President Obama to Commute More Drug Sentences
Wall Street Journal (by Andrew Grossman)—The Obama administration is moving toward commuting sentences for more nonviolent drug offenders serving long prison terms, in an effort to reduce racial disparities in criminal sentencing and tame the growing federal prison budget. The decision opens the door for thousands of offenders to apply to get out of jail […]
The Delta Research and Educational Foundation Names Patricia Watkins Lattimore as New CEO
Washington, DC – The board of directors of the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is pleased to announce the selection of Patricia Watkins Lattimore as its chief executive officer (CEO). Ms. Lattimore assumed the mantle of CEO effective January 6, 2014. During the past year, she served as interim director. As the CEO, she […]
The Cat is not Enough – by Lucius Gantt
The Gantt Report – I want to thank all of the fans, followers, supporters and readers of The Gantt Report but I want you to know that I didn’t start my media career as an editorial columnist. I began my career long, long ago in the Production Department at WSB-TV, a prominent Atlanta television station. […]
National Radio Personality, Mother Love, Calls for Day of Love Honoring First Lady Obama
Los Angeles, CA. LA Talk Radio host and media personality Mother Love is calling for a National Day of Love honoring First Lady Obama on her 50th birthday January 17th 2014. Women are asked to wear black and pearls on that day as a sign of appreciation for Mrs. Obama and all of her humanitarian […]
R&B/Hip Hop Artist Erika Kayne Discusses Being Locked Behind Bars in New PSA “Think Before You Act”
Cleveland, OH – Although the incarceration of celebrities like Lil Kim, Da Brat, DMX, Lindsay Lohan, and a host of others, have made “serving time” acceptable in today’s culture, formerly incarcerated R&B/Hip Hop songstress, Erika Kayne, is determined to make sure young people know the real deal about the conditions in prison and don’t get […]
President Obama Endorses Mayor Mitch Landrieu for Re-election
New Orleans, LA – President Barack Obama recently endorsed Mayor Mitch Landrieu for reelection, applauding his efforts uniting New Orleans and progress moving the city forward. President Obama said, “New Orleans has always been a city of bold, resilient forward-looking people who believe in a brighter future and are committed to doing their part to […]