

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IF YOU SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING LET THE FAMILY KNOW 3478473826 or Call the NYPD at (718) 794-2300.

Is it too risky for NBA players to play on their national team?

I've sure by now that all basketball fans have seen the season ending injury suffered by Paul George during a scrimmage between squads from the US Team. Until now a serious season ending injury for a player representing their country had been a "what if", now it's a reality. Some owners like Marc Cuban have been vocal in not wanting to have their players play for the national team. Some players opt out for safety reasons or just to rest up after a long season. Other players feel that it's an honor and can't wait to represent their country. My question to you all is should players suit up for their national team and risk injury?