The LA Times reported today that compared to proportions from other school districts across the country, black students at LAUSD are suspended far more often. Reporter Howard Blume notes that in the 2009-2010 school year -- the most recent year for which statistics are available -- 9% of LAUSD students were black, but they accounted for 26% of overall suspensions. more ›

Before radio shock jocks John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou returned to the airwaves Monday afternoon following a brief suspension, the duo and members of KFI management met with black leaders to discuss the need for more diversity at the station. Additionally, a quasi-apology for calling the late Whitney Houston a "crack ho," which spurred Monday's meeting, was caught on video. more ›

Radio shock jocks John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou are slated to return to the airwaves today following a brief suspension for calling Whitney Houston a "crack ho." And quite a few people are none too happy about their restoration, including loyal fans of the late singer and black leaders. more ›

KFI announced today that the station is suspending the popular conservative radio talk show "The John and Ken Show." KFI refrained from releasing the specifics of the conversation at hand, but in a recording of the show online posted by Lycan, Houston is referred to as a "crack ho" - twice. more ›

Say what? Via the LA Times: "No trace of the medicine HCG was found in Manny Ramirez's system at the time of his drug test, three sources with specific knowledge of the results have told The Times. It was a prescription for that drug, which is a non-steroid but banned by Major League Baseball, that led to the outfielder's 50-game suspension for violating the league's drug policy." Discuss. more ›

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