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  • Whatever Means Necessary?

    U.S. Senate-designate Roland Burris goes on Face the Nation and almost blows his cover as a kindly black Santa Claus--all parties involved are looking for a resolution, but he's not a U.S. Senator just yet.

  • Madea's Bustin' Out -- Again!

    Word on the street -- at least, the street The Buzz lives on -- is that Tyler Perry is coming out with a new movie. "Madea Goes to Jail" is scheduled to open on February 20th. Be sure to expect Perry's very own brand of moviemaking; preaching paired with slapstick comedy. Just one request, though: Please Mr. Perry, don't do us like "Daddy's Little Girls."

  • Ben’s Chili Bowl Welcomes Obama

    With a half-smoke and some chili, Barack Obama receives an official welcome to Washington from the D.C. staple. The president-elect joins the ranks of Bill Cosby, Chris Tucker and Bono as fans of the diner.

  • New Study Substantiates West's Claim

    After the natural and government disaster--Hurricane Katrina--Kanye West made the claim that "George Bush doesn't care about black people." Today, a new study by professors at Northeastern University reports that murders of black teens has risen by 39% since 2000-01. Now, Buzz isn't saying that Dubbya did this himself. But, I am saying that the report signifies a likely breakdown in leadership that idicates a lack of concern for African Americans.

  • U.S. Secret Service, Take Notes!

    Two major world figures were attacked recently: President Bush and Pope Benedict XVI. The U.S. President and the Pope are famous for the security that surrounds each person 24/7. While neither were injured in the recent attempts, W's detail was breached more successfully.  

  • Eartha Kitt Dies at 81

    An unexpected loss during the holidays. The Root is saddened to report that Eartha Kitt, legendary songstress, actress and dancer died on Christmas Day. Kitt, 81, died of colon cancer in Connecticut. That sultry voice and dynamic personality will surely be missed.

  • Paying Respect

    Each year, Newsweek pays homage to those who we have lost in the past year. Buzz would like to echo our partners at Newsweek and take some time out to remember some of our memorable friends lost this past year.

  • At Least the Dollar is Helping Someone

    To most Americans (i.e. not Bernie Madoff, AIG execs., etc) the dwindling value of the dollar has been nerve-racking, to say the least. It has also had an impact internationally. The BBC reported one country, in which, the dollar might actually be helpful.

  • UK to Pull Troops From Iraq

    UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown teamed up with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki to announce the withdrawal of British troops by July 2009. Amidst some criticism from British conservatives, Brown reports that his troops have completed their job. When I saw this on BBC, I wondered: "Where is the 'Mission Accomplished' banner? Why isn't he on an aircraft carrier? And Why isn't Brown dressed like GI Joe?"

  • Why Don't We Throw Shoes at People?

    After an Iraqi journalist pelted a shoe at President Bush in a press conference yesterday, the New York Times reports that "Hitting someone with a shoe is a strong insult in Iraq. It means the person is as low as the dirt underneath the sole of a shoe." My question is: Why is the first time someone tried to hit Bush with a shoe?